Once Germany legalises, the Domino Effect will kick in. We may resist for a time, but we will look more and more out of step with the rest of Europe and, eventually, the social pressure will lead to us toeing the popular line. If there’s one thing that puts the shits up our political elite, it’s the optics of looking too far out of step with Europe.
The Frank Feighan’s of the world were yesterday’s men twenty years ago. It’s such a shame that we are led by such donkeys – we could have been leaders here but now we’ll have to be content with being followers again, and eventually at that.
This whole internal story should be far bigger than it actually is: a special interest group with zero transparency in regard to where their funding comes from petitioning a government minister to use public money for an RSA style scaremongering propaganda campaign while unironically demanding transparency on the funding of their opposition interest groups who are campaigning for relaxation of our antiquated drug laws.
The hypocrisy level is off the charts here!
Is it paywalled? I can only see the first few lines. (on the app if that makes a difference?)
Also can’t find any option to actually show the rest of the article.
I don’t understand how Frank feighan is allowed to point blank refuse to deal with anyone other than the group he already agrees with. He is a junior minister and should have to listen to all sides but his fingers in his ears approach is so blatant it’s quite shocking. I wish there was some way of making a complaint.
Sounds like they want reefer madness campaigns so they can restrict it beyond reason and can continue the war on drugs and funding armed criminals while they pretend its legal.
A win win scenario for lobbyists, armed gangs and famine gael as usual, the priority is always maximizing the exploitation of Irish people.
Ireland will legislate for cannabis, perhaps not under this government, but it will happen. The real questions are when, and what form will it take? To be solely focused on just getting the ball over the line is a mistake, a robust consistancy to the legislation is of great importance to future generations.
What are the arguments against?
Weed stinks and shouldn’t be legalised outside of medicinal purposes
It’s a bit rich that the Coke heads in government are anti weed.
Follow the Money …. Sneaky underhanded dealing with Enda Kenny , Fine Gael & Jazz Pharmaceuticals ……. The CBD market is only for the Big Boys … Ireland always prioritizes The Greed & The Gravy …. Cant wait to get Fianna Gael out come the next election …. [https://industryeurope.com/sectors/healthcare/jazz-pharmaceuticals-break-into-cannabis-medicines-with-gw-purchase/](https://industryeurope.com/sectors/healthcare/jazz-pharmaceuticals-break-into-cannabis-medicines-with-gw-purchase/)
Cannabis causes mental illness. This is the incontrovertable truth, no matter how much you bitch and moan that you want your drugs.
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Once Germany legalises, the Domino Effect will kick in. We may resist for a time, but we will look more and more out of step with the rest of Europe and, eventually, the social pressure will lead to us toeing the popular line. If there’s one thing that puts the shits up our political elite, it’s the optics of looking too far out of step with Europe.
The Frank Feighan’s of the world were yesterday’s men twenty years ago. It’s such a shame that we are led by such donkeys – we could have been leaders here but now we’ll have to be content with being followers again, and eventually at that.
This whole internal story should be far bigger than it actually is: a special interest group with zero transparency in regard to where their funding comes from petitioning a government minister to use public money for an RSA style scaremongering propaganda campaign while unironically demanding transparency on the funding of their opposition interest groups who are campaigning for relaxation of our antiquated drug laws.
The hypocrisy level is off the charts here!
Is it paywalled? I can only see the first few lines. (on the app if that makes a difference?)
Also can’t find any option to actually show the rest of the article.
I don’t understand how Frank feighan is allowed to point blank refuse to deal with anyone other than the group he already agrees with. He is a junior minister and should have to listen to all sides but his fingers in his ears approach is so blatant it’s quite shocking. I wish there was some way of making a complaint.
Sounds like they want reefer madness campaigns so they can restrict it beyond reason and can continue the war on drugs and funding armed criminals while they pretend its legal.
A win win scenario for lobbyists, armed gangs and famine gael as usual, the priority is always maximizing the exploitation of Irish people.
Ireland will legislate for cannabis, perhaps not under this government, but it will happen. The real questions are when, and what form will it take? To be solely focused on just getting the ball over the line is a mistake, a robust consistancy to the legislation is of great importance to future generations.
What are the arguments against?
Weed stinks and shouldn’t be legalised outside of medicinal purposes
It’s a bit rich that the Coke heads in government are anti weed.
Follow the Money …. Sneaky underhanded dealing with Enda Kenny , Fine Gael & Jazz Pharmaceuticals ……. The CBD market is only for the Big Boys … Ireland always prioritizes The Greed & The Gravy …. Cant wait to get Fianna Gael out come the next election …. [https://industryeurope.com/sectors/healthcare/jazz-pharmaceuticals-break-into-cannabis-medicines-with-gw-purchase/](https://industryeurope.com/sectors/healthcare/jazz-pharmaceuticals-break-into-cannabis-medicines-with-gw-purchase/)
Cannabis causes mental illness. This is the incontrovertable truth, no matter how much you bitch and moan that you want your drugs.
[https://www.irishpsychiatry.ie/external-affairs-policy/public-information/effects-of-cannabis-on-mental-health/the-effects-of-cannabis-on-mental-health/](https://www.irishpsychiatry.ie/external-affairs-policy/public-information/effects-of-cannabis-on-mental-health/the-effects-of-cannabis-on-mental-health/)
Legalise all drugs and tax them