San Francisco
Sales of illegal drugs should be decriminalized
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Sales of illegal drugs should be decriminalized
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Decriminalization of drug sales enables a more nuanced strategy to address non-violent offenders, instead of resorting to immediate imprisonment or assigning criminal records.
The use of administrative laws for illegal drugs establishes a balanced response to drug problems by maintaining their illegality while preventing excessive involvement of the criminal justice system.
More lenient government approach to drug activities can contribute to a more equitable justice system by reducing the disproportionate impact of criminal drug activities enforcement on marginalized communities.