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[–] [Deleted] 3 points (+3|-0)

should remind recreational cocaine users of the consequences of their habits, a Dutch public prosecutor

No, this is the consequence of cocaine prohibition by governments.

[–] smallpond 1 points (+1|-0)

Too simplistic.

The obvious negative consequences of legalizing cocaine are pretty significant compared to a torture chamber or two, and you don't seem to be discussing them.

Even with cocaine illegal, you could also call this sole consequence of inadequate police resourcing.

[–] [Deleted] 3 points (+3|-0)

The legalization vs prohibition arguments are fairly standard. Idk if it needs to be rehashed here.

To address your point of inadequate police I will counter that no matter the amount of policing you will never get rid of the black-market. To that point the 'war on drugs' has been a failure.

[–] smallpond 2 points (+2|-0)

Yeah, I don't wish for a re-hashing either. The American 'war on drugs' has been a failure, but that was always just empty bullshit. I think with sufficient policing you'll get rid of the black market, but there are many factors to consider when deciding if that's a good idea.