German drug policies are considered among the strictest in Europe. Although serious penalties are attached to the sale or possession of large quantities of drugs, there is no criminal action taken for small-scale possession or the use of many narcotics including marijuana. The German government has even gone so far as to allow for supervised "drug rooms" like those found in the Netherlands, where individuals can safely use their drug of choice and receive counseling when needed. In 1994 the Federal Constitutional Court ruled that drug addiction was not a crime, as was…
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Response rates from 4.1k Köln voters.
48% Yes |
52% No |
38% Yes |
43% No |
9% Yes, for most but not all drugs |
6% No, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana |
1% Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
2% No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
1% No, we should pass tougher drug laws |
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1% No, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 4.1k Köln voters.
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Unique answers from Köln voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9VWT5K61mo1MO
Not decriminalizing in the traditional sense. For drugs such as hard opioids there should be mandatory rehabilitation, but drugs with medicinal benefits such as marijuana should be fully legalized.
@9FCKVZG1yr1Y
Depends if it’s legal or not
@9FCJ7L41yr1Y
Do whatever you want. But dont make me pay for your problems.
@9JQBPPP10mos10MO
I feel as though we should take a stronger course of action for drug use. For example, allowing those who actually need drugs for medical uses while criminalizing those who abuse the use of drugs.
@9J3KYCR10mos10MO
Yes, but we shouldn't destigmatize drug usage and should still do whatever we can to reduce drug usage
@9GYNHJF1yr1Y
Yes, but for most (not all) drugs, AND reduce sentences for those already served at least 50% of their time.
@9G7L4G81yr1Y
Yes, more effective methods have proven themselves. However, I'm against the legalisation of hard drugs except hallucinogens (LSD/acid, Mushrooms, Ecstasy/MDMA, ...) Cannabis and other hard drugs that pose little danger to health.
@9FMDSF71yr1Y
Yes, under strict regulation.
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