Thanks Nigel.It clearly demonstrates a reduction in crime rates after legalisation.Incredibly complex though, but skimming that it looks like a broadly good idea for many reasons.But of course, those that DON'T want to legalise will cherry pick the "bad" bits and attempt to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Same for LTNs!"In a retrospective analysis comparing crime data in neighbouring American states, Washington and Oregon, revealed that reported rape, property crimes, and thefts all decreased by 15–30%, 10–20%, and 13–22% respectively after legalization in Washington [24]. Moreover, the prevalence of these crimes occurring across the border where recreational cannabis use is illegal, in Oregon, remained the same. Furthermore, in 2018, all divisions of police clearance rates either remained stagnant or improved in Colorado and Washington following recreational marijuana legalization"
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