Both main parties have tried to appear tough on drugs, now it seems they were both wrong.
There is "no obvious relationship" between tough laws and levels of drug use, a government report has suggested.
It compared the UK with countries like Portugal, where possession of small amounts of drugs no longer carries criminal sanctions.
Liberal Democrat Home Office minister Norman Baker said the findings should prompt the end of "mindless rhetoric" on drugs with a new focus on treatment.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29824764So perhaps we can get legalize and save some money. Or even tax it?