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What is your perspective on a government permitting activities that are technically illegal? (mander.xyz)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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A notable example is the approach to soft drugs in the Netherlands. Despite being illegal, the public prosecutor has chosen not to enforce the law. To the point that many if not most think they're legal.

This situation presents a complex issue to me: it involves a small group of individuals (the prosecutor's office) effectively deciding to disregard the broader democratic process and the will of the voters. When such things happen, I believe they should be rare, pragmatic and temporary.

What's your view on the matter?

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[–] [S] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

But if fact if he's breaking a whole lot of rules (just like everyone else) then you can decide to make an issue of it in his case.

I've never considered people view the law like that before, and it explains so much. That is how the justice system works!

Thank you

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