Ideation 8,216 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Actually scott, that is a mis conception, they are not particularly tolerant, in fact, can be fairly right wing as a government. They are however, very practicle. They did not legalise the smoking of weed because they are cool and chilled, but because that seemed the most sensible, and economically minded action on it. They were the first to get into slavery and the first to abolish it, when it became too messy. They only legalised abortion in 1980, a long time after most other including russia and the states. I have a friend who was actually arrested for posession of marijuana in holland, its not actually legal, just tolerated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MuddyPaws! 27 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 So are they just clamping down on it and putting an end to it? Or I'm also told the ban thing has went on for years and is just a rumour?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Totally jai, think they are getting a bit fed up of the tourist aspect coming to the dam, thinking its a lawless city . Lol yea I know a guy who was jailed in holland for smuggling drugs in. Back in the coffee shops hey day, they couldn't get enough weed in. I'm not right sure but u think it was a nine bar they were allowed on the premises,any more they would be closed down for a week. Re offend close you down full stop. The Dutch can legally grow 6 plants I think. It would be a Shame the actual Dutch were to lose that right, due to us and other foreigners. Wonder if salmond has thought about it lol I'd possibly change my view on him losing if he did that. Still woukdnt vote for the c**t though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ideation 8,216 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 A lot of the issues aurrounding the 'ban' come from france and germany who basiclly hate the fact that their citizens can take a short drive, buy drugs and then drive back. There are no border checks now, so its rife. There has always been a front door / back door issue. They were alowed to keep a half key (500 g) out back, but would sell a lot more than that in a day, also the production (growing) of the weed was never tolerated, on a comericial scale. Most of the bigger seed banks moved to spain and switzerland ages ago. The dutch government usually decide not to ban it based upon the revenue generated, but i think in the future that may change. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,252 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Amsterdam tourist cannabis ban rejected by mayor Will try and visit in the spring now. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coonboy 160 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 anything under 5grams [bANNED TEXT] ok Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Ok lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coonboy 160 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 they already started around the border areas need a dutch citizenship card to buy they will never ban it outright not daft the clogs turns over to much coin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Amsterdam tourist cannabis ban rejected by mayor Will try and visit in the spring now. Just dug out this thread myself to post that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,252 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 C u there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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