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Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

In 1997 the Conservative government passed a 'three strikes' policy which imposed a minimum sentence of seven years for those convicted for a third time of drug trafficking involving class A drugs. Soon after, the Labour party passed legislation that enabled Judges to reduce the sentences in cases they find to be unjust.

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Response rates from 406 Rhinoceros voters.

25%
Yes
75%
No
24%
Yes
54%
No
0%
Yes, they should be removed from society
12%
No, first offence should result in a mandatory rehabilitation program, further offences result in jailtime
5%
No, only if they were arrested for trafficking
4%
No, we should decriminalize most drugs

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 @5FHRBBSfrom British Columbia  answered…4yrs4Y

"Yes, they should be removed from society" By this I mean that drug addicts should be allowed to OD and die, and drug dealers should be shot if found guilty. Drugs are bad, kids.

 @9VKMP3Gfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

It depends entirely on the drug used and its effects on the mind and potential to turn the user into a violent drug offender. Mandatory rehabilitation programs should also be considered.

 @9VJX322from British Columbia  answered…2mos2MO

No, offenders should have mandatory educational classes on drug use and attend an autopsy of a person who died of drug use.

 @9RJ6K3Vfrom Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, but on a case by case basis dependent upon specifics like amounts and type of substances being dispensed or consumed.

 @9RBYBX6from Nova Scotia  answered…4mos4MO

Since we have legalized drug use, such as; Tobacco, Marijuana and Alcohol, I believe fines for distribution and trafficking would make more sense. For non-controlled illegal substances, such as; Cocaine, Heroin, Meth, etc., I believe sentences should be mandatory.

 @9D4YF47from Nova Scotia  answered…1yr1Y

No, we should decriminalize all drugs and release all prisoners serving time on drug offences.

 @9GRZW9Kfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Most drugs should be decriminalized, but adequate rehabilitation should be provided instead of incarceration.

 @9FGK6TCfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

I believe they should be given the help and support needed. Giving jail time would only make their mental health worse.

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