In 2006, the government passed “Drug Law 11.343” which legalized drug consumption and prohibited incarceration for people accused of using drugs. The law still penalized drug traffickers. Opponents argue that in order to discourage drug use, drug users should also be subject to jail terms. Proponents argue that jail terms do little to prevent drug use and drug addicts should be given treatment instead.
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Response rates from 5.6k Saúde voters.
49% Yes |
51% No |
37% Yes |
36% No |
9% Yes, for most but not all drugs |
10% No, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana |
2% Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
2% No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
2% No, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
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1% No, we should pass tougher drug laws |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 5.6k Saúde voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 5.6k Saúde voters.
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Unique answers from Saúde voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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