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I think it's a point that can be convincingly argued, but the legalization of SSM does not imply a requirement for polygamous marriage's legalization.

Recent drug decriminalization and legalization will eventually cause firing DEA agents, corrections officers and even police officers.

Similarly regulations have to be put in place regarding working conditions etc for prostitutes as part of the legalization process.

If you took a poll of HN commenters, full legalization would come out, where, 98%?

While it's still the right thing to do -and its benefits are numerous- reductions in trafficking are not one of legalization's benefits.

I actually built an experimental LED grow light for a friend several years ago, back before legalization.

Some countries in Northern Europe are evidence of this, as are declining crime rates after the banning of leaded gasoline and legalization of abortion.

If an attempt at legalization with measures to curb trafficking didn't work, how would literally letting pimps operate with impunity be a better solution?

Most people put themselves firmly in a pro- or anti- legalization camp, but in reality there are major problems (and solved problems) with both approaches.

Sure, but I don't hear anyone -- not even the open carry folks -- calling for the legalization of personal nukes.

I agree, the way American government is now, I don't think there is much hope for the legalization of prediction markets.

I think you can apply the same logic to gay legalization and feminism, yes.

The article doesn't answer what "culture" will explicitly be destroyed by the legalization of gay marriage.

So "legalization" is what got us here in the first place.

Legalization vs Extermination - yet to see which one is more efficient.

Legalization would probably be one of the easiest changes to implement.

Legalization has shown an increase in human trafficking to Germany.