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Accusing people of witchcraft was also a great way of avoiding blame. Bread didn't rise properly? Not my fault. Neighbour is a witch.

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Labour vows to ‘take back control of our borders’ as Keir Starmer launches security plan

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I mean, if "take back control" means treat people with dignity and respect. Offering them safe routes and a welcoming speedy asylum process then, great.

Unfortunately, I'm not sure that's what they mean by "take back control" and that just makes me wonder who on Earth is going to offer me an actual progressive alternative to vote for at the next election.

Can we form a Lemmy Party or something?

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Scottish government wants drug possession to be legal

Seems like a sensible step and possibly free up public services a little for other things? Legalising and taxing feels like a good thing too, but maybe I'm being naieve. Overall though, good for society.

My biggest worry, and it's such a selfish worry, is how it affects me. I've had neighbours (terrace and semi-detached) who smoke weed and it causes everyone's house to stink. It's a shitty experience and something you can't do a lot about. Would that happen more and more with decriminalisation/legalisation? You can use whatever substances you like, but should I be affected by that choice?

I'm not sure I trust people to consider others, drugs or not.