Is Oregon proof that drug decriminalization will fail?
October 22, 2025
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1:24:53Now PlayingIs Oregon proof that drug decriminalization will fail?
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as posted by the channelDrug policy scholar Kevin Sabet and Reason's Zach Weissmueller debate the resolution, "The failure of Oregon's experiment in decriminalizing all drugs is compelling evidence that other attempts at complete decriminalization will fail just as badly."
Arguing for the affirmative is Sabet, the director of of the Drug Policy Institute at the University of Florida, and the co-founder and president of Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM). He is the author of Reefer Sanity: Seven Great Myths About Marijuana.
Arguing against the resolution is Weissmueller, a senior producer at Reason, who has been covering the drug war for well over a decade. He recently produced a half-hour documentary focusing on why Oregon re-criminalized drugs.
The debate is moderated by Soho Forum director Gene Epstein.
The Results of the voting:
The "yes" vote started at 24.27%, gained 21.36%, and ended with a total of 45.63%
The "no" vote started at 36.89%, gained 13.59%, and ended with a total of 50.49%
The undecided voters started at 38.83%. Only 3.88% of voters remained undecided at the end of the debate.
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