The 'Dam: Voluntary Ban on Selling Shrooms to Minors

Lefty · 07-25-07, 18:31

IOL: Shops want 'magic mushrooms' ban

The Hague - A Dutch association of shops that sell "magic mushrooms" on Monday called for a self-imposed ban on the sale of the hallucinogenic fungi to minors.

The move comes during an ongoing debate in the Netherlands about the safety of the magic mushrooms after a number of incidents involving tourists who had taken them.

A majority in Dutch parliament said it was in favour of a total ban but in June Health Minister Ab Klink said he just wants an age limit because a total ban was not legally possible.

According to the association of so-called "smartshops" VLOS an age limit would solve most problems "often caused by tourists who come to Amsterdam to go wild", spokesperson Paul van Oyen said.
The VLOS represents 39 of the about 180 shops that sell the mushrooms in the Netherlands. In addition to the age limit the VLOS wants to distribute special information flyers in different languages also warning about mixing the mushrooms with other drugs or alcohol.

In late March a majority in Dutch parliament backed a total ban when a 17-year-old French girl died after throwing herself from an Amsterdam bridge after consuming magic mushrooms.

In the Netherlands the sale of dried magic mushrooms is banned but fresh ones are allowed because they can also be found naturally in some Dutch woods.

Since the beginning of the year, 35 people have called Amsterdam emergency services after eating them. Ninety percent were tourists, according to the health authorities.

In January the GGD raised the alarm over a rise in mushroom-related incidents. However, the same report shows that incidents where an ambulance was called involving alcohol or cannabis far outweigh those with mushroom.

Maybe it's a wise idea not to sell drugs to kids, maybe they should be able to learn for themselves. Then again, some are never ready..."Some they do and some they don't and some it's hard to tell, some they will and some they won't and some it's just well" I botched that quote & don't know what song it's from. Feel free to correct/list source.

roc · 07-25-07, 18:44

All natural is the way I like it but children must be protected from themselves!

Damn brat tourist anyway... I have to agree!

igetit · 07-26-07, 03:00

yah, i could image some people not being able to handle themselves because of their lack of experience with hallucinogens

Cowcharmer · 07-26-07, 06:00

Doctor D · 07-26-07, 08:30

Or they could stop selling to tourists.

yerbaadam · 07-26-07, 10:56

When i was 14 i started using lsd and mushrooms and it saved my life in many ways, redirecting me to a much more positive, constructive, respectfull way of life.

I knew i was ready for that experience at the time, and i am glad i was able to obtaine it.

I became a father (a very responsable, caring one) at the age of 18.
I was ready for it in my life, and I would never trade it for the world.

I have an 84 year old friend who comes out and dances all night at outdoor trance parties and eats mushrooms.

Fuck descrimination against age. Let people be free to know themselves when they are ready to. Not every young person is unable to take care of themselves, nor every old person.

These shops can make their fucking rules, but the young and old will always be free.

>your friend,
NascAr denDriTE duDLEy

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07-25-07, 18:31	#1 (permalink)
Lefty Resident Evil Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,012	The 'Dam: Voluntary Ban on Selling Shrooms to Minors IOL: Shops want 'magic mushrooms' ban The Hague - A Dutch association of shops that sell "magic mushrooms" on Monday called for a self-imposed ban on the sale of the hallucinogenic fungi to minors. The move comes during an ongoing debate in the Netherlands about the safety of the magic mushrooms after a number of incidents involving tourists who had taken them. A majority in Dutch parliament said it was in favour of a total ban but in June Health Minister Ab Klink said he just wants an age limit because a total ban was not legally possible. According to the association of so-called "smartshops" VLOS an age limit would solve most problems "often caused by tourists who come to Amsterdam to go wild", spokesperson Paul van Oyen said. The VLOS represents 39 of the about 180 shops that sell the mushrooms in the Netherlands. In addition to the age limit the VLOS wants to distribute special information flyers in different languages also warning about mixing the mushrooms with other drugs or alcohol. In late March a majority in Dutch parliament backed a total ban when a 17-year-old French girl died after throwing herself from an Amsterdam bridge after consuming magic mushrooms. In the Netherlands the sale of dried magic mushrooms is banned but fresh ones are allowed because they can also be found naturally in some Dutch woods. Since the beginning of the year, 35 people have called Amsterdam emergency services after eating them. Ninety percent were tourists, according to the health authorities. In January the GGD raised the alarm over a rise in mushroom-related incidents. However, the same report shows that incidents where an ambulance was called involving alcohol or cannabis far outweigh those with mushroom. Maybe it's a wise idea not to sell drugs to kids, maybe they should be able to learn for themselves. Then again, some are never ready..."Some they do and some they don't and some it's hard to tell, some they will and some they won't and some it's just well" I botched that quote & don't know what song it's from. Feel free to correct/list source. __________________ Blood crystalized to sand And now I hope you'll understand

07-25-07, 18:44	#2 (permalink)
roc Old Man Join Date: Mar 1970 Posts: 2,791	All natural is the way I like it but children must be protected from themselves! Damn brat tourist anyway... I have to agree! __________________ ubuntu! Member of Native Geekaho Tribe. "Think for yourself and question authority"

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07-26-07, 03:00	#3 (permalink)
igetit Mycophage Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 151	yah, i could image some people not being able to handle themselves because of their lack of experience with hallucinogens

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Doctor D (Not a real doctor) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,384	Or they could stop selling to tourists.

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yerbaadam SpectraL veNtriloQuist Join Date: Jul 1971 Posts: 779	When i was 14 i started using lsd and mushrooms and it saved my life in many ways, redirecting me to a much more positive, constructive, respectfull way of life. I knew i was ready for that experience at the time, and i am glad i was able to obtaine it. I became a father (a very responsable, caring one) at the age of 18. I was ready for it in my life, and I would never trade it for the world. I have an 84 year old friend who comes out and dances all night at outdoor trance parties and eats mushrooms. Fuck descrimination against age. Let people be free to know themselves when they are ready to. Not every young person is unable to take care of themselves, nor every old person. These shops can make their fucking rules, but the young and old will always be free. >your friend, NascAr denDriTE duDLEy