Amsterdam
Talking about drinking I remembered the other day I was reading in the newspaper that in Amsterdam are closing brothels and marijuana cafes. It was really shocking for me, because even one of the freest countries in the world have some freedom issues. People who agree to close these places think that it’s going to decrease criminal. I think that it has both advantages and disadvantages. Disadvantage is that this was the only place where prostitution and marijuana was legal and that’s what made this place very special. Many people were eager to visit this place and experience something new. Also, many people lost their businesses. Advantage is that it’s people going to start living with healthy and normal life. And I agree that criminal and violence is going to decrease. I think that it’s good for native people and bad for foreigners who loved to visit that place.
December 8, 2008