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There are also proponents of the smoking ban who believe that the decision to ban drug use in the inner city is a positive step. They believe that this ban will help curb drug tourism and improve the living environment of residents. They believe the ban will restore the city’s appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A city center resident is very positive about the new policy. He is repeatedly surprised by the large number of people who openly use cannabis in public places at various times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A mother, who also lives in the city center, agrees. She believes that prohibition will actually make a difference. She notes that significant changes have taken place in the city center in recent years. According to her, the smell of marijuana is everywhere on the streets. Children are regularly confronted with this and find it very unpleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No consensus among Amsterdam residents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Although there are different opinions about the ban on smoking cannabis in the center of Amsterdam, the majority do not seem to agree with the ban. They predict that this policy will have no effect on reducing nuisances that the municipality is aiming for. Others, however, believe that the ban will have a positive impact on the livability and image of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is clear that the ban on cannabis smoking in the city center of Amsterdam has caused a discussion about personal freedom, the livability of the city and the image of Amsterdam. It is a complex issue where different interests are at odds with each other. How the ban will ultimately function and whether the municipality can enforce it, is something we will have to wait and see.<\/p>\n\n\n
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