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"Penalties Against Possession of A Drug Should Be No More Damaging Than The Drug Itself"
Posted on 6/24/17 at 7:18 am
Posted on 6/24/17 at 7:18 am
I won't tell you who said this, but it was by a man who was thinking rationally and well beyond his time.
Why do you think we still have a total war on drugs, even after both sides admit we lost years ago?
If you're unfamiliar with the inner-workings of our criminal justice system, I saw firsthand years ago why we will never be able to decriminalize schedule I drugs, and certainly not in one swift move; there is entirely too much money made by the state as a result of their criminalization.
While politicians babble about morality, gateways into a darker path, and safeguarding communities, it's all complete and total nonsense.
I believe the Drug war corrupted the entire country, and made crime and violence a way of life in America.
The war on drugs quickly became a war on marijuana smokers, which is a travesty of justice.
The responsible use of marijuana causes no harm to society, and should be of no interest to the government in a free society.
Just follow the money...
Why do you think we still have a total war on drugs, even after both sides admit we lost years ago?
If you're unfamiliar with the inner-workings of our criminal justice system, I saw firsthand years ago why we will never be able to decriminalize schedule I drugs, and certainly not in one swift move; there is entirely too much money made by the state as a result of their criminalization.
While politicians babble about morality, gateways into a darker path, and safeguarding communities, it's all complete and total nonsense.
I believe the Drug war corrupted the entire country, and made crime and violence a way of life in America.
The war on drugs quickly became a war on marijuana smokers, which is a travesty of justice.
The responsible use of marijuana causes no harm to society, and should be of no interest to the government in a free society.
Just follow the money...
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Posted on 6/24/17 at 7:32 am to Womski
quote:
Penalties Against Possession of A Drug Should Be No More Damaging Than The Drug Itself"
The answer would then be 'death'.
Posted on 6/24/17 at 7:37 am to Womski
Thousands of kids have died over the years from potheads driving around "high".
You need a better argument.
You need a better argument.
Posted on 6/24/17 at 7:42 am to Mr.Perfect
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Thousands of kids have died over the years from potheads driving around "high".
You need a better argument.
If that's the case, DUI should be a capital offense, not possession.
Posted on 6/24/17 at 7:42 am to Mr.Perfect
I hope that's satire, but if not how can alcohol possibly be legal.
Posted on 6/24/17 at 7:43 am to Womski
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The responsible use of marijuana
There's the rub however. I'd say 90% of folks that light up aren't in it for the medical use, they're in it in trying to outdo Cheech and Chong when it comes to getting wasted.
Posted on 6/24/17 at 7:43 am to Mr.Perfect
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Thousands of kids have died over the years from potheads driving around "high".
Ah, the Reefer Madness crowd is putting in hours this am. Gotta punch that statist clock.
This post was edited on 6/25/17 at 3:20 am
Posted on 6/24/17 at 7:44 am to Womski
I go back and fourth on this. Weed is fine with me along with everything else. However, the users annoy the frick out of me and I'm not allowed to partake becuase I have a real job.
Posted on 6/24/17 at 7:47 am to heartbreakTiger
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However, the users annoy the frick out of me and I'm not allowed to partake becuase I have a real job.
A) I think you'd be surprised at how many non-nagger "users" there are that you don't even know about, who B) have "real jobs" (or run their own companies).
I know a lot of wine drinkers who don't fit that bill.
Posted on 6/24/17 at 7:48 am to Womski
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I saw firsthand years ago why we will never be able to decriminalize schedule I drugs, and certainly not in one swift move; there is entirely too much money made by the state as a result of their criminalization
Posted on 6/24/17 at 7:50 am to McLemore
Oh no believe me I know lots of normal non retard users. However, the annoying ones would need to be sent to camp first.
If also all for legalizing herion and the likes and not worrying about the users eliminating themselves.
If also all for legalizing herion and the likes and not worrying about the users eliminating themselves.
Posted on 6/24/17 at 8:05 am to Homesick Tiger
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There's the rub however. I'd say 90% of folks that light up aren't in it for the medical use,
Medical use is the only responsible use?
As far as medical use goes weed helps me: sleep, calm down, relax, cut mood swings, exercise, etc... With almost 0 side effects, no chance of Overdose, no physical addictiveness, and no hangovers.
But I can't do it. It's illegal.
So instead I'm forced to drink alcohol, take xanex, ambien, Adderall, coffee, and nicotine all of which are dangerous when used improperly and atleast 3 of which are extremely addictive.
The government of our country right now is peddling meth to the youth and opioids to the adults while keeping weed illegal. Think about that for a second. Let the absolute absurdity of that statement sink in.
So thank you lobbyist and big pharma and sherrifs offices and establishment politicians world wide. Thank you for forcing me to go to a doctor and a pharmacy, both government funded, and take government subsidized and funded opiates, meth, and speed instead of just letting me sit at my house and smoke a little weed.
frick Washington DC.
This post was edited on 6/24/17 at 8:11 am
Posted on 6/24/17 at 8:09 am to Breesus
You're not forced to do anything
Posted on 6/24/17 at 8:09 am to heartbreakTiger
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and I'm not allowed to partake becuase I have a real job
I can't do it because my insurance says no.
I'm technically subject to testing at work but they never ask. I assume they only would if I had an on the job accident.
Posted on 6/24/17 at 8:12 am to Gnar Cat21
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You're not forced to do anything
I have mental problems. It's either do some drugs or snap. I'd rather do the one that's not addictive and not harmful.
Posted on 6/24/17 at 8:13 am to Strannix
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ot how can alcohol possibly be legal.
..or tobacco. The way they can be legal is that a majority of people will not allow their glass of wine with dinner..or tailgate party, to be made a crime.
Posted on 6/24/17 at 8:14 am to Breesus
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But I can't do it.
Sure you can. How do you think the rise in pot use got to where it is today.
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It's illegal.
I understand that but there are many things illegal in life that we do anyway, as long as we think we can get away from it.
Posted on 6/24/17 at 8:14 am to Breesus
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But I can't do it.
Sure you can. How do you think the rise in pot use got to where it is today.
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It's illegal.
I understand that but there are many things illegal in life that we do anyway, as long as we think we can get away from it.
Posted on 6/24/17 at 8:15 am to Womski
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I won't tell you who said this,
What the hell is that about?
Posted on 6/24/17 at 8:16 am to Womski
We lost the murder war at leased 10,000 years ago. Let's legalize it and tax it.
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