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re: Who Said This: “States Can Pass Whatever Laws They Want, But I Don’t Care”
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:09 am to RFK
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:09 am to RFK
I support MJ legalization.
But, a few things.
1. The AG isn't put in his position to enforce the laws I support. He's put in his position to enforce the laws.
2. The AG isn't put in his position to support state legislation. He is specifically there to support Federal legislation.
3. The "State's rights" mantra is silliness because state laws have never been allowed to overturn Federal law.
Now yeah. If everyone in congress was a Sessions clone, MJ would stay illegal forever.
But, the SOLUTION to the MJ issue resides in congress and a Presidential signature.
Pissing and moaning about an AG enforcing Federal law is just dumb.
But, a few things.
1. The AG isn't put in his position to enforce the laws I support. He's put in his position to enforce the laws.
2. The AG isn't put in his position to support state legislation. He is specifically there to support Federal legislation.
3. The "State's rights" mantra is silliness because state laws have never been allowed to overturn Federal law.
Now yeah. If everyone in congress was a Sessions clone, MJ would stay illegal forever.
But, the SOLUTION to the MJ issue resides in congress and a Presidential signature.
Pissing and moaning about an AG enforcing Federal law is just dumb.
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Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:09 am to ShortyRob
Very well said.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:10 am to RFK
You dope heads are so funny. Trashy, but funny.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:10 am to RFK
I'll be honest here, I have smoked my share and look forward to the day I can do it again from time to time. But from a former user to say that shite doesn't cloud your mind is just not true. I will also add I think alcohol is much more damaging drug and it's stupid green is illegal if alcohol is not.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:10 am to FightinTigersDammit
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Yessir, it'll all be peace and love when weed is legal everywhere.
No, it will never "all be peace and love", but bringing black markets into the light does lead to a reduction (not an elimination) of violent crime. Violence decreased when we ended alcohol prohibition and violence will decrease if/when the federal government finally ends the unconstitutional War on Drugs.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:11 am to ShortyRob
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Pissing and moaning about an AG enforcing Federal law is just dumb.
Especially when he hasn’t in these cases..
If he did, fully enforce federal law with regards to MJ, it would be the quickest path to ending such laws.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:13 am to RFK
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Wait. Where’s the part where republicans are for State’s rights? Aren’t they against federal intervention into the internal matters of each State?
Sessions has been VERY clear: You want to change federal law on drugs (or anything else)? Do it through Congress.
Until then, he is obligated to enforce the laws on the books.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:14 am to udtiger
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Until then, he is obligated to enforce the laws on the books
Why is he failing to meet his obligations?
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:15 am to Papplesbeast
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Violence decreased when we ended alcohol prohibition and violence will decrease if/when the federal government finally ends the unconstitutional War on Drugs.
But violence isn't the reason people want weed legalized. It's access.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:16 am to RFK
Weed doesn't have medical uses the potheads just say that so they can trick innocent old people into voting for it
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:20 am to LSUnation78
Muh liberty.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:20 am to RFK
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Wait. Where’s the part where republicans are for State’s rights?
Everywhere? It has widespread support here for sure
Sessions is a big govt lovin commie
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:20 am to Strannix
Woohoo government overreach. fricking liberals.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:20 am to RFK
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Who Said This: “States Can Pass Whatever Laws They Want, But I Don’t Care”
quote:
“States can pass whatever laws they want, but I’m not sure we’re going to be a better, healthier nation if we have marijuana sold at every corner grocery store.” -J. Beauregard Sessions
Do you know what a direct quote is? I ask because it appears you made up a quote from Sessions and made that the title of your post.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:21 am to LSURussian
Chronic medical conditions. Why is it any of your fricking business?
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:21 am to skullhawk
And less opioid abuse, less drunk driving, etc. But Jesus! Pass the bourbon, I'm a hypocritical coonass.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:22 am to SDVTiger
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Whats the point of this thread
he could be trying to close out the asinine poster of 2017 award
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:23 am to FightinTigersDammit
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But violence isn't the reason people want weed legalized. It's access.
That's the reason I want weed (and all recreational drugs) legalized. Drugs are the primary source of income for gangs in America. If recreational drugs are legalized, then legitimate companies will enter the market, squeezing out the gangs. Gangs will certainly try to find other ways to make money, but none of their other options are as lucrative as recreational drugs.
But why does the motivation even matter? Don't results matter more than intent? Or do you believe intent is more important than results?
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:23 am to el Gaucho
States with legal weed have much lower levels of opioid abuse and teen use.
Posted on 12/28/17 at 10:25 am to Papplesbeast
They only care about feeling morally superior and having an inconsistent political ideology.
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