ext_209521 ([identity profile] kinvore.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] talkpolitics2011-06-23 07:14 pm
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Wow they actually did it

I never thought I'd see anyone put their name behind a bill like this anytime soon:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110623/ap_on_go_co/us_pot_bill

It's a proposal to decriminalize marijuana. While technically bipartisan (Ron Paul is a co-sponsor) there is virtually no chance of it passing a Republican-controlled House. It's not all the GOP's fault, though. Few Democrats will go on the record as being opposed to marijuana prohibition, including our President.

We shouldn't be sending people to jail for smoking a damned plant. Anyone who claims to want less government in our lives is a hypocrite if they oppose this bill.

I know, I know. Hypocrisy in politics, color us surprised.

[identity profile] kylinrouge.livejournal.com 2011-06-24 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
"Marijuana use and distribution is prohibited under federal law because it has a high potential for abuse and does not have an accepted medical use in the U.S.," Smith said. "The Food and Drug Administration has not approved smoked marijuana for any condition or disease."

Yeah, because smoking tobacco is good for all sorts of diseases!

[identity profile] notmrgarrison.livejournal.com 2011-06-24 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
It makes you pay the piano really fast, then you kill people.