Wow they actually did it
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talkpoliticsI 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.
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.
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Date: 24/6/11 02:45 (UTC)The entire thing reeks of bullshit, but it's particularly telling that Republicans don't really care about smaller federal government and deferring to states.
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Date: 24/6/11 02:53 (UTC)"Decriminalizing marijuana will only lead to millions more Americans becoming addicted to drugs and greater profits for drug cartels
Holy crap.
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Date: 24/6/11 03:19 (UTC)Or they just switched to heroin.
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Date: 24/6/11 04:33 (UTC)Except for by most people and academics and states...
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Date: 24/6/11 06:06 (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 24/6/11 22:26 (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 24/6/11 05:28 (UTC)Indeed, the whole thing reeks. It's rather shocking that the facade is still being so vigorously held up.
Let's run Rep Smith's criteria against alcohol.
High potential for abuse? Self-evident. Check.
No accepted medical use? Check.
Lack of FDA approval for medicinal purposes? Check.
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Date: 24/6/11 17:21 (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 24/6/11 17:28 (UTC)That we know of!