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Far out, man! October 17, 2011 5:48 pm TB

Support for legalizing marijuana keeps…well…growing.

There has never really been any rational reason for treating the legal environment for marijuana any differently than the one for alcohol. I mean, think about it.

  • Hanging on to the status quo by RobVG 2011-10-19 09:41:04
    • Is there any reason for having speed limits? Should speeding be treated any differently than marijuana possession? After ... by bowser 2011-10-17 20:41:54
      • Both marijuana and alcohol (in the form of wine) have medicinal benefits. My glass of wine a day raises ... by Eri 2011-10-18 00:41:06
        • That recreational drugs can be harmful is undeniable. But tossing people into jail for using them seems to me ... by TB 2011-10-17 20:54:43
          • And how are they any different from speeding, gambling, running stop signs, prostitution, etc., and so on. Or are the only ... by bowser 2011-10-17 21:25:27
            • They're not in the same category, and it's a lot more complicated than "victimless crimes" vs. "crimes against property." Someone who ... by TB 2011-10-18 08:22:35
              • Was that a low blow? n/t by RobVG 2011-10-17 21:59:48
                • Yeah, it probably was. I get a bit frustrated with two general types of crimes, victimless and crimes against ... by bowser 2011-10-17 22:29:01

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