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- normlsparky, on 04/27/2008, -14/+393any person with a room temp IQ or higher knows that marijuana is not the demonized drug our news media and politicians have made it out to be. it is far less damaging to individuals or society than alcohol. the endless string of lies offered to defend the prohibitionist viewpoint has become nauseating. it NEVER made black men rape white women. it NEVER caused users to go insane. it DOES NOT cause any society to spiral into a downward hell of crime and violence. canada is a recent example of this. anyone afraid to go to canada? it DOES have medicinal purposes. it is prescribed by doctors for many things around the world. people from all walks of life have used it. fast food employees, college kids, celebrities and even presidents of the united states of america. even if they don't admit to inhaling. there goes the "jobless bum" theory. i'm sure there are more mindless theories out there that are equally ficticious. let's use our common sense for a change. legalize it. regulate it. tax it. let's start treating drug addiction the same way we treat alcoholism. it is a disease, not a crime.
- ats314, on 04/27/2008, -8/+267The bill has been introduced by US Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and co-sponsored by US Presidential candidate Ron Paul (R-TX).
- imacommi, on 04/27/2008, -7/+246Write your congressmen and state representatives and let them know how you feel. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!!!
- kemp34, on 04/27/2008, -8/+177End the ridiculous prohibition.
- KLowD9x, on 04/27/2008, -34/+158Ron Paul for President!
- Typhoon2009, on 04/27/2008, -7/+128Honestly... I don't give a ***** about MJ. I'm probably never gonna smoke it. I don't see the point. That said, there really need to be less harsh punishments for simply owning MJ or smoking it. Why does a college kid who just wanted to get blazed have to serve time in the same place that child rapists and murderers go? It's one thing if he was putting others in danger and it's found that being under the influence of a drug aggravated the situation... but if it's just some kids sitting under a tree playing guitar and smoking the sweet leaf... do they really need such harsh sentences?
- Jenadae, on 04/27/2008, -10/+113Ron Paul is my hero, i know you all are tired of hearing his name but he is without a doubt the greatest politician in office.
- omnithought, on 04/27/2008, -7/+73About time we have a sane and sensible drug policy. Like Bill Hicks said, "Doesn't making nature against the law seem to you a bit...paranoid?"
- Heysal, on 04/27/2008, -3/+68Dow isn't gonna like it when we can grow hemp and get ourselves some nice affordable and durable natural fiber clothes again. Tsk.
- Midtowner, on 04/27/2008, -0/+52Major laws which have essentially become part of the culture are not abolished in one fell swoop.
It's all about incrementalism -- a little bit at a time. Today, decriminalize possession of small amounts. Tomorrow, it'll be something bigger. Eventually? Welcome to the Netherlands. - Malacandra95, on 04/27/2008, -1/+50The whole "gateway drug" talking point was a fallacy: post hoc ergo propter hoc: "after this, therefore because of this".
You could just as easily demonstrate that 100% of heroin users started out drinking milk. - inactive, on 04/27/2008, -3/+51I'm shocked, Ron Paul wants to again follow the US Constitution by removing unconstitutional federal laws banning the use of a substance that's less intoxicating than alcohol and just as harmful as cigarette smoking. I've never smoked weed in my life, but some of my friends were and still do. I have a funner time hanging out with my stoned friends vs. my drunk friends. For one, my stoned friends always buy food. Second, alcohol causes fights and violence and I've yet to see a stoned person get pissed off for no reason what so ever. The only thing about a few of my friends who still do it is their memory really does suck, but that's still no reason to ban it. My memory isn't that great either and I've never done it.
- MasteRR, on 04/27/2008, -1/+47It's this kind of fear that proves there is something seriously wrong with this country.
- MidgetWannabe, on 04/27/2008, -11/+55FYI to the uninformed:
""I think that we need to rethink and decriminalize our marijuana laws. But I'm not somebody who believes in legalization of marijuana. What I do believe is that we need to rethink how we are operating in the drug wars, and I think that currently we are not doing a good job.""
-Barack Obama
http://glassbooth.org/explore/index/barack-obama/1 ...
"Mr. Obama as the lone presidential candidate among the four leading challengers in either party who supports eliminating criminal penalties for marijuana. Mr. Obama's chief rival for the Democratic nomination, Sen. Hillary Clinton, opposes decriminalization, Clinton campaign spokesman Phil Singer said."
http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20080131/NA ... - inactive, on 04/27/2008, -6/+48***** you nancy reagan
- debunkthelies, on 04/27/2008, -4/+43Already done but my Congress person is Rick Renzi, so not much help there.
- omnithought, on 04/27/2008, -3/+41It makes you hungry, thirsty, somewhat euphoric and spaced out. Then it wears off in a couple hours. That's about it.
- elnerdo, on 04/27/2008, -0/+37It's a step in the right direction. No congress will ever pass all the things you want to pass in one bill.
- TJ11240, on 04/27/2008, -0/+36Yea I hear LCD screens have really good visuals these days.
- gropo, on 04/27/2008, -0/+35Oh crap, my senator is Hillary Clinton /facepalm
- pcghost, on 04/27/2008, -1/+35That's an easy one. Support whoever runs against him in the next election.
- cbartlett, on 04/27/2008, -1/+33I did my part and voted for him in Pennsylvania last week. I think my precinct went for Paul because my wife and I voted for him and we are likely the only Republicans in our Philadelphia precinct!
- Observer001, on 04/27/2008, -1/+32I don't really care about drugs 'cause I don't need 'em, but cannabis seems like kind of an arbitrary thing to ban. We sell booze, booze is worse. There's value to be exploited here that's just sitting around unused.
- Barnolde, on 04/27/2008, -3/+34The economy is begging for this law to be passed right now.
- JustinHopewell, on 04/27/2008, -3/+32It's better to handwrite a letter, but NORML has a form setup so you can have a printed letter sent. It's already written for you, but you can edit it, or write your own message.
http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=112 ... - jschrab, on 04/27/2008, -9/+36This is not the bill you think it is.
http://www.house.gov/frank/hr5843summary.html
To quote the page above...
WHAT THE BILL WILL NOT DO
* It would not affect federal laws prohibiting the sale of marijuana for profit, import and export of marijuana, or manufacturing (cultivating) marijuana.
*It would not legalize major drug dealing or create obstacles for agents of the federal government seeking to prevent major drug dealing.
* It would not affect any state or local laws and regulations.
* It would not alter the legal status of marijuana as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et. seq.).
At best, it just turns the issue over to the States. - Itazura, on 04/27/2008, -3/+30"Action Required at State Level: The bill would divest the federal government of authority to prosecute low-level possession, but state laws would still need to be changed for responsible users to be protected, except potentially in Alaska."
- NikoKun, on 04/27/2008, -1/+27So the next step is to write back asking him why, hold the issue with him... And express that you are not pleased, and will not support him in the future, by not voting for him.
Calling his office would also be an effective way to send the message. - kylere, on 04/27/2008, -0/+26I support anything that frees up space to keep burglars, thieves, rapists, murderers, child molesters, drunk drivers etc in prison longer. I am not negatively effected by what people do in their home, but those who engage in acts of violence and theft against others should stay in jail. I cringe every time I hear about the county jail nearing full, or the state prisons releasing people early over space issues.
- JrGhoull, on 04/27/2008, -3/+28as much as i would like this to pass...it wont.
also, stuff like this makes me glad i live in Massachusetts - ATLien74, on 04/27/2008, -4/+28I'm not tired of hearing his name, I don't hear it enough! I'm tired of hearing Obama, Clinton, or McCain. Shout that name loud and clear.... RON PAUL!!! RON PAUL!!! RON PAUL!!! Don't be ashamed of it, and don't apologize for it. This man is the truth, and you are a fool if you think ANY of the other candidates are NOT full of *****. RON PAUL!!!
- DrummerAndrew, on 04/27/2008, -2/+25"...a bit... unnatural." That's the quote.
- trumpydumpy, on 04/27/2008, -20/+42Legalize it
Don't criticize it
Legalize it, yeah, yeah
And I will advertise it - Pschkqitzsough, on 04/27/2008, -1/+23My brother is a computer scientist and a math and physics genius (not JMO). He smokes at least 3 or 4 times a day and is most definitely THE most smart person I know. He works at Cisco Systems Inc. (the networking Co. NOT the food service) and makes over 100,000/year and has only been there for a little over a year. He said there are quite a few other computer scientists that he works with that also smoke pot daily including his g/f that he met at work and is a fellow comp. scientist. Another note, he is probably the hardest working person I know as well, because he constantly is studying to further his knowledge to advance himself at his job (which is actually required).
- spyd3rweb, on 04/27/2008, -3/+24'less harsh'? how about none at all.
- metalmilitia430, on 04/27/2008, -0/+20Already did, received a letter back stating that David Davis from TN will not be supporting this bill.
- Jenadae, on 04/27/2008, -2/+22No, I think they'd respect Ron Paul
- JustinHopewell, on 04/27/2008, -1/+21It has never caused me to hallucinate, but it does increase all of your senses, especially your sense of hearing. The hum of an air conditioner running, for instance. Sometimes, depending on your dose, you may hear slight audible hallucinations, but never anything on par with acid or the way pot smoking is depicted in movies and tv shows.
- Typhoon2009, on 04/27/2008, -4/+23I have to say. My friend smokes weed once in a while, and he's a very smart person. Probably coulda gotten into MIT if he tried hard enough. He made a very good point once: Whether MJ acts as a 'gateway' depends on the user. A person who's an escapist, trying to get away from the harsh realities of his life might try MJ first... then he might get involved in something stronger... and spirals down. A person who smokes it just for the sake of it rather than to escape something generally doesn't fall down that dark hole.
- spyd3rweb, on 04/27/2008, -0/+19Pot was legal 100 years ago.
- Mworthin, on 04/27/2008, -3/+21Although the DEA's official mission is much different, apparently, 94% of all drug arrests have to do with MJ. Thousands of users that are non-violent offebders are jaile annually.
The recent (past 8 years) focus on busting MJ usersis just another of the Bush administrations abominations.
The war on drugs is a terrible waste of limited resources and a fool's errand. Just ask any addictions expert. Ask any rational law enforcement administrator without an axe to grind.
After thirty years this trumped-up, inadvisable "war" has caused unnecessary, untold suffering for our brothers, sister, cousins, mothers and fathers. This is basically a medical problem, not a criminal justice issue.
The war on drugs is a war on the American people and must be stopped. NOW! - DangerMouse9, on 04/27/2008, -0/+18I don't smoke the weed, but I'm for this.
- Clark3934, on 04/27/2008, -0/+17Since Republicans can vote for democrats in a closed primary...
Even if they wanted to change parties to vote for Obama, the deadline for party changes has long passed in most states.
How about you vote for the candidate that you like, instead of comprimising your position? Hey, if everyone voted for the guy they "like but has no chance," then maybe he would actually have a chance. - JustinHopewell, on 04/27/2008, -1/+18The only truth I can find to Marijuana being a gateway drug is the government's fault. Public school, television, and politicians all spout off uninformed ***** about drugs, but most especially marijuana. I remember that after I had tried marijuana a few times, did some research on my own, hadn't noticed myself getting any dumber from supposed dead brain cells, didn't feel addicted to it, still got out of the house, still had a job, and realized that I had been lied to all my life about it-- yeah! Yeah, I started to think about trying other drugs; who's to say they didn't lie to me about that, as well?
And while I've tried a plethora of other substances, am I addicted to any of those drugs? No. Did I ever end up in the hospital because of drug use? No. The reason is that I'm responsible with my use both to myself and to the people around me. And there's numerous other responsible users in this country who shouldn't be in prison or shouldn't have to deal with a racing heart anytime a knock is heard on their door, thinking it may just be the cops this time, here to haul them away for hurting no one and abusing no one else's rights as a citizen of the United States. - Crazychipmunk, on 04/27/2008, -3/+20I have a question about pot, if anyone is willing to answer: Is it a hallucinogen? If not, what does it do? I checked wikipedia, but I couldn't find much about its effects.
Any answers would be great. - JustinHopewell, on 04/27/2008, -2/+18I would also add that it does make you slightly paranoid, but that's usually only stemming from the fact that its illegal. Outside of that, depending on your personality, you may be more sensitive to having your feelings hurt or hurting someone else's. It tends to make you care about people more. If you're out in public when you're high and you kind of forget that you're high, you may end up talking to people you never would have talked to before. It's actually a very social drug, especially if you have a group of friends to do it with. Don't listen to the propaganda on tv!
Although, I'm very jealous of the guy in that commercial who wraps himself up in a cocoon of weed. - Twenty, on 04/27/2008, -1/+16I don't know how people can worship the Reagans. The more I think about them the more they disgust me.
- SzaszMan, on 04/27/2008, -2/+17The supposed strong causal connection between pot and mental illness has been pretty much debunked. Alcohol, which has been legal in the US for decades now at this point, has a correlation with psychosis far stronger than cannabis by several orders of magnitude - and society seems to do just fine.
- Maver1c, on 04/27/2008, -2/+17Marijuana is not a hallucinogen. It will not make you see anything that is not there. It may boost your creativity, but that's it.
- bassik, on 04/27/2008, -1/+16i did my part and did the same here in Nebraska on Friday. :P
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