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In the discussion thread: Do YOU support legalization? [View all]

Sun Sep 23, 2012, 12:48 AM

porphyrian (18,530 posts)

75. As with abortion, legalization would not make use mandatory.

You would still be free to not use marijuana in the same way that you are currently free to not drink alcohol, for example. Why do you believe that it should remain illegal beyond the stated medicinal alternatives?

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151 replies	Author	Time	Post
Do YOU support legalization? [View all]	Playinghardball	Sep 2012	OP
Yep. n/t	porphyrian	Sep 2012	#1
I sure do!	CaliforniaPeggy	Sep 2012	#2
Yes!	gateley	Sep 2012	#3
Yes	lumpy	Sep 2012	#4
Yes	Bluzmann57	Sep 2012	#5
Green would be the #1 crop in the country.	sarcasmo	Sep 2012	#6
tax it !	otherone	Sep 2012	#7
Absolutely!	GreenPartyVoter	Sep 2012	#8
Not really sure......	Bennyboy	Sep 2012	#9
But aren't there places where it's legal and people are allowed to grow a certain amount at home?	redqueen	Sep 2012	#11
Yes, and not only that, but you can designate someone as your "provider"	SomethingFishy	Sep 2012	#20
And the cities and counties will	Bennyboy	Sep 2012	#31
Yes.	Blue_In_AK	Sep 2012	#62
You're right.	ForgoTheConsequence	Sep 2012	#12
Yes. nt	TBF	Sep 2012	#10
You can be assured that I will be voting for it here in CO	Ohio Joe	Sep 2012	#13
Definitely yes. Plus, national amnesty.	longship	Sep 2012	#14
Yes, national amnesty.	antiquie	Sep 2012	#140
Marijuana, It's what's for dinner	Politicalboi	Sep 2012	#15
Yes, end the phony, murderous drug war and deal with addiction as a medical and educational	sabrina 1	Sep 2012	#16
As soon as possible- that would be a "YES"!!!	ellaydubya	Sep 2012	#17
Yes.	RebelOne	Sep 2012	#18
I agree with you.	oldbanjo	Sep 2012	#32
Yes. n/t	RiffRandell	Sep 2012	#19
For PEOPLE. Not corporations.	DirkGently	Sep 2012	#21
But corporations are people, too.	Honeycombe8	Sep 2012	#40
Oh, but you know big-ag will be right in there if it's legalized.	OnionPatch	Sep 2012	#117
Maybe "decriminalization" would work better, then.	DirkGently	Sep 2012	#120
Good point. We have to be aware that once this prohibition surrenders to the inevitable we will	Egalitarian Thug	Sep 2012	#144
Only if it's legal!	immoderate	Sep 2012	#22
Yep. n/t	Le Taz Hot	Sep 2012	#23
Yes	PD Turk	Sep 2012	#24
Voters in my state decriminalized amounts under a few grams a few years back.	bluestate10	Sep 2012	#25
Spam deleted by DURHAM D (MIR Team)	HenryBasil	Sep 2012	#26
yes ... and bring back the hemp industry	rsweets	Sep 2012	#27
What would the numbers look like if people could vote honestly?	Gidney N Cloyd	Sep 2012	#28
the days of reefer madness are waning....about time	spanone	Sep 2012	#29
I always considered that a comedy.	Spitfire of ATJ	Sep 2012	#42
Yes indeed and the sooner the better....	Bluenorthwest	Sep 2012	#30
For medical purposes I do.	glinda	Sep 2012	#33
"For medical purposes I do."	Spitfire of ATJ	Sep 2012	#41
I would rather see people smoke pot if it helps them than do	glinda	Sep 2012	#146
No kidding, it also could cause munchie stock to skyrocket.	Spitfire of ATJ	Sep 2012	#148
Legalize it, tax it, and keep Big Tobacco from getting their greedy mits all over it.	dorksied	Sep 2012	#34
Joint???	Spitfire of ATJ	Sep 2012	#38
Should have been legal when prohibition was repealed.	Spitfire of ATJ	Sep 2012	#35
Yes! It would decrease prescription pill useage, for one thing. nt	Honeycombe8	Sep 2012	#36
Yes. K&R...n/t	ms liberty	Sep 2012	#37
Yes!	aintitfunny	Sep 2012	#39
I have been there since	RoccoR5955	Sep 2012	#43
yes	clydefrand	Sep 2012	#44
I came to this conclusion in	annabanana	Sep 2012	#45
Yes.	Vidar	Sep 2012	#46
Unreservedly Yes.	OriginalGeek	Sep 2012	#47
Absolutely.	Iggo	Sep 2012	#48
This message was self-deleted by its author	bupkus	Sep 2012	#49
I support decriminalization.	KG	Sep 2012	#50
Stop the war on drugs. That's insanity.	riderinthestorm	Sep 2012	#56
User since 1963. Sure glad I didn't wait for it to become legal.	WHEN CRABS ROAR	Sep 2012	#51
Of course cannibalism should be legal!	ZombieHorde	Sep 2012	#52
Well, I agree with it, but I have not done anything to support it. nt	Deep13	Sep 2012	#53
Not only legalization but use for medicinal purposes (which requires RECOGNIZING that is has such)	Gormy Cuss	Sep 2012	#54
Yes. Many reasons	ReasonableToo	Sep 2012	#55
yep, absolutely	defacto7	Sep 2012	#57
This seems like a good post to have a poll added...	defacto7	Sep 2012	#59
yes	redwitch	Sep 2012	#58
No.	6502	Sep 2012	#60
That's not the question, Anslinger.	DisgustipatedinCA	Sep 2012	#63
You are very easy to respond to...	6502	Sep 2012	#68
Who the fuck do you think you are?	DisgustipatedinCA	Sep 2012	#97
You obviously didn't read my commnet...	6502	Sep 2012	#110
You answered as though your considered opinion holds merit, weight	DisgustipatedinCA	Sep 2012	#111
Curious	renie408	Sep 2012	#132
We are in the minority, but hell no for all the reasons listed	NotThisTime	Sep 2012	#65
Please speak with....	6502	Sep 2012	#71
As with abortion, legalization would not make use mandatory.	porphyrian	Sep 2012	#75
+1	Zorra	Sep 2012	#79
Unlike aboriton, illegal drug use does have negative effects...	6502	Sep 2012	#80
I don't think anyone argues drug use can have negative effects on the individual and society.	Comrade Grumpy	Sep 2012	#83
Uh... no...	6502	Sep 2012	#87
In many states, society has spoken on gay marriage...are we supposed to listen?	renie408	Sep 2012	#135
I'm sorry if I wasn't clear, but I'm trying to understand why you are against legalization.	porphyrian	Sep 2012	#100
Please... read post #95...	6502	Sep 2012	#102
Actually, you're wrong.	porphyrian	Sep 2012	#103
That doesn't make it just for the government to make it illegal.	Sirveri	Sep 2012	#145
Civil question	porphyrian	Sep 2012	#72
Actually... the burden of proof is on you...	6502	Sep 2012	#82
Your snotty attitude isn't going to go far here.	Comrade Grumpy	Sep 2012	#84
Resorting to name calling...	6502	Sep 2012	#88
There is no point.	renie408	Sep 2012	#138
The Cheeto stain is strong with this one	DisgustipatedinCA	Sep 2012	#99
If you think	JonLP24	Sep 2012	#92
Good effort, but this is not proof... this is prose...	6502	Sep 2012	#95
I already researched plenty	JonLP24	Sep 2012	#104
Your tone is completely unnecessary.	porphyrian	Sep 2012	#98
Correcting people's spelling is petty...	6502	Sep 2012	#106
You are against legalizing marijuana in America because it's use is currently illegal?	porphyrian	Sep 2012	#109
Borderline incoherent. The reason legalization is making such strides is that its opposition	Romulox	Sep 2012	#119
Hmm, prescription drug overdoses are now the leading cause of accidental death.	Comrade Grumpy	Sep 2012	#73
Here's an idea that might gain you some respect...	6502	Sep 2012	#90
You're challenging my statement on overdose deaths?	Comrade Grumpy	Sep 2012	#121
Read more about prescription drug abuse. Get back to me. Jesus, this old argument again?	Logical	Sep 2012	#74
I can't speak for every supporter	JonLP24	Sep 2012	#89
Please... read post #95...	6502	Sep 2012	#101
....	JonLP24	Sep 2012	#105
So, if you live in Japan why are you so worried about US drug law?	hootinholler	Sep 2012	#114
You don't know as much as you think you do about FDA approval, and less about THC...	MrMickeysMom	Sep 2012	#113
Yeah, and let make booze illegal again too.	progressoid	Sep 2012	#124
It looks like a rocket ship.	Blue_In_AK	Sep 2012	#61
yep	DiverDave	Sep 2012	#64
Yup. NT	Simo 1939_1940	Sep 2012	#66
Undoubtedly	movingviolation	Sep 2012	#67
Yes!!!	Kath1	Sep 2012	#69
This non-user supports legalization...nt	Wounded Bear	Sep 2012	#70
Yes	mvd	Sep 2012	#76
Hell yes, and I don't even like using the stuff recreationally!	backscatter712	Sep 2012	#77
I don't smoke herb anymore, but I totally support legalizing it.	Zorra	Sep 2012	#78
My golden years would be more fun!	B Calm	Sep 2012	#81
Certainly. Prohibition is failed, stupid, costly, and cancerous to civil liberties.	TheKentuckian	Sep 2012	#85
Of course	JonLP24	Sep 2012	#86
decriminalize and use the existing in place agriculture, herbal and tobacco regulations	Sunlei	Sep 2012	#91
Heck yeah I do.	a la izquierda	Sep 2012	#93
Yep...	Upton	Sep 2012	#94
Yes, but with the caveat that	Skidmore	Sep 2012	#96
Shouldn't have been illegal in the first place.	99Forever	Sep 2012	#107
Yes	marlakay	Sep 2012	#108
Re-institute the legalization... remember that it WAS legal before the hype...	MrMickeysMom	Sep 2012	#112
Yes	gulliver	Sep 2012	#115
Absolutely.	Jennicut	Sep 2012	#116
I support it!	bigwillq	Sep 2012	#118
Yes.	egduj	Sep 2012	#122
It's Time	otohara	Sep 2012	#123
Yes	Royal Sloan 09	Sep 2012	#125
I support the re-legalization of cannabis.	CrispyQ	Sep 2012	#126
Yes.	Th1onein	Sep 2012	#127
I support the legalization of practically everything	tularetom	Sep 2012	#128
Errm. Yes.	geckosfeet	Sep 2012	#129
Hell yes!	madmax	Sep 2012	#130
Yep, not medical Vodka though.	orpupilofnature57	Sep 2012	#131
Ha! n/t	porphyrian	Sep 2012	#134
I'm for complete legalization of all drugs. I have done a 180 from where I used to be on this.	stevenleser	Sep 2012	#133
I have mixed feelings on it. I sure don't want someone behind a wheel driving doing weed.	southernyankeebelle	Sep 2012	#136
Reference: What happened to Portugal	porphyrian	Sep 2012	#137
YES.	aquart	Sep 2012	#139
YES YES AND YES...	RichGirl	Sep 2012	#141
YES -- if it is not, alcohol and tobacco use and trafficking should also be criminalized nt	MariaM83	Sep 2012	#142
YES	Native	Sep 2012	#143
Pot cures cancer	Shitty Mitty	Sep 2012	#147
Yes.	jwirr	Sep 2012	#149
I live in a city that may someday legalize the sale of maraijuana...	Bad_Ronald	Sep 2012	#150
yes, absolutely....	mike_c	Sep 2012	#151

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