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In reply to the discussion: Weed: Legalize and tax it [View all]samsingh
(17,548 posts)32. i know, i would expect a lot more people to comment
on such an important topic
If Obama blows this issue, that could give the repugs a chance to get back into power. The flip is also true. Supporting the will of the public could give us decades of Democratic government. And this would allow us to create a truly great country.
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Agree 100%. If we can do it with alcohol and tobacco we can certainly do it with weed. nt.
OldDem2012
Jan 2013
#3
the problem is that there is no science allowed in the USA, even though hemp in Canada is thriving
farminator3000
Jan 2013
#137
good ideas- i'd say work WITH birds- if they fill up on seeds, some will pass through...
farminator3000
Jan 2013
#140
i think weed will result in some new anti-anxiety and depression pills that may be more effective
samsingh
Jan 2013
#144
that's the ideal scenario - not sure if and when the other States would follow suit
samsingh
Jan 2013
#55
Noooo! Because the War on Drugs is the one "culture war" still worth fighting for!
Romulox
Jan 2013
#27
i would like to clear the jails of pot offenders (who i don't think are offenders)
samsingh
Jan 2013
#45
The object is to actually win. Chances are better in a presidential election year.
Comrade Grumpy
Jan 2013
#68
there is a lot of literature supporting further investigation into the benefits of weed, hemp etc
samsingh
Jan 2013
#150
why are you becoming so intense. We're having a discussion where opinions are being shared?
samsingh
Jan 2013
#99
um. from my monsanto thread...YEESH! please, for humanity's sake, NO FRANKEN WEED!!!
farminator3000
Jan 2013
#103
legalization of hemp/cannabis/marijuana threatens profits in many industries!
wildbilln864
Jan 2013
#108
classification of MJ as schedule 1 drug is untenable- scientific paper- also THC suppositories!
farminator3000
Jan 2013
#156