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In reply to the discussion: HuffPo blog: Time to End Marijuana Prohibition [View all]pipoman
(16,038 posts)1. This position
along with transfer of funds being currently used for "the war on drugs" to mental health and addiction services for anyone who needs these services, would create a legacy for Obama like none other. Alas, the Obama administration seems to quite appreciate the prospect of continuing this colossal failure in policy..
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I hoped, but now don't believe anything will change the coarse for this president
pipoman
Apr 2012
#14
Can you back up that assertion with any factual evidence other than "you've seen it?"
prefunk
Apr 2012
#20
Because if you're not one thousand percent in line with the others on this issue...
randome
Apr 2012
#28
The whole 'if you don't like pot, then you MUST then be defending alcohol abuse' argument...
LuckyTheDog
Apr 2012
#44
Because anecdotal evidence is typically skewed and biased toward the individuals experience and is
prefunk
Apr 2012
#36
Well, I'm at work and filters are active so I can do my own searching on this topic.
randome
Apr 2012
#31