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Marijuana is not a single-issue issue. [View all] RadiationTherapy May 2012 OP
rec SammyWinstonJack May 2012 #1
by that measure just about all single issues aren't single issues. cali May 2012 #2
That's correct. Life and philosophy and industry and politics are all interconnected webs. RadiationTherapy May 2012 #6
In that sense, I agree with you, and I am one who criticized someone yesterday.... Scuba May 2012 #13
Yes, I also will vote for Obama despite his MJ philosophy RadiationTherapy May 2012 #20
+1 Scuba May 2012 #21
+1 freshwest May 2012 #38
I think that's the position for most people RainDog May 2012 #33
I'm curious about what Obama has said on the issue. The Doctor. May 2012 #83
I agree on all points. Autumn May 2012 #3
REC, def. REC fuddyduddy May 2012 #4
Thank you. Well said. n/t DLevine May 2012 #5
Yes it is treestar May 2012 #7
This isn't a "legalize drugs" post. RadiationTherapy May 2012 #8
It will rapidly become a 'legalize drugs' thread. randome May 2012 #17
Except for the ridiculous number of lives ruined, this is a minor issue. Fumesucker May 2012 #22
I agree. eggplant May 2012 #29
No argument here, either. randome May 2012 #32
Can you explain the logic JackInGreen May 2012 #48
I'm not on anyone's side on this issue. randome May 2012 #57
You might want to double check your statement that marijuana has not been in use as long as alcohol Bjorn Against May 2012 #59
I agree its use should not be criminalized. randome May 2012 #67
You do not have to smoke mj roody May 2012 #66
I am aware of that. randome May 2012 #82
You have no study to back up this claim Tsiyu May 2012 #84
Tell the 858,408 who were prosecuted for it in 2009 how minute an issue it is. bluedigger May 2012 #11
Ask that student who got locked up and tortured for four days if he thinks this is Hissyspit May 2012 #25
'Tortured'? randome May 2012 #31
Yes, I'm sure if that had happened to you obxhead May 2012 #36
Hyperbole never helps a discussion. randome May 2012 #40
drinking one's own urine to stay alive feels more like torture than hyperbole DisgustipatedinCA May 2012 #47
Not to continually counter you JackInGreen May 2012 #49
No umbrage is taken. randome May 2012 #58
You make it sound MORE macabre by trying to minimize it. This is a PERSON'S LIFE. Romulox May 2012 #41
Um, yeah. Hissyspit May 2012 #44
He spent 5 days in the hospital recovering Aerows May 2012 #52
you might want to read up on the effects of dehydration.. frylock May 2012 #61
right stupidicus May 2012 #62
It's only a single issue if someone makes it one. MineralMan May 2012 #9
I live in Humboldt County, California... mike_c May 2012 #10
the funny thing is that if weed is legalized Mosby May 2012 #26
oh yeah, we have a strong local contingent opposing legalization... mike_c May 2012 #28
big 'ol fuckin' Rec. KG May 2012 #12
Hear, hear! K&R nt Mnemosyne May 2012 #14
I couldn't agree with you more. My observation is that there are no "single issue" issues, only WheelWalker May 2012 #15
My reason for legalizing hemp... Javaman May 2012 #16
Also . . . Richard D May 2012 #34
perhaps when oil becomes less available... Javaman May 2012 #43
Excellent framing! patrice May 2012 #18
k to the r frylock May 2012 #19
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe May 2012 #23
Thank you! I am sure that this in backlash Bennyboy May 2012 #24
+1 K&R. n/t Egalitarian Thug May 2012 #27
I am not sure from where it is coming, but it sounds like RadiationTherapy May 2012 #30
I saw that.... fascisthunter May 2012 #60
Thank you RT felix_numinous May 2012 #35
People who say that are really saying they favor the War on Drugs. It's passive aggressive. Romulox May 2012 #37
K&R Vidar May 2012 #39
Lets not forget Dokkie May 2012 #42
Thank you, Dokkie duhneece May 2012 #46
I apologize for forgetting such a critical part of the picture. Dammit. RadiationTherapy May 2012 #53
That's about as sucienctly and efficiently as you can put it. Reptilublican May 2012 #45
Agreed, but it's not a make or break when it comes to supporting President Obama. n/t cynatnite May 2012 #50
Definately not. blackspade May 2012 #56
He's still the lesser of evils - but he's definitely evil (corrupt) on this issue. polichick May 2012 #77
Hear, hear!! intheflow May 2012 #51
+1000 blackspade May 2012 #54
I respect this opinion.... dhood8083 May 2012 #55
Marinol, Big Pharms's Expensive drug with synthetic cannabis ingredients.. crunch60 May 2012 #63
Thanks for that info. polichick May 2012 #76
I Question The Integrity Of The Data In That Link ProfessorGAC May 2012 #89
K & R Better Believe It May 2012 #64
This seems like it contains many logical fallacies. HuckleB May 2012 #65
Frankly, I think . . . caseymoz May 2012 #68
There are studies indicating some medical benefits Tsiyu May 2012 #86
A third of the states, huh? caseymoz May 2012 #88
okay Tsiyu May 2012 #90
K&R! countryjake May 2012 #69
K&R SunSeeker May 2012 #70
yep. nt limpyhobbler May 2012 #71
Election year donations are needed from the liquor Industry... lib2DaBone May 2012 #72
Let me be clear on my Waahhhh thread---one more time. trumad May 2012 #73
Imagine you had put up an OP saying Waaah! about anti choice, forced birth policies.. Fumesucker May 2012 #74
The thread was actually locked by a host... trumad May 2012 #75
Yes, I'm aware of that now.. Fumesucker May 2012 #78
"Imagine you put up an OP" all you want to but the fact remains... stlsaxman May 2012 #79
I'd be interested in your opinion regarding an OP of mine.. Fumesucker May 2012 #80
Welp- it would be hard to put it better than Bonobo did... stlsaxman May 2012 #81
Are people supposed to ignore the amazing level of hypocrisy and lack of self reflection? Fumesucker May 2012 #87
Very well put. Thank you. n/t 99Forever May 2012 #85
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