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RainDog

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110. This is a morally corrupt argument

Thu May 10, 2012, 05:23 AM

May 2012

It's okay to deny people civil rights because someone might lose a job?

You know, there are other crimes out there to tackle - not just the soft arrests of marijuana charges.

Since the laws are applied in obviously racist manners, as Michelle Alexander, in The New Jim Crow, notes - you are making an argument to continue discrimination.

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WTF is up with "Obama's War on Weed" ?? It makes no sense at this point in the game. [View all] 99th_Monkey May 2012 OP

On this PBO can not allow himself to give the opposition a chance to say "See I TOLD You he is a Vincardog May 2012 #1

There are thousands more dispensaries open for buisiness today in legal states.. tridim May 2012 #2

News stories of legitimate dispensaries being hounded out of existence under threat 99th_Monkey May 2012 #3

Right, for breaking state law tridim May 2012 #5

THX!! See, didn't have to wait 5 minutes for this meme to be knocked on face facts alone uponit7771 May 2012 #7

Why not simply let the state's law enforcement handle it the way they want? 99th_Monkey May 2012 #9

In most cases the state agencies do handle it. tridim May 2012 #24

Relatively Rare, Huh? SoCalMusicLover May 2012 #30

Why were those dispensaries closed down? randome May 2012 #32

Why, pray tell, should Obama or DofJ even give a rats ass about MM STATE laws? 99th_Monkey May 2012 #59

Ummmm...Not True SoCalMusicLover May 2012 #4

Post the stories. tridim May 2012 #8

+1! uponit7771 May 2012 #17

-1! RainDog May 2012 #105

here RainDog May 2012 #38

I'm sure it's because he wants to lose the election. randome May 2012 #39

whether he wants to alienate voters or not RainDog May 2012 #41

Bullshit. randome May 2012 #44

then read the articles n/t RainDog May 2012 #45

I posted this earlier tonight: CrispyQ May 2012 #70

Well, it could hurt him in Colorado, which is a toss-up state. Comrade Grumpy May 2012 #120

the 1000 ft from schools is a reasonable rule. uncle ray May 2012 #72

The issue is the push back from the Federal Govt RainDog May 2012 #77

The stories have been posted RainDog May 2012 #64

WOW! Nice work putting that post together with links and all. ~nt 99th_Monkey May 2012 #85

I agree, good, informational post! Thank you. /nt Dragonfli May 2012 #87

And you know this how? randome May 2012 #11

You really are full of questions. Well I have one for you. Do you have anything to add? nm rhett o rick May 2012 #21

Yeah. randome May 2012 #22

I agree with you. nm rhett o rick May 2012 #49

You're Right SoCalMusicLover May 2012 #26

Absent evidence to the contrary... randome May 2012 #28

"I'm Probably Going To Trust Law Enforcement" SoCalMusicLover May 2012 #35

Did you not see the 'absent evidence to the contrary' part of what I said? randome May 2012 #37

What About The Facts From Your Perspective? SoCalMusicLover May 2012 #46

I can't see into sealed documents, that's for sure. randome May 2012 #50

Trusting law enforcement? Where the fuck did that misguided notion come from? DisgustipatedinCA May 2012 #56

just fyi RainDog May 2012 #40

And STILL no one can give me answers about why specific dispensaries... randome May 2012 #42

read the articles n/t RainDog May 2012 #48

That would slow things down. n/t AnotherMcIntosh May 2012 #83

You loose all credibility when you use "What else are you going to do, vote for that Romney jerk?" rhett o rick May 2012 #47

Sarcasm SoCalMusicLover May 2012 #57

Dang I hate it when I overlook sarcasm. The truth is I have a huge chip on my rhett o rick May 2012 #67

Snort. Remind me to never go lonestarnot May 2012 #68

Do you have a source for that information? nm rhett o rick May 2012 #18

If state laws are broken then the state can handle it TheKentuckian May 2012 #54

local cops wouldn't handle a raid on a gun dealer alone, they'd call in the ATF. uncle ray May 2012 #73

Sounds like FUDr fodder at this point, they take a lot out of perspective to bash... uponit7771 May 2012 #6

Some Of Us Had "High" Hopes For Obama SoCalMusicLover May 2012 #10

Some of us had high post for objective criticsm of Obama's actions vs half truths, out of perspectiv uponit7771 May 2012 #15

More like DEvolving if you ask me. 99th_Monkey May 2012 #25

His "promises" were nothing but brilliant political statements SomethingFishy May 2012 #60

Hint: State Law = State law enforcement, not Federal DoJ shock troopers ~nt 99th_Monkey May 2012 #12

Thx, I didn't even bother to read the post...sounds so FUDr-ish uponit7771 May 2012 #16

when the business is a commodity that is Federally regulated, the Feds will be involved. uncle ray May 2012 #74

... at their discretion <-- you must admit is true. ~nt 99th_Monkey May 2012 #75

He wants all the weed for himself and Michelle :) Swede Atlanta May 2012 #13

It's Called Pharmaceutical Campaign Money SoCalMusicLover May 2012 #20

And the WAR on pot moves to Colorado Bennyboy May 2012 #14

WOW! So add that to my list in the OP, as to Obama being "covered" 99th_Monkey May 2012 #23

The 1000 foot rule is the law. tridim May 2012 #27

For now. Bennyboy May 2012 #71

It is NOT Colorado law. It's the feds using federal law... Comrade Grumpy May 2012 #121

State Law Being Broken? SoCalMusicLover May 2012 #19

A lawyer, you aren't. boppers May 2012 #80

Oaksterdam University did not distribute marijuana. AnotherMcIntosh May 2012 #84

I think even the poster knows that, but all they have is this pale red herring to throw out Dragonfli May 2012 #86

The schools founder, who was selling, was the obvious target. boppers May 2012 #89

Then obviously, the museum and not the founder was dispensing the mj AnotherMcIntosh May 2012 #90

Hold on a sec while I put my foil hat on.... Money MattBaggins May 2012 #29

What? jp11 May 2012 #31

You may want to make an appt. with your optometrist 99th_Monkey May 2012 #88

It shows the current date. jp11 May 2012 #91

Not sure what you mean, but whatever. 99th_Monkey May 2012 #92

I didn't say that statement was out dated jp11 May 2012 #93

You've got me completely stumped 99th_Monkey May 2012 #108

The President On Jimmy Fallon SoCalMusicLover May 2012 #33

Dr. Lester Grinspoon RainDog May 2012 #51

His war makes perfect sense when you understand who benefits and who bribes (I mean contributes) /nt Dragonfli May 2012 #34

Do You Have Any Proof Of That? SoCalMusicLover May 2012 #36

You found me out, I am just "a hater" and should admit they never lie. Dragonfli May 2012 #55

K & R !!! WillyT May 2012 #43

I AGREE! STATES have gone BANKRUPT locking people up for drugs, w/NO $ now for state supported supraTruth May 2012 #52

+1000 nt 99th_Monkey May 2012 #63

What the hell's the matter with youse? jerseyjack May 2012 #53

If he doesn't care about the issue now, he cerainly won't care about it after the election. limpyhobbler May 2012 #66

I've Come To Realize... SoCalMusicLover May 2012 #58

COL and WA state control their own fates musiclawyer May 2012 #61

So far I think Oregon has been spared. 99th_Monkey May 2012 #62

don't hold your breath shanti May 2012 #95

How do you explain the disconnect? 99th_Monkey May 2012 #106

The ruling was from 2007 in regard to law enforcement in states RainDog May 2012 #119

Thanks for pointing out that this is about a 2007 decision 99th_Monkey May 2012 #122

Yes. States are going to pass these laws RainDog May 2012 #65

I am worried it won't pass here in WA marlakay May 2012 #69

Why is it Obama's? treestar May 2012 #76

When they were in office - it was their problem RainDog May 2012 #109

Just blaming the current President for any societal thing is treestar May 2012 #113

good for you RainDog May 2012 #114

When did I say stop talking about it? I did not. treestar May 2012 #115

You really aren't someone to advise people about this issue RainDog May 2012 #118

You are convincing no one treestar May 2012 #123

thanks for the advice RainDog May 2012 #124

Must...Win...Election... JFN1 May 2012 #78

Hell, something like 70% of voters favor Medical Marijuana 99th_Monkey May 2012 #107

It's an issue that could get people off their couches and politically involved. Festivito May 2012 #79

It is more an issue of "some guy" actively attacking State Legal medication for sick ppl. Dragonfli May 2012 #81

OP said it made no sense. I offered how it might make some sense. Festivito May 2012 #94

There is no possible reason (objectively) to deny a sick person medical assistance and Dragonfli May 2012 #96

Yes, there is. Being held at gunpoint for example. Festivito May 2012 #97

I care far more for the sick than those mythical people that are harmed by sick people Dragonfli May 2012 #98

You think police, DEA agents, judges, et. al. are .... mythical? Yikes! No, they exist. Festivito May 2012 #102

I speak my mind and am seldom intimidated, you can read my hidden posts in context if you wish to Dragonfli May 2012 #104

This is a morally corrupt argument RainDog May 2012 #110

You are claiming that this policy is under duress? the legal defense for doing something at gunpoint Dragonfli May 2012 #99

LOL. Yes--where is your compassion for the DEA agents, corporate owners of for-profit prisons, and Romulox May 2012 #116

Thank you for that last addition. I feel that sad story, my condolence. Festivito May 2012 #101

We need to at least agree that states that are taking a sane, regulated approach to Medical Dragonfli May 2012 #103

Prohibition did not provoke a civil war RainDog May 2012 #112

Now now, lets not rock the boat. progressoid May 2012 #82

Now that he's come out in favor marriage equality, it's time to get real on pot RZM May 2012 #100

+1000 why not make it a twofer? ~nt 99th_Monkey May 2012 #111

Agreed. Time for more evolution. nt Romulox May 2012 #117