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ForgoTheConsequence

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12. You're right.

Sat Sep 22, 2012, 07:03 PM

Sep 2012

Mass murder in Central America, prison overcrowding in the United States, people going to jail for life over pot and lives being ruined are all better options.

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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