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So we've spent billions since the 80's to fight this war, and yet nothing has changed. All it has become is job security for the law enforcement industry and a talking point for politicians.
Now it looks like the marijuana walls are slowly crumbling and I couldn't be happier. I say legalize pot. Then farmers can grow it and make money. Its a cash crop that everybody wins with: farmers, tobacco fermenters, cigarette manufacturers, bulk distributers, retail stores, head shops, flourished/expanded accessory market and, wait for it.. the government would be able to tax it!
It makes zero sense that its illegal now. Its a dried plant with no additives, preservatives, that is simply smoked the same as shredded tobacco you can get anywhere now. Nobody fights when they are high, nobody beats their spouse, kids, the dog, when they're high. As for driving while high, I don't have the numbers, but I NEVER hear the news report of a wreck involving someone who was high. Most people I know who smoke just don't drive when they're high. Either way - there's no way marijuana is as harmful as alcohol, and beer is the main sponsor of damn near every aspect of our daily lives.
Now.. other drugs like cocaine, heroin, meth, pcp, acid, mdma, and the other hard drugs.. I say keep them all illegal, but NOT put people in jail for possession. Instead of wasting my tax dollars going after hookers and johns, go after dealers you can catch in the ACT of selling. Those are the ones who need the jail time. Oh yeah, prostitution can stay illegal, or at least without a license - but stop wasting my tax dollars going after hookers and johns. How are either of those two doing anything that is gonna physically or fiscally hurt anyone else besides themselves? Lets go after some real criminals for a change, lazy-*** vice squad!
Now it looks like the marijuana walls are slowly crumbling and I couldn't be happier. I say legalize pot. Then farmers can grow it and make money. Its a cash crop that everybody wins with: farmers, tobacco fermenters, cigarette manufacturers, bulk distributers, retail stores, head shops, flourished/expanded accessory market and, wait for it.. the government would be able to tax it!
It makes zero sense that its illegal now. Its a dried plant with no additives, preservatives, that is simply smoked the same as shredded tobacco you can get anywhere now. Nobody fights when they are high, nobody beats their spouse, kids, the dog, when they're high. As for driving while high, I don't have the numbers, but I NEVER hear the news report of a wreck involving someone who was high. Most people I know who smoke just don't drive when they're high. Either way - there's no way marijuana is as harmful as alcohol, and beer is the main sponsor of damn near every aspect of our daily lives.
Now.. other drugs like cocaine, heroin, meth, pcp, acid, mdma, and the other hard drugs.. I say keep them all illegal, but NOT put people in jail for possession. Instead of wasting my tax dollars going after hookers and johns, go after dealers you can catch in the ACT of selling. Those are the ones who need the jail time. Oh yeah, prostitution can stay illegal, or at least without a license - but stop wasting my tax dollars going after hookers and johns. How are either of those two doing anything that is gonna physically or fiscally hurt anyone else besides themselves? Lets go after some real criminals for a change, lazy-*** vice squad!
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