Thread: Legalize Marijuana

As reprehensible as I find chronic drug use to be in this country, it is clear that the American government has no moral right to dictate what an American can or cannot ingest, inhale, or otherwise consume. The technicality in which one is arrested for carrying “on one’s person” a “dangerous substance” is a paternalistic and condescending approach towards personal responsibility. While the influence of dangerous drugs such as heroin or cocaine can not be ignored, neither can the overwhelming amount of evidence that shows marijuana is not addictive, does not cause cancer, is not linked to violent behavior, and does not prevent a person from leading a successful, fulfilling life at work and at home.

I believe the hate which is fostered upon people who use marijuana is a cruel and festering cancer gnawing away at the heart of America, it is a hatred for everything different and unique about the individual, a legalized persecution of a significant minority based not on their attitudes or beliefs, but their own personal choices and preferences, and is the inevitable political consequence of persecuting peace activists who object to America’s military policies.

As such, I recommend that the president use his presidential authority to sign political pardons for every man, woman, and yes juveniles and children, who are behind bars solely for possession or distribution of marijuana. It is the president right, duty, and obligation to protect and preserve the freedom of ALL of its citizens, not just the majority, and that to not do so is a breach of the public’s trust, faith, and most importantly, the promise which the president makes to uphold the ideals of freedom, justice, and the pursuit of happiness, which we are all guaranteed by the constitution of the United States. We are waiting, Mister President.

What? No snide, cynical comments on why it wouldn't work? No rabid, frothing hate speech about how people who smoke pot should all be killed? I thought you guys came here to DEBATE. Guess not.

Originally Posted by Inkslinger

You're on a forum full of potheads Natty-B..

Ex pothead thank you.

Originally Posted by nattybumpo

As reprehensible as I find chronic drug use to be in this country, it is clear that the American government has no moral right to dictate what an American can or cannot ingest, inhale, or otherwise consume. The technicality in which one is arrested for carrying “on one’s person” a “dangerous substance” is a paternalistic and condescending approach towards personal responsibility. While the influence of dangerous drugs such as heroin or cocaine can not be ignored, neither can the overwhelming amount of evidence that shows marijuana is not addictive, does not cause cancer, is not linked to violent behavior, and does not prevent a person from leading a successful, fulfilling life at work and at home.

I believe the hate which is fostered upon people who use marijuana is a cruel and festering cancer gnawing away at the heart of America, it is a hatred for everything different and unique about the individual, a legalized persecution of a significant minority based not on their attitudes or beliefs, but their own personal choices and preferences, and is the inevitable political consequence of persecuting peace activists who object to America’s military policies.

As such, I recommend that the president use his presidential authority to sign political pardons for every man, woman, and yes juveniles and children, who are behind bars solely for possession or distribution of marijuana. It is the president right, duty, and obligation to protect and preserve the freedom of ALL of its citizens, not just the majority, and that to not do so is a breach of the public’s trust, faith, and most importantly, the promise which the president makes to uphold the ideals of freedom, justice, and the pursuit of happiness, which we are all guaranteed by the constitution of the United States. We are waiting, Mister President.

Guaranteed by the constitution? Pursuit of happiness? Declaration of Independence maybe?

Hate is a pretty strong word, you down them in your froth lol. I guess alcohol is not as deadly a drug as Marijuana. I guess gov. propaghanda works.

legalize it ..

grow it and process it ... hemp has many uses...

I understand that in colonial times if you didn't grow marijuana you could be fined by the government and you could even pay your taxes with it.

Originally Posted by wingrider

legalize it ..

grow it and process it ... hemp has many uses...

I understand that in colonial times if you didn't grow marijuana you could be fined by the government and you could even pay your taxes with it.

Yup, and alot of people are still paying their taxes with it.

Originally Posted by Pragmatist

Yup, and alot of people are still paying their taxes with it.

http://www.treehuggersofamerica.org/hemp.php

here is just one of many links to what I was reffering to.. and thanks prag