re: #157 Escaped Hillbilly

We can agree the jail sentences are disproportional to the crime. Absolutely. And this is what happens when we legislate from emotion rather than common sense. But legalizing because it makes people happy? With what rules? What caviats? Can you smoke it when you should be taking care of your kids? driving? working? at or near schools? Who should be allowed to buy it? How much? Where do you obtain it? Having legalized it for some, how do you keep others from getting it? WHO PAYS for the increase in medical care? So we legalize it, sending a message to all kids that it’s ok and something to enjoy just as soon as they can, like cigarettes and alcohol. And they will. Then what? Yes marijuana does kill. It just does so slowly…unless the smoker happens to be behind the wheel of a car or heavy equipment or plane or train or boat.
Here on this sight we can discuss it. We will try to find legitimate research to back up our assertions and not go over the top. But that is not how such things are done in our present political climate. Right now the left and the liberals are in power. They are no more likely to rein themselves in than the conservative right.

Marijuana kills like rich foods kill, dude. And I’m not going to swear off steak and tiramisu.

And if you’re worried about driving while impaired,we already have an epidemic of distracted driving in the form of cell phones, ipods, and the like. This is real nanny state stuff you’re laying on me. :/