Originally Posted by Ghostinthemachine
Originally Posted by derby_dude
Originally Posted by Mannlicher
laws don't do much to control human nature. Laws provide the framework for punishment but not for any meaningful control.
Folks that want to kill, do so. Folks that want to take drugs, do so. Folks that want to drink Big Gulp Sodas, do so.

American drug laws are among the worst public policy decisions ever made in any society. They do virtually nothing to handle the drug problem, yet they are the biggest contributer to crime in our history.


Gull dang Sam, there is something we can agree on 100 percent. smile


A study came out just last week saying 23% of high school seniors smoke pot and only 12% smoke tobacco.


I've said for a long time that pot should be legal, taxed, and then baned the smoking of pot everywhere. It seems to be working for tobacco.

Don't vote knothead, it only encourages them. Anonymous

"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." Anonymous

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