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elchivito · #**451** 01-03-2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by chilcutt

Which brings me to my 1st question..'Why are some people making such a big deal about other people getting high these days'.?

There are a number of social issues; cannabis use and same sex marriage for example, about which the millennial generation simply doesn't give a shlt. They are non-issues. I think the hair-on-fire vocalizing against these kinds of issues is the last gasp of a generation that opposes them. They see the imminent and unavoidable changes coming about, know they are powerless to change the course and aren't the least bit happy about it.

The last time they were this vocal about pot was 80 years ago, but the situation was completely different. Their hysteria was effective in getting cannabis banned because the vast majority of Americans were clueless about it. It was easy to portray it (and cocaine) as the fuel driving crazy-eyed darkies who were out to prey on white women.

Now, with half or more of the adult American population admitting to having tried la mota at least once and the medical benefits of it being researched and revealed on an almost daily basis, these people can rant all they want. They're plsslng in the wind.

engatwork · #**452** 01-03-2014, 09:07 AM

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There are a number of social issues; cannabis use and same sex marriage for example, about which the millennial generation simply doesn't give a shlt. They are non-issues. I think the hair-on-fire vocalizing against these kinds of issues is the last gasp of a generation that opposes them. They see the imminent and unavoidable changes coming about, know they are powerless to change the course and aren't the least bit happy about it.

The last time they were this vocal about pot was 80 years ago, but the situation was completely different. Their hysteria was effective in getting cannabis banned because the vast majority of Americans were clueless about it. It was easy to portray it (and cocaine) as the fuel driving crazy-eyed darkies who were out to prey on white women.

Now, with half or more of the adult American population admitting to having tried la mota at least once and the medical benefits of it being researched and revealed on an almost daily basis, these people can rant all they want. They're plsslng in the wind.

good summary

tbomachines · #**453** 01-03-2014, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by elchivito

There are a number of social issues; cannabis use and same sex marriage for example, about which the millennial generation simply doesn't give a shlt. They are non-issues. I think the hair-on-fire vocalizing against these kinds of issues is the last gasp of a generation that opposes them. They see the imminent and unavoidable changes coming about, know they are powerless to change the course and aren't the least bit happy about it.

The last time they were this vocal about pot was 80 years ago, but the situation was completely different. Their hysteria was effective in getting cannabis banned because the vast majority of Americans were clueless about it. It was easy to portray it (and cocaine) as the fuel driving crazy-eyed darkies who were out to prey on white women.

Now, with half or more of the adult American population admitting to having tried la mota at least once and the medical benefits of it being researched and revealed on an almost daily basis, these people can rant all they want. They're plsslng in the wind.

"medical benefits?" you mean from those op-ed yellow journalism pieces!?

elchivito · #**454** 01-03-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tbomachines

"medical benefits?" you mean from those op-ed yellow journalism pieces!?

yeah those ones

Jim B. · #**455** 01-05-2014, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel911

I have not read one mention of prevention.
Hard Drugs although not as many and Weed have been available for a long time.

No one has commented on what kept the majority of People in the Past from becoming Drug Addicts.
Up until about 1960 illegal drug use except in large Cities was not prolific like it is now.

What I believe has happened is that in freeing themselves from Religious, Moral and legal Obligations People have Assassinated themselves.

It is our culture here in the "Land of Opportunity" that the Individual is expected to take care of themselves when they have problems and that no one else is supposed to "Foot the Bill" for someone else.

At one time sending People to Jail used to work. But, that was when few People wanted to be Crimminals and some of the Crimminals had enough intelligence to change.
Neither is the case now.

William Somerset: I just don't think I can continue to live in a place that embraces and nurtures apathy as if it was virtue.

David Mills: You're no different. You're no better.

William Somerset: I didn't say I was different or better. I'm not. Hell, I sympathize; I sympathize completely. Apathy is the solution. I mean, it's easier to lose yourself in drugs than it is to cope with life. It's easier to steal what you want than it is to earn it. It's easier to beat a child than it is to raise it. Hell, love costs: it takes effort and work.

~~~"Seven" (1995)

engatwork · #**456** 01-05-2014, 08:46 AM

NY news

Looks like Cuomo is getting on the bandwagon.

One of the things I find ironic is the fact that Feds are telling the banks there will be repercussions if they handle legal pot sales green paper but they don't seem to have any problem taking their slice. All the the pols will be jumping on it when they realize how much green paper it will generate for them.

kerry · #**457** 01-05-2014, 11:50 AM

There are two unpleasant side effects in Colorado. There is the pervasive smell of marijuana smoke wherever we walk in the city and any drive thru an area with industrial warehouses leads one to the conclusion that the city is overpopulated with skunks.

engatwork · #**458** 01-05-2014, 12:09 PM

I guess the EPA will show up soon enough

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Note the pic showing O in line picking up his 1/4 ounce. I believe this is the biggest smile I've seen O have since being elected. Looks like the SS did a good job with his disguise too

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elchivito · #**459** 01-05-2014, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kerry

There are two unpleasant side effects in Colorado. There is the pervasive smell of marijuana smoke wherever we walk in the city and any drive thru an area with industrial warehouses leads one to the conclusion that the city is overpopulated with skunks.

I'll bet it's not long before the anti cannabis crowd starts filing second hand pot smoke lawsuits.

Air&Road · #**460** 01-05-2014, 05:40 PM

Although I've never been one to put much stock in law suits, I don't want me or my family breathing the nasty stuff. I can see what would drive someone to such measures.

You guys are always talking about personal freedom. Would it not be a persons right to be free from this nasty stuff?

elchivito · #**461** 01-05-2014, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Air&Road

Although I've never been one to put much stock in law suits, I don't want me or my family breathing the nasty stuff. I can see what would drive someone to such measures.

You guys are always talking about personal freedom. Would it not be a persons right to be free from this nasty stuff?

Seems to me like it would be, same as it is for tobacco smoke in most places.

davidmash · #**462** 01-05-2014, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tbomachines

"medical benefits?" you mean from those op-ed yellow journalism pieces!?

Worse. The commie pinko incomplete op ed pieced like the Journal.

elchivito · #**463** 01-05-2014, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kerry

There are two unpleasant side effects in Colorado. There is the pervasive smell of marijuana smoke wherever we walk in the city and any drive thru an area with industrial warehouses leads one to the conclusion that the city is overpopulated with skunks.

What are the normal smoking regulations in your city? I don't think most of those laws specify tobacco smoke, or maybe they do. Maybe it's just the pungency factor.

kerry · #**464** 01-05-2014, 06:13 PM

City council initially passed a 'no smoking weed on the front porch' law and 'no weed smoke smell' ordinance but a week later rescinded it because they decided there would not be enough police/judicial resources to enforce them. I have some sympathy with Larry on this issue. I haven't noticed much cigarette smoke in our neighborhood but routinely encounter marijuana smoke. Maybe it's just because of the more pungent smell of weed smoke?

Botnst · #**465** 01-05-2014, 06:42 PM

Beware: With all of that weed the meth addiction will increase.