Before Modern Police Forces. America in 1922.

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NotNow

#105
September 21, 2009, 12:53:28 PM
We will never legalize drugs beyond MJ.  Decriminalize, maybe.  And "crack" will never be offered for free.
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buckethead

#106
September 21, 2009, 06:00:48 PM
Quote from: NotNow on September 21, 2009, 12:53:28 PM
We will never legalize drugs beyond MJ.  Decriminalize, maybe.  And "crack" will never be offered for free.
Free was the wrong term, but if it were legal, it would be cheap.

It would also lose power.

NotNow

#107
September 21, 2009, 06:04:54 PM
Well, you never know.  First it's free health insurance and then free cell phones...and then????  :)
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Dog Walker

#108
September 22, 2009, 09:56:30 AM
This is all one of those "lesser evil" discussions.  We all like to relax with a glass of good wine, but alcohol is widely abused.  We decided in 1932 that the evils of Prohibition were worse than the evils of alcohol abuse.  It is evident that we are well on our way to making the same decision on MJ.

Having the other drugs freely available scares the poo out of me, but our current way of handling the problem isn't working very well.  Hopefully, there is a middle ground between the Libertarian (and Dawinian) ideal and what we are doing now.
When all else fails hug the dog.

Lunican

#109
September 22, 2009, 11:23:11 AM
Is there anyone here that wants to use drugs but cannot find any because of supply chain problems caused by law enforcement?

Dog Walker

#110
September 22, 2009, 02:33:14 PM
Luni,  Sarcasm ill becomes you!  LOL!  I'm an old, white guy who hasn't bought anything illegal in forty years, but will bet a large amount of money that I could find and buy just about anything but heroin in about an hour or less.
When all else fails hug the dog.

NotNow

#111
September 22, 2009, 03:14:38 PM
Demand drives supply.  And risk = reward.  I am saddened that my countrymen lead the world in the consumption of this crap.  I am angered that the ready supply is so readily accepted, even celebrated by those same countrymen.  Our children grow up wanting to be just like us. 

We also provide the criminal supply side with copious amounts of US currency.  This money is used to corrupt our children and our government. 

What we have done has certainly not worked.  I believe in legalizing most drugs only in certain areas.  I would like to see VERY harsh penalties for those that bring those substances out of those areas, and even worse for those that seek to circumvent the legal, taxed supply system.   I'm OK with treatment, and a safety net for those who fall into this trap.  Hell, put whorehouses next to the dope store!  Maybe then what happens in Vegas will just be a blur anyway.  And the rest of us that want to be good examples for our kids and live a life of reality can avoid the expense and danger of this lifestyle.  Maybe less of our money will go into corrupt politicians and pornography.  Maybe Jax Beach can REALLY be a destination beach for some!
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Dog Walker

#112
September 22, 2009, 03:31:52 PM
Well said, NN!  Most cities used to have "adult" districts, Jacksonville included.  People just ignored them and kept their families away.  Maybe limiting the geography is one way of containing the damages.

Are we the highest consumer of illegal drugs in the world?  Per capita?  If so, why?  Why not one of the other rich countries?  Do we just have the highest number of arrests or real usage that is ignored in other countries?  What are the demographics of drug use in this country?  Compared with others?   Real questions, I'm not trying to be clever or sarcastic.
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Sportmotor

#113
December 03, 2009, 03:42:10 PM
I am the Sheep Dog.
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