Man aims to become licensed hemp farmer

Associated Press ^ | Jan 15, 2007 | DALE WETZEL

[jmc813]

Hey. Is the guy on the right in that picture the actor who played the guy who got whacked in Goodfellas? "Go get your f#$%in' shinebox!"

[jmc813]

I discovered that my favorite t-shirt (that I wore for years) was 100% hemp after I was forced to retire it.

I've had a baseball cap that has lasted me for almost nine years now which is second to none at absorbing sweat on a hot day. I only realized a few years ago that it was made of hemp. Of course, I bought it at a Phish festival, so I should have known. :-)

[jmc813]

You can even purchase consumable hemp. But they're really only interested in getting loaded.

Mojave, would you personally have any problem with domestic production of hemp provided the THC levels are regularly tested?

[april15Bendovr]

Anyone else getting tired of all the potheads using Freerepublic as a forum for trying legalize their addiction.

Its sad that any conservative would even want to popularize a dysfunctional drug that was an icon of liberal leftwing hippies of the 60's

[bk1000]

"My question is, what in the Constitution gives the Feds authority to prohibit farming of this crop, provided the state has approved it?"

Why, the interstate commerce clause, of course!

[tacticalogic]

Anyone else getting tired of all the potheads using Freerepublic as a forum for trying legalize their addiction.

Have you stopped beating you wife?

[bmwcyle]

Yes, when he stopped using drugs or promoting them.

[april15Bendovr]

Sorry I dont have a hemp belt.

[No.6]

"And they rode in carriages. Times change."

Funny, that's the same argument the gungrabbers use when attacking the 2nd Amendment: The citizen militia is outdated, they were talking about flintlocks, nobody 'needs' semi-automatic firearms, times change.

Say what you like about pot but don't take the 'times change' argument as that's the very heart of the liberal interpretation of the Constitution.

[tacticalogic]

Sorry I dont have a hemp belt.

That's sad to hear. Do you still beat your wife?

[tacticalogic]

Yes, when he stopped using drugs or promoting them.

He? One of those.............

[mysterio]

Looks like Ron Paul is on the right side of this issue as well.

[mysterio]

You and Mojave are against HEMP too?

Man, you guys are off the deep end.

[april15Bendovr]

What percentage of people in the legalize hemp crowd are not in the legalize marijuana as drug crowd?

There is also a connection with the legalize hemp crowd to the Al Gore save the earth crowd.

[mysterio]

What percentage of people in the legalize hemp crowd are not in the legalize marijuana as drug crowd?

How many failed war on some drugs cheerleaders go home and get blitzed on alcohol?

There is also a connection with the legalize hemp crowd to the Al Gore save the earth crowd.

Hitler loved dogs, too.

[tacticalogic]

Do you have an argument to present for or against the cultivation of industrial hemp?

[vin-one]

"Anyone else getting tired of all the potheads using Freerepublic as a forum for trying legalize their addiction."

Dude, where have you been, this argument has been going on here much longer than you have been around. Besides the fact that true conservatives understand that the WOD is a war against your rights. Not to mention the fact that the WOD is an immense failure.

[jmc813]

I am looking into opening a hemp clothing store here in Kansas City. The clothing makes the sales pitch for me. It's organic, long lasting, and environmentally friendly. Now if we can get it grown here in the good ole USA, the prices will drop drastically over the next few years. I mean, I love hemp clothing but it is a tad expensive for the average Joe.

Hey Rob and Roscoe, check out the tagline of the dude who posted this...

(Libertarian = aid and comfort to the democratic party)

Do you really think this guy is a hippie who "just wants to get loaded"?

[jmc813]

Anyone else getting tired of all the potheads using Freerepublic as a forum for trying legalize their addiction.

How can you get addicted to hemp?

Its sad that any conservative would even want to popularize a dysfunctional drug that was an icon of liberal leftwing hippies of the 60's

Would you support a ban on alcoholic beverages?

[april15Bendovr]

The prohibition arguments comparing marijuana to alcohol gets tired real quick.

Its kind of like the gays and lesbians wanting to march in the Saint Patrick's Day Parade.