[dirtboy]

A bit of cannabis possession shouldn't bring a prison sentence, but it clearly should be penalized, since it is concomitant with supporting an economy in impairing, intoxicating and debilitating people accross the spectrum and society as a whole (and would also be, if legal).

There are plenty of people who can't hold jobs because of drinking problems - probably far more than who have the same problem because of pot. I don't see you calling for alcohol to be banned. Do you consume alcohol? If you do, doesn't it therefore follow that YOUR habit is an impairment on society?

Why are so many people in FreeRepublic.com so interested in augmenting the use of narcotics? Incredible.

All these people in FR are interested in the Constitution being followed, and for laws to be proportionate. Equating pot with heroin is stupid and failes the proportionality test.

[unspun]

All these people in FR are interested in the Constitution being followed, and for laws to be proportionate. Equating pot with heroin is stupid and failes the proportionality test.

Who's doing that? There are degrees to such things. That's only reasonable. And neither are as bad as ricin. We have to draw lines, though, like it or not.

Back to work.