Like William Buckley, I believe adult use of some drugs should be decriminalized. What say you? Zot!

[Mason880]

My thought is certain recreational drugs, such as marijuana, should remain off legal limits for the under 18 year olds, but become legally available when used in the proper environment. In many ways, pot is quite similar to alcohol, in that they should be used responsibly. My thought is to make the sale of marijuana less profitable by making it legal for home use. Personally, I don't smoke anything now, and do not want the smell of tobacco or pot on my clothes should I visit a public place, such as a shopping mall or bus stop. I know this idea has been kicked around for years, and hasn't really gained traction. My concern is, even if pot was declared legal and open for adult use, how would those newly arrived Mexcian gangs deal with this market loss? Would they end up trying to raid, ruin and close down any public seller of these formerly illegal substances? I think for the first few years, there may be such push back and attempts at intimidation by those losing business to the open market. Its' not really my fight anymore, but, so many cities say they are inching toward bankruptcy, this new open market may help to boost city funds. Yes, it would be a bold step in the cold, deep waters of chance. But it may work. We go rid of prohibition of alcohol, and the country survived the gang's angry wrath back then too.

[DManA]

here’s what I think. I think we have bigger fish to fry. I think there a few existential threats we need address before we start worrying about getting pot laws right.

[Paladin2]

I think home stills should be free of taxation and regulation.

[RC one]

drug addiction is a scourge of our society. Nothing but ill will come from it.

[3Fingas]

Yeah. I agree with you. Let’s do the immediate life saving steps for our republic before we worry about the hospital food.

[PanzerKardinal]

I don’t care if you want to get stoned out of your mind.

Smoke weed.

Shoot heroin.

Snort meth.

Good luck to you.

BUT....

The issue is whether I have to pay for you sitting on your a$$ because you’re a zombie, or your medical expenses when you screw up.

Because with welfare and Obamacare, I’ve got to pay for your idiocy.

So if you want to flush yourself down the toilet, it shouldn’t be on my dime.

[kabumpo]

I despise that simpering patrician WFB, who had no idea what he was talking about, because he never took drugs and didn’t have to live with anyone who did. I have no respect for him, his crappy novels or his libertarian views.

[fwdude]

Why only “some?” And who gets to decide which ones?

[Viennacon]

State’s issue.

Also, non-issue, when looking at all of the other things we are facing

[Revolting cat!]

We’ll win the War on Drugs like we’ve won the War on Poverty. Next up is the War on Racism, and both Left and Right will join in a Kumbaya.

[Artcore]

This Libertarian Bull Sh*t just gets tiring!

What say you?

[fwdude]

Libertarians = liberals who can balance a checkbook

[fwdude]

Libertarians = liberals who can balance a checkbook

[jrd]

this country tried prohibition before it didn’t work. a lot of people got rich. sell it in the drug store. take the allure away most people will forgot about it.

[fwdude]

And after that, the wars on burglary, rape and robbery, right?

[SunkenCiv]

Rand Paul calls on conservatives to embrace immigration reform
LATimes.com | March 19, 2013 | Michael A. Memoli
Posted on 04/21/2013 1:52:42 PM PDT by SoConPubbie
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3010596/posts

[SunkenCiv]

• ...by softening its edge on some volatile social issues and altering its image as the party always seemingly "eager to go to war... We do need to expand the party and grow the party and that does mean that we don't always all agree on every issue" ... the party needs to become more welcoming to individuals who disagree with basic Republican doctrine on emotional social issues such as gay marriage... "We're going to have to be a little hands off on some of these issues ... and get people into the party," Paul said. [Rand Paul: Time for GOP to soften [immigration, gay marriage] stance]

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• One day after announcing on his radio show that he is "truly considering" running in 2014 for the U.S. Senate seat now held by New Jersey's Frank Lautenberg, Rivera amped up his message today in a television interview and a column on the Fox News Latino website... a moderate Republican who is fiscally conservative but also supports gay marriage and Roe v. Wade... [Geraldo Rivera declares himself a 'moderate Republican' as he eyes U.S. Senate run]

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[fwdude]

I think there a few existential threats we need address before we start worrying about getting pot laws right.

The next time you're chewing gum, give me a call and I'll help you with your walking.

[notted]

I am willing to trade the drug wars for a much smaller government, so we can all live and let live. Those who take the risks will be responsible for the consequences, which means that they may need to seek out charities instead of relying on the government for compassion.

Are you willing to haggle?

[FlingWingFlyer]

You guys always lose your argument with me when you go into how we can save the planet by taxing pot. You need to delete that part of your argument. It ain’t gonna happen. You can grow pot in a pile of dog **** sitting on the floor in the middle of your living room. Who is going to pay for it?