just Jim wrote:
wrote:
On Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:24:02 -0400, Gene
wrote:

On Wed, 5 Aug 2009 10:26:06 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch
wrote:

The loser who shot those women at that gym was frustrated cuz he
couldn't get any sex. I wonder how ,many other crimes are committed
by frustrated losers. If prostitution was legal, I think we'd have a
much calmer society.
Likewise, many illegal drugs should be totally legal. Pot is mostly
harmless but we put people in prison for it, what madness and waste of
money. How many lives are lost due to pot being illegal? Cocaine
should also be legal for similar reasons.
Drug enforcement is a huge business and helps feed the prison-
industrial complex. This is not a Liberal vs Conservative issue
because both sides have vested interests in keeping the huge drug
enforcement industry and prison industry going.
It's a case of too many laws and not enough good sense.
For the most part, I agree. However, I'm a bit torn about drugs that
are highly addictive. I think there is no doubt that there will be a
cost to society. I wonder how that would be offset with the hit
organized crime would take, tax revenues, and the relief our law
enforcement folks and courts would see.....

This is not a political decision. It is a decision based on perceived
"morality." Politicking will emanate from the pulpit.


I think the most compelling reason to do this is to remove the
motivation for a lot of crime. What would the border gangs do if there
was no illegal drug trade?
It would certainly allow pot smokers to buy American. If CNBC is right
the best pot in the world comes from Northern California.

You might even find they can grow coca bushes here.
Shut all that international narco traffic and out flow of dollars
down. Sounds like a win-win to me. I certainly don't think there is a
junkie here who can't score now. We might as well keep those dollars
at home.

The border gangs would move their operations here and operate legally.
Careful what you wish for.

It would still be illegal to buy from anyone but the DrugStore.

Since the DrugStore would be able to sell at or below the criminals, and
it would be illegal to buy from the dealers, the market for the gangs
would disappear.

What is going on with drugs in the US is exactly what happened during
prohibition.

--
Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq.

This Newsgroup post is a natural product. The slight variations in
spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in
no way are to be considered flaws or defects

jps wrote:
On Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:54:24 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:24:02 -0400, Gene
wrote:

On Wed, 5 Aug 2009 10:26:06 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch
wrote:

The loser who shot those women at that gym was frustrated cuz he
couldn't get any sex. I wonder how ,many other crimes are committed
by frustrated losers. If prostitution was legal, I think we'd have a
much calmer society.
Likewise, many illegal drugs should be totally legal. Pot is mostly
harmless but we put people in prison for it, what madness and waste of
money. How many lives are lost due to pot being illegal? Cocaine
should also be legal for similar reasons.
Drug enforcement is a huge business and helps feed the prison-
industrial complex. This is not a Liberal vs Conservative issue
because both sides have vested interests in keeping the huge drug
enforcement industry and prison industry going.
It's a case of too many laws and not enough good sense.
For the most part, I agree. However, I'm a bit torn about drugs that
are highly addictive. I think there is no doubt that there will be a
cost to society. I wonder how that would be offset with the hit
organized crime would take, tax revenues, and the relief our law
enforcement folks and courts would see.....

This is not a political decision. It is a decision based on perceived
"morality." Politicking will emanate from the pulpit.

I think the most compelling reason to do this is to remove the
motivation for a lot of crime. What would the border gangs do if there
was no illegal drug trade?
It would certainly allow pot smokers to buy American. If CNBC is right
the best pot in the world comes from Northern California.

You might even find they can grow coca bushes here.

Shut all that international narco traffic and out flow of dollars
down. Sounds like a win-win to me. I certainly don't think there is a
junkie here who can't score now. We might as well keep those dollars
at home.

Pot is one thing, cocaine is something completely else. Highly
addictive and crazy making. Not in favor.

Pot and prostitution would be enough to tip the balance in the right
direction but the smugglers would then concentrate on cocaine and
heroin.

Don't think helping people destroy their lives is a good answer.

All of you guys are wrong. Decriminalize EVERYTHING, stop the market
for illegal drugs, and try to educate and reform drug abusers, instead
of forcing them to go to those who want them to continue using drugs.



--
Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq.

This Newsgroup post is a natural product. The slight variations in
spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in
no way are to be considered flaws or defects

Just Regigie wrote:
just Jim wrote:
wrote:
On Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:24:02 -0400, Gene
wrote:

On Wed, 5 Aug 2009 10:26:06 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch
wrote:

The loser who shot those women at that gym was frustrated cuz he
couldn't get any sex. I wonder how ,many other crimes are committed
by frustrated losers. If prostitution was legal, I think we'd have a
much calmer society.
Likewise, many illegal drugs should be totally legal. Pot is mostly
harmless but we put people in prison for it, what madness and waste of
money. How many lives are lost due to pot being illegal? Cocaine
should also be legal for similar reasons.
Drug enforcement is a huge business and helps feed the prison-
industrial complex. This is not a Liberal vs Conservative issue
because both sides have vested interests in keeping the huge drug
enforcement industry and prison industry going.
It's a case of too many laws and not enough good sense.
For the most part, I agree. However, I'm a bit torn about drugs that
are highly addictive. I think there is no doubt that there will be a
cost to society. I wonder how that would be offset with the hit
organized crime would take, tax revenues, and the relief our law
enforcement folks and courts would see.....

This is not a political decision. It is a decision based on perceived
"morality." Politicking will emanate from the pulpit.


I think the most compelling reason to do this is to remove the
motivation for a lot of crime. What would the border gangs do if there
was no illegal drug trade?
It would certainly allow pot smokers to buy American. If CNBC is right
the best pot in the world comes from Northern California.

You might even find they can grow coca bushes here.
Shut all that international narco traffic and out flow of dollars
down. Sounds like a win-win to me. I certainly don't think there is a
junkie here who can't score now. We might as well keep those dollars
at home.

The border gangs would move their operations here and operate legally.
Careful what you wish for.

It would still be illegal to buy from anyone but the DrugStore.

Since the DrugStore would be able to sell at or below the criminals, and
it would be illegal to buy from the dealers, the market for the gangs
would disappear.

What is going on with drugs in the US is exactly what happened during
prohibition.


Drugs R Us!
DrugMart
Drug-O-Rama
The Drug Stop

On Aug 7, 2:43*pm, NotNow wrote:
Just Regigie wrote:
just Jim wrote:
wrote:
On Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:24:02 -0400, Gene
wrote:

On Wed, 5 Aug 2009 10:26:06 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch
wrote:

The loser who shot those women at that gym was frustrated cuz he
couldn't get any sex. *I wonder how ,many other crimes are committed
by frustrated losers. *If prostitution was legal, I think we'd have a
much calmer society.
Likewise, many illegal drugs should be totally legal. *Pot is mostly
harmless but we put people in prison for it, what madness and waste of
money. *How many lives are lost due to pot being illegal? *Cocaine
should also be legal for similar reasons.
Drug enforcement is a huge business and helps feed the prison-
industrial complex. *This is not a Liberal vs Conservative issue
because both sides have vested interests in keeping the huge drug
enforcement industry and prison industry going.
It's a case of too many laws and not enough good sense.
For the most part, I agree. However, I'm a bit torn about drugs that
are highly addictive. I think there is no doubt that there will be a
cost to society. *I wonder how that would be offset with the hit
organized crime would take, tax revenues, and the relief our law
enforcement folks and courts would see.....

This is not a political decision. It is a decision based on perceived
"morality." Politicking will emanate from the pulpit.

I think the most compelling reason to do this is to remove the
motivation for a lot of crime. What would the border gangs do if there
was no illegal drug trade?
It would certainly allow pot smokers to buy American. If CNBC is right
the best pot in the world comes from Northern California.

You might even find they can grow coca bushes here.
Shut all that international narco traffic and out flow of dollars
down. Sounds like a win-win to me. I certainly don't think there is a
junkie here who can't score now. We might as well keep those dollars
at home.

The border gangs would move their operations here and operate legally.
Careful what you wish for.

It would still be illegal to buy from anyone but the DrugStore. *

Since the DrugStore would be able to sell at or below the criminals, and
it would be illegal to buy from the dealers, the market for the gangs
would disappear.

What is going on with drugs in the US is exactly what happened during
prohibition.

Drugs R Us!
DrugMart
Drug-O-Rama
The Drug Stop

Last time I smoked Pot was in 1981 and have never even held a cig in
my hands. I stopped pot cuz it started having truly weird effects on
me. I'd have severe disorientation and then pass out after a single
toke. Last time was on a cross country ski outing in WY in '81. We
all took a puff and took off, me last. Next thing I knew they were
digging me out of 8' of powder snow. I'd disappeared and all they
could find was the tip of my ski sticking out.
Every now and then when I smelled it I'd think it would be nice but
cannot take the chance.
Last month, I found a bag of buds in my sons desk. I knew he smoked
but told him I never wanted it in my house. Him and I flushed it down
the toilet although it sure seemed a waste.

NotNow wrote:
Just Regigie wrote:
just Jim wrote:
wrote:
On Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:24:02 -0400, Gene
wrote:

On Wed, 5 Aug 2009 10:26:06 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch
wrote:

The loser who shot those women at that gym was frustrated cuz he
couldn't get any sex. I wonder how ,many other crimes are committed
by frustrated losers. If prostitution was legal, I think we'd have a
much calmer society.
Likewise, many illegal drugs should be totally legal. Pot is mostly
harmless but we put people in prison for it, what madness and
waste of
money. How many lives are lost due to pot being illegal? Cocaine
should also be legal for similar reasons.
Drug enforcement is a huge business and helps feed the prison-
industrial complex. This is not a Liberal vs Conservative issue
because both sides have vested interests in keeping the huge drug
enforcement industry and prison industry going.
It's a case of too many laws and not enough good sense.
For the most part, I agree. However, I'm a bit torn about drugs that
are highly addictive. I think there is no doubt that there will be a
cost to society. I wonder how that would be offset with the hit
organized crime would take, tax revenues, and the relief our law
enforcement folks and courts would see.....

This is not a political decision. It is a decision based on perceived
"morality." Politicking will emanate from the pulpit.


I think the most compelling reason to do this is to remove the
motivation for a lot of crime. What would the border gangs do if there
was no illegal drug trade?
It would certainly allow pot smokers to buy American. If CNBC is right
the best pot in the world comes from Northern California.

You might even find they can grow coca bushes here.
Shut all that international narco traffic and out flow of dollars
down. Sounds like a win-win to me. I certainly don't think there is a
junkie here who can't score now. We might as well keep those dollars
at home.

The border gangs would move their operations here and operate
legally. Careful what you wish for.

It would still be illegal to buy from anyone but the DrugStore.

Since the DrugStore would be able to sell at or below the criminals,
and it would be illegal to buy from the dealers, the market for the
gangs would disappear.

What is going on with drugs in the US is exactly what happened during
prohibition.


Drugs R Us!
DrugMart
Drug-O-Rama
The Drug Stop

StuporStoned

--
Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq.

This Newsgroup post is a natural product. The slight variations in
spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in
no way are to be considered flaws or defects

Just Regigie wrote:
NotNow wrote:
Just Regigie wrote:
just Jim wrote:
wrote:
On Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:24:02 -0400, Gene
wrote:

On Wed, 5 Aug 2009 10:26:06 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch
wrote:

The loser who shot those women at that gym was frustrated cuz he
couldn't get any sex. I wonder how ,many other crimes are committed
by frustrated losers. If prostitution was legal, I think we'd
have a
much calmer society.
Likewise, many illegal drugs should be totally legal. Pot is mostly
harmless but we put people in prison for it, what madness and
waste of
money. How many lives are lost due to pot being illegal? Cocaine
should also be legal for similar reasons.
Drug enforcement is a huge business and helps feed the prison-
industrial complex. This is not a Liberal vs Conservative issue
because both sides have vested interests in keeping the huge drug
enforcement industry and prison industry going.
It's a case of too many laws and not enough good sense.
For the most part, I agree. However, I'm a bit torn about drugs that
are highly addictive. I think there is no doubt that there will be a
cost to society. I wonder how that would be offset with the hit
organized crime would take, tax revenues, and the relief our law
enforcement folks and courts would see.....

This is not a political decision. It is a decision based on perceived
"morality." Politicking will emanate from the pulpit.


I think the most compelling reason to do this is to remove the
motivation for a lot of crime. What would the border gangs do if there
was no illegal drug trade?
It would certainly allow pot smokers to buy American. If CNBC is right
the best pot in the world comes from Northern California.

You might even find they can grow coca bushes here.
Shut all that international narco traffic and out flow of dollars
down. Sounds like a win-win to me. I certainly don't think there is a
junkie here who can't score now. We might as well keep those dollars
at home.

The border gangs would move their operations here and operate
legally. Careful what you wish for.

It would still be illegal to buy from anyone but the DrugStore.

Since the DrugStore would be able to sell at or below the criminals,
and it would be illegal to buy from the dealers, the market for the
gangs would disappear.

What is going on with drugs in the US is exactly what happened during
prohibition.


Drugs R Us!
DrugMart
Drug-O-Rama
The Drug Stop

StuporStoned


I like it!
StuporMart.

In article ,
says...

just Jim wrote:
wrote:
On Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:24:02 -0400, Gene
wrote:

On Wed, 5 Aug 2009 10:26:06 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch
wrote:

The loser who shot those women at that gym was frustrated cuz he
couldn't get any sex. I wonder how ,many other crimes are committed
by frustrated losers. If prostitution was legal, I think we'd have a
much calmer society.
Likewise, many illegal drugs should be totally legal. Pot is mostly
harmless but we put people in prison for it, what madness and waste of
money. How many lives are lost due to pot being illegal? Cocaine
should also be legal for similar reasons.
Drug enforcement is a huge business and helps feed the prison-
industrial complex. This is not a Liberal vs Conservative issue
because both sides have vested interests in keeping the huge drug
enforcement industry and prison industry going.
It's a case of too many laws and not enough good sense.
For the most part, I agree. However, I'm a bit torn about drugs that
are highly addictive. I think there is no doubt that there will be a
cost to society. I wonder how that would be offset with the hit
organized crime would take, tax revenues, and the relief our law
enforcement folks and courts would see.....

This is not a political decision. It is a decision based on perceived
"morality." Politicking will emanate from the pulpit.


I think the most compelling reason to do this is to remove the
motivation for a lot of crime. What would the border gangs do if there
was no illegal drug trade?
It would certainly allow pot smokers to buy American. If CNBC is right
the best pot in the world comes from Northern California.

You might even find they can grow coca bushes here.
Shut all that international narco traffic and out flow of dollars
down. Sounds like a win-win to me. I certainly don't think there is a
junkie here who can't score now. We might as well keep those dollars
at home.

The border gangs would move their operations here and operate legally.
Careful what you wish for.

It would still be illegal to buy from anyone but the DrugStore.

Since the DrugStore would be able to sell at or below the criminals, and
it would be illegal to buy from the dealers, the market for the gangs
would disappear.

What is going on with drugs in the US is exactly what happened during
prohibition.

Can't be done, stil too easy to bootleg.. Unless they put in markers but
it all smells different so that might not work either.

--
Wafa free since 2009

On Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:48:08 -0400, wrote:

On Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:05:05 -0400, NotNow wrote:

Now cigarette smoking bothers me, because they
do it around other people whether they smoke or not, and after quitting
many years ago, the stench almost makes me puke!

Be honest, smelling smoke makes you want a cigarette.

I'm also a quitter. A slight smell of a cigarette isn't bad. But,
walking out of a store into a 'smoking' area is not fun. They stink
something fierce.
--
John H

All decisions, even those made by liberals, are the result of binary thinking.

On Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:11:47 -0400, NotNow wrote:

wrote:
On Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:05:05 -0400, NotNow wrote:

Now cigarette smoking bothers me, because they
do it around other people whether they smoke or not, and after quitting
many years ago, the stench almost makes me puke!

Be honest, smelling smoke makes you want a cigarette.

Although the stench is horrific and DOES make me want to puke, sometimes
I STILL want to smoke one. It's been about seven years, I believe.

For me, it has been: Eight years, seven months, one week, six days, 17
hours, 17 minutes and 25 seconds. 157386 cigarettes not smoked, saving
$23,607.59. Life saved: 1 year, 25 weeks, 11 hours, 30 minutes.

--
John H

All decisions, even those made by liberals, are the result of binary thinking.

"Richard Casady" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 5 Aug 2009 21:25:45 -0700, "Calif Bill"
wrote:

As our friend a Federal prosecutor told me. We have not slowed down the
import of drugs over the years. And they reason we know that is the price
has not risen. Supply is keeping up with demand. So we might as well tax
and regulate the trade.

In 1970 weed was 15 bucks an oz and now it is 300. Coke has remained
steady at 100/gm. What is wrong with this picture?

Casady

Coke is foreign manufactured?