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In reply to the discussion: Newest poll: 59% of Americans want marijuana legalized [View all]SomethingFishy
(4,876 posts)35. I think it's a bit late for that..
Drove through Texas on I-10 last week. Stopped 4 times at "checkpoints". My favorite was the one where the 3 dogs were walked around my car sniffing for god knows what.
While I wouldn't say we are in a total police state yet, it sure felt like it on I-10 last week.
I work in the concert industry. After the busts of Willie, Snoop, Nellie, and Fiona Apple, Texas and I-10 are becoming places to avoid on tour.
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We'll put that to the test on election day in Washington, Colorado, and Oregon.
Comrade Grumpy
Oct 2012
#3
Screw 'em, let them move to a nation that lives in a democratic reality. nt
DollarBillHines
Oct 2012
#5
Yep, and Americans across party lines also want to protect Social Security benefits.
woo me with science
Oct 2012
#9