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RainDog

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5. It seems that the DEA is addicted to bad policy

Reply to RainDog (Original post)

Thu Dec 15, 2011, 01:59 PM

Dec 2011

Because if anyone looks at this issue rationally, the only reason for the DEA to continue to keep cannabis as a Schedule I drug is to protect their power - a power that is not earned for this particular substance.

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The Government's Marijuana Problem [View all] RainDog Dec 2011 OP

if you want to know where to find it SixthSense Dec 2011 #1

Lester Grinspoon RainDog Dec 2011 #8

Big K&R LuvNewcastle Dec 2011 #2

Don't forget the liquor lobby. nt Scuba Dec 2011 #6

This is why you get rid of the people who were with the previous administration(s) Hestia Dec 2011 #3

The DEA or NIDA, etc. RainDog Dec 2011 #7

Exactly shanti Dec 2011 #14

Bush didn't go after cannabis as harshly as Clinton did RainDog Dec 2011 #21

In the immortal words of The Firesign Theater, WheelWalker Dec 2011 #4

It seems that the DEA is addicted to bad policy RainDog Dec 2011 #5

Legalizing pot would cost people jobs AngryAmish Dec 2011 #9

It will create other jobs RainDog Dec 2011 #10

Horsehit AngryAmish Dec 2011 #16

in terms of pure payout RainDog Dec 2011 #17

night kick n/t RainDog Dec 2011 #11

Thanks for an excellent article, RainDog. Mimosa Dec 2011 #12

I thought it was a very good op-ed RainDog Dec 2011 #13

Riddle me this... malthaussen Dec 2011 #15

I think that argument stems from the fact that alcohol and cigarettes are legal RainDog Dec 2011 #18

In the meantime if you don't know where to find weed SomethingFishy Dec 2011 #19

I looked up my city RainDog Dec 2011 #20

I'd agree its time to consider rescheduling it bhikkhu Dec 2011 #22

I think the DEA needs to do a little soul searching RainDog Dec 2011 #23