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In reply to the discussion: The real reasons why the Federal government does not want to legalize drugs [View all]TakeALeftTurn
(316 posts)23. Kids get drunk too
The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920's didn't stop alcohol from being widely available.
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TakeALeftTurn
May 2013
OP
It would be much better to line up the forces of the rest of Corporate America
TakeALeftTurn
May 2013
#3
Similarly it would be much better to try and harness the power of the other unions
TakeALeftTurn
May 2013
#4
Don't apologize for an excellent post. you are correct, it is a collaborative screwing
Dragonfli
May 2013
#76
Sure, it's worth looking at. But there are a lot of differences between Portugal and America, too.
randome
May 2013
#24
I think they wouldn't be drug cartels. They would simply morph into something else.
randome
May 2013
#55
Prohibiting hard drugs doesn't keep them out of the hands of kids, either, I know.
randome
May 2013
#27
That "youthful indiscretion" is a lot more likely to "ruin their lives" if it gives them a record.
nomorenomore08
May 2013
#83
Labeling something a conspiracy theory does not make it one, weak. Enlighten us
Dragonfli
May 2013
#77
And he did not even touch the medicinal benefits of pot. Works wonders for neuropathy which
Dustlawyer
May 2013
#26
Thank for posting! I tried to link it to my Facebook, but frequently the "post" button is cut
Dustlawyer
May 2013
#39
I haven't heard of any shortages or fluctuations in the world's supply of opium or heroin
TheDebbieDee
May 2013
#33
And Turkey and Israel make loads of cash and arms. Plenty material out there on how this works.
kelliekat44
May 2013
#44
As per my earliest replies - we have to build a coalition of sufficient support
TakeALeftTurn
May 2013
#46
It is not just the drug laws but the increase in all laws, sentences and
Live and Learn
May 2013
#68
I believe that at least 80% of the 'societal problems' caused by drugs are really caused by the WoD
brett_jv
May 2013
#70
Remember that until very recently, the US government owned the patent upon cancer-cure use of
Fire Walk With Me
May 2013
#73