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In reply to the discussion: This would end most, if not all, wars. [View all]JayhawkSD
(3,163 posts)41. " a substance that is - very consistently - the most harmful to human health and social fabric."
Actually, nine of ten people consume alcohol with no harm to society at all. The one of ten who cannot control themselves do a great deal of harmn, admittedly, but the principle of allowing the actions of the minority to dictate for the majority is the opposite of democracy.
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Americans have never, ever voted for something really stupid or contrary to their best interests.
Buzz Clik
May 2013
#3
" a substance that is - very consistently - the most harmful to human health and social fabric."
JayhawkSD
May 2013
#41
1971: American citizens should have the alienable right to an environment free of pollution.
arcane1
May 2013
#4
Including world war 2, which would mean I wouldn't be here, so no thanks.
Donald Ian Rankin
May 2013
#5
well if the 2 people that comprise your parents didnt meet that doesnt mean you wouldnt be here
leftyohiolib
May 2013
#55
A National vote would be interesting, as I don't believe we ever had one .....
oldhippie
May 2013
#19
The ERA not on the list.. came so close, then the stupid Americans took over.
mountain grammy
May 2013
#15
Ha, good one! It oughtta be a law! When my son enlisted I did not give my permission
mountain grammy
May 2013
#37