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bhikkhu

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9. The group gets smaller every year

Reply to RainDog (Original post)

Fri Aug 30, 2013, 02:09 AM

Aug 2013

and education on the issue is the best approach.

I know in my state the last referendum educated a lot of people who had never thought seriously about legalization. It failed by a slim margin, but most people are resigned (at least) that it will pass the next time. When you don't have the facts on your side its hard to win for very long.

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Anti-legalization group (Patrick Kennedy) continues reefer madness [View all] RainDog Aug 2013 OP

a long time ago i was driving 65-70mph then.... madrchsod Aug 2013 #1

In 1979 John-John came to the University SoLeftIAmRight Aug 2013 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Aug 2013 #7

So how is it that Colorado isn't in flames yet? Rex Aug 2013 #3

Patrick Kennedy can kiss my ass. mick063 Aug 2013 #4

It sort of makes my mind go... huh? RainDog Aug 2013 #5

This is all due to the confiscation of property laws that enforcement agencies profit from. mick063 Aug 2013 #6

the abuse of asset seizure law RainDog Aug 2013 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Aug 2013 #8

The group gets smaller every year bhikkhu Aug 2013 #9

That's good news! I think us baby boomers retiring B Calm Aug 2013 #10

As always, follow the money. Scuba Aug 2013 #11