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customerserviceguy

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11. I didn't know about DC

Reply to Comrade Grumpy (Reply #5)

Fri Oct 31, 2014, 12:18 AM

Oct 2014

Not that I'm fond of driving in that area (speed cameras are most oppressive, and the traffic is another thing entirely) but it would be nice to pick up a little smoke when I do have to go through the place.

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So, will Oregon or Alaska legalize marijuana next week? [View all] Logical Oct 2014 OP

Too soon! JEFF9K Oct 2014 #1

Why? What is your concern? nt Logical Oct 2014 #2

What's your hurry? JEFF9K Oct 2014 #8

What concerns you? Nt Logical Oct 2014 #9

Two deceased brothers. JEFF9K Oct 2014 #26

I understand. Nt Logical Oct 2014 #27

They died from marijuana use? Mariana Oct 2014 #33

About 800,000 marijuana arrests a year nationwide. For starters. Comrade Grumpy Oct 2014 #12

+1 nt Live and Learn Oct 2014 #18

I think we should keep throwing potheads in prison, for the time being, don't you? Warren DeMontague Oct 2014 #24

We've had decades to see how the drug war "turned out"... = BADLY. Warren DeMontague Oct 2014 #19

You are ignoring the possibility that ... JEFF9K Oct 2014 #25

Yeah, we might not have arrested tens of millions of people who weren't harming others. Comrade Grumpy Oct 2014 #28

What's your source? ... JEFF9K Oct 2014 #30

You can start with the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports. Comrade Grumpy Oct 2014 #35

Did you know that close to 100% of criminals are on drugs? JEFF9K Oct 2014 #42

OMG they are on the POT! SomethingFishy Oct 2014 #46

Like the kids say, there's even an app for that. Warren DeMontague Oct 2014 #40

You are right, those numbers are not accurate... They are low.. SomethingFishy Oct 2014 #45

+1 Go Vols Oct 2014 #31

Crazy comment.... panader0 Oct 2014 #34

"you ignore the possibility that things might have been worse in Spain WITHOUT the Inquistion!" Warren DeMontague Oct 2014 #39

That's pathetic logic. JEFF9K Oct 2014 #43

Oh FFS. Warren DeMontague Oct 2014 #38

Ask those imprisoned for it, what their hurry is? Live and Learn Oct 2014 #20

It had been so successful by every measure, states should not morningfog Oct 2014 #3

I say both... JeffHead Oct 2014 #4

Same here customerserviceguy Oct 2014 #10

I think Oregon has better shot than Alaska, but don't forget DC, either! Comrade Grumpy Oct 2014 #5

Thanks for the great information. Nt Logical Oct 2014 #7

I didn't know about DC customerserviceguy Oct 2014 #11

Well, the DC initiative won't (can't) allow for sales... Comrade Grumpy Oct 2014 #13

Ah, always looking for friends! customerserviceguy Oct 2014 #16

Just Dont Let Washington State Touch.... rsmith6621 Oct 2014 #6

The polls I've seen show pot losing slightly here in Oregon, BUT Arugula Latte Oct 2014 #14

Every single poll EXCEPT the last one has shown Measure 91 winning. Warren DeMontague Oct 2014 #22

At 52% today, according to the latest SurveyUSA poll. Comrade Grumpy Oct 2014 #36

Awesome. That's great. Arugula Latte Oct 2014 #41

I won't be surprised if it's legalized here Blue_In_AK Oct 2014 #15

I thought it was legal in AK ... shesh littlewolf Oct 2014 #17

Not legal, just not likely to get caught. nt Live and Learn Oct 2014 #21

Legal to possess small amounts in your own home. Comrade Grumpy Oct 2014 #29

Correct, although it was 1975 Blue_In_AK Oct 2014 #32

Thank you. I guess the long-term short-term memory loss is taking hold. Comrade Grumpy Oct 2014 #37

I am keeping my fingers crossed for Oregon. Warren DeMontague Oct 2014 #23

Vote early and vote often! Glassunion Oct 2014 #44