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RainDog

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6. because drug war claims are lies
Fri Jun 14, 2013, 11:22 AM
Jun 2013

because, as far back as the 1940s, scientists and politicians have been talking about the lies that created governmental reefer madness.

because those who voted for the law didn't even know what they were voting for.

because Anslinger said the main reason for prohibition of marijuana was to control "the degenerate races."

because Nixon ignored the DEA counsel's recommendation to decriminalize because he wanted to be able to punish political enemies. This is no basis for sound law.

because marijuana prohibition is a violation of civil rights and is the prime example of the racist application of the law in America.

because the war on cannabis is a waste of taxpayer dollars.

because Reagan's War on Drugs was an excuse to illegally fund terrorists.

I just have to assume that anyone who favors criminalization of marijuana, at this point, is a tool or an idiot.

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