End the war: Criminalizing marijuana use is (still) a losing proposition

[marmar]

from the Detroit Metro Times:



By Curt Guyette
Published: November 3, 2010


"Dope? Do you think the Russians allow dope? Hell no. ... You see, homosexuality, dope, immorality in general: These are the enemies of strong societies. That's why the Communists and the left-wingers are pushing this stuff; they're trying to destroy us." —Richard M. Nixon


The question isn't whether weed is inherently good or bad.

Like a lot of things in life, it has the potential to be both.

Tens of thousands here in Michigan rely on it to legally treat ailments identified by the state's two-year-old medical marijuana law, and many thousands more use it illegally to help cope with other medical issues, or simply to relieve the stress of this modern life, or to have a good time while partying with friends.

In part, it is a matter of perspective. What some consider a form of relaxation others deem to be an attempt to escape reality, a dangerous copout for the weak-willed and a sign of some moral failing. ............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://metrotimes.com/news/end-the-war-1.1058408

[Uncle Joe]

1. This is an excellent in depth article, particularly for those people; not knowing the history.

Kicked, recommended and bookmarked.

Thanks for the thread, marmar.:thumbsup: