Marijuana Laws Are Discriminatory

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Ok, I'll bite. What does this statement have to do with the constitution?

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Alcohol probably is more harmful than pot but alcohol is so ingrained into our culture that it would be impossible to eliminate it, we tried. Pot is not so ingrained. To make the argument that pot should be legalized because alcohol is worse is a poor argument. The question should be, do we need another legal substance that has such a propensity for abuse.

Constitutionally this last statement is very disturbing. "Poor argument"? if so then why do we even have a constitution?

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I'll pass your opinion on to the Texas State Trooper that searches the cars at the scene. Pot breath may not be as detectable, to you, but try telling that to the troopers. Or try giving a 16year old CPR for 50 miles Over and over and over again whether the kid wass drinking or the guy that hit him was it doesn't matter the facts are that alcohol causes many many more crashes that pot. You can spin it twist it how ever but remember facts are facts and blood test reveal all.

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I do speak from experience. I would be happy to share my knowledge with any Troopers that are interested. The pot odors are mild enough that they are overwhelmed by the stronger crash odors, of which their are many. Blood tests from crash scenes don't test for everything, only those substances requested. If alcohol is detected or suspected then that will be the test. If there is no alcohol evidence but pot is found, then the blood will be tested for pot. Blood tests do not reveal all, only what is requested that it be tested for. Standard field sobriety tests are not effective for substances other than alcohol. A very few officers will be certified as DRE (drug recognition experts). Alcohol is responsible for more crashes than is pot. No doubt. Pot is also a contributor. Most pot users seen on the road will also be abusing alcohol or another drug. The jails are not filled with harmless potheads although they hold a few marijuana dealers and traffickers. Even when pot users are arrested for possession of misdemeanor amounts, they are not incarcerated long, unless they have an extensive prior history or are currently on probation. If you're on probation for any crime and choose to be out smoking pot, then too bad. You're an idiot and are probably safer in jail.

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Yep just like alcohol and cigaretts.. Your point?

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I'm not defending alcohol or cigaretts. I maintain that just because we have one or two harmful vices that are legal, doesn't mean we need to add more.

ps: I'm a no spin zone.



Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.