Reply #68: Hmmm. [View All]

[SouthernDem2004]

Lot'o questions:

1) I do not believe the prison industry has the influence you think they do.

2) Do I believe in locking up for marijuana? The only people that do any real time are dealers, growers and people that transfer. Is it ethical to lock them up? Yes, they broke the law. We are a nation of laws. If you do not like the law work to change it. Like I said before, life is not fair.

3) The alcohol question, The answer would be no. Alcohol can be used without impairing the user. Anyway, I think it is a mistake to try and link the issues.

4) California: Federal Laws supersede State laws. Marijuana was never legal in CA.

5) Politicians: No they do not speak their mind. I think you are correct that they do not want to seem soft on crime.

6) Tax: Lol, most people are to lazy to grow it in their backyard. Once it is made legal it would just be cheaper and easier to buy it at a store.

7) Locking people up: Just sending people to treatment does not work. I see this every day. My city has a drug court that sends offenders to rehab, rarely works. Their are consequences in life. You break the laws you go to jail.