BabyHeadCrab
The Freeman
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- Dec 2, 2003
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Does it ever bug any U.S. residents here that we spend tax dollars on imprisoning small time pot dealers, breaking families? Or that we spend money on the DEA -- who ultimately end up doing things like arming terrorists, burning fields of drugs and contributing to Anti-U.S. sentiment and political/military turmoil. Why continue to pay for this rubbish? Who is okaying this time after time, and what can our generation do to stop it? Get informed. Drugs are a part of life, they will always be around, no matter who you are or where you live.
The way drug education is handled, all drugs are lumped together -- kids learn about Cannabis as a gateway drug, and as if it should be categorized with Heroin or Cocaine. It creates a discrepancy and hypocrisy amongst young peoples (those who smoke get prejudiced and begin to try to fulfill a stereotype more easily, those who don't begin to consider casual pot smokers demonic, tentacled heroin addicts from outer space).
It is my wide held belief that the majority of young people in this country who receive an education and aren't socially inept know that full legalization, regulation and taxation of Marijuana would not only benefit the economic well being of the nation but also foster a more realistic way of approaching substances. Emphasis on overall health and moderation instead of demonizing, and thus encouraging kids to, in turn, rebel through excessive substance abuse.
I truly hope that Obama and his cabinet (and excuse me if this bit of ranting sounds over the top) continues with his Senate record of voting and speaking primarily in favor of cutting back the DEA, improving drug education and relaxing national policy on the incrimination of small time pot dealers and smokers. (pot should not ever be lumped with powerful opiates or amphetamines, nor should those who smoke be labeled as problematic drug addicts or criminals.) I also realize this would require a great deal of congressional and grass roots support, which I don't think would be impossible to achieve if enough people speak up.
Those who preach against Marijuana seem to often be products of an unjust and imposed doctrine that you're somehow a drug addict if you touch the dreaded peace pipe (thanks church, thanks DARE, thanks conservative shithead parents). It's a bit ironic, because often it's those that receive the unfair education end up being potheads and drunkards themselves because they saw it as being such a rebellious act while growing up (due to irresponsible drug education).
tl:dr - Drug education and enforcement policy in the United States, particularly pertaining to Marijuana, is embarrassing, unethical, money wasting and hurts both internal and global relations, promoting violence, manipulation and masked imperialism, warfare, broken families and economic turbulence.
U.S. drug policy leads to an increase in dangerous substance abusers, harmful stereotypes, and global hostilities.
Why not adopt a system like those of which several European countries have embraced for decades -- one that focuses on the rehabilitation and reintegration of recovered addicts into society?
disclaimer: this is a thread which is reserved for intelligent discussion of drug policy, laws, and attitudes. If this makes you uncomfortable, or if you're unable to meaningful contribute to discussion or debate, please press the back button on your browser. This isn't a thread to brag about your personal drug experience nor is it a place to condemn all recreational drug users and spark an ethics debate in place of a political/logistical one. We don't care if you think Marijuana is for evil pot smoking hippies, we also sure as hell don't care about that fat blunt you smoked before that sick party you attended last week, so keep those things to yourself.
The way drug education is handled, all drugs are lumped together -- kids learn about Cannabis as a gateway drug, and as if it should be categorized with Heroin or Cocaine. It creates a discrepancy and hypocrisy amongst young peoples (those who smoke get prejudiced and begin to try to fulfill a stereotype more easily, those who don't begin to consider casual pot smokers demonic, tentacled heroin addicts from outer space).
It is my wide held belief that the majority of young people in this country who receive an education and aren't socially inept know that full legalization, regulation and taxation of Marijuana would not only benefit the economic well being of the nation but also foster a more realistic way of approaching substances. Emphasis on overall health and moderation instead of demonizing, and thus encouraging kids to, in turn, rebel through excessive substance abuse.
I truly hope that Obama and his cabinet (and excuse me if this bit of ranting sounds over the top) continues with his Senate record of voting and speaking primarily in favor of cutting back the DEA, improving drug education and relaxing national policy on the incrimination of small time pot dealers and smokers. (pot should not ever be lumped with powerful opiates or amphetamines, nor should those who smoke be labeled as problematic drug addicts or criminals.) I also realize this would require a great deal of congressional and grass roots support, which I don't think would be impossible to achieve if enough people speak up.
Those who preach against Marijuana seem to often be products of an unjust and imposed doctrine that you're somehow a drug addict if you touch the dreaded peace pipe (thanks church, thanks DARE, thanks conservative shithead parents). It's a bit ironic, because often it's those that receive the unfair education end up being potheads and drunkards themselves because they saw it as being such a rebellious act while growing up (due to irresponsible drug education).
tl:dr - Drug education and enforcement policy in the United States, particularly pertaining to Marijuana, is embarrassing, unethical, money wasting and hurts both internal and global relations, promoting violence, manipulation and masked imperialism, warfare, broken families and economic turbulence.
U.S. drug policy leads to an increase in dangerous substance abusers, harmful stereotypes, and global hostilities.
Why not adopt a system like those of which several European countries have embraced for decades -- one that focuses on the rehabilitation and reintegration of recovered addicts into society?
disclaimer: this is a thread which is reserved for intelligent discussion of drug policy, laws, and attitudes. If this makes you uncomfortable, or if you're unable to meaningful contribute to discussion or debate, please press the back button on your browser. This isn't a thread to brag about your personal drug experience nor is it a place to condemn all recreational drug users and spark an ethics debate in place of a political/logistical one. We don't care if you think Marijuana is for evil pot smoking hippies, we also sure as hell don't care about that fat blunt you smoked before that sick party you attended last week, so keep those things to yourself.
