en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/3876715 Comments by spearing24 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213456949 I don't understand why promoting limited government intrusion qualifies me for a number of Dem polls. Please help me understand. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:17:22 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213456949 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213266256 I find it ironic that your avatar is of a big juicy burger. Many in this country are addicted to fast food that's rich in sodium and fat. Does that mean we should make junk food illegal? No! Of course not. This country is addicted to a failed War on Drugs. It's time to break the chains of this slavery that has destroyed families and enriched the Mexican drug cartels that are killing thousands of innocent civilians each year. Welcome back to reality BeeKaay. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:30:33 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213266256 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213225208 I think that's just it though rlr. We are all just human. Would it be better to go through life without having to consume mind altering substances....for the most part. But you're a perfect example of a guy who used to smoke and didn't become addicted, and now lives a good (hopefully) life without the need for any drug (legal or illegal). I appreciate your opinion and value it. Seriously. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:02:54 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213225208 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213217675 We're talking percentage wise. Adjusted for population. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:35:57 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213217675 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213217173 Well, there are those who want to legalize/decriminalize all of those. I think the big difference here is that heroin, cocaine, crack, meth are highly addictive and could cause some major issues both to the users themselves and others. Cannabis on the other hand is not going to lead to people committing violent acts in the streets, people to beat their wives/children, will not cause 1 single over dose, etc... I do believe that we shouldn't send non violent drug abusers to jail. We should be sending them to treatment instead of spending $50,000 a year to incarcerate them. Even though I believe we come from different places, I think we can actually find some middle ground. I honestly believe that. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:34:05 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213217173 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213215934 I disagree. People do smoke a puff or two, just like people drink one or two beers. There are also people who smoke an entire joint, just like people will drink 3 or 4 beers. There are people who smoke to get stoned. There are people who drink to get drunk. Anybody who drives intoxicated should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Here's the interesting thing though. There are currently 15 states that allow for medical marijuana. Did you know that there are only 3 of those states that have higher vehicle fatality. All other states have seen a decrease in vehicle related fatalities. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:29:40 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213215934 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213212828 No, you're just pissing off people who want limited government. Sorry. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:18:48 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213212828 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213212289 I RESPECTFULLY disagree MarxTards. By keeping marijuana illegal, America is creating more evil than good. By keeping cannabis illegal, we are fueling the Mexican cartels, criminalizing American citizens (many of whom are tax paying middle class folks), seperating families, and militarizing our police forces to deal with non violent people, etc... Just because cannabis would be legal does not mean you have to consume it. I respect your opinion, but I do disagree. I hope you can see this from my point of view. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:17:00 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213212289 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213211331 While the use of the word "stoners" is a bit ridiculous, I agree with you that anybody that drives while impaired on any substance should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:13:22 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213211331 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213197782 Yes, admittedly so. Thanks for the heads up fortis. Regardless of peoples bias, I believe logic and reason can be used effectively in a debate format. We'll see if I can maintain that sentiment lol Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:28:54 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213197782 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213194123 They aren't trying to legalize pot. Please read article before making comments. You are making us all look bad. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:16:07 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213194123 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213193784 This has nothing to do with morals! I don't understand your connection to the use of cannabis and immorality. The only thing immoral about our policy is sending people to prison, breaking up families and enriching drug cartels. I agree with everything else you outlined. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:14:56 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213193784 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213179452 This is not a liberal or conservative issue. This is a personal freedom issue. Any conservative or liberal who cares about reducing government intrusion on our lives should participate. This is about the American people saying NO to the government trying to control our lives. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:23:23 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213179452 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213174928 Exactly. And you are also putting marijuana in your body that is soaked with chemicals in order to make it weigh more. Another reason why to legalize and regulate cannabis. American grown, taxes paid, jobs created, all the while hurting the cartels where it counts the most...in their pocket books. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:07:24 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213174928 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213168097 Decriminalizing is the first step. The prohibitionists are getting older and beginning to pass away. The Government has no right to tell the American public what they can and can't put in their bodies. Especially substances that show little toxicity and medical benefit in its non smoked form. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:43:41 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0af8f11acd1989af42a50ede5cf89585.571&show_article=1#IDComment213168097