Gov. Rick Perry for decriminalization of pot
Source: My San Antonio
Texas Gov. Rick Perry said Thursday that he's for the decriminalization of marijuana use not legalization, but the softening of punishment for marijuana users in the border state.
Perry made the comment during an international panel on drug legalization while speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
His spokesman confirmed that Perry is staunchly opposed to legalization of marijuana because of medical issues, but is committed to policies to lower the punishment for its use in order to keep smokers out of jail.
As governor, I have begun to implement policies that start us toward a decriminalization" by introducing alternative drug courts that provide treatment and softer penalties for minor offenses, Perry said.
Read more: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Gov-Rick-Perry-for-decriminalization-of-pot-5168667.php
F*ck you Perry!
Javaman
(62,530 posts)screw off perry.
pscot
(21,024 posts)another_liberal
(8,821 posts)"Even a blind hog . . ." that fits Perry perfectly.
Warren Stupidity
(48,181 posts)The party with the courage to champion the end of pot prohibition will be the majority party.
Myrina
(12,296 posts)... because anyone can see the writing on the wall, Big Pharma or Monstanto/Dow is trying to break the formula & copyright or patent the growth and marketing of it for OTC use ... the next Big Tobacco ...
TexasTowelie
(112,212 posts)"Perry has always been a lib and a socialist, now he wants us all toking on hippie love weed with Obama and the Obamaniacs."
ForgoTheConsequence
(4,868 posts)...
SamKnause
(13,107 posts)Cannabis users do not need "drug courts", or "rehab treatment".
They need to be left alone to live their lives.
The facts are out there.
The Science is real.
The war against Cannabis has been a sham from day one.
Don't you get tired of the lies and fear mongering ????
The US is floating in a cesspool of stupidity.
Fuck, this is infuriating.
P.S. I have 38 years of personal experience.
When will the horrible side effects kick in ????
When will my fellow Cannabis users be stricken by some terrible disease caused by Cannabis ?
When will one of us overdose on Cannabis ?
38 years, I repeat 38 years.
STOP THE LIES
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)mahatmakanejeeves
(57,464 posts)Lochloosa
(16,065 posts)Dread Pirate Roberts
(1,896 posts)if you get high enough, the stuff he says starts to almost make sense!
The "alternative drug court" was one of Christie's initiatives here in NJ.
On second thought, I've never been so high that a guy like Perry even comes close to making sense.
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)He had to have been high for most of it.
Dread Pirate Roberts
(1,896 posts)he was definitely high here:
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)is that the maple syrup incident?
iandhr
(6,852 posts)Uben
(7,719 posts)That's probably the only reason he is for it. I read there is a bill being written to legalize it like Colorado did. One can only hope.
PFunk
(876 posts)It sounds like Rick and the Texas repugs want to highjack/guild the train now while they still can. AND before the dems can use it as a issue against them.
Gothmog
(145,289 posts)Voters in the Democratic Primary in March can vote on this issue. This vote is non-binding but can help show support for this issue
Herself
(185 posts)Let'm get high, they will stay home, not vote and make our corrupt campaign dollars and other "dark money" easier to spread out.
Too many gop states are making a big switch.
SC is considering medical pot
SC has a bill for same gender married couples to file joint taxes, claims it saves the state money
Now texas.
Too big a shift all of a sudden.
Fumesucker
(45,851 posts)Like a precision drill team, the entire Republican party could be screeching like howler monkeys on bath salts for decrim or outright legalize in a week day if the right people say the word.
Perry's got his pulse on the redneck frat boy part of the public if no one else.
hollowdweller
(4,229 posts)Where he drew the total blank. How many times have you done that when stoned?
Stuart G
(38,428 posts)Can be correct twice a day for two minutes a day. am, pm..it happens.
Clock still can't tell time.. as OP says F*ck Perry