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In reply to the discussion: Poll: Colorado Wants Marijuana Legalized, Regulated Like Booze and Smokes [View all]RainDog
(28,784 posts)64. people who want to address injustice face consequences
but with Forbes writing about the marketplace that is demanding to be allowed - not just for marijuana, but also for hemp - I just think people are willing to confront the feds on this - as we see.
With the recent jury nullification in CO, with polls that show Americans' attitudes toward this issue - the drug warriors lost this war.
Now they're like the guys in the jungles of some island who don't know they lost the war and they keep taking out random people who try to let them know it's time to admit defeat.
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Poll: Colorado Wants Marijuana Legalized, Regulated Like Booze and Smokes [View all]
RainDog
Jun 2012
OP
I think there's actually a good chance that Obama endorses it in the next few months.
joshcryer
Jun 2012
#7
This is actually why it would be good for Obama to come out in favor of legalization.
joshcryer
Jun 2012
#8
Link to P2012 thread about the Democratic Party of Colorado endorsing MMJ legalization:
joshcryer
Jun 2012
#35
Or better yet, standardize the "distance" requirements re outlets that sell liquor...
Spazito
Jun 2012
#46
Agreed. Why single out dispensaries when there are other stores that sell 18+ only stuff?
Woody Woodpecker
Jun 2012
#47
This is a step in the right direction towards ending the murderous cartel's monopoly on marijuana.nt
AJTheMan
Jun 2012
#58
I'm glad you pointed that out. I actually read the full bill the other day...
joshcryer
Jun 2012
#70
Somebody should have issued an executive order instructing the justice department
Warren Stupidity
Jun 2012
#74