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« on: October 17, 2011, 05:39:23 PM »
http://www.gallup.com/poll/150149/Record-High-Americans-Favor-Legalizing-Marijuana.aspx?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_content=morelink&utm_term=Politics
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« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2011, 05:41:14 PM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EdAAZ2x5-E&feature=related
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« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2011, 07:27:43 PM »
The above youtube video shows the dangers of marihuana abuse.
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« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2011, 07:43:48 PM »
It's really become an issue that most people just don't care about...
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« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2011, 07:55:02 PM »
Whats interesting is how quickly public opinion seems to have changed on it, in 10 years its gone from 62% against to only 46%.
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« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2011, 09:36:38 PM »
Quote from: الحرة ليبيا on October 17, 2011, 07:55:02 PM
Whats interesting is how quickly public opinion seems to have changed on it, in 10 years its gone from 62% against to only 46%.

Knowledge has a profound effect on people.
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« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2011, 09:44:39 PM »
Only 31% among olds.  But olds are olds for a reason.
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« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2011, 10:03:07 PM »
Quote from: fezzyfestoon on October 17, 2011, 09:36:38 PM
Quote from: الحرة ليبيا on October 17, 2011, 07:55:02 PM
Whats interesting is how quickly public opinion seems to have changed on it, in 10 years its gone from 62% against to only 46%.

Knowledge has a profound effect on people.

So does apathy.
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« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2011, 10:07:22 PM »
The figures for the midwest seem a little off.
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« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2011, 10:07:33 PM »
Why is this happening? Are people realizing Nixon's War On Drugs is mostly a failure?
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« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2011, 11:41:25 PM »
Quote from: sbane on October 17, 2011, 10:07:22 PM
The figures for the midwest seem a little off.
I think figures for East are off by about same margin, but towards the other side. I would expect legalization to receive a little more support on the East Coast.
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« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2011, 12:06:21 AM »
« Edited: October 18, 2011, 12:08:17 AM by sbane »
Actually, compared to the numbers from the west and the south, the numbers for the east seem about right. The midwest is what seems off. The west is definitely more progressive on this issue than any other region. And this is more true for Marijuana legalization than it is for Gay Marriage, where the East is just as progressive, if not more. The east is a little bit authoritarian when it comes to "law and order" issues.
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« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2011, 12:20:07 AM »
Quote from: seatown on October 17, 2011, 11:41:25 PM
Quote from: sbane on October 17, 2011, 10:07:22 PM
The figures for the midwest seem a little off.
I think figures for East are off by about same margin, but towards the other side. I would expect legalization to receive a little more support on the East Coast.

You mean the same area that produced fine gentlemen like Chuck Schumer?
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« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2011, 12:28:29 AM »
Strange how it failed on the November ballot last year here in California.
Anyways, Obama seems to be against even medicinal marijuana. It's one of many issues that he is in the conservative minority on.
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« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2011, 01:38:37 AM »


Pathetic, conservatives. Just pathetic

Ditto for the dumbass seniors
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« Reply #15 on: October 18, 2011, 11:50:15 AM »
Quote from: Yet another display name referencing Herman Cain's 999 Plan on October 17, 2011, 10:07:33 PM
Why is this happening? Are people realizing Nixon's War On Drugs is mostly a failure?

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« Reply #16 on: October 18, 2011, 12:09:09 PM »
44% for the South is rather good.
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« Reply #17 on: October 19, 2011, 01:02:38 AM »
Quote from: sbane on October 18, 2011, 12:06:21 AM
Actually, compared to the numbers from the west and the south, the numbers for the east seem about right. The midwest is what seems off. The west is definitely more progressive on this issue than any other region. And this is more true for Marijuana legalization than it is for Gay Marriage, where the East is just as progressive, if not more. The east is a little bit authoritarian when it comes to "law and order" issues.
I think that East should be closer to the West than the South. Midwest should be Closer to south than West.
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« Reply #18 on: October 19, 2011, 01:08:49 AM »
The east is closer to the west than the south though. 44% support in the south, 51% in the east and 55% in the west. Everything looks good, until you look at the midwest results.
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« Reply #19 on: October 19, 2011, 02:04:36 PM »
We must hold the line. The public's ignorance on policy is well recorded, and shouldn't be given hasty credence.
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« Reply #20 on: October 19, 2011, 02:18:25 PM »
Quote from: Certified Swell on October 19, 2011, 02:04:36 PM
We must hold the line. The public's ignorance on policy is well recorded, and shouldn't be given hasty credence.

Who is "we" Ke-mo sah-bee and perhaps those who are "we" are the ignorant ones who we should give no credence to?
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« Reply #21 on: October 19, 2011, 02:29:35 PM »
Quote from: Certified Swell on October 19, 2011, 02:04:36 PM
We must hold the line. The public's ignorance on policy is well recorded, and shouldn't be given hasty credence.

Yes, the public has been ignorant since the 1930's. Good to see they are finally opening their eyes.
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