Legislation Introduced in Maine to End Marijuana Prohibition

February 7, 2013 398 5 Comments

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As MPP’s Maine Political Director, David Boyer — — notes, right now it’s easier for teenagers to get marijuana than alcohol, because we don’t regulate it. State Sen. Diane Russell wants to change that, and appeared on MPBN to discuss the prospects for legalized marijuana in Maine. She deftly addresses questions and misinformation from a local sheriff, and presents a clear argument in favor of a regulated market for marijuana sales, which would put drug dealers out of business and r

5 comments on “Legislation Introduced in Maine to End Marijuana Prohibition”

morphtheelder on February 7th, 2013 - 5:44pm

Most smokers who use marijuana started using tobacco and alcohol as minors first.They are the real gateway drugs!

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oppresstyranny on February 7th, 2013 - 5:45pm

Safer for a kid to smoke pot than take SSRI”s or Ritalin Dr. Death!!

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Jack Kahn on February 7th, 2013 - 5:46pm

I’m really happy the Sen. Russel made the point about being able to brew alcoholic drinks in the home. I get this argument all the time that cannabis can be grown anywhere, so why would people buy it? I always shoot back with exactly what Sen. Russel said, people can brew beer, too, though Americans still buy it by the ton.

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bamboo4tameshigiri on February 7th, 2013 - 6:09pm

Don’t confuse them with the facts.

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bamboo4tameshigiri on February 7th, 2013 - 6:22pm

1) There is absolutely nothing logical or scientific about the drug scheduling system.
2) The doctor is only afraid of losing revenue from a better, safer, cheaper drug.
3) The stasi pig is just afraid of losing his federal funding.
4) It is easier to brew your own beer than to grow your own pot and FEW do it anyway.
5) Tobacco and alcohol are BOTH more toxic and more addictive than cannabis.

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