Comments on: The Hill Blog: Legalizing Marijuana Tops Obama Online Poll

By: learn

learn — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:05:19 +0000

has anyone done this

By: A Sinclair

A Sinclair — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:23:59 +0000

The Hill has never posted my comments although they were valid, reasonable and positive.
I mentioned how disappointed I was to be taught the Constitution and Bill of Rights in school only to learn that freedom is a lie in this country.

By: M. Simon

M. Simon — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:49:37 +0000

“The Latin American drug cartels have stretched their tentacles much deeper into our lives than most people believe. It’s possible they are calling the shots at all levels of government.” – William Colby, former CIA Director, 1995

By: RPR12

RPR12 — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:04:40 +0000

A lot of the things going on i would have to blame the people for giving these guys the power to do what they want. They are nothing without the people and we need to give this country back to its people and restore the constitution. Look around and you will see the corruption of the elites. The drug war isn’t meant to be won, war is a business and they want to keep it that way. Until you realize that we are all doomed!

-RPR12
Free the People!

By: est.1972

est.1972 — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:29:26 +0000

i think this means that sadly we will have to find a way to make it legal or just quit

By: losttime

losttime — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:27:45 +0000

I think there might be bigger issues rather than getting cannabis legalized. Our time will come sooner than later. In the mean while overgrow America my friends!

By: loo

loo — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:13:35 +0000

The fact is. These politicians are only paid to do the will of the American people and they are not pad to act blindly in office based on their opinion or what they support. Me thinks that there is actually a fast way to get this done. It may require something drastic however, we should pour over all the legislation we have, the history, the agenda that brought the laws to be and utilize our lawyers that support this issue to find how this issue can be brought to the people to decide on rather than hypocritical past drug users in office. It’s ridiculous that the bet they can do is sweep the issue under the rug even though it wslas far and away the biggest issue. Let’s get this in the media, mobilize and overthrow this fat cat government. It’s been done before…. The problems are big enough in this country (no taxation without representation!) and politicians ignoring the people is the number one reason for revolution! Shall we?

By: Vote like a Beast

Vote like a Beast — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:22:44 +0000

Decriminalizing would be a false victory and a trap for smokers. The model should be the same regulations that exist for alcohol and tobacco. In decrim states you will still be denied employment or face termination of employment based on unconstitutional urine and hair follicle tests. A legal user was recently denied a liver transplant in a medical marijuana state. A friend of mine was killed when a very drunk driver was driving the wrong way on the freeway and struck him head on. His family’s lawyer told them they had no chance of compensation in a court of law, his corpse has trace amounts of marijauna. When the U.S. FINALLY adopts a national health care system, drug testing will certainly be a maditory aspect and will void any benifits.
Decrimilization will solve a lot of the downsides of prohibition for the rest of society. But if you want to continue to smoke marijuana you better be so rich you can pay your own medical bills, don’t need to work for someone else, and have a chauffer.

By: Vote like a Beast

Vote like a Beast — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:51:01 +0000

Hi. Me again, same person, same argument, better name. Let’s not make an enemy of the new president just yet! He knows what marijuana is and what it isn’t. ( So does Arnold) If he would have been busted when he was 19 he would not be President now. On the other hand if he hadn’t quit baking when he was 19, he wouldn’t be President now. I was born the same year as Obama, probably started getting high the same year, never stopped, never wanted any trouble and never wanted to be President. We both got what we wanted, ( so far ). Sorry about the bio, stoner’s tend to ramble, now back to the point.
Politicians with any realistic hope of winning PROSTRATE themselves before the NRA and AARP. Why. Let’s review. In 1987 Reagan proposed Catostrophic Heath Insurance for seniors, out of pocket cost $10.00 per month. If your under 65 the same coverage could be purchased for about the same as the monthly payment on a LAMBORGHINI. The reaction- phone lines and mail service to the White House were shut down. HOW DARE the president ask seniors to pay ANYTHING. Let the young idiots pay for my health care while I vote against theirs. (source P.J.O’Rourke).
During his first (and only) term, the first George Bush reluctantly agreed to a ban, on IMPORTING military style assault rifles that had no value to hunters of NON HUMAN animals whatesoever.. You could still buy MADE IN THE USA ANTI-PEOPLE weapons. The result, Most gun owners stayed home on the next election. Did they think they would like Clinton better. Of course not, BUT THE MESSAGE HAD TO BE SENT. Gun owners inhabit every hue of the political spectrum, Democrat, Republican,Independent, rich and poor, urban and rural, male female, gay and hetro, ALL RACES OF HUMANITY. They only agree on one thing. When it comes to guns DON’T %$#@ WITH US.
WHY ON EARTH SHOULD OBAMA OR ANY U.S. POLITICAN MAKE ANY LIBERALIZING MOVE ON MARIJUANA, WHEN POT SMOKERS WILL VOTE FOR HIM ANYWAY. If you voted for Obama or Mccain, Bush or Kerry/Gore, Clinton or Dole/Bush. Reagan or Mondale/Carter. YOU VOTED FOR THE WAR ON MARIJUANA. Just 30 minutes ago I read something very interesting. A columnist was relating how his Gay sister, volunteered for Obama, donated money to Obama, and voted for Obama, She WAS going to have an inaurgural party for Obama. Then Obama invited an anti-gay preacher to lead the prayed at his swearing in. Guess what, the Party’s OFF.
Tell Obama that YES WE CAN agree to disagree on some issues and work together on others. But true reform of Marijuana laws IS NOT ONE OF THEM. Sorry this post was so long, thanks for reading my book.
VOTE LIKE A BEAST

By: BS43

BS43 — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:17:06 +0000

I’m not going to beat around the bush. We need to see where they stand and that’s the bottom line, no matter how we go about asking the question they will still find a way to sneak through it when you discuss an herb that has been so negatively defined for many decades. I respect the fact that they are looking more to science than politics to answer our request and I hope and pray that those few who indeed are willing to fight will actually stand up and not sit down. I’m tired of seeing people have their lives ruined due to the fact that they are on the look out for simple offenses from non-violent individuals. Now, I know they will try and act like it’s nothing but we know that’s not right. I’m not going to say their lieing, let’s see this through and I wish that everyone would see that their is indeed a right and wrong way of going about this. I’m not going to act like I know what’s best but I will say you aren’t going to get anywhere by attacking our future President. It is indeed a bigger issue than they lead on and you all are right, we need to keep on it. Do not let up! Whenever you have the chance to voice your opinion, please do. Let’s just make sure that instead of destroying ties with our elects, we make strong points that will give us answers and even though they have skipped over it like this isn’t a big deal. It is. Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up. Sometimes I wish that they would quit it as well but I really see no value in comments that can be taken as over-kill. I used to do it and I feel everyone’s pain, believe me I do. We need to prove that we can be knowledgeable and forward even though they may not be showing us the same courtesy. It upsets me, you have no idea but I beg you all, please choose your words wisely because this is indeed a time for “change” we need to make sure that we don’t step on everyones toes. WE NEESD THEM TO UNDERSTAND US. With the help of everyone I believe that we can take a step forward and achieve a piece of history for ourselves as well. No matter how small it may seem to some. Give him a chance, he at least deserves that much. He has alot on his plate but we are deserved of an answer and a simple no which is not on his behalf won’t suffice. If you try hard enough and long enough they will have no choice, it is what the people are asking their President for and I have a feeling that even though no one likes to discuss this topic we are indeed deserved of a legitimate answer to a direct question and if not then we’ll find a different way. Their is a way. “When the govt. fears it’s people; their is liberty. When the people fear it’s govt.; their is tyranny”. I love you all no matter what. Keep up the fight.