Should We End Marijuana Prohibition

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a doubt lead to the use of harder dangerous substance abuse.
Marijuana laws are based on falsehoods, misinformation and just plain fear. Pot was domesticated more than 6,000 years ago, it has always been a part of human culture. Used for medicine, food, fuel, fiber and just for fun. Pot is our genetic and cultural heritage. (Bruce D. Marsh-New Jersey Sentinel -2-2-12) The prohibition of marijuana is a crime against humanity and a remnant of Jim Crow laws, because minorities are more associated with its usage. Are people so afraid of Willie Nelson, The Beatles or the entire cast of SNL for the last 20 years. Not to mention the last three presidents of the United States and several other Politian's admitted to smoking pot as teenagers.
The active molecules are identical to what our bodies produce and needs. That's why it works, and does no harm. The California Medical Association voted unanimously for the legalization for everyone, not just patients. The laws against marijuana ...

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choose to relax. Other agencies step in and deem the pot smoker an unfit parent, declare the children "in danger" and separate the family. These actions by the authorities, cause great pain, and financial hardship. This also causes distrust and disrespect for the law, which is supposed to protect us. Not to mention disrespect for the criminal justice system as a whole.
Responsible smokers pose no danger or threat to America. There is no reason to treat them as criminals, or take away the family. Responsible smokers are not the enemy, and it is time to stop arresting them. All the facts, both pro and con need to be presented. It is clear that the marijuana laws need reform. It should ...

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