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coadie 12-25-2010 03:45 PM
Pat Robertson Legalize marijuana
 
What a shock. I guess non holiness folks are liberal.

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“We’re locking up people that have taken a couple puffs of marijuana and next thing you know they’ve got 10 years with mandatory sentences,” Robertson continued. “These judges just say, they throw up their hands and say nothing we can do with these mandatory sentences. We’ve got to take a look at what we’re considering crimes and that’s one of ‘em.
Now for the spin.

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And now comes the day-after spin from CBN:
Dr. Robertson did not call for the decriminalization of marijuana. He was advocating that our government revisit the severity of the existing laws because mandatory drug sentences do harm to many young people who go to prison and come out as hardened criminals.
Was he misquoting hisself, having a senior moment or is he just not that bright?

Twisp 12-25-2010 05:16 PM
Re: Pat Robertson Legalize marijuana
 
Guess we should start calling him "Pot" Robertson, lol.

Joking aside, I think he makes a valid point, and it is a point that has been raised many times before. The severity of penalties for marijuana-related offenses do not fit the crime. Marijuana use is akin to alcohol or tobacco use and should not be criminalize. You can get far stronger highs off of numerous prescription strength medicine. Hopefully more states will start legalizing at the state level, and that will give the government the room they need to legalize it at the federal level.

Cindy 12-25-2010 05:40 PM
Re: Pat Robertson Legalize marijuana
 
Be that as it may, it is still illegal. I would rather there were harsher sentences for harder drugs.

coadie 12-25-2010 06:22 PM
Re: Pat Robertson Legalize marijuana
 
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Originally Posted by Twisp (Post 1004358)
Guess we should start calling him "Pot" Robertson, lol.

Joking aside, I think he makes a valid point, and it is a point that has been raised many times before. The severity of penalties for marijuana-related offenses do not fit the crime. Marijuana use is akin to alcohol or tobacco use and should not be criminalize. You can get far stronger highs off of numerous prescription strength medicine. Hopefully more states will start legalizing at the state level, and that will give the government the room they need to legalize it at the federal level.
You favor legalizing drugs. Christians don't. It is a homewrecking product.

Cindy 12-25-2010 06:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by coadie (Post 1004379)
You favor legalizing drugs. Christians don't. It is a homewrecking product.
:santathumb

seguidordejesus 12-25-2010 07:51 PM
Re: Pat Robertson Legalize marijuana
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Twisp (Post 1004358)
Guess we should start calling him "Pot" Robertson, lol.

Joking aside, I think he makes a valid point, and it is a point that has been raised many times before. The severity of penalties for marijuana-related offenses do not fit the crime. Marijuana use is akin to alcohol or tobacco use and should not be criminalize. You can get far stronger highs off of numerous prescription strength medicine. Hopefully more states will start legalizing at the state level, and that will give the government the room they need to legalize it at the federal level.
:santathumb

Digging4Truth 12-25-2010 10:06 PM
Re: Pat Robertson Legalize marijuana
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Twisp (Post 1004358)
Guess we should start calling him "Pot" Robertson, lol.

Joking aside, I think he makes a valid point, and it is a point that has been raised many times before. The severity of penalties for marijuana-related offenses do not fit the crime. Marijuana use is akin to alcohol or tobacco use and should not be criminalize. You can get far stronger highs off of numerous prescription strength medicine. Hopefully more states will start legalizing at the state level, and that will give the government the room they need to legalize it at the federal level.
Agreed.

Jason B 12-25-2010 10:53 PM
Re: Pat Robertson Legalize marijuana
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Twisp (Post 1004358)
Guess we should start calling him "Pot" Robertson, lol.

Joking aside, I think he makes a valid point, and it is a point that has been raised many times before. The severity of penalties for marijuana-related offenses do not fit the crime. Marijuana use is akin to alcohol or tobacco use and should not be criminalize. You can get far stronger highs off of numerous prescription strength medicine. Hopefully more states will start legalizing at the state level, and that will give the government the room they need to legalize it at the federal level.
I agree that the penalties should be lighter, though it should still be jail, and multiple offenses or possesion of a large amount (normally with intent to sell) should be prison time.

I don't agree with legalizing it, and I dont believe any christian should.

Jason B 12-25-2010 10:53 PM
Re: Pat Robertson Legalize marijuana
 
:santathumb
Quote:
Originally Posted by coadie (Post 1004379)
You favor legalizing drugs. Christians don't. It is a homewrecking product.

Praxeas 12-26-2010 12:21 AM
Re: Pat Robertson Legalize marijuana
 
criminalize drug dealers, criminalize driving while under the influence etc etc


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