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Originally Posted by psychocat
Prison doesn't scare me.
Well I guess that's good but that wasn't really the point I was trying to make. I was saying if you can do something as small as.. oh let's say not say anything to people you don't know.. then you drastically reduce the chance or possibility that you may get caught and go to jail.
In that regard there is no shame in simply keeping your trap shut. There are certain times and places for Activism.
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Apart from the fact that we have very lenient sentences in the UK I have spent time behind bars for my beliefs and have no regrets.
I have no problem talking to anyone and can judge wether it is prudent to continue with a conversation.
Since cannabis is still illegal in the UK it could be a problem to admit you toke to a copper but I really don't care .
This seems like a defeatest attitude and I hope no one here decides to follow your foot steps after reading your post. I sincerely commend you for being a proud toker and regret free from the consequences of illegal activity, but I can't say I am impressed with the fact that you've been caught. I'm sure there were circumstances surrounding the situation that may have worsened your case but if this were me I would try to avoid going back.
Life outside of jail/prison is undoubtedly better. You get freedoms, money, a job, a place to live... etc etc. Why risk all that by flapping your lips to a copper, judge or even a stranger. All the other person has to do is open their mouth about you to someone else and then it can start a chain reaction.
I believe in supporting cannabis but only amongst people whom I've gotten to know a bit and whom I think I can have a sincere open debate about it. A cop would be the last person on my list to try to debate this with. Even if that cop is cool it doesn't mean that another cop might find out somehow and start keeping an eye on you. This is only really an issue if you're growing. They tend to not bother small fry smokers who are toking in their own home.
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As long as they only ever find enough for percy (personal use) I will only ever face light sentences.
Why face sentences at all? Keeping your mouth shut surprisingly reduces a lot of the ability for the courts to prosecute you... even if you do get caught, if you don't talk.. you will walk.
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If you don't take a stand and converse with people in an adult and intelligent way then the stoner stereotype will continue to be what people believe.
I agree, but there is an old saying/cliche "Choose your fights wisely". What I mean by this is that yes.. you do need to take a stand and converse with people in an intelligent matter. At the same time you need to protect your own interests and determine if you feel you can turn the person you're debating with to become sympathetic for our cause.
I rarely discuss cannabis with people who are staunchly conservative.
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Lazy ... I think not , I have worked since I was 14 when I set up my first business as a window cleaner (ladder and a bucket needed) . I have to admit due to lack of funds my ladder was "borrowed" :D from a nearby building site.
Good for nothing ... Once more I have to say WRONG ! I have many skills built up over 30 + years of working.
Who called you lazy? I'm sure you bust your ass making money like many other people on this board. :thumbsup:
Criminal .... Okay so I have broken a few laws.
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We can't win hearts and minds if we never fight for our cause.
We cant win hearts and minds if we're behind bars :hippy:
ps: I understand where you're coming from. I just hate to see any of my favorite canna dot com people leave themselves vulnerable.
