Quote Originally Posted by TheMetal1
It seems that in dissecting my post the point was lost. The only reason I even included Gov. Palin in my reasoning is because of the thread topic and her recent media coverage. She has been in this election process for a very short time. I KNOW we have yet to get the necessary info to judge her.
No I got your point entirely. I disected it to point out your eagerness to point blame outside ourselves when the majority of Americans don't want marijuana legal.

Do you really think I don't understand that politicians make decisions for us? I am saying that we shouldn't allow it. It isn't what our government was designed to do. I understand that you can't expect a tool to do something it wasn't designed for. Our government was not created for it to just work and create change by itself. It requires the dedicated involvement of citizens to ensure that the basic principles of Democracy are put first. My point is that it IS creating change by itself. Which makes zero sense in relation to actual Democracy.
We're a republic, not a democracy. I believe you are confused.

Here is a good article that actually gives you a better insight into the type of government we have. Yes we're a democracy, but no we're really not; at least not in the true sense of the word.

ThisNation.com--Is the United States a democracy?

Yeah... majority rules. Does THAT make it "right?" I'm sure that the 10 guys who decided to sexually assault some girl were all in agreement. So, that's fine... because "majority rules." I understand that this is a graphic example... but it seems like that is the only way to really explain the logic behind things nowadays.
No it doesn't make it right and I never said it did. The fact is that you cannot please 100% of the people all of the time, so you have to please the majority. 60% of Americans want Marijuana to remain illegal.

I fail to see your comparison of a violent crime to marijuana. Pick a better analogy next time.


My point exactly. Why is it that her beliefs (or anyone in Government) are more valid than mine? This is what I don't get. It's like journalism. They absolutely have a right to believe that they want. When it comes to their JOB... they need to put that aside. Which they refuse to do... news and government alike.
They do need to represent their constituents you're right, but it seemto me with a 60% American base that wants Marijuana to remain illegal that they are representing their constituents.

We always hear about what politicians are SAYING to us. I want to know what politicians are LISTENING to us.
You mean to tell me that during your politically aware lifetime that no politician has done something the people have asked for?

Sorry... I wasn't aware that "legalization" and "decriminalization" were the same thing. I'll be sure to look that up next time.
Time/CNN Poll: Majority of Americans Support Medical Marijuana For Patients, Decriminalization For Adults<BR>Support For Legalization Rises To 40 Percent - More Than Doubling Since 1986 - NORML
No offense. I appreciate what NORML stands for but I would never use their data as reference. It's an obvious skewed source of information as they are advocates for the cause that they put out this data for (plus time didn't source it's polling info/demographic). Gallup has been conducting polls on marijuana since the 1960s and I would believe to be a more accurate representation.


I may seem like I am supporting Obama by pointing out things about Gov. Palin... BUT this isn't a "name the politicians that do their jobs" thread. This is a thread about Gov. Palin and HER view on Cannabis law. We always try to spin things. Since I discuss what I disagree with about Palin.. it means I support Obama? :wtf: I KNOW Barack went back on his stance. This is a thread about Palin.
I don't think I ever said you support Obama. Why are your feathers all ruffled about? The point is that if you want to bash Palin then you can't ignore that this happens on both sides which no one is mentioning. The problem is not isolated to her and the story is a perfect example of media trying to draw viewers to the TV for the shock factor just because this is a presidential election.

We should be holding people accountable on a day to day basis. However everyone in here is only aware or discussing this because she is running for the VP ticket, why don't we talk about one of the other numerous politicians who do the exact things that we've been complaining about in this thread.

1 person is not the root of all evil and if people acknowledge her then they need to acknowledge everyone else that does it too otherwise you lose focus.

Everyone is berating her as if she did something that was horrible when 60% of Americans would disagree with you.

Oh yeah.... Ron Paul is about as close to pro-liberty that I have heard about.
Ron Paul is the man I wanted.