republican outlook and a pro-weed stance aren't necessarily mutually exclusive. a true republican view is one of limited governmental interference and capitalistic freedom, all the rest is merely to lure in the special interest groups and create the illusion of a difference between the two parties. legalization is actually more in line with the original republican point of view than the more socialist agenda forwarded by the democrats.

i'm sure that our more politically active members will disagree, but this is the view from outside.