Quote Originally Posted by Mrs. Greenjeans

1. Is the general republican stance on cannabis the same as it is on other issues i.e. I got mine, now you get yours?

LMAO! Kind of a one sided convo here don't ya think? I don't see the Kerrys and Kennedys sharing whats theirs.

2. Are republicans willing to run in place, or even go backwards on cannabis issues as long as a candidate protects other republican issues, such as gun control. IOW, if a tradeoff has to be made, is there a sufficient commitment to cannabis related issues? Or will they get tossed by the wayside?

There are no trade-offs for some issues. Fact is when the economic + is brought to light there will be much more support.

3. Does anyone really think Rubin is helping matters by mixing it with religion? If so, why? If not, why?

I think it helps matters. Just more people bringing it to the light. Another example of someone wanting to exercise their beliefs with LESS government controls; holds to the republican format.

4. Do you believe being able to consume cannabis comes under the heading of "personal liberty", and thus should be decriminalized, or do you approve of medical use only, and if so, how will this affect your consumption of cannabis?

I believe in the legalization of ALL drugs for personal or medical use. FREE COUNTRY! Take the $ out of the hands of the gang bangers and put it to some good use. Whether it be a joint or a line, it should be my choice.

5. What do you see as a real, viable workaround to the dichotomy between "family values", and the very lucrative potential that cannabis has? How do you think it can be regulated and taxed, and yet still appease the Bible Belters that the republican party has associated itself with?

$$$.....Money talks and bullshit walks. The republicans may have the religious extremists but at least they don't have the Fonda's doing the crotch crawl on an enemys tank. BOTH sides have their extremists.....the real question is what vested interests they have in the alchohol and pharmaceutical companies.

Regulation and tax....pretty much the same as the alchohol industry. I wonder how they would handle the "growers" though. Would this be a new clasification of moonshiner?

Okay, I think that's enough for now.
I know it's a bit off topic but with the Democrats nose into EVERYTHING that may be bad for our health, what makes you think that this would be the pro-marijuana party? Smoke, second hand smoke, ozone layer, OMG!!!

Have a good one!:s4: