Legalizing Marijuana in PA? Depasquale says "YES"

[lifesaver]

While I fully support the legalization of marijuana in the state, I don't think that is the cure all for PA's budget woes.  Have to fix the pensions too.  www.timesonline.com/news/governmentandpolitics/depasquale-says-it-s-time-for-pa-to-legalize-and/article_504b9536-02b7-11e7-8e58-8fb2735cadc5.html

[Venter]

I think we're finally seeing the coming of age of "our generation".
Marijuana is not the Devil Weed that the former generation was taught to believe.
Sure, as you've said, Lifesaver, Big Pharma has a lot to say about the efficacy of pot as a drug.
They've been able to push their agenda since the 1930's - but times they are a-changin'.

I mentioned once, that growing Marijuana, or more specifically, it's close relative Hemp, was abolished just about the time a new product was being invented - Nylon.
Nylon, Rayon, Polyester, etc. - now we're talking Big CHEMICAL, like DuPont!
So the combination, one-two punch, was enough to totally destroy an industry which was thriving.

I've NEVER known a "pothead" that was so wasted that he/she never became a productive member of society.
I HAVE known several alcohol addicted persons that I could not say the same for.

If Pot is a "gateway" to stronger drugs, as they say, then Beer is a gateway to liquor.
If beer is a gateway to liquor, then since water is also a drink, then water is a gateway to beer.

Skewed logic and perception gets us nowhere; and outright lies get us there even faster.

Disclaimer:
I've truly NEVER smoked pot in my entire life... but I loved the way it smelled