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I dunno. Where I live I can go to the cannabis store across from the liquor store in the big-box mall and purchase reasonable rations of each using my credit ca

by bregma 6y ago

I dunno. Where I live I can go to the cannabis store across from the liquor store in the big-box mall and purchase reasonable rations of each using my credit card and not get arrested. I can even go to the government-owned websites and order cannabis or liquor online for delivery. I have also been to Peru where I was woken each day with a hot cup of coca tea and I could buy packaged coca leaves in the supermarkets. I think "most societies" treat psychoactive substances with respect and toleration and view the over-consumption or inappropriate use as a disease that needs treatment. It is only a few social outliers that do not.

nickysielicki 6y ago
Are you aware that purchasing marijuana this way puts you on a list that prevents you from passing a NICS background check for firearms? How do you feel about that? I’m amazed at how many of my friends have MMJ cards or go to recreation stores and have no problem with their ID being scanned — fully unaware that they’re permanently rescinding their 2nd amendment rights so that they can get a little high. This (IMO) is why Biden is unlikely to support federal legalization of pot, by the way. They want to keep it on the books with decriminalization and unenforcement policies so the ATF policy stays in place. Anyway, my broader point is that buying marijuana, even in legal states, is not at all the same as buying beer or tea. You’re not made a second class citizen by buying tea or beer.
- t-writescode 6y ago
  Given they’re paying with a credit card, it’s very safe to assume they’re not in the United States and don’t care at all.
- vangelis 6y ago
  Which is very dumb. I'd venture that someone under the influence of alcohol (especially with a history of DUIs) is more likely to cap the wife and kids than a primarily cannabis user.
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by bregma 6y ago

nickysielicki 6y ago

Are you aware that purchasing marijuana this way puts you on a list that prevents you from passing a NICS background check for firearms? How do you feel about that? I’m amazed at how many of my friends have MMJ cards or go to recreation stores and have no problem with their ID being scanned — fully unaware that they’re permanently rescinding their 2nd amendment rights so that they can get a little high. This (IMO) is why Biden is unlikely to support federal legalization of pot, by the way. They want to keep it on the books with decriminalization and unenforcement policies so the ATF policy stays in place. Anyway, my broader point is that buying marijuana, even in legal states, is not at all the same as buying beer or tea. You’re not made a second class citizen by buying tea or beer.

t-writescode 6y ago
Given they’re paying with a credit card, it’s very safe to assume they’re not in the United States and don’t care at all.
vangelis 6y ago
Which is very dumb. I'd venture that someone under the influence of alcohol (especially with a history of DUIs) is more likely to cap the wife and kids than a primarily cannabis user.
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