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> Destigmatize? The point was to decriminalize. Those are not the same thing. They aren't, but in today's world, there appears to be an actual slippery slope g
by tivert 3y ago
> Destigmatize? The point was to decriminalize. Those are not the same thing.
They aren't, but in today's world, there appears to be an actual slippery slope going from decriminalization to destigmatization and maybe even to celebration.
> Even with legalized marijuana we're not encouraging people to consume it.
"We're not"? Marijuana is a legitimate business in many states now, so it will get promoted.
- taylodl 3y agoAlcohol and tobacco are legitimate businesses in every state, yet we're not encouraging alcoholism and chain smoking. Acceptance is not promotion.