Sign it people

General discussion about cannabis and coffeeshops.
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StonerDan
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Sign it people

Post by StonerDan »

http://petitions.tigweb.org/124-182-441 ... 1467176766


Doesnt matter if your not in the UK, sign this bitch.

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CannaSir
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Re: Sign it people

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H8 t be a wet blanket but this petition is so badly written and full of spelling mistakes that I wouldnt want to add my name to it.

Here is a more or less accurate summary of my feelings about e-petitions in general:

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/petition/internet.asp

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SmokeyMcDougal
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Re: Sign it people

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Sorry, but I have to agree with CannaSir.

There's hundreds, if not thousands, of cogent arguments justifying the legalisation or decriminalisation of cannabis. Most of those aren't mentioned in this petition. And the points that have been put forward are inaccurate and inconsistent.

Not to mention this petition seems to have been put together by a minor? If you can't vote, don't expect to change the world just yet :wink:

I know that must sound hugely condescending, but it is true. The core of the legalisation argument lies with economic and socio-cultural reasoning. It could make money, it could reduce crime and millions of people continue to do it despite prohibition. And more recently, the medicinal benefits have also got plenty of exposure (cheers Cali!)... though I'm not entirely convinced that it is the cure-all some portray it to be.

The 'it's not as bad as these other things' or 'it's side effects aren't too harmful' aren't really reasons for legalisation... more like justifications for the prohibition of alcohol and tobacco as well.

Personally, I'm a libertarian. I think everyone should be able to do whatever they please, do long as it doesn't infringe on the rights of others to do the same. But I know that'll never take off... being liberal and being pro-active don't really seem to mix. :roll:
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Wyndham
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Post by Wyndham »

This is the one being posted throughout various social networks by CLEAR
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/29

CLEAR's website if you are unfamiliar with them.
http://clear-uk.org/
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Taylor
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Post by Taylor »

I'll sign it just as I would every other one of these I see. Even tho I know that most of these never make it to the light of day :S

I still hope :D
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