Who's for prohibition?

[Caper]

Who's for prohibition?

I agree with Mario and G-Man? and most of the rest. Prohibition didn?t work. It might have reduced alcohol consumption in the beginning but thereafter it increased. Profits went from going to the government to organized crime. Plus it led to people turning to other ?drugs? such as opium, cocaine, marijuana, and have you watched the movie, ?The Master?? Well, there you go. Do we want people dying of alcohol-induced diseases or do we want them to keel over in the streets after having drunk concoctions made with paint thinner? And, Alcoholic ? your comment about gun control? Please check out Germany?s law on Firearms and Ammunitions, enacted by a freely elected government in 1928. Please read that again? a ?freely elected government.? And then go on to compare the Nazi Weapon Law of 1938 to the U.S. Gun Control Act of 1968. They, as we, decided that arms had to be registered. However? long story short?. ultimately, the permits in Germany were not renewed depending upon whom the ?government? distrusted. Sound familiar? The Patriot Act? It?s a very slippery slope, Alcoholic, and not many know their history well enough to know what the right to ?bear arms? means. As Thomas Jefferson said, ?The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.?

[paulywogg]

Who's for prohibition?

hey bettygirl,im a native too! how cool! i also grew up on a rez that was supposed to be dry but,you know how it is

[Alcoholic]

Who's for prohibition?

Caper:

I'm against prohibition. Mainly just want a "lively" discussion, as Jackie said.

In terms of gun control, I understand your point. And I know my view is in the minority. I'm coming from a mental field point of view. Schizophrenics who are paranoid can easily get guns and because the laws in United States protect their privacy rights, if they don't think they have a mental illness, don't report it, go get a gun and to a theater, shoot my son and other innocent people, I'm not going to be happy about it. The mentally ill patients sometimes can be dangerous and unpredictable, it is difficult for us to protect the public when they have such easy access to guns. Now I'm not saying all psychiatric patients are dangerous. Majority aren't. But some are and that minority can kill. And if they happened to kill someone I loved, I'd be devastated.

But lets bring the conversation back to alcohol. The correlation here that is all freedom to do anything has some cost to society. And I don't want this to be a personal attack about my knowledge about the history, which may or may not be lacking, granted. .

[Caper]

Who's for prohibition?

You brought up gun ownership... not me!

[LibraryGirl]

Who's for prohibition?

Prohibition would only cause (among other things) a rise in crime. We need only to look at history to see what happened with the first Prohibition. In the 21st century, the effects of such a movement/law would be astounding. Needless to say, it would never, ever pass.

[Alcoholic]

Who's for prohibition?

Library: totally agree! It seems like very few people are in favor of prohibition. In fact, very few countries are.. So that's tells us something.

[sweetlipsuk]

Who's for prohibition?

the sooner they legalize cannabis in the uk the better,,, for gosh sake , id rather my girls smoke that than booze it up!!!! if you dont try it , u wont know it, if you dont know it ,,, you cant discuss it ,,, thats my motto,,, booze is the real killer, not fecking weed,,, xx innit???? xxx

[bettygirl]

Who's for prohibition?

washington state in the us is about to legalize marijuana...it's about time, too.

[LibraryGirl]

Who's for prohibition?

JackieClaire;1398706 wrote: Mmmmmmmmmmm problem is I now work with drug addicts and alcoholics in a drop in centre and I've seen the awful damage that long term weed use can cause and these are just the few people that ask for help. Don't know how many are still out there.

I was utterly shocked when I found out their primary addiction.

I'm curious to know what you've seen about long-term marijuana usage. Would you mind telling us a bit about it?

[choice]

Who's for prohibition?

I don't think there should be prohibition and I think weed should be legal. I don't drink or smoke weed (anymore ). I use to smoke a lot of weed but don't now simply because my husband doesn't. I would if he did. That is how easily it is for me to take it or leave it. Funny that! My hubby is AF now for two years after being inspired by me so I really don't think it would be fair if I indulged in any mood altering when he can't.

I don't think it is nearly as harmful as alcohol to an individual or to society. I think with anything moderation is best and when it's smoked to excess... as I've done.. it caused some issues that were easily fixed by smoking less.

The main reason I say no on prohibition is as others have stated... crime. It won't stop people from using it and it would put too much power in the hands of criminals... just look at how the drug cartels are in Mexico. Scary. Alcohol is so widely used I can't imagine what could happen.

I do think there should be more awareness when it comes to the effects of alcohol.. like what's been done with cigarettes. Smoking those things has become very unpopular and frowned on. They are still legal, but not as romanticized as they once were as being intellectual, sexy, cool, etc...