Barney Frank schools George Will, Paul Ryan on marijuana legalization
source: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/12/18/barney-frank-schools-george-will-paul-ryan-on-marijuan...
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) told columnist George Will and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) on Sunday that Republican opposition to marijuana legalization was “a great embarrassment to the conservatives.”
During a town hall-style debate on ABC, Frank demanded a response from Will about decriminalizing marijuana.
“I mean, personal liberty, if someone wants to smoke marijuana who’s an adult, why do you want to make them go to jail?” Frank asked.
“With regard to marijuana, I need to know more about whether it’s a gateway drug to other drugs,” Will replied. “I need to know how you are going to regulate it, whether you’re going to advertise it.”
“Anything is a gateway to anything,” Frank said, dismissing Will argument. “That’s the slippery slope argument which is a very anti-libertarian argument. The fact that if somebody is doing something that’s not in itself wrong, that it might lead later on to something else then stop the something else. Don’t lock them up for smoking marijuana.”
“What you’re calling a cop-out, I’m calling a quest for information,” Will insisted.
“How long’s it going to last, George?” Frank asked. “We’ve been doing this for decades.”
“I understand liberalism’s aversion to information because it often doesn’t go in their direction,” Will quipped.
“No, I’m not averse to it,” Frank shot back. “I’ve been studying this for a long time. You know, you’re on Medicare. How much longer are we going to have to wait for you to make up your mind?”
“Let’s get off marijuana,” Ryan interrupted, eager to move to the next topic.
“It’s a great embarrassment to the conservatives,” Frank pointed out. “They want to tell people who they can have sex with. Come on, all this is big government! Who can I have sex with? Who can I marry? What can I read? What can I smoke? You guys, on the whole — not all of you — but the conservatives are the ones who intrude on personal liberty there.”
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/12/18/barney-frank-schools-george-will-paul-ryan...
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PeteLeS33
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Barney Frank allways told it like it is. Good on him for standing up to these idiots.
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PeteLeS33
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rerushg
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This is pretty consistent right wing policy:
That which is scientifically proven must be disputed.
That which is intuitively obvious must be scientifically proven.
Round and round the circle we go. - 5 months ago
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rerushg
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freehit
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See the article further down the lists:Feds To Grant Exclusive Cannabinoid License To Pharma Firm. Now that big pharma has their dirty hands on god's plant, the laws will change.... in their favor only.
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freehit
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Leen61
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This was great! Loved watching it. Way to go Barney! You told Eddie Munster and George Will where to go! Those 2 need to smoke some pot. They might actually get better ideas!
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Leen61
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KB723
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Leen61:
They may even start thinking for themselves... =)
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KB723
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Leen61
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KB723:
That too, KB :)
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Leen61
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KB723
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Leen61:
Sheeesh, talk about a Kodak Moment... =)
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KB723
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Leen61
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KB723:
LMAO! :)
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Leen61
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KB723
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Leen61:
~ smiles ~ Leen... =)
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KB723
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cherry5000
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Leen61:
I thought poor eddie munster was going to peed on himself (LOL)
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cherry5000
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Leen61
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cherry5000:
LMAO! I think so too, cherry!
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Leen61
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crabbyoldguy
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"The fact that if somebody is doing something that’s not in itself wrong, that it might lead later on to something else then stop the something else."
Damn Straight, support the NRA.
I got a doctors note say'n I'd be more relaxed if I had full auto capabilities.
It seems the repetitive act of changing magazines(10 round max) is giving me carpal tunnel so unlimited mag size would offer medical relief.
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crabbyoldguy
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hombre76
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crabbyoldguy:
HAHAHAHAHAH STFU.
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hombre76
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dugdog47
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Mary Jane is a gateway drug.
A gateway to happiness, being self sufficient, pain relief, relaxing, building things, music, and many great things life has to offer.
Unfortunantly, its also a gateway to jail. As far as I can tell that is it's only bad side effect.
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KB723
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dugdog47:
Correct, and it costs money to get out of jail as well as time off the clock to go to court and even fines... =(
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KB723
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Incredulous
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I suspect he was forced to leave, probably had his life threatened. The dissenters in government either die before their time of some mysterious disease, or leave office. Sandra Day O'Connor was another one who left when we needed her most.
Will replied. “I need to know how you are going to regulate it, whether you’re going to advertise it.”
Yes, yes, advertising is the big concern isn't it? Of course it hasn't stopped them from making alcohol or cigarettes illegal, but that's because they know how to make sure someone, somewhere, can profit from the advertising and sale of these items. Has nothing to do with gateways or harmful side effects. We KNOW what an overindulgence of alcohol and cigarettes are a gateway to, alcoholism and cancer.
Let's see, it has been how many years since they made marijuana illegal, and they are still on "a quest for information?"
I think not.
I really think Barney was told to go away quietly, or he would simply go away period.
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Incredulous
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KB723
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Incredulous:
Time will tell... =(
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Leen61
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Incredulous:
I agree.
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Leen61
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sugarmountian
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Sure going to miss Mr. Frank. Have been a fan of his for a while now but after seeing him that close to both Will and Ryan and not bludgeoning them to death with the closest object sent my respect for him soaring.
The fact that the most valuable plant known to to man is illegal is downright criminal. The benefits of legalization far outweigh anything the anti pot people can come up with. They are all so full of shit you can see it in their eyes.
Thanks KB. Sorry for the rant. - 5 months ago
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KB723
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sugarmountian:
No Worries sugarmountian, Great Rant... =)
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Leen61
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sugarmountian:
I'm with you, sugarmountian.
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Leen61
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hombre76
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BOOM! IN YO FUCKIN FACE! I'm a Jew grenade that'll blow up in yo face!
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hombre76
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cutthecrap
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yea I wish these dam politicians that are supposed to be working for us would get the hell out of our personal lives and stop sending our young men and women to senseless illegal wars..... thanks for the clarity Frank
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Michael____C
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Barney Frank is one man in Congress who actually stood up for our civil liberties. Thank you Barney! Will be so sad to see him leave...
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cherry5000
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you go barney!!!!
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KB723
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Barney Frank schools George Will, Paul Ryan on marijuana legalization
"I agree with Barney Frank!!!"
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Scott_Pert:
I was surprised they were even talking about it... =)
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