Rastas can keep their weed
source: http://www.ansa.it/site/notizie/awnplus/english/news/2008-07-10_110237544.html
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The ruling was made in response to an appeal by an Italian against his sentence of one year and four months, as well as a 4,000-euro fine, for possession of some 50g of marijuana inflicted by a Perugia court in 2004.
The Rastafari faith, the court pointed out, allows its member to smoke even 10g of marijuana a day.
Rastas believe that marijuana grew on the tomb of King Salomon and that by smoking it they can drawn strength from his wisdom."
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THE_INDIVIDUALS
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It is stupid for the police or any other person to tell an Adult that they shouldn't smoke Marijuana! Mind your own business!
- 3 years ago
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THE_INDIVIDUALS
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Tradiggy
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Let's compare people what is bad about weed:
It makes you eat... no. It makes you laugh.. no it makes you think... no it make you lazy if your lazy before you smoke .. noThe only thing that I come up with is that you can't get or my lose your job because it is illegal.
- 3 years ago
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Tradiggy
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jackG
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another step towards the eventual legalisation, not that the law stops me anyway =]
- 3 years ago
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jackG
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foeteen
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you know a lotta people on this planet are so tense and uptight and unconscious of the subliminal propaganda bombarding the psyche...and since u only get one life to live and enjoy this journey u should (once ur wise and conscious enuff) b able 2 alter your mentality if even for a couple of hours...i wonder what the big pharmeceutical companies thought about this decision...get your perscription filled but don't take no pills, chill and build a bong to inhale the real thrill....
- 3 years ago
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foeteen
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Tiffiny31
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The US need to not be so uptight. LEGALIZE IT already.
- 3 years ago
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Tiffiny31
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snedz
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I hate govts, especialy the secret ones.
- 3 years ago
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snedz
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TaylerPERRY
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Grew on the tomb of king Solomon?
Maybe the people who made up the rastafarian religion were high when they made it :D and decided to put Marijuana on the tomb.Very strange. But can't complain.
- 3 years ago
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TaylerPERRY
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Akash
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i still smoke up the nicest ganja tho
- 3 years ago
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Akash
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Akash
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Rastas believe that marijuana grew on the tomb of King Salomon and that by smoking it they can drawn strength from his wisdom..........
I'm a herbsman more spiritual not religious, ganja comes from around my motherland India.......why cant i have my own herbs??????? why is it accepted in a new religion and not hinduism which dates back further. Ganja is not native to Africa......STUPID ASS GOVERMENTS...EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO THE MAGICAL PLANT OF MANY PROPERTIES!!!! from fuel to clothes to medicinal properties.........why is it only acceptable to only those who beleive in jah rastafari.......we are all equal!!!!
- 3 years ago
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Akash
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Simon_S
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This news has made be feel decidedly irie,
- 3 years ago
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Simon_S
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bornfreeid
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Proud to be Italian.
- 3 years ago
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bornfreeid
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covelogibbs
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I heard the USA spends money eradicating marijuana in Jamaica and I know Rastas cannot smoke in peace there. Maybe someday Rastas will be able to smoke weed in Jamaica without feeling tense too.
http://static.flickr.com/101/274332576_fe411e4bc3_m.jpg
Peter Tosh knew what he was talking about! Respect.
- 3 years ago
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covelogibbs
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Witch_King
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JAH!!!! Thats good news....
- 3 years ago
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Witch_King
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dmtdan
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'abundant'......i like the sound of that!
- 3 years ago
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dmtdan
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mattbrawn
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I thought most countries turned a blind eye to Rastas smoking de 'erb anyway.
I wanna know this guys thoughts on the matter...
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mattbrawn
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dmtdan
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mattbrawn:
i like this guy!
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dmtdan
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VegaNerDiva
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mattbrawn:
That's the best laugh I've heard in a long time.
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VegaNerDiva
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VegaNerDiva
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Ital lifestyle in Italy how appropriate.
Except now it will be even harder to find Ital recipes on google without Italian things popping up but guess that's just my problem. Hasta Pasta Vegan Rasta. - 3 years ago
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VegaNerDiva
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Entrancing
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my only fear is if america legalizes mary jane then they'll tax the shit out of it! i mean ciggerettes are addicting and the prices are are like 9 dollars here, what will they do to weed?? 50 dollars for a dime bag?!
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Entrancing
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clintisdakoolest
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Entrancing:
I hear you on that one.
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clintisdakoolest
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Captain_Beefheart
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The reason there aren't statistics is because they don't research it. They say it's bad, make it illegal and sell you their poisons. You think that thick ganja smoke in your lungs doesn't cause cancer but cigarettes do?
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Captain_Beefheart
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Vierotchka
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Captain_Beefheart:
Ganja cures cancer.
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Vierotchka
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donkeyfly69
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Captain_Beefheart:
you don't need to smoke ganja to get high. you can eat it or breath it in with a vaporizer.
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donkeyfly69
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clintisdakoolest
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I guess I can understand this. I just hope they don't abuse their givin right.
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clintisdakoolest
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sweetnana
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renerene
It is unfortunate that you father had to die for cancer but like I said there is no proof, mad people smoke several joints a day for many many years and no statistic shows ganya (marijuana) is cause of death. sorry about your dad :( - 3 years ago
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sweetnana
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renerene
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sweetnana:
There are thousands of cigarettes smokers who smoke dozens ofcigs a dayand willnever developlung cancer. This does notmean it doesnt harm you. Smoking affects everyone in different ways, but saying marijuana smoke does not in any way harm you is complete bull. Smoking marijuana can destroy your lungs. however, i rather smoke a bowl then inhale second hand cigarette smoke anyday.
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renerene
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sweetnana
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renerene where is your proof? That sounds like an opinion to me.
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sweetnana
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renerene
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sweetnana:
My father died of lung cancer, he never smoked a cigarette in his life. He did however smoke a joint every night, after super, on the porch. He was 52 years old.
It's not hard evidence, but I think there was an obvious link. - 3 years ago
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renerene
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Captain_Beefheart
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sweetnana:
Come on man Ganja is just as carcinagenic as Tobacco maybe no extra chemicals, but come on.
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Captain_Beefheart
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Vierotchka
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sweetnana:
Nope, it is not carcinogenic. In fact, it cures people of cancer.
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Vierotchka
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renerene
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mundosanto
dont be fooled in thinking marijuana smoke wont damage your lungs/throat and other organs and wont cause cancer. It may be healthier than cigarettes, which are filled with extra chemicals, but it is still a health hazard.
I, nonetheess, abstain from cigarettes but always look forward to 4.20pm. - 3 years ago
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renerene
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Vierotchka
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renerene:
There are other ways of absorbing THC than just through smoking it. Also, smoking pure weed with no tobacco, or smoking hash with no tobacco, has very little incidence on the lungs.
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Vierotchka
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mundosanto
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renerene:
Sorry about your dad mate, most of the recent dead in my family in the last few year have been caused by smoking cigarettes during a life time.
But I tell you what, if Im going to ruin my lungs I would prefer to do it with ganja.
BTW I dont smoke, but if I would ganja would my choice by far.
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mundosanto
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mundosanto
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They should make Marihuana legal once and for all.
Cigarettes, which I find disgusting and are even more dangerous, with thousands of dead of cancer every year is still legal, why can not be the marihuana legal too if is a natural product with no death proven until now and besides make people happy.
I say cigarettes banned and legalized marihuana.
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mundosanto
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damnneargenius
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Dear American government-maan,
What's this I hear about freedom of religion maan?
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damnneargenius
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HellaDelicious
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Ah now this is sweet news....
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HellaDelicious
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owner1
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Thanks goodness for the smart Italians, even though the Rastas were smoking before the ruling and they will never stop. It's a part of their religion that has been used throughout time no one should have the right to stop them.
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owner1
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sweetnana
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I love it!!! America should follow
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sweetnana
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tldiaz99
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Smoking marijuana shouldn't even be an issue in this day and age. I am pleased to see that Italy recognizes that the herb can, and should, be accepted into society. How much money must the U.S. waste on funding prisons, full of individuals found guilty of petty drug offenses, before Americans open their minds.
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tldiaz99
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Enjoy_Cannabis
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Awesome news
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Enjoy_Cannabis
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malathion
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YES
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malathion
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saverio
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I guess everyone in Italy will start wearing dreadlock wigs.
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saverio
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clintisdakoolest
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unphiltered
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clintisdakoolest:
Probably not because that is an actual threat to the public. Cannabis is not. Agreed, that its good to see ignorance dissipating.
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unphiltered
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covelogibbs
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clintisdakoolest:
Hey Clinton, what kind of question is that and what does it have to do with this posting?
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covelogibbs
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kewal91
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wow what a fucked up relegion... i mean all relegion is bs... but just wow....
am i pissing anyone off?... well too bad... cuz i honestly dont care...
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kewal91
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OilCanHarry
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kewal91:
You have so much to learn, you high and mighty little punk.
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OilCanHarry
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NaCl
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JAH!!
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NaCl
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shroomfairy
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I'm moving to Italy and becoming a Rastafarian!
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shroomfairy
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squilla1123
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Hooray!!!!
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squilla1123
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dson
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squilla1123:
why move to Italy to be a Rastafarian . when you can easily get a med card in Cali?
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dson
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huffamoose2k
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That is awesome. We all should be able to "practice our rituals" if you know what I mean.
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huffamoose2k
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TopScruffy
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It's great to see the ignorance dissipating.
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TopScruffy
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jade_azul16
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Now I know which church i'll be joining! =D
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jade_azul16
