Cannabis

walkingman

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16. A lot of the pushback comes from religious groups. I think they

Fri Apr 22, 2022, 07:34 PM

Apr 2022

really want you to be as miserable as possible or otherwise they couldn't get you money or have someone to listen to their BS.

Another group are older Americans that have listened to the racially charged taboo of weed since the middle of the 20th century.

Another bunch is law enforcement - they depend on it for much of their very existence. the whole justice system is supported in a large part by prohibition of some sort and/or guns.

Regardless of what happens anywhere else I doubt that Texas will legalize recreational weed in my lifetime (72). Assholes.

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Why Do GOP Lawmakers Still Oppose Legalizing Weed? [View all] AZProgressive Apr 2022 OP

Unfortunately, not sure it's just some GOPers. There are Dems in opposition too. Hoyt Apr 2022 #1

It's overwhelmingly popular with Dems and young people. Phoenix61 Apr 2022 #2

I'm thinking of Congress people and Prez. But, yeah, people generally want it. Hoyt Apr 2022 #13

2 House Democrats voted against it 200 voted in favor AZProgressive Apr 2022 #14

Because Democrats & Liberals For The Most Part Are In Favor Of It SoCalDavidS Apr 2022 #3

No need to wait for anybody else. tirebiter Apr 2022 #4

It's the eat shit factor. A middle finger right in the face of rednecks that still aren't over the brewens Apr 2022 #5

My guess would be..... DFW Apr 2022 #6

afraid their rabid dogs might mellow out? nt msongs Apr 2022 #7

Exactly. It may turn their base into hippies. Midnight Writer Apr 2022 #15

With easily the majority of Americans in favor of its legalization of MJ, duforsure Apr 2022 #8

Follow the money! Emile Apr 2022 #9

Perhaps after all the damage tobacco has caused to people's health MichMan Apr 2022 #10

There are many ways to use AZProgressive Apr 2022 #11

Not true PinkTiger Apr 2022 #17

Because, they are against Rincewind Apr 2022 #12

A lot of the pushback comes from religious groups. I think they walkingman Apr 2022 #16