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2naSalit

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13. Because these substances are illegal...

Reply to Zorro (Original post)

Sat Jun 8, 2024, 11:59 AM

Jun 2024

They all end up being considered "gateway drugs" A lot of the allure but also the psychological hoop jump one goes through to acquire their stash play into the whole nightmare of addiction and the accompanying behavior. Legalization also enhances regulation... food for thought.

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Florida Sen. Rick Scott says he'll vote against recreational pot after brother's death [View all] Zorro Jun 2024 OP

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He would feel this way regardless. 33taw Jun 2024 #2

I don't support that asshoke at all, but LearnedHand Jun 2024 #3

I guess he never read about the history of alcohol prohibition in the 20s Walleye Jun 2024 #4

Then they need to outlaw alcohol.... maptap22 Jun 2024 #5

Yep. And cigarettes. progressoid Jun 2024 #12

The myth of "gateway" drugs. Somewhere I've read 30% of heroin addicts started on pot ... marble falls Jun 2024 #6

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Don't tell me, tell Ricky. We're all addicted to something. marble falls Jun 2024 #17

Degenerate was your word, not Scott's. TwilightZone Jun 2024 #21

Come on snowybirdie Jun 2024 #14

Oh come on, yourself. You don't know me well enough to speculate anything. I'm going by Rick Scotts description. marble falls Jun 2024 #18

Marijuana is NOT a gateway drug. MOMFUDSKI Jun 2024 #7

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so...shameless refuKKKchicken tries to leverage his brother's death...surprise!🖕🏻 bringthePaine Jun 2024 #9

Fuck you and your lies. SamKnause Jun 2024 #10

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