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Politics : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices
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To: FJB who wrote (765650)1/25/2014 9:26:46 AM
From: joseffy  Read Replies (1) of 1571903
 
I would like for one politician, preferably zero, to explain how more smoking pot makes America a better place to live. I don't think the right pot issues are being discussed.

I know what the military adds to our society. One tour of 2-3 years instills personal discipline, a conscientious work ethic, an understanding of the value of team work, and provides leadership opportunities for all who serve. It also provides for our national defense. Most learn skills that lead to wonderful civilian job opportunities. I have never met a man or woman who served honorably and successfully that regretted it.

The services might be better off without draftees, but the country was better off when they were taught discipline and had a work ethic instilled in them. We did not lose that. We threw it away.

My encounters with pot smokers in the service was that they were lethargic, undisciplined men who did not contribute to unit cohesion and team work. They were dead weight in a unit with a mission.

My encounters with civilian pot smokers indicates they too are lethargic and undisciplined. In my mind, they are also much more likely to commit crimes. I read that a very high percentage of those in prison were regular drug users.

I heard on TV that food stamps can now be used to buy pot. Much of that money is supposed to feed kids.
Does this mean the kids are being denied basic nutrition so adults can get high? Is our govt enabling child abuse?

The politicians who voted to and are willing to vote to legalize marijuana owe us an explanation of how that is going to make America a better place.

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