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To: DuckTapeSunroof who wrote (42352)	12/24/2010 11:17:09 AM
From: Honey_Bee	2 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 103300

Buddy, You need to get the latest ACCURATE news before posting media slanted propaganda. Pat Robertson is NOT for legalizing dope. .

To: DuckTapeSunroof who wrote (42352)	12/24/2010 11:20:46 AM
From: locogringo	2 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 103300

Are you sure of that? (Of course you're NOT) Update: Since we initially posted the story, CBN Spokesman Chris Roslan vehemently denounced the idea that Robertson called for the decriminalization of marijuana in the following press statement: Dr. Robertson did not call for the decriminalization of marijuana. He was advocating that our government revisit the severity of the existing laws because mandatory drug sentences do harm to many young people who go to prison and come out as hardened criminals. He was also pointing out that these mandatory sentences needlessly cost our government millions of dollars when there are better approaches available. Dr. Robertson’s comments followed a CBN News story about a group of conservatives who have proven that faith-based rehabilitation for criminals has resulted in lower repeat offenders and saved the government millions of dollars. Dr. Robertson unequivocally stated that he is against the use of illegal drugs. What to make of this correction, which erroneously claims media outlets reported Robertson’s comments as an endorsement of drug use? Well, on one hand, Robertson’s words stand: “I just believe that criminalizing marijuana, criminalizing the possession of a few ounces of pot, that kinda thing it’s just, it’s costing us a fortune and it’s ruining young people.” The subsequent press statement clarifies that the aforementioned comment does not mean, however, that Robertson supports the decriminalization of marijuana. Skeptics and smart alecs will quip that Robertson considers “ruining young people” a positive outcome, though more likely than not these words were the product of a mind still grappling with this controversial issue and even Robertson himself has likely not had the time to come to a concrete conclusion. It will be fascinating to see if Robertson shares his own internal monologue with his audience, and if, ultimately, he sticks to a faith-based, and not government-based, solution to the war on drugs. mediaite.com