How to Loose the War on Drugs

[93henfan]

Kinda like Marylands Eastern Shore.

Which part of Maryland is third world again?

[89Hen]

I know this doesn't prove anything, but it was interesting to hear somebody else's real life perspective, especially someone from a different culture.

I knew a guy who got raped by a priest...
So I'm pretty sure now that all priests are rapists - because you know...



Cool story bro...

[Chizzang]

I knew a guy who got raped by a priest...
So I'm pretty sure now that all priests are rapists - because you know...



Cool story bro...

See.... just like you

[89Hen]

See.... just like you

GFY smug prick.

[grizzaholic]

[CID1990]

I agree wholeheartedly with the first part of that- decriminalize ALL drugs.

[93henfan]

I agree wholeheartedly with the first part of that- decriminalize ALL drugs.

And tax them. Tax them like crazy.

[Ibanez]

I agree wholeheartedly with the first part of that- decriminalize ALL drugs.

And tax them. Tax them like crazy.

[89Hen]

I agree wholeheartedly with the first part of that- decriminalize ALL drugs.

And tax them. Tax them like crazy.

Yeah, that will work.

[Chizzang]

It works for the drugs that are legal...
Cigs and Booze rack up the cash

[89Hen]

It works for the drugs that are legal...

Please, go on.

[89Hen]

It works for the drugs that are legal...
Cigs and Booze rack up the cash

Gas is taxed more than booze Cleets. Cigs...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/0 ... 41823.html

[Chizzang]

It works for the drugs that are legal...
Cigs and Booze rack up the cash

Gas is taxed more than booze Cleets. Cigs...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/0 ... 41823.html

GO !!!!
Consumption TAXES!!!!!! YEAH

[CID1990]

I wouldn't tax them either, unless there was a rule that the revenues could ONLY be used for programs related to treatment and rehab.

Much in the same way that gas taxes should ONLY be used to fund highways and countering the ecological impacts of using fossil fuels.

Otherwise shit just becomes a fork in slush fund for stuff like international airports in small western PA towns and bridges to nowhere

[Ivytalk]

I wouldn't tax them either, unless there was a rule that the revenues could ONLY be used for programs related to treatment and rehab.

Much in the same way that gas taxes should ONLY be used to fund highways and countering the ecological impacts of using fossil fuels.

Otherwise **** just becomes a fork in slush fund for stuff like international airports in small western PA towns and bridges to nowhere

The analogy doesn't work. Are cigarette taxes used solely to help lung cancer patients? The idea is to discourage behavior. Addicts find a way to pay. I agree with you on the highway taxes, though.

[CID1990]

I wouldn't tax them either, unless there was a rule that the revenues could ONLY be used for programs related to treatment and rehab.

Much in the same way that gas taxes should ONLY be used to fund highways and countering the ecological impacts of using fossil fuels.

Otherwise **** just becomes a fork in slush fund for stuff like international airports in small western PA towns and bridges to nowhere

The analogy doesn't work. Are cigarette taxes used solely to help lung cancer patients? The idea is to discourage behavior. Addicts find a way to pay. I agree with you on the highway taxes, though.

Thats my point-

I disagree with the government using tax policy to control behaviors

Tax policy should be geared towards revenue - it was a turning point for this country when we cooked up the whole idea of steering behavior through its use. It is a radical and insulting idea when you think about it

[Chizzang]

NOTHING will discourage an addict...
a country that shoots drug traffickers just shot 7 last week
The prospects of a firing squad doesn't even discourage addicts

A ridiculously high tax on drugs is hardly discouraging - it doesn't even register

[Skjellyfetti]

I disagree with the government using tax policy to control behaviors

Tax policy should be geared towards revenue - it was a turning point for this country when we cooked up the whole idea of steering behavior through its use. It is a radical and insulting idea when you think about it

Well, it should be geared toward revenue - but, when it is it's best to tax things that are luxuries, unhealthy, etc.

See: Whiskey Tax of 1791. Shit ain't new or radical.

[CID1990]

I disagree with the government using tax policy to control behaviors

Tax policy should be geared towards revenue - it was a turning point for this country when we cooked up the whole idea of steering behavior through its use. It is a radical and insulting idea when you think about it

Well, it should be geared toward revenue - but, when it is it's best to tax things that are luxuries, unhealthy, etc.

See: Whiskey Tax of 1791. **** ain't new or radical.

I didnt say it was new.

But yes- it is radical and arrogant and your defense of the mindset behind it isnt surprising at all.

Government's job isnt to control behaviors that have no effect beyond the individual.

And dont bother trying the circular argument that the costs of behaviors such as drug abuse have effects on society due to the costs of healthcare

[houndawg]

Put this guy on the air.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSM8frv5r2I[/youtube]

According to Hudson, viewers should be on the lookout for a “new form of crossbred marijuana” called “skunk.”

“It runs at levels of 20 to 30 percent THC,” Hudson explained. “That contrasts with the marijuana of the Cheech and Chong days, when it was only 3 to 4 percent. So, you’re talking 6 to 7 times more powerful, more potent.”

“And it’s really getting people blasted and blitzed in a hurry,” he added. “It’s widespread, coming largely out of Colorado and that market as new forms are appearing. And it really gets people loaded.”

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He isn't helping their cause much. OTOH, they've been losing the War on Some Drugs for nearly 50 years now. Biggest losers this side of the Cubs.

[89Hen]

I disagree with the government using tax policy to control behaviors

You must have loved your last visit to Potomac. Our county charges a 5 cents per bag "tax" at all stores (grocery, retail, etc...) in an effort to get people to stop using plastic bags. Clearly there is no real money involved, so it is absolutely an attempt to control behavior. From what I can tell, it's worked. Most people now carry around reusable grocery bags. It's funny when I stop at the Royal Farms in Delaware and say no thanks to a bag and carry my drink, chips, chicken sliders, candy, etc... in my arms like I'm holding a baby. I've been trained.

[Chizzang]

I disagree with the government using tax policy to control behaviors

You must have loved your last visit to Potomac. Our county charges a 5 cents per bag "tax" at all stores (grocery, retail, etc...) in an effort to get people to stop using plastic bags. Clearly there is no real money involved, so it is absolutely an attempt to control behavior. From what I can tell, it's worked. Most people now carry around reusable grocery bags. It's funny when I stop at the Royal Farms in Delaware and say no thanks to a bag and carry my drink, chips, chicken sliders, candy, etc... in my arms like I'm holding a baby. I've been trained.

Plastic bags will outlive us all...
Long after we're dead Mini-Mart plastic bags from our childhood will still be here

Stupidest "invention" of all time

[Grizalltheway]

I disagree with the government using tax policy to control behaviors

You must have loved your last visit to Potomac. Our county charges a 5 cents per bag "tax" at all stores (grocery, retail, etc...) in an effort to get people to stop using plastic bags. Clearly there is no real money involved, so it is absolutely an attempt to control behavior. From what I can tell, it's worked. Most people now carry around reusable grocery bags. It's funny when I stop at the Royal Farms in Delaware and say no thanks to a bag and carry my drink, chips, chicken sliders, candy, etc... in my arms like I'm holding a baby. I've been trained.

Apparently Michelle Obama hasn't gotten through to you.

[Wedgebuster]

I disagree with the government using tax policy to control behaviors

You must have loved your last visit to Potomac. Our county charges a 5 cents per bag "tax" at all stores (grocery, retail, etc...) in an effort to get people to stop using plastic bags. Clearly there is no real money involved, so it is absolutely an attempt to control behavior. From what I can tell, it's worked. Most people now carry around reusable grocery bags. It's funny when I stop at the Royal Farms in Delaware and say no thanks to a bag and carry my drink, chips, chicken sliders, candy, etc... in my arms like I'm holding a baby. I've been trained.

We use em to put dog poop in, never put one in the garbage without a turd in em we always say.

[CID1990]

I disagree with the government using tax policy to control behaviors

You must have loved your last visit to Potomac. Our county charges a 5 cents per bag "tax" at all stores (grocery, retail, etc...) in an effort to get people to stop using plastic bags. Clearly there is no real money involved, so it is absolutely an attempt to control behavior. From what I can tell, it's worked. Most people now carry around reusable grocery bags. It's funny when I stop at the Royal Farms in Delaware and say no thanks to a bag and carry my drink, chips, chicken sliders, candy, etc... in my arms like I'm holding a baby. I've been trained.

I do love my visits to Potomac. The booze and the golf are free, and I dont actually have to pay taxes there

nor will I ever!

(I'll never be able to afford to live there)