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View Poll Results: Prop 205 to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Arizona
I vote YES. 84 66.14%
I vote NO. 37 29.13%
Undecided / No Opinion 6 4.72%
Voters: 127. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 10-14-2016, 10:59 AM
 
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Ah it all makes sense now. A self-proclaimed bible thumper, so facts are of no use and fear drives thought control. When a position cannot be defended with facts, "faith" seems to be the answer. There's no reasoning with someone like that.

He who does not fear God will pay a large, large price for it. Do as you may. Enjoy your porno. Smoke your pot. Cuss out your neighbor. Spread your waste far and wide. Spout your nonsense to anyone who's dumb and will listen. It's not my funeral. It's yours.


Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a real life to live. Not a funky fairy tale. Maybe Donald Trump can help you.
Nice threat. I'm terrified.

Your assertion that I'm a bad person, watching porn and spreading waste(?!!) because I don't believe in fairy tales and fables perfectly illustrates the hypocrisy of the religious. How "Christian" of you.

For the record, I haven't smoked pot in probably 15 years. I simply prefer facts to dictate legislation rather than unfounded fear and blind "faith".

 
Old 10-14-2016, 11:16 AM
 
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Keep laughing Nate the Great. You will not like how your cocky attitude resonates in your life and those around you. I for one feel your pain. You're not a very happy person. You're also a coward. Why? Because, like those who persecuted Jesus (who only helped people - all of the time) you would rather toss firebombs at peaceful people for fun just because you can.


I'll bet you tailgate people on the road driving, don't you? Do you use your turn signal when changing lanes? I'll bet you don't.

Prove me wrong, Nate the Know - it - All. I know your type. Nate the Know - it - All. You better change your nickname. They laughed and laughed at Noah. Who survived the flood, Nate the Know - it - All? Oh, that's right. You don't believe in the Bible. Or God.
I'm not sure what any of this has to do with the legalization of pot, but I'll respond to your attack. You're right, I'm in agony with a fulfilling life full of love, family, friends, travel and a successful career. On second thought, I think I'm doing just fine, but thanks for the concern!

Keep showing that "Christian" kindness!
 
Old 10-14-2016, 12:05 PM
 
Location: East Central Phoenix
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Yes, I'm a Bible Thumper...and I'm really, really proud of it. Alcohol is in the Bible and we can drink alcohol - in moderation. Marijuana? I don't have a researched answer for that one. And if I don't have an answer that I can verify and validate from God's Word the Bible, I remain unconvinced of the lasting goodness of a flowering marijuana sales climate in these United States. I thing it's just plain dumb ta make it a cash cow for the state's individual coffers. We just read about the horrible statistics regarding young people smoking pot and driving. The numbers are not pretty. I'd hate for some kid to plow into any of us on Arizona, Washington or Colorado streets. Spin it however you want, but the "easiness" of the current pot sales climate in America will bite us in the butt. I guarantee it. It is not a safe drug to consume and drive an automobile. If you want to Uber a rig for yourself while you're stoned, that's a different story.
This makes absolutely no sense at all. You claim alcohol is in the Bible, so that makes it OK in moderation. Marijuana is also in the Bible (stated under a somewhat different reference) ... and besides, if the God you believe in created all forms of life, that would include plant life as well. Therefore, God must have created the seeds for marijuana to be planted. You have a right to your opinions, but making a substance illegal based on religious beliefs is completely asinine.

Furthermore, the chances of somebody plowing into another vehicle are much greater with alcohol consumption than with marijuana. Keep in mind, I don't like marijuana and I'm personally against it, but I see no reason to keep it illegal based on supposed moral reasons ... especially when pushing morality & religion haven't curbed the usage, the trade, or the addiction. Voting against legalization is the same as saying that it's OK for people to continue to obtain marijuana through the underground market.

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I'm not sure what any of this has to do with the legalization of pot, but I'll respond to your attack. You're right, I'm in agony with a fulfilling life full of love, family, friends, travel and a successful career. On second thought, I think I'm doing just fine, but thanks for the concern!

Keep showing that "Christian" kindness!
Many of these so called Christians who thump their Bible and attempt to shape our law system based on their own personal religious beliefs are full of hot air, as I'm sure you've noticed by now. I see no connection between religion and marijuana anyway.
 
Old 10-14-2016, 01:35 PM
 
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Ah it all makes sense now. A self-proclaimed bible thumper, so facts are of no use and fear drives thought control. When a position cannot be defended with facts, "faith" seems to be the answer. There's no reasoning with someone like that.

He who does not fear God will pay a large, large price for it. Do as you may. Enjoy your porno. Smoke your pot. Cuss out your neighbor. Spread your waste far and wide. Spout your nonsense to anyone who's dumb and will listen. It's not my funeral. It's yours.


Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a real life to live. Not a funky fairy tale. Maybe Donald Trump can help you.
This is ridiculous. The idea that there is a god is laughable to me, yet I still have high morals. You are living your life with a belief that is silly, the Muslims and other are no sillier than Christians IMO and religion is a HUGE part of the worlds' problems. Stay in Missouri please.
 
Old 10-14-2016, 01:58 PM
 
Location: northern Vermont - previously NM, WA, & MA
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He who does not fear God will pay a large, large price for it. .
That's an empty threat.

"Belief in a cruel God makes a cruel man." - Thomas Paine
 
Old 10-14-2016, 02:44 PM
 
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Man, this thread makes me believe people are already dabbling, legal or not.
 
Old 10-14-2016, 02:56 PM
 
Location: Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
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This law does nothing to legalize driving while impaired, I do not see the logic that if marijuana is legalized somehow our roads are suddenly going to be filled with (more) stoned drivers.

On topic, I agree somewhat with Arizona Manager. I may lean towards voting against this only because there are certain elements of this law I certainly do not agree with; these elements I have already posted.
 
Old 10-14-2016, 04:18 PM
 
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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I've mentioned the flaws of this prop in earlier posts. There's much I dislike. It will increase bureaucracy and taxes under the age old banner of "save the schools, save the children" and the usual claptrap. There was even a point where I reconsidered my soft support and debated voting "no" because of how bad it is. At the end of the day, however, it will keep people out of jail. That's one major benefit. Non-violent offenders guilty of crimes with no victim should not be locked away. That lacks logic and moral sense and creates colossal waste in spending.

Prop 205 does not have to be the end of the road. If it passes, the negative aspects can still be fought against in the future.

The article below highlights an absurd trend. Arrest rates for marijuana is higher than all violent crime:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...imes-combined/

Those of us in Maricopa County can make great inroads with criminal justice reform this election. Not only is Prop 205 on the ballot but we have another chance to remove Arpaio from office.
 
Old 10-14-2016, 04:57 PM
 
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Originally Posted by elkotronics View Post
Ah it all makes sense now. A self-proclaimed bible thumper, so facts are of no use and fear drives thought control. When a position cannot be defended with facts, "faith" seems to be the answer. There's no reasoning with someone like that.

He who does not fear God will pay a large, large price for it. Do as you may. Enjoy your porno. Smoke your pot. Cuss out your neighbor. Spread your waste far and wide. Spout your nonsense to anyone who's dumb and will listen. It's not my funeral. It's yours.


Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a real life to live. Not a funky fairy tale. Maybe Donald Trump can help you.
Where did porn come into this discussion??? If there is a God, I'm fairly certain he's far more interested in whether I treat my fellow man with kindness and respect than whether I'm enjoying a **** and a smoke in the privacy of my own home.

**Edit: It's really funny which words get censored on here. Didn't expect that one.
 
Old 10-15-2016, 02:39 AM
 
Location: Phoenix, AZ area
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Originally Posted by Bondurant View Post
I've mentioned the flaws of this prop in earlier posts. There's much I dislike. It will increase bureaucracy and taxes under the age old banner of "save the schools, save the children" and the usual claptrap. There was even a point where I reconsidered my soft support and debated voting "no" because of how bad it is. At the end of the day, however, it will keep people out of jail. That's one major benefit. Non-violent offenders guilty of crimes with no victim should not be locked away. That lacks logic and moral sense and creates colossal waste in spending.

Prop 205 does not have to be the end of the road. If it passes, the negative aspects can still be fought against in the future.

The article below highlights an absurd trend. Arrest rates for marijuana is higher than all violent crime:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...imes-combined/

Those of us in Maricopa County can make great inroads with criminal justice reform this election. Not only is Prop 205 on the ballot but we have another chance to remove Arpaio from office.
If it passes the only fight left requires us to sue to alter it. With the Voter Protection Act in place we can't easily alter ballot initiatives, and that is including another vote. For example in Colorado they banned certain edibles because of the issues their law created with them and children but we won't be able to do that. Our only hope is the regulation board this law creates does something, this board has 3 seats that must be filled by industry insiders. What's worse is these seats are not elected officials.

The idea that this will free people who are locked up for nothing g is nonsense. The Maricopa Attorney said this will have an effect on 0.5% of the prison population, about 250 people. We have a 3 strike rule on basic possession which is all this will address, we prefer to use addiction type treatment over jail time.

The law is bad and the advertising and promotion is false and misleading.

Prop 205: How it Doesn’t Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol | Center for Arizona Policy
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