Why are conservatives so against personal liberty when it comes to marijuana legalization?

[L'Artiste]

Originally Posted by Statutory Ape

Yes, I am the Inverse Jerk.

I was born a rich white boy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Vp9fQ616k

I should give Hollywood a call.

if youre rich, why are you on CD..shouldn't be sailing to Brazil or something...
or maybe you are there..
with your ipad mini

[TigerLily24]

Originally Posted by Roadking2003

Not true at all. I'm a conservative and support legalization of drugs, gambling, smoking and prostitution.

Millions of conservatives are social liberals. In fact, the only politician who is actively supporting legalization of weed is a Republican. The Dems don't support legalization of drugs or prostitution.

Only?

NY Gov. Cuomo again calls for marijuana legalization

I'm sure that will be news to Gov. Cuomo.

[TigerLily24]

Originally Posted by Millermatic240

For the record, I don't know how anyone can hold a job in this day and age in 2013 other then the video store, gas station or library being a user.

I think you would be surprised at how many people are, in Andrew Sullivan's words, in the "Cannabis Closet."


The Cannabis Closet: How The Drug War Makes Liars Of So Many « The Dish

[OICU812]

Originally Posted by Some_Random_Guy

Look, without the war on weed, what would thousands of ATF, DEA, and the FBI do with thousands of employees?

Think of the billions of taxpayer dollars we could save if we legalized pot for people 21 years and older. Hell, we could slap a legitimate tax on it and make billions more too.