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Originally Posted by Topspinmo
So tell me how liquor is regulated other than taxing? I can buy as much as I want in liquor store, then go home drink as much as I like and go where I want. How legal regulating MJ be any different other than regulating the tax?
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Originally Posted by Laker14
One way liquor is regulated is that you have to be 21 years old to buy it. At least in most states.
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo
Age restrictions on many things, still don’t stop under aged from getting or doing it. Yes, majority are law bidding and responsible.
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Let's review the conversation. In your first post you how liquor is regulated beyond taxation. My post answers your specific question. Then you deflect to how the regulations don't necessarily stop under aged from getting booze.
I am befuddled here as to what your overall point is. Are you suggesting that the age restriction for alcohol be lifted because it is sometimes successfully thwarted?
I don't believe you believe that.
And whatever the point is that you are making, how does that apply to the legalization (with regulation and taxation) of MJ?
Making it a criminal offense to possess MJ did not stop its widespread use in the 1970s when I was in college. Easing of the draconian measures against possession, but maintaining the criminal prosecution of suppliers also has not stopped the use of MJ.
If people want it, they can get it. Just like alcohol and cigarettes.