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Old 02-02-2014, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by twinklesweep View Post
Here again I am looking at an analogy between not legalizing marijuana usage and Prohibition. History tells us the latter did not work and was subsequently repealed. Was there a "withering of America's core values" stemming from the repeal? Those who were active in temperance societies would shout a resounding "YES!" Those who enjoy their booze would surely say "NO!"
Thank you Twinklesweep, I enjoyed reading your thoughtful comments. I doubt there could ever be a "meeting of the minds" on the marijuana legalization issue. As you pointed out above, there are still people who would advocate prohibition of alcohol.
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