California judge blasts drug war at pro-marijuana rally in Reno

Las Vegas Sun ^ | May 03, 2003 | MARTIN GRIFFITH

[biblewonk]

No, it's your memory that's faulty.

[MrLeRoy]

"Voters don't want crime to decrease even faster?"

We'll never know because they weren't asked that question. They were mislead by the statements that "real" crime would be reduced (not reduced faster) if pot were legal.

Yeah, I'm sure they'd feel completely hornswoggled.

Reduced faster? C'mon, you're reaching.

It's common sense (and uncotroverted by data): apply more enforcement resources and cause a decrease in crime, over and above any decrease that may already be taking place.

[MrLeRoy]

No, it's your memory that's faulty.

Provide evidence for your claim.

[biblewonk]

LOL

[newgeezer]

... lie... lie... lie...

What are you, maybe 17? Certainly no older than a relatively immature 25. Wisdom has no part in your discourse.

[Hacksaw]

RENO, Nev. (AP) - A Superior Court judge sharply criticized the drug war and renewed his call for the decriminalization of marijuana at a pro-marijuana rally Saturday.

Since the judge took an advocacy position, he should be impeached. I know that judges are little more than politicians wearing robes, but this was over the top. And this isn't just about drugs - judges have far too much power as it is.

Can you imagine a judge attending a NRA rally and what would happen to him? I would probably agree with him, but he would be hanging out his career to dry.

[Hacksaw]

won't belong, or also talks about a Soros connection....

The judge is obviously supported by George Soros! Actually Maurice Strong is a much more dangerous figure than George Soros. Strong is the power behind Kofi Annan (sp?)

[Hacksaw]

MJ is neither deadly NOR addictive.

Actually, it is addictive - psychologically. As far as deadly, I would suspect that inhaling smoke on a regular basis into your lungs is not very healthy.

[Hacksaw]

You've gotta understand the "gallows humor" runs rampant on all threads here on FR. For example, do a search on "Rachel Corrie".

Q: Why is Rachel Corrie a bad poker player?
A: She always "folds".

[Hacksaw]

We're in the Backroom. I guess the fanatical pro-WOD AM is back from vacation.

I TOLD you I found a new job! (Just kidding)

[clamper1797]

Actually, it is addictive - psychologically. As far as deadly, I would suspect that inhaling smoke on a regular basis into your lungs is not very healthy. Video games and chocolate are also 'addictive' should we ban them too. The addiction I was referring to was one of a physical nature. MJ is not physically addictive. Breathing oxygen WILL be fatal eventually ... there are a lot of things that if done to the extreme will kill ... even drinking water. That does NOT mean we should stop. Moderation is the key. I personally smoke a cigarette or two when I go to the bar but a pack would last me a month or two. I highly doubt that I will contract lung cancer from this moderate tobacco use. No matter what the hand wringers say

[jmc813]

Q: Why is Rachel Corrie a bad poker player?
A: She always "folds".

This is a perfect example of why I don't like this sort of humor. I read your joke and chuckled. Now I feel all guilty about it. Personal insecurity I suppose.

[Hacksaw]

This is a perfect example of why I don't like this sort of humor. I read your joke and chuckled. Now I feel all guilty about it. Personal insecurity I suppose.

Well, I think she was an idiot - but I regret offending you. After reading more of your posts, I saw your point.

[MrLeRoy]

No, it's your memory that's faulty.

Provide evidence for your claim.

LOL

Your contempt for truth is duly noted.

[MrLeRoy]

Wisdom has no part in your discourse.

Because I notice lies and identify them as such? Wisdom has no part in your discourse.

[biblewonk]

Your contempt for truth is duly noted.

Ditto.

[MrLeRoy]

Since the judge took an advocacy position, he should be impeached.

So Chief Justice Rehnquist shoul also be impeached for speaking out against laws imposing minimum sentences.

[Hacksaw]

So Chief Justice Rehnquist shoul also be impeached for speaking out against laws imposing minimum sentences.

I do not know the circumstances. Did he attend a political rally?

As a complete aside, do you know of any CICS resources? Please freepmail me if you do.

[MrLeRoy]

So Chief Justice Rehnquist should also be impeached for speaking out against laws imposing minimum sentences.

I do not know the circumstances. Did he attend a political rally?

So you claim that judges can be impeached for taking advocacy positions---but only when they do so in certain locations? Provide evidence for your claim.

[Hacksaw]

So you claim that judges can be impeached for taking advocacy positions---but only when they do so in certain locations? Provide evidence for your claim.

I didn't make a claim - I asked if he (Renquist) attended a political rally to state his position. You are mistating what I posted. I believe that a judge is free to express his personal beliefs - but when one attends a political rally under the banner of a judgeship, we are all headed for trouble. Such a judge should be impeached, as an impartial ruling can not be expected. I would say the same thing if a judge spoke at the "million" mom march. By doing so, a judge would give whatever political group, by his presence, intrinsic support of the judiciary.

Judges are supposed to be apolitical. I know it does not work that way, but they could at least try.