I don't happen to agree with about 25% of the articles and columns that I post on FR. I put some pieces up just to generate discussions on issues which I feel are important to debate.
In my own case, I could be the most neutral observer, because I have only taken two puffs, one time 30 years ago, from a marijuana cigarette, and quickly handed it over to someone else. I thought that it was bilious.
I have never known anyone who smokes marijuana, let alone who uses it for medicinal pain relief.
I have, however, experienced excruciating pain a few times in my life, and if that "weed" were available, and if it relieved the pain that I was feeling, I would be the very first person to demand that it be legal.
My personal belief is that this should NOT be the "big deal" issue that it is, and that legalizing this plant does NOT produce catastrophic consequences.
So-o-ooooooo, FR readers should probably not leap to the automatic conclusion that the FR member posting a specific piece is in agreement with its premise or argument. Many times things are posted for the purpose of generating lively discussion.........which this seems to have done.
In a "free Republic" we can freely speak out for or against issues and not "blame" someone for having brought up a subject for others to consider and offer their opinions on.
I hope I've cleared things up.
Char :)
"In my own case, I could be the most neutral observer, because I have only taken two puffs, one time 30 years ago, from a marijuana cigarette, and quickly handed it over to someone else. I thought that it was bilious."
"I have never known anyone who smokes marijuana, let alone who uses it for medicinal pain relief."
So you were handed it by someone you didn't know, and passed it on to someone else you didn't know....??? :)