[microgood]

That's just crazy talk.

I do not know. The way I look at it, they should not be putting American citizen teenagers in jail for smoking pot when illegals can come to America and commit several crimes (Social Security Fraud, illegal entry, and God knows what else) and get an absolute free pass from all levels of government.

What really needs to happen is that if illegals can come in and commit two felonies each than every American citizen should get a card that allows them to commit two felonies before they face charges.

If it is not an equal protection issue, it sure stinks on many other levels.

[Sir Francis Dashwood]

The way I look at it, they should not be putting American citizen teenagers in jail for smoking pot when illegals can come to America and commit several crimes...

Like smuggling dope?

[SampleMan]

There are several good arguments for legalization. Unfortunately, they are seldom brought out on these threads.

Pot should be legal for American teenagers because illegals get away with too much? Seriously, what kind of argument is that? Its certainly not a rational connection of related issues, nor is leveling the playing field to the lowest common denominator a good model for the justice system.

Think of a coherent argument, and then stick to it. It would also help if you think about the valid concerns of the opposition. E.g. If its unconstitutional for any government to regulate food and drugs, how do you keep all antibiotics from becoming worthless within ten years (due to overuse), or are the return of deadly epidemics simply the price that needs to be paid for getting good pot?