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98.9% Of You Agree With Ron Paul…About Legalizing Marijuana

98.9% Of You Agree With Ron Paul...About Legalizing Marijuana

Ron Paul said some interesting things about legalizing marijuana to Jay Leno the other night (mainly that it should be legalized—or not—by state laws; not federal), causing quite the stir on Blisstree: While he’s all for taking control of your own body when it comes to drugs, he’s much less into freedom of choice when it comes to reproductive rights, which led to quite the debate between commenters yesterday. But whatever you think of his stance on abortion, our poll makes it clear: Nearly everyone (98.9%, last time we checked) agrees with Ron Paul that marijuana isn’t something the federal government should be trying to control. More »

Poll: Do You Agree With Ron Paul About Legalizing Marijuana At The State Level?

Poll: Do You Agree With Ron Paul About Legalizing Marijuana At The State Level?

Earlier today we told you about Ron Paul‘s latest stance on legalizing marijuana and how he believes this is really an issue that should be regulated at the state level–not the federal level. If he has his way come next November, Paul would insist that each state should be allowed to make their own marijuana laws. Some are applauding this view and agreeing that the federal government’s job is not to control what we do or don’t put in our bodies. On the other hand, opponents believe this policy could end up being highly controversial with inconsistent laws from one state to the next that would just end up in more drug trafficking and medical marijuana injustices. More »