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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
It is time to get real we are in the midst of an economic crisis. The government doesn't have enough money and truth is neither do most of the citizens of this country. Whereas the usual ploy to fill government coffers is to raise taxes during a recession that is the worst thing that could be done. As such the government needs to look for alternative methods of raising income and the most obvious answer is a natural plant that for whatever idiotic reason is illegal. Of course (if the title didn't give it away) I am talking about marijuana.

Presently alcohol is legal for those of us over 21 and tobacco is legal for those of us over 18, yet marijuana, which is less harmful to you than either of those substances is illegal. In some states, such as the glorious Commonwealth of Massachusetts, it is merely a civil fine if you have less than an ounce. Whereas I will not even go as far as to say most Americans smoke the stuff regularly, the numbers if an accurate study could ever be done would be mind blowing as to the actual numbers of people who use the green nectar of the gods. They purchase it through dealers who likely are not reporting the income to the government (although there is a way without being caught). So why not legalize it, tax the sale of it, and generate a legal source of income which would then be taxed. Recently it has been estimated that the state of California could generate $1.3 billion dollars through legalization, now imagine what that means for the rest of the country. This would be a huge source of income for the Federal and local governments.

I know the ultra conservative nutjobs will be upset and declare this to be the downfall of society, but lets be honest, those people are by and large idiots. They sit atop their soapboxes and bemoan just about anything that doesn't fit their ideal world. In a country that is meant to be free, why do they get to control the rules, just because they are the loudest and most annoying? It is time to face the reality here, marijuana is as harmless as a drug can be and is much less harmful to the body than numerous prescription medications and other legal substances.

As for the worry of millions of stoners roaming the streets, well most of the people that would take advantage of it already use it and how much of a problem are they really? As it pertains to driving while stoned, well that is already illegal and I would propose would remain illegal, much like driving under the influence of alcohol. This puts the same penalties in place for those who drink and drive, so I ask where is the harm?

So I challenge someone to refute this and show me why it would be a bad idea.
Morning Stumbles, March 4, 2009
Posted on March 4, 2009 at 11:31 AM.
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2. 12 Most Bizarre ID Cards and Passport Photos - Oddee.com

3. Area 51

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5. Retro Ladies And Cars

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(Someone please make this their avatar!)

7. Opposing Views: NEWS: Calif. Marijuana Bill Would Mean $1.3 Billion in Revenue a Year
Well there are 1.3 billion reasons to legalize it in just one state. Seriously we are in an economic crisis right now and looking for new ways to generate revenue. Could it be any more obvious that this is part of the answer? I will have a full blog on this later.

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Next time MassNole says the The Simpsons is the best show on TV, the world's second smartest man (behind me of course) has my back.

9. Top 15 Ways To Save Money When Going Out | The Drunk Pirate
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10. In my bar - Select (The Webtender)
You pick your ingredients it gets you ****ed up and yes these two were next to each other on purpose.

11. The 20 Weirdest Album Covers: A Definitive List

12. Gmail gives users 'Multiple Inboxes' | Webware - CNET

13. 12 Most Amazing Pools in the World
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
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Afternoon Stumbling, March 1, 2009
Posted on March 1, 2009 at 02:38 PM.
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2. Let us help you find free booze. | Thrillist

3. Watch TV Online - Full Episodes

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This woman pwns a tow truck driver and took his man card in the process (at least I imagine that's what other tow truck drivers would say)

6. How To Brew Pumpkin Beer in a Pumpkin, in 20 Easy Steps | Sloshspot Blog

7. Welcome to eSwarm.com!
This is an interesting concept.....

8. Put the glass down » Vijay For Victory
Some of the best advice for life you will ever read.

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Late Night Stumbles, February 15, 2009
Posted on February 15, 2009 at 01:41 AM.
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2. Just Hear It.com (find anysong to stream)

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4. 2009 Things that make you go "Hmmm" MediaTakeOut.com™
(You read this entire list I am impressed, don't say I don't help you kill time.)

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