I recently sent my congressmen an email asking about where he stood on the issue of marijuana
Help me figure out how to respond to his response
I need convincing stats and things of that sort
so tell me what ya think, anything would be helpful

February 19, 2008

Mr. Smith
420 stoners Lane
Austin, Tx


Dear Mr. Smith,

Thank you for your letter regarding the decriminalization of marijuana.

While we agree that drug use is harming our economy, straining our prison system and destroying the lives of our children, I believe there are more effective remedies than legalization. Drug use is tragic, but I do not believe that legalizing drugs like marijuana, even for medicinal purposes, is the best answer.

Decriminalizing drugs could make the problem worse. If drugs, like marijuana, are decriminalized, I believe their use would increase and more people would become addicted. To me, law enforcement efforts to decrease the supply of drugs and combat their use are one component of the drug war. We need to strike a better balance between education, enforcement and treatment to reduce drug abuse.

To be candid, I do not support the legalization of industrial hemp for several reasons. It is exceptionally difficult to distinguish the varieties of cannabis sativa that contain high concentrations of the hallucinogen delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from varieties that do not. I share the concerns of the Drug Enforcement Agency that the similarities of the different cannabis varieties would complicate our fight against the abuse of illicit narcotics.

While I understand that many promote hemp as a sort of “wonder crop,” the facts surrounding hemp present a much less clear cut case. The Department of Agriculture and the Department of Commerce have found that legalization of industrial hemp would present little economic benefit to the U.S. These studies found that for every proposed use of industrial hemp, there already exists an available product which is cheaper to manufacture and provides better market results. For example, the cheapest hemp linen costs about $15 per square yard. A similar cost profile for fine flax linen is $7.50 per square yard.

Thank you for taking the time to contact me. For more information on my work in Congress or to send me an electronic message, feel free to visit the 21st District’s website, http://lamarsmith.house.gov.

Sincerely,

Lamar Smith
Ranking Member
Committee on the Judiciary

LS/ms

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In no way is anything written above actually true
pure fiction
i swear

You are in Texas. It is the same state where they execute the mentally retarded . George Bush is from there and yet he is not on death row. He agrees with the laws there. It is also a red state. My best advice to you is MOVE. I understand that is not always a option but seriously MOVE! But if you cant I wish you the best of luck.

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None of what I am saying is true............ I am just a habitual liar who tries to fit in.................. I should be committed and studied

I also Live in Texas, let's put it this way, he's bought of and beholding to special interest.... Namely the Drug Companies.... Look up his election contributors.

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The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it. United State Constitution, Art. I Sec. 9 Par. 2

"Dissent is the Highest form of Patriotism" -- Howard Zinn

im from a different district in texas.that dude looks and writes like a dork.if hemp wasnt illegaal the prices he quoted would be significantly lower.need to write my congressman.But then again weed is everywhere over here in east texas.......CHEAP!!!!!!! less than $100 an oz aalways premium herb too.theres alot of jungle over here...

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Depression is merely "Anger" without enthusiasm.

I agree with you so much! The reason Mary Jane is not legal is because of the special interest and the politicians that get paid by them. My hubbie says that I am just going on a stoner rant but it is so true! Prohibiton would not fly. Even though there are more deaths related to alcohol than pot. it will not ever be outlawed. Anheuser Busch pays the politicians. Corprations run this country! Pharmaceutical companies run the politicians and the politicians run the country! IT SUCKS!!!!

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None of what I am saying is true............ I am just a habitual liar who tries to fit in.................. I should be committed and studied

beholden*

education FTL

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can't waste time or space playing games.
this sh*ts for real.

I wish they would catch him holding. Maybe that would shut him up or at least expose what a hypocrite he is.

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None of what I am saying is true............ I am just a habitual liar who tries to fit in.................. I should be committed and studied

helping america learn the metric system:good one irish!!!!!!!!peace

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Depression is merely "Anger" without enthusiasm.

Thank you. although your an annoying little shit....

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The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it. United State Constitution, Art. I Sec. 9 Par. 2

"Dissent is the Highest form of Patriotism" -- Howard Zinn

Ding ding motherfuckin' DING. Move to Ron Paul's district!

Seriously, though, it's a tough battle that I honestly don't think you can win. even with hitting this person with facts. They will hit you back with "facts" (some good, some not, and we're in a tough way because research is so difficult here), and then proceed to tell you that they're basically going to do exactly what they want anyway.

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