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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Daniel: [QB] [QUOTE] I think the opponents of legalisation sometimes attach a stigma to those who use cannabis simply on the grounds that it is illegal, without ever considering the fact that the law might be wrong, or even unjust. Laws are subject to review. [/QUOTE] Well, I believe (notice the clause [b]I believe[/b]) that the general response to people breaking the law clandestinely in such a manner makes the federal government, against which you are opposed, want to increase efforts against the lawbreakers. Lobbying or protesting gets much different results. Possibly the changing or reviewing of the law. I don't feel that politicians or the average citizen make an effort to read into statistics like that. If they see more and more people using marijuana illegally, they will simply think more action against this illegal use is necessary. They will not think, "Oh, since so many people want to use this illegal substance, the fact that it is illegal might be in error." However, if you staged massive protests, say, gathering all those who use marijuana illegally in front of the capitol building, the politicians and public might think, "Oh, a significant portion of the population is against the illegal nature of marijuana. Let's think about this." I guess what I'm trying to say is, well of course such a stigma will be attached. A law is subject to review, but won't be unless the public shows in a very public display what they care about. The method of demonstration against a law will significantly change the way the law and demonstrators are viewed. So don't argue by your lonesome and smoke in dark alleys if you want this to change. Band together! Lobby! Work valiantly for your cause! Boy this was a confusing post. If it makes no sense, ignore it. I'm tired. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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