"Legalness does not automatically confer moralness nor justness. This is especially true when the laws are based entirely on racism, ignorance, lies, hate, and fear - and completely unsupported by the facts." - Anthony Citrano

Amen to that. - Jonathon

A corollary "Religiousness does not automatically confer moralness nor justness`. - Brian Sullivan

Agreed, Brian, but what's up with you and tangents? Are you a geometer? ;) - Anthony Citrano

No (after looking geometer up to make sure it is not too derogatory ;-) ) the tangent inspired by Jon Stewart last night and probably triggered by Jonathon's "amen" comment. - Brian Sullivan

Ah, good. :) - Anthony Citrano

Eh sorta, William. As I say in the article, my view is more like: they are both based on the same thing... - Anthony Citrano

++Anthony. Everyone remember to follow @HR5843 and get vocal. We need to let everyone know that it is finally *safe* to be pro-legalization. We have active U.S. legislation and the right economic climate to End Prohibition Now. For some of us, this has been a 30 year battle; we've obeyed the dumb laws so we could fight a just cause. We may finally be close to a major breakthrough. Onward! - michael silverton

5843 is going nowhere fast, but I agree it's a baby step in the right direction. Too bad, though, that something has to be "safe" before people speak up and do the right thing. - Anthony Citrano

Agree that 5843 is not the goal; but it will Stop The Feds from making random examples out of everyday people. The way to our goal is through 5843, it's the only exploitable crack in the wall. http://hempfacts.blogspot.com/ also pimpin' the friendfeed threads to spread the "safety" message. It's pathetic, but tactically requisite. Keep on, brother! - michael silverton

I do agree Michael, and support Reps. Frank and Paul on 5843. I am learning as I get older (and, hopefully, a little wiser) that we need to openly welcome things - however marginal - when they will improve current conditions. When younger, I was a real absolutist and would have seen 5843 as weak incrementalism. But I absolutely see the wisdom in it today, and enthusiastically support it. - Anthony Citrano

Welcome, to The Machine. http://blip.fm/profile... - michael silverton

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