USA (unfortunately) reinstated back onto UN Human Rights seat

Viper GTS

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<< I think a good rationale for this is the fact that we (unjustly) have over 700,000 people in jail who did nothing more than POSSES MARIJUANA. >>



Let me rephrase that for you:

...we have over 700,000 people in jail who did nothing less than WILLINGLY BREAK THE LAW.

Moron.

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Imdmn04

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<<

Let me rephrase that for you:

...we have over 700,000 people in jail who did nothing less than WILLINGLY BREAK THE LAW.

Moron.

Viper GTS
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exactly
 

Phokus

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<<

<< I think a good rationale for this is the fact that we (unjustly) have over 700,000 people in jail who did nothing more than POSSES MARIJUANA. >>



Let me rephrase that for you:

...we have over 700,000 people in jail who did nothing less than WILLINGLY BREAK THE LAW.

Moron.

Viper GTS
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So the law shouldn't be criticized? I suppose you agree with those states that jail people who commit sodomy where it's illegal too.
 

Lucky

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And this from someone callling republicans "baby-eaters".



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wyvrn

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<<

<< I think a good rationale for this is the fact that we (unjustly) have over 700,000 people in jail who did nothing more than POSSES MARIJUANA. >>



Let me rephrase that for you:

...we have over 700,000 people in jail who did nothing less than WILLINGLY BREAK THE LAW.

Moron.
>>

 

ElFenix

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because the other states that were there that ritually maim people, denounce women as human beings, sponsor terror, and, oh yeah, would probably execute you for having marajuana, should really be on there.
 
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In all fairness, Viper's reasoning could just as easily apply to fundamentalist Muslim nations that cut people's hands off for shoplifting - they did, after all, break the law, so they deserved to lose their hands, right? Personally even as a prosecutor I think many of our civilian criminal laws (particularly drug laws) are draconian, and seem to be driven by politics, not reality. I have a hard time articulating why possession of marijuana by a civilian is harmful to society, much less why it justifies a lengthy prison term. No question, these people broke the law, but God knows not every law makes sense.
 

Texmaster

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Screw the drug issue. The hypocracy of the UN Human Rights members is enough for me to want to stay off it.
 

Nitemare

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<< What really pisses me off is peeps who commit sodomy while smoking a bong:| >>



I do believe I detect a little envy in your post.... ;)
 

ThePresence

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<< In all fairness, Viper's reasoning could just as easily apply to fundamentalist Muslim nations that cut people's hands off for shoplifting - they did, after all, break the law, so they deserved to lose their hands, right? Personally even as a prosecutor I think many of our civilian criminal laws (particularly drug laws) are draconian, and seem to be driven by politics, not reality. I have a hard time articulating why possession of marijuana by a civilian is harmful to society, much less why it justifies a lengthy prison term. No question, these people broke the law, but God knows not every law makes sense. >>



Because he broke the law, and he must accept the penalty that he knowingly risked. If he prefers the law of the fundamentalist Muslim nations, he's welcome to move there. And if most of the US population didn't think that some laws make sense, they're welcome to vote for candidates that believe as they do. That's how great this system is as opposed to other countries, where if you dont like the law, tough. I know you knew this Don_vito, but it just gave me a chance to practice typing.
 

Nitemare

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I thought that being anti-republican mean't you wanted really big taxes

Shouldn't your sig read: "Would you rather be a Welfare-receiving, birkenstock-wearing Democrat or someone who truly believes in less taxes and civil liberties for the people? Vote Libertarian.
 

Dually

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It is outragous that we were kicked off in the first place when states like Syria are horrible.
 

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<< Screw the U.N. it's time they leave our shores. >>



I must disagree. They don't need to leave. They need to be errrrr........removed.
 

yakko

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<< So the law shouldn't be criticized? >>

You don't criticize a law by breaking it.
 

AdamDuritz99

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<<
...we have over 700,000 people in jail who did nothing less than WILLINGLY BREAK THE LAW.

Moron.
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I have always valued your opinion and statments, but i think i have lost all due to this statment:<<Moron.>>


peace
sean
 

Viper GTS

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<< So the law shouldn't be criticized? I suppose you agree with those states that jail people who commit sodomy where it's illegal too. >>



And we all know how often that happens.

However...

If you know something is a crime, you know the punishment, and you do it anyway... I don't feel an oz of pity for you.

In all fairness, Viper's reasoning could just as easily apply to fundamentalist Muslim nations that cut people's hands off for shoplifting - they did, after all, break the law, so they deserved to lose their hands, right? Personally even as a prosecutor I think many of our civilian criminal laws (particularly drug laws) are draconian, and seem to be driven by politics, not reality. I have a hard time articulating why possession of marijuana by a civilian is harmful to society, much less why it justifies a lengthy prison term. No question, these people broke the law, but God knows not every law makes sense.

I'm a little torn on that one, but not due to the punishment itself. If the person actually committed the crime, then I support the punishment specified by law. The thing I have reservations about, though, is the method by which guilt is determined.

AdamDuritz99

Other than the fact that I called him a moron, there was no opinion in that statement. Do you really believe that any of the people jailed for marijuana didn't realize it was illegal? Therefore they WILLINGLY BROKE THE LAW.

That's all there is to it, no opinion involved.

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<< http://www.cnn.com/2002/US/04/30/un.return/index.html

Personally, i think it was great that we were kicked off in the first place. I think a good rationale for this is the fact that we (unjustly) have over 700,000 people in jail who did nothing more than POSSES MARIJUANA.
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Why don't you move to Holland, moron.
The 'paradise' of legal weed is not pretty. You'll change our mind when you see it, unless your brain is gone.
 

Viper GTS

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<< Viper GTS, sitting in judgement of your sorry ass..Hahahaha! >>



What about my ass? You didn't seem to mind it last night...

;)

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