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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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End of prohibition 75 years ago today!

:beer: Drink up bitches
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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Time to end the other prohibition! :bandito:
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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Werd. When the alcohol prohibition went into effect, alcohol consumption increased.
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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And didn't they end prohibition as a way to boost the economy?

The economy blows chunks right now...:hsdunno:
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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end marijuana prohibition plz
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe
And didn't they end prohibition as a way to boost the economy?

The economy blows chunks right now...:hsdunno:
Probably was. It was very unpopular during the great depression. Might have been used as a boost.
That would be a good idea right now.
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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but then what would happen to the DEA?
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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They'd still go after people smuggling. Or other drugs.
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkStarr
but then what would happen to the DEA?
Concentrate on busting meth labs and crack houses.

Leave the peaceful stoners alone.

Drug War Clock
http://www.drugsense.org/wodclock.htm

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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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I think I would have been chillin' in Speakeasies back then.
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