Comment by optiment on Global warming is a better test of irrationality that theism · 2012-03-20T21:33:07.533Z · LW · GW

How about making penalties for marijuana use lighter?

Comment by optiment on Global warming is a better test of irrationality that theism · 2012-03-20T21:21:59.637Z · LW · GW

All I said was that the case wasn't cut and dried...

Comment by optiment on Global warming is a better test of irrationality that theism · 2012-03-16T22:26:08.680Z · LW · GW

I'm not sure the case for marijuana legalization is cut and dried even for pot lovers:

"Our neighborhoods continue to complain daily about the disruption and public safety issues presented by medical marijuana businesses operating in the city,'' says [a popular Los Angeles City Councilman].

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/LA-Medical-Marijuana-Pot-Law-Huizar-Motion-134390463.html

Maybe marijuana really does cause less trouble overall if the law forces you to smoke it on the sly.