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Larry Kudlow: This story coming out of Washington has lit up Twitter and Facebook. Congressman Ron Paul and Barney Frank will be introducing a bill to end marijuana prohibition. A short time ago, Texas Republican Ron Paul spoke with me about exactly what he’s advocating. Take a listen.
Ron Paul: Well, removing it from the jurisdiction of the federal government and allowing the states to regulate it, like they would alcohol. And this seems to be strange for a lot of people, but I’m only going back to 1937 when that’s the way it was handled. The states always did this, and I’m motivated strongly also because the states legalize it for the use of medicinal purposes and it is helpful to people who have cancer or are getting chemotherapy. So this is not a huge radical idea, it’s something that was legal for a long, long time. And the war against marijuana causes so much hardship and accomplishes nothing. So I would say that marijuana, as far as causing highway problems, is miniscule compared to alcohol, and yet we knew prohibition of alcohol was very bad. So this is just getting back to a sensible position on how we handle difficult problems. And, for me, it should be the states.
Larry Kudlow: Alright, let the states regulate, yes, I agree with that, that’s a free market position, it’s a 10th Amendment position. Mr. Paul, in one of the debates, though, you came out for the legalization of marijuana and heroin. Is that still your view?
Ron Paul: Well, you know, I’ve never used the word heroine in my life when I talked about legalizing freedom of choice. And that one, too, was once legal and I concluded that argument and they sort of got the point when I said when they were making a big deal, your freedom philosophy means somebody could use heroine. I said, “You know, if tomorrow we legalize, how many of you in this audience would you heroine? Of course, nobody would.” So it’s a moot point, it’s how you regulate things and whether or not this trillion dollars we spend on the war on drugs … really since the early 1970s, the modern day war on drugs started with Richard Nixon and it’s a catastrophe, just as the prohibition was a catastrophe. So yes, they’re regulations for children and the way the states want to handle it. But, you know, it’s sort of like saying, “I believe in the first amendment”, and they say, “Oh, that means you’re pro-pornography”, or something like that. It’s ridiculous. Permitting something to happen does not mean that you authorize it or endorse it, it’s not an endorsement of what people do.
Larry Kudlow: Do you worry, sir? I mean, look, I’m recovering alcoholic and drug abuser. I’m coming after 16 years, with God’s grace. Do you worry, sir, that this opens the door to more drug use, sets the wrong example, sends the wrong single? It’s an honest question on my part, do you ever worry about that? You yourself are a doctor..
Ron Paul: No, because I think it’s much worse because kids today have an easier time finding marijuana than they can alcohol. And how many cases of drug addiction were prevented by the laws? Do the laws really do it? Would putting you in prison for about 5 years, do you think that would have helped you? Would that have cured you? No, this is a medical problem, it’s not a legal problem. You shouldn’t be a criminal because you have a problem with drugs. So I just don’t think putting you in prison would have been helpful at all.
Larry Kudlow: Alright, well, I did it through a faith-based self help program, but I appreciate your point of view.
Ron Paul: The market, Larry, that’s the market way of taking care of a problem.
Larry Kudlow: I guess I do. I want to agree with you on why the states should have the jurisdiction on this and so many other things. I think that’s exactly the right position.
Ron Paul: We should be very consistent.
Larry Kudlow: I got to go. Congressman Paul, you’re terrific for helping us out tonight, I appreciate it.
Ron Paul: Alright.
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I dont think it would make drug use worse. If your going to use drugs your going to use them….
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Ron Paul!!!! Amazing!!!!!!!!!
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Umm you can? Its called homors and ap classes. If you werent on drugs you would know that
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Asod do you understand that alcohol is a drug?
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Well you play soccer and only have a 4.0. In my freshman year i had a 4.75. And yes you are the pussy. People like you that do drugs would get destroyed in the marines. Ive watched alot of athletes blow oppertunities because of drug use. Save yourself the trouble. Stop smoking
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No it is harmfull
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Im not close minded. Its just i dont listen to fags and bitches. And those are the kind of people that do drugs. Weak faggots
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ASOD2010,
You are correct about drugs; however, your other words are an ugly pointing finger that resembles the inhumane, uncivilized and ominous dark cloud that is Obama.
To pretend to be civilized is an insult to humanity.
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Hey ASOD2010, your a fucking little piece of shit who is so close-minded to even take in consideration of anything we say, I know that you have used a drug in your lifetime because EVERYBODY does, so u think weed is SO unhealthy, and that anybody who does it is a dumbass, them stop fucking commenting I think we get your fucking point
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more people should smack you in the mouth.
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I want this man as my president. No one else (with the exception of Gary Johnson) deserves my vote
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For those who are able to read, comprehend and interpret, e.g., Mr. Paul, federal drug laws are unconstitutional.
Why was it necessary to amend the Constitution to prohibit the drug known as alcohol?
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I’ve been saying this for 45 yrs. Legalize and tax it and it will solve a lot of problems. Nobody ever died from marijuana that I know of.
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No i never take medicine… And im not a stoner. Why would i be a drug user?
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i hope he wins
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George Washington and many other founding fathers grew & smoked weed.
The constitution was printed on hemp, they were probably stoned when writing it, yet it is one of the greatest things ever written by the most brilliant men.
Legalize it.
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It’s not enough to say “Vote Ron Paul”
In order for Dr.Paul to win, HE NEEDS THE PRIMARY. That’s the toughest part.
IF YOU WANT TO VOTE IN PRIMARY YOU HAVE TO BE REGISTERED REPUBLICAN! If you don’t switch parties in time, (3 months ahead in some states from now) YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE!!
Go to BLUEREPUBLICAN(dot)ORG and register ASAP! Copy and paste this everywhere! Thumbs up to help this be on top.
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It’s not enough to say “Vote Ron Paul”
In order for Dr.Paul to win, HE NEEDS THE PRIMARY. That’s the toughest part.
IF YOU WANT TO VOTE IN PRIMARY YOU HAVE TO BE REGISTERED REPUBLICAN! If you don’t switch parties in time, (3 months ahead in some states from now) YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE!!
Go to BLUEREPUBLICAN(dot)ORG and register ASAP! Copy and paste this everywhere! Thumbs up to help this be on top.
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VOTE RON PAUL marijuana is very healthy alcohol is extremly dangerous and deadly fuck all the haters vote ron paul you uneducated retards.
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This is the only reason he’s so popular. Without this he would’ve been kicked to the curb along time ago.
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Finally, someone with common sense! Ron Paul 2012!
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Haha no loser. Im not gunna do drugs
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3,147 likes vs 25 dislikes
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Thats people on youtube that want it legal. More people dont want it legal
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0.79% of the people disliked this video… I think it’s clear what the people want!!!
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Im not a troll. Maybe to you but idk why. I obey the law
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ASOD2010 is a troll.
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Im misinformed on what? How it feels to be high. Yea no thanks im not stupid
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I’m RACIST for criticizing Obama.
TERRORIST because I’m not with Bush.
ANTISEMITIC for not supporting Rothechild Zionism.
TEABAGGER for supporting the Constitution.
TRUTH-ER for asking unanswered questions.
TRAITOR for whistle-blowing on my corrupt Government.
CONSPIRACY THEORIST for presenting documented facts.
TROLL for uploading news, videos, quotes and U.S.Atrocities.
ANTI-AMERICAN for supporting Constitutionalists like Dr. Ron Paul.
RON PAUL 2012!
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ron paul=my vote
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Funny thing is. People who don’t support Ron Paul and want to keep the drug war going don’t realize that the Mexican drug cartels control parts of Arizona and the southern border BECAUSE THE DRUGS ARE ILLEGAL and the money goes to the cartels instead of our economy. So illegal drugs supports the cartels not the drug war. isn’t that obvious it isn’t working?
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Ron Paul wont get the republican nomination. Itll be romney. So haha to you because weed will remain illegal like its supposed to be
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It’s not enough to say “Vote Ron Paul”
In order for Dr.Paul to win, HE NEEDS THE PRIMARY. That’s the toughest part.
IF YOU WANT TO VOTE IN PRIMARY YOU HAVE TO BE REGISTERED REPUBLICAN! If you don’t switch parties in time, (3 months ahead in some states from now) YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE!!
Go to BLUEREPUBLICAN(dot)ORG and register ASAP! Copy and paste this everywhere! Thumbs up to help this be on top.
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@ASOD2010 I have never seen a marijuana plant in my life, a sack of marijuana, or even a joint, exept for on tv. But, in recent medical studies, it is proven that marijuana does do helpful things to your body. The only harmful thing this plant does to you is give you chronic bronchitis, but only if you smoke at least five joints a day. I am 14 years old, and I am pro-marijuana legalization. You apparently are brainwashed by your school teachers into thinking its a drug and can kill you..
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yo im votein for him
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yo im votein for him
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