RE: I Just Bought Some Potcoin

[neil-rothbard]

Interesting perspective as for the banks removing their services from the "industry" . You are aware the banks are complying with Federal law ? RICO, the various Bank Privacy laws, and FinCen are responsible.

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[reddust]

The federal government shouldn't be involved in state business...blah blah blah...prison lobby does not want to lose business.

[neil-rothbard]

Its not that I don't agree, I am an original intent sort of guy myself. As far my libertarian leanings , most definitely a minarchist. As I simply do not believe society works with out some form of governance. However any government involvement into our lives and business dealings should be the bare minimum necessary for gears of society to function smoothly. In some ways I feel they made a mistake with the commerce clause simply because of how its been interpreted and used as a justification for the expansion of Federal power.

[reddust]

I agree regarding the expansion of Federal power, Alexander Hamilton is a happy camper and Jefferson is turning in his grave. But I've read many articles regarding for profit prisons and drug laws keeping their stockholders happy.

“Drug war money has become a notable source of funding for law enforcement interests. Huge government grants and asset-seizure windfalls benefit police departments, while the constant supply of prisoners keeps the prison business booming.”

Even small cities in Los Angeles County bring in millions through asset forfeiture laws, which allow prosecutors and law enforcement seize vehicles, property and cash that’s suspected of even cursory links to illegal drug sales. Those windfalls dried up rapidly in Washington after the state legalized marijuana, leading to sharp cuts in police department budgets.

http://www.mintpressnews.com/police-prison-guards-fight-calif-marijuana-legalization-big-money/216616/

[wakeupsheeps]

Scientists are only allowed, via special permit, to experiment with one strain of weed, grown at Ole Miss, under government supervision. Failing to take into account what the many strains are capable of. The entire body has endocannabinoid receptors throughout. It's not known why. It's time to expand the pharmacopia of available medicines.

[reddust]

Sounds like big Ag and their monoculture mindset😏