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Originally posted by Halcyon+On+On Why is anything illegal, for that matter? What is the nature of 'crime'?

Crimes involve someone who has been victimized, or had their right to life, liberty, contract, or property violated.

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Originally posted by Krypton Crimes involve someone who has been victimized, or had their right to life, liberty, contract, or property violated.

Distributing marijuana is a crime, and a felony crime over a certain weight. How has a distributor of marijuana violated another person's right to life, liberty, contract, or property; or victimized another person (especially considering that the other party is a willing participant)?

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Originally posted by jerZ07002 Distributing marijuana is a crime, and a felony crime over a certain weight. How has a distributor of marijuana violated another person's right to life, liberty, contract, or property; or victimized another person (especially considering that the other party is a willing participant)?

Which is why I don't think it's a crime. Obviously, our government has made certain freedoms illegal.

I think the answer to the first post is: pure stupidity

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Originally posted by ******** Seplling don't demonstrate intelligence and educatoin - knowing does.

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Originally posted by Krypton Which is why I don't think it's a crime. Obviously, our government has made certain freedoms illegal.

our government and every other government on this planet (except denmark - i believe). Contrary to popular belief, weed is not legal even in the netherlands; rather, the possession of weed in the netherlands has been decriminalized, meaning, the penalties for breaking the law are either extremely minor or nonexistent.

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Originally posted by jerZ07002 our government and every other government on this planet (except denmark - i believe). Contrary to popular belief, weed is not legal even in the netherlands; rather, the possession of weed in the netherlands has been decriminalized, meaning, the penalties for breaking the law are either extremely minor or nonexistent.

don't forget the australian capital territory! decriminalised coz aussies are awesome.

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