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slightlv

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1. I do believe this was a prominent kickstart

Reply to ck4829 (Original post)

Tue Feb 18, 2025, 08:03 PM

Feb 18

to getting pot legalized in many states. Juries just refused to punish users. Period. I'm behind the idea. Those in the jury represent the People. If the law is not just, then the People should be able to change it, any way they can.

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