LOD: Executive positions in government have no power. All they can do is try to convince the legislature.
Separation of power. Federal government overruling state.
Penn: Why isn't pot legal?
Kinky should have suggested he'd handle pot like prostitution - i.e. no enforcement.
Caller Will: Disagrees with stepping stone drug theory. Individual's choice. Penn agrees.
LOD: Drug addicts he knows are afraid of the legalization of drugs. He would not enforce the anti-drug laws.
The word "addiction" is misused and over-used. Freedom means the right to be stupid.
Caller David: The Nation article about research by tobacco companies to make pot cigarettes. LOD doesn't put much stock in it.
Caller Jack: Also disagrees with stepping stone theory. Brother is a drug addict. Abused everything he used.
Penn: Models glamorizing scoring drugs in New York in the 80's.
Jack: If it's legal, it won't be cool and kids will use it less.
Penn: When prohibition ended, drinking went up. Murder went down. He'd love to use that argument, but it didn't happen that way.
LOD: For the first time, he's trying to make up his mind!
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Caller Ben: Legalizing pot a bad idea. Lower penalties better.
LOD: Exactly what he was starting to think before the break. Wants to keep it illegal. Easier to discourage kids if it's illegal.
Ben is a paralegal. Sees 18 and 19-year-old kids busted that don't realize it goes on their permanent record.
LOD: The great majority of drivers obey traffic laws. Compares to India.
Penn remembers Indian bus incident.
LOD: Have a whole different set of laws for consumers than dealers. Anti-drug class like defensive driving class.
Ben: Comparisons to legalizing prostitution.
Penn senses that Ben would win any argument with him.
Caller Roger: Police officer in Maryland, works in drug enforcement. More violence on "marijuana corners" where it's sold. Legalize it and don't allow importation. It's not a stepping stone drug.
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Penn & LOD are non-drug-using weirdos.
Letter: Why is Penn not a fan of pot smokers?
Penn: So many kids in his high school on drugs. Pot isn't counter-culture.
Caller Morgan: Addiction is a disease. Legalization not the way to go.
Penn: Circular logic. Disagrees with her on the 'disease' argument, but doesn't want to get into that.
Caller Ebony (sexy phone voice): Prohibition run by morality sect. Legalizing drugs would reduce crime, but do it gradually. Is a social drinker.
Penn: Religious, not morality-driven laws. Social drinkers have higher income - more social contacts.
Monday: Triumphant return of Michael Goudeau!
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Vlad the Impala
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Re:Penn.Jillette.Radio.Show.2006.09.15 - 2006/09/15 15:58Nice show - first I've heard live for a while!
<edit> Nice job Jo!
Goudeau's back on Monday! Goudeau's back on Monday! Goudeau's back on Monday! Goudeau's back on Monday! Goudeau's back on Monday! Goudeau's back on Monday! Goudeau's back on Monday! Goudeau's back on Monday! Goudeau's back on Monday! Goudeau's back on Monday!there is no possible use for a signature* except to demonstrate how funny/geeky/cynical/pathetic you are.
*including this one
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ashluhh
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Re:Penn.Jillette.Radio.Show.2006.09.15 - 2006/09/15 16:58Hey everyone! I'm not new to PennFans.net but i'm new to the forums.
First show that i got to participate in, in some way.
Penn read my e-mail asking why he felt negatively about marijuana smokers.
This is an issue i feel really strongly about. Legalization is the only way to go.
It was really refreshing to hear everyones point of view on the subject.
I'm a daily smoker of marijuana. I don't partake in any other sort of recreational drug use. (including alcohol)
I'm responsible. I have a job, great relationships, supportive, loving friends, and family. An all together good life. My smoking has not in anyway changed any of that.
In a country where people can destroy their lives with the abuse of alcohol, and it be perfectly legal, but i can't peacefully, and happily smoke cannabis?
I just don't understand.
Anyway, nice to meet you all. Great fans. I'm a daily listener of the show and i thank PennFans.net for being there to facilitate me with great mp3's daily!
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dASH
User Karma: 32
Re:Penn.Jillette.Radio.Show.2006.09.15 - 2006/09/15 19:22ashluhh wrote: Hey everyone! I'm not new to PennFans.net but i'm new to the forums.
First show that i got to participate in, in some way.
Penn read my e-mail asking why he felt negatively about marijuana smokers.
This is an issue i feel really strongly about. Legalization is the only way to go.
It was really refreshing to hear everyones point of view on the subject.
I'm a daily smoker of marijuana. I don't partake in any other sort of recreational drug use. (including alcohol)
I'm responsible. I have a job, great relationships, supportive, loving friends, and family. An all together good life. My smoking has not in anyway changed any of that.
In a country where people can destroy their lives with the abuse of alcohol, and it be perfectly legal, but i can't peacefully, and happily smoke cannabis?
I just don't understand.
Anyway, nice to meet you all. Great fans. I'm a daily listener of the show and i thank PennFans.net for being there to facilitate me with great mp3's daily!
haha! very cool! you and i need to hang out! anyway... welcome to the board! smoke 'em if ya got 'em!filmfanatix.com
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admin
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Re:Penn.Jillette.Radio.Show.2006.09.15 - 2006/09/16 01:29Hi ashluhh. Welcome to the forums. I'm also a daily pot smoker and I don't do any other drugs except for the occasional alcoholic beverage. But I had to quit about a week ago. It's hard to get a good job if you can't pass a drug test
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ashluhh
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Re:Penn.Jillette.Radio.Show.2006.09.15 - 2006/09/16 02:04dASH wrote: haha! very cool! you and i need to hang out! anyway... welcome to the board! smoke 'em if ya got 'em! I see from your MS page that you're in PA, i have a few friends that live there as well, so it's not really out of the question!
I'd love to share a puff with someone that also has a lotta love for Penn, just as i do!
Admin wrote: Hi ashluhh. Welcome to the forums. I'm also a daily pot smoker and I don't do any other drugs except for the occasional alcoholic beverage. But I had to quit about a week ago. It's hard to get a good job if you can't pass a drug test It's great to be a part of your site, thank you for having me!
Best of luck on finding that new job. Then light one up in celebration.
Everyone here has made me feel so welcome! I'm glad to be here! Enjoying the company of likeminded individuals!
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teen
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Re:Penn.Jillette.Radio.Show.2006.09.15 - 2006/09/17 05:06I always smoke weed when I'm listening to PennRadio so it's great when they're talking about it. Every now and again something Penn says deserves a cone.
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