When the “freedom” to own guns was constitutionally embraced in America a long time ago, critics must have given the same warning as their Thai counterparts up in arms against the “legalization” of cannabis at the moment. Firearms would be misused, it must have been said. The weapons could have fallen into the wrong hands. Tragedies would happen.

 

Powerful businesses joined the fray in America. They did not come out to say directly that gun ownership freedom would give them huge profits, but everybody knew that the industry was formidable politically and its lobbying strength was virtually unmatched. And everyone knows all too well that the industry can easily survive occasional bumps on the road, when random shootings unleashed by “maniacs” occur at schools or fast-food restaurants.

 

Thailand’s cannabis legalization uproar mirrors the US controversy. The leaves could easily be misused. Or they could have gone into the wrong hands. Tragedies could be around the corner. Then there are those standing to benefit handsomely.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/how-to-avoid-derailing-renewed-cannabis-debate/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-15

 

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WTH? I could go with an alcohol analogy and prohibition, but to compare mj legalization to gun ownership is asinine.

This is a pretty bad article, to read ONLY after 2 medical puffs.  Comparing gun laws in the US and weed laws here is crazy... No one uses bongs for mass murders :}

What a stupid article. He writes as if Americans didn't own guns yet when the 2nd amendment was passed. Of course they had just fought a revolutionary war with citizens largely providing their own firearms and gun ownership was widespread. The idea was simply to retain the right to own guns.

Is this reporter serious? I haven't read such garbage before,you weren't there,you don't know, storyteller..!!

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Firearms would be misused, it must have been said. The weapons could have fallen into the wrong hands. Tragedies would happen.

They actually are happening... innocent children being the victim. But honestly the comparison here is really not applicable. Comparing guns with a plant? Jeeezuz...

Morning chuckle ✅

What an utterly ridiculous article. 

If pot is illegal, only criminals will be toking...

On 6/15/2022 at 7:14 PM, thaichina said:

This is a pretty bad article, to read ONLY after 2 medical puffs.  Comparing gun laws in the US and weed laws here is crazy... No one uses bongs for mass murders :}

And let's face it: mass murder is very tiring, loud, and messy. Not even a mildly interesting thought when you've got couch-lock. It's a buzz kill dude!