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The US Department of Justice statistics show that, as of 2013, there were 133,000 state and federal prisoners housed in privately owned prisons in the US, constituting 8.4% of the overall U.S. prison population.

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DividedQuantum said:

Yep.  And almost five million on probation or parole.

If you come to the U.S., don't fuck up! 

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sudly said:

Some people hold too dearly on to the anxiety they create in their fear and it's a harsh cycle to be caught it. Positive vibes and foundational values are a good way to manage oneself while using drugs like marijuana.

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Indeed. However, there is a physical component to it which results in such manifestations...

It's an amplifier after-all.

With amplifiers, one should know their personal limits and maintenance levels.

One can address anxiety, vibes, and foundational values in their sober life.
True, fundamental foundations and positive vibes help one better navigate amplified waves. However, you could be fear and anxiety free and still get lost or drown as the drug itself maintains enough power to do so... Have to respect it at the end of the day and center on use not abuse.

sudly said:

Some people hold too dearly on to the anxiety they create in their fear and it's a harsh cycle to be caught it. Positive vibes and foundational values are a good way to manage oneself while using drugs like marijuana.

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Furthering your point :

Eywa_devotee said:

IME cannabis improves artistic and creative mental processes, and inhibits linear mental focus. For example jamming with a band, feel free to take a toke or two, taking a math test or driving, not so much, better to abstain. Other affects similar to good old EtOH, but milder. The illicit status of C Sativa is pure lunacy since the plant has many more uses besides a drug.

I mean think about it. It is the only plant that requires minimal care to grow, can be used to provide durable cloth fibers, can be made into a building material, can be made into very strong rope, can be used as a source of food that is perfect for human and most livestock needs, can remediate badly damaged soils, and be used as a drug that can relieve pain, anxiety, mental disorders, give creative inspiration, and even cure some types of cancer. You have to question the motivation on why a government would ban a plant that is very obviously a gift to the human race from a loving God.

BTW Lol at stoner sloth. I've seen people that gone before.

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