Politicians and Drugs

[smegballs]

Apologies for the umpteenth "I hate the govt wankers" thread....

I've just been reading some reports (on wikipedia admittedly) about the legal status of salvia, and I'm not sure wether I'm more shocked or angry.

It seems that worldwide the banhammer is falling on something totally that is perfectly safe for no real reason than fear and paranoia. I'll admit that I have a soft place in my heart for salvia so get touchy about it being thought badly of but some of this shit is unbelievable....

[Mushroom]

[stifenhowk]

Hi
Scientist tells the truth as he sees it, as he is paid to do, and is sacked by his boss, a politician, because it shows the politician, and most government policy on drugs, to be misguided and based on fear and ignorance. Typical of politicians, really.

I'm behind him 100%, but what did he really expect to happen? Probably not this, as most scientists are not politicians as they like to deal with facts, not herding public opinion.
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[GhostRider]

Funnily enough I was reading the same article on wiki regarding salvia just yesterday and also couldn't believe teh shite that was being spouted, but then you remember their motivations and it is less surprising, plus people will generally believe that the politician has gone out, done his research, weighed up the facts, contemplated the pro's and cons, and then made an educated decision.

Whereas in reality, as one account suggested on wiki, the one state senator (or whatever they fucking call them) was sat watching TV when he saw a news report on it, sure enough, without further investigation, he was out the door ready to wield is pick axe and flaming torches.

All they have to do is say "here we have a scientists testimony". That guys scientific background could be in particle physics or astronomy for all the politician cares, whats important is that the public see and hear the scientist, and when this dude reads out his pre-planned script, the public are made to think irrevocably that the salvia is "deh evulz".

Not sure what the future holds for salvia in the UK, however, I think if it was announced that it is to be banned I'd probably stock up on some stash and maybe even have a go at growing my own - start your own ethnobotanical garden! (I've been toying with the idea of growing my own cacti )

GhostRider
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[smegballs]