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[–] neptune@dmv.social 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I'm not for banning tobacco. But as you can see, these medicinal uses are not the same as those for Marijuana, and even if they were, I wouldn't be aghast if kids stole tobacco leaves from the hospital and rolled joints with the.

[–] JungleJim@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I'm also not for banning tobacco. Not sure how anyone would think I am from what I said, but apparently that's the interpretation.

[–] neptune@dmv.social -1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

We all understand that. The link you provided doesn't really show a wide amount of medicinal value. Some value, sure. A lot? No.

[–] JungleJim@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 months ago

So? I didn't claim it cured cancer, just that it had some use as opposed to no use. What do you people want?