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This bill [banning THC] is insane. Texans aren't going to stop smoking weed and eating edibles because politicians in Austin say so.

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The post uses a strong, polarizing political stance on a relevant social issue (THC ban) and leverages a quote from a prominent political figure (Donald Trump) to amplify its message and appeal to a broad audience.

Summary

A politician argues against a bill banning THC in Texas, stating it will push users to the black market and distract from more important issues. He quotes Donald Trump and urges his colleagues to vote no.

Structure

1Bill banning THC is insane
2Texans will still use THC, but from the black market
3This is big government at its worst
4Legislature should focus on schools, healthcare, childcare instead
5Quote from Donald Trump about ending arrests for marijuana use
6Urges Republican colleagues to vote no

Call to action

vote no on this insane bill

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This bill [banning THC] is insane. Texans aren't going to stop smoking weed and eating edibles because politicians in Austin say so. Texans will still use THC – but instead of getting it safely from a local small business, they'll go back to getting it from the black market. From the drug cartels. We are now telling full-grown adults how to live their lives. This is the nanny state at its worst; this is big government at its worst. Instead of fully funding our schools, guaranteeing healthcare, or making childcare more affordable – this legislature is focused on banning a product that gives people a little peace. I want to leave you with a quote: ‘It is time to end needless arrests and incarcerations of adults for small amounts of marijuana for personal use.’ That wasn’t a Democrat. That was President Donald Trump. To my Republican colleagues, I’m asking you to oppose the cartels, stand with President Trump, and vote no on this insane bill.