Baking Soda: The Latest Target In The War On Drugs

[LongHairBri]

In the latest move to fight the war on drugs, A Missouri lawmaker wants to put of all things - baking soda - behind the counter. You've probably already heard of similar laws to fight meth, this proposal is modeled after those.

 

Right now a state law requires cold medicines with pseudoephedrine be placed behind the pharmacy counter. Pseudoephedrine is the key ingredient in meth amphetamines. To buy pseudoephedrine, you have to be 18 years old, show a photo id, and sign a log book. Now lawmakers want to put the same kind of restrictions on sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda.

 

Baking Soda is a staple in every home, we use it for recipes, cleaning, odors...but some people use it to make crack cocaine. So, lawmakers say putting it behind the counter would call attention to the drug problem.

 

Many in the Heartland were shocked to hear about the latest anti-drug proposal. "I would think baking soda is an item you're just used to picking up," said Greg Colwick of Sikeston. "It's convenient to do."

 

Too convenient says Democratic Rep. Talibdin El-Amin. He's modeled his proposal after those similar to cold medicines with ingredients used to make meth. "That's maybe going overboard," said Colwick.

 

Local pharmacists agree. they say restrictions on cold medicines have been a headache for them, saying it takes away from other aspects of the job. Shoppers feel it might be just another bright idea. "I guess I never thought of it in that way," said Beth Langston of Gordonville. "I just always use it for baking."

 

Others feel it could be a positive more. "As long as they have to ask for it like they do pseudoephedrine," said Renee Mitchell of Morley. "If they have to ask for it to get it that would be okay."

 

Some point out the pharmacy might actually be an appropriate place for baking soda. "Actually it serves a lot of medicinal purposes," said Mitchell.

 

Drug agents say cocaine is second only to meth in rural areas. The measure was filed in March, but hasn't received a hearing.

 

By: Holly Brantley

http://www.kfvs12.com/Global/story.asp?S=6336785

[peanutbutter]

So you might have to get a doctors note to buy groceries soon.

[GanjaWarrior]

"Too convenient says Democratic Rep. Talibdin El-Amin. He's modeled his proposal after those similar to cold medicines with ingredients used to make meth.""

 

please wake up America. no rep no dem....no baking soda? wtf

[pic book]

Hey al amin, don't forget tinfoil!

[Budz-4-U]

Toilet paper or paper towel tube. Tin foil. Tape. Oh yes, and pins.

[AmishRnot4ganja]

This sounds like a representative who is trying to get his name attached to a law so he can tout it in his next run for office. I would think that a law outlawing baking soda wouldn't go over all that well with voters though.

[t-pain]

you'd think the baking industry wouldnt let this fly.

but i guess if they can crush the pill industry, there is no limit.

 

next they'll outlaw water. it'll be TANK GIRL! or WATERWORLD! or something.

only the outlaws will be able to bake cookies.

[Champion Jack Dupree]

Their goes the toothpaste ! Dont they give you life for makeing Hash ?

[greenbuddha]

Before very much longer, we will all either be politicians, law enforcement people or criminals.

 

There soon won't be many other options left to choose from.

[Timmahh]

Baking Soda can take the body from the Cancer allowing Acidic ph's, to the non cancer allowing Alkaline Ph state.

 

of course too much can kill you too...

 

Is it any wonder some GEOpolP (geo political pundand) wants to make it illegal to have and buy with ease.

 

This is more Big Pharma/Medical Industry playing Asset/Profit Protection. nothing more.

Edited September 18, 2012 by Timmahh

[Sledge]

remember these and why they are no longer?

[peanutbutter]

remember these and why they are no longer?

 

LOL .. they dropped those like a hot muffin when they found out they had set a standard for cocaine distribution in the US.

[shishka]

remember these and why they are no longer?

 

No, do tell.

[Sledge]

No, do tell.

 

http://tseng103.wordpress.com/2010/10/15/an-unexpected-for-mcdonalds/

[murdock]

lol man I'm getting old haven't seen them in a day or two