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I was going to say.. Australians. Seriously, I've only been around a little over a month so I might not know if there's some backstory to this. Is there? Why do I see all this "Australian noise" every day?
Does Tor work super fast over there or something?

It'll never happen, and I'll tell you why: they didn't write the forum software, so they aren't going to be modifying it much.  Here's my suggestion: spam in a single thread only, then when you've got 100 posts, delete your thread of 50 spam messages.  That way your post count will even be accurate 

SSBD How do I get about getting on your list when my mylar arrives? Also does anyone know if a vacuum seal is able to seal the mylar or is it not strong enough? From what I read it seems it is not strong enough but havent seen it answered directly in this thread.

Thanks again mate for keeping it safe!

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If you don't mind me asking, what made you come join the road? You would think with you being ex LE you would be against this place.

Thanks for the compliment, MrA.  Yeah, a few years ago, I was all, like, "drugs are bad!"  But, some things happened to me that showed me how the government's position on narcotics is really just curtailing personal freedom, and it is hurting some people who are really seeking help for medical conditions.  Also, it's an enormous waste.  Where's the war on gun violence?  Where's the war on poverty (well, that's a thing, but look where we are with that)?  On any given night, there are 62,000 homeless veterans.  That's only about 12% of all homeless people.  Why are Americans spending such vast amounts of resources to retain drug prohibition when her people are dying in the streets (and in her schools), her veterans are sleeping on the streets, and a large and growing sector of people who used to be in the middle class both are and will soon be out on the streets?

I think that maybe some people (competent adults) shouldn't take certain kinds of drugs, but I think they should be allowed to find that out for themselves.  I love the SR, but I think it shouldn't have to exist.  I think I should be able to buy cocaine at the corner market, whether I live in America or Saudi Arabia or anywhere in between. 

But, in America, cops LOVE the war on drugs, because it funds their departments.  Every time they raid a house full of drugs and cash, they get to keep a lot of the cash (the feds take the rest), and they get a portion of the tax money from the seized drugs (and, they may never see much of that, but if that person lives long enough, if he ever gets a legitimate job, he will be hounded for many, many years by this tax burden).  They can buy cool toys for their SWAT teams, new cars, new uniforms, and it makes their leader, be he chief or sheriff, look wonderful.  It isn't about keeping anyone safe; it has nothing to do with the motto of "to protect and serve."  It is political, immoral, and shameful. 

I am ranting, perhaps.  And, I could tell you stories that would both make you cringe and give away too much about who I really am.  For now, let me just say that my experience as a police officer is valuable to me now, because it helps me understand how not to get caught.  But, some, more successful people might say it makes me too cautious.  So there's that.  Does it mean I'll never get caught?  Oh, no.  There are no guarantees in this game.  I just feel like if local cops bust down my door (and they will send the SWAT team, given my background and training, even though I don't own a gun and wouldn't hurt anyone), it will be a really stupid thing.  I'd actually feel better if it were the DEA.