Let's get rid of the same old cliches and platitudes--I won't mention my Irish ancestors, etc. if you won't bring up the obvious fact that it is an illegal act, etc.

It's one huge problem that touches on so very many issues. A concerted effort to solve it may have far-reaching positive effects on a number of issues--health care, labor rights, poverty, and so on.

So what part of your position are you willing to waiver on? What new idea can you bring to the table? Many of the best ideas I've heard have gone hidden in rancorous threads. Let's bring 'em out in a one-stop shopping thread for our policymakers and movers and shakers.

We can start with the obvious and work from there.

Are you game?