Should marijuana be legalized?

[bdydrpdmazda]

Its legal in a few states for medical puposes and its completely legal in Alaska as long as your not buying it or transporting it (you have to grow your own). I personally think it would be good for our economy because it could be taxed and its doesnt do half as much damage to our bodies as alcohol. The number of accidents caused by people driving high is probably not even a 1/3 of the number of accidents caused by drunk drivers so why isnt it legal everywhere for whatever puposes people want it for?

[On_Her_Face]

i could careless.. but im not sure if it would help the economy?.. prolly fuck shit up imo
but anyway that would b kinda cool to have a weed isle in like kroger

[Hulud]

so why isnt it legal everywhere for whatever puposes people want it for?

because it gives you a euphoric feeling

[tony]

Theres no valid reason for it not to be legal.. and no I dont smoke it.

[Big Baller]

I don't smoke and technically its not legal anywhere. Its a federal crime and no state shall make a law that contradicts a federal law.

[efman]

yea it would be great for the economy it would creat jobs they could tax the shit out of it and the money spent on it would be put into the economy not sent to some central american drug lord or terriost also gangs would be underfunded do to not selling it and really half the people would'nt do it i remeber middle school everybody started smokin pot to be cool and act like bad ass so really i think it would be a good thing and sorry for my grammar problems

[bdydrpdmazda]

yea it would be great for the economy it would creat jobs they could tax the shit out of it and the money spent on it would be put into the economy not sent to some central american drug lord or terriost also gangs would be underfunded do to not selling it and really half the people would'nt do it i remeber middle school everybody started smokin pot to be cool and act like bad ass so really i think it would be a good thing and sorry for my grammar problems

right on brother, were on the exact same page.

[bdydrpdmazda]

I don't smoke and technically its not legal anywhere. Its a federal crime and no state shall make a law that contradicts a federal law.

It is legal to have up to 4 ounces in Alaska as long as it is not being distibuted, its only legal to have in your own home, Alaska isnt like the rest of the United States because of the fact that its a native land for "eskimoes" or whatever you want to call them, alot of laws are different there.

[Big Baller]

A lot of state laws are different there, despite that fact its still not legal to have the stuff its federal. Unless the federal law specifically excludes Alaska then you still cant have it there.

[tony]

It is legal to have up to 4 ounces in Alaska as long as it is not being distibuted, its only legal to have in your own home, Alaska isnt like the rest of the United States because of the fact that its a native land for "eskimoes" or whatever you want to call them, alot of laws are different there.

It was always legal for "Alaskan Natives" lol the politically correct term.. I grew up in Alaska so I'm familiar. Believe me when I say this.. usage is not half as much of an issue once it is legal.

[xaznstylegrlx]

might as well legalize it... everybody smokes it like cigs now

[bdydrpdmazda]

I love weed but legalizing it goes much further than that.


PS... Ill be bringing an ounce of alaskan bud back to georgia with me, who wants to join me in a blunt?????

[xaznstylegrlx]

lol u should get a note pad readi for all the names

[bdydrpdmazda]

Its the best weed I have EVER smoked, and thats saying somthing.

[tony]

Its the best weed I have EVER smoked, and thats saying somthing.

Stopping through Anchorage on your way back?

[bdydrpdmazda]

Stopping through Anchorage on your way back?

probably go to anchorage in september for a couple days

[{X}Echo419]

as long as it's not allowed to be smoked in public(I don't like that shit nor do I want to smell it) and the same laws(ie. DUI) that apply to alchohol apply to the weed.

[bdydrpdmazda]

as long as it's not allowed to be smoked in public(I don't like that shit nor do I want to smell it) and the same laws(ie. DUI) that apply to alchohol apply to the weed.

That makes sense, the negative affects of weed are far lower than the negative affects of alcohol, I see it as only a matter of time before the government realizes this and realizes that they can tax the shit out of and it becomes legal on some sort of provisional basis just to see how it turned out and I dont think it would turn out that bad.

[4dmin]

yes in pubs/home only...

[bdydrpdmazda]

I dont see it ever really being sold in stores unless it was tobacco shops or head shops or maybe even stores dedicated to selling it, I cant see it being prerolled and sold in packs like cigarettes if it ever actually did get legalized. It will definatly never be sold in Publix or any other well know, family oriented store.

[jt money]

Its legal in a few states for medical puposes and its completely legal in Alaska as long as your not buying it or transporting it (you have to grow your own). I personally think it would be good for our economy because it could be taxed and its doesnt do half as much damage to our bodies as alcohol. The number of accidents caused by people driving high is probably not even a 1/3 of the number of accidents caused by drunk drivers so why isnt it legal everywhere for whatever puposes people want it for?

First off I’m an everyday smoker. and this is not directed at anyone just my I don’t see it becoming legal again for a long time.

First off the government makes too much money off it being illegal. Drug seizures, houses, cars, pay off money... you name it.

2 how are you going to tax something that people can grow at home? Sure you can tax over the counter cannabis but if the taxes get too high then people will grow their own. I know I would much rather grow my own if it were legal.

3 there’s no real sobriety test for marijuana, so it would be like if your high and driving you go to jail on dui. Doesn’t sound fun to me. Plus peoples judgment does get messed up on marijuana.

Case in hand I used to smoke before I would go to a 1/4 mile track. My reaction times sucked. And it’s not because I don’t know how to count the tree. Then I stopped smoking before hand and they got much better. Now you take that situation to everyday driving on 75 or any other busy highway around here. Someone goes to get in the hole between you and the car in front of you and wham. All cause your reaction time was off.

[1000cckiller]

Theres no valid reason for it not to be legal.. and no I dont smoke it.

that is where you are wrong, by it being illegal that is helping our economy, because it gives the government more money,if they legalize it we will have to pay higher taxes and lots of other things By drugs being illegal it helps pay cops and some oher ranking officals. Some ways it should be legal but it will cost us more in the long run.

[tony]

that is where you are wrong, by it being illegal that is helping our economy, because it gives the government more money,if they legalize it we will have to pay higher taxes and lots of other things By drugs being illegal it helps pay cops and some oher ranking officals. Some ways it should be legal but it will cost us more in the long run.

The war on drugs is far more costly and a waste of resources than if it were legal. I think the government spends roughly $40k-$50k per prisoner a year.. and for what? A drug that is harmless.. by your logic it would be more econical to make alcohol illegal.

[1000cckiller]

The war on drugs is far more costly and a waste of resources than if it were legal. I think the government spends roughly $40k-$50k per prisoner a year.. and for what? A drug that is harmless.. by your logic it would be more econical to make alcohol illegal.

smart guy i work at a sheriffs department part time, think how much money they make off of it being illegal vs. legal, um illegal they can take EVERYTHING you own, legal they cant take shit, illegal house, cars, money and your drugs. What you think when the government takes the drugs they throw it away . It dosen't cost much of shit for them to do a raid but time and officers. It dont cost the government shit, it cost us tax payers 40k to 50k per prisoner

[Tasuki_Civic]

to me weed is like real estate almost......

[tony]

smart guy i work at a sheriffs department part time, think how much money they make off of it being illegal vs. legal, um illegal they can take EVERYTHING you own, legal they cant take shit, illegal house, cars, money and your drugs. What you think when the government takes the drugs they throw it away . It dosen't cost much of shit for them to do a raid but time and officers. It dont cost the government shit, it cost us tax payers 40k to 50k per prisoner

You are right on one thing, it does cost the taxpayers $40k-$50k. As for the rest of the statement, I cannot even argue with it.. not because it is valid but because its so asinine that any rebuttal would be a waste of time.

[quickdodge®]

It should NOT be. The idiots that do it and think they're cool as hail need to be shipped off somewhere away from regualr people who have a care in the world. Later, QD.

[green91]

Alcohol isnt exactly hard to make, but plenty of ppl still buy it and pay tax on it.. if u can drive down the store and pick up good shit why bother growing it?

[tony]

Honestly and truthfully.. I'm sure plenty of people would grow their own but I guarantee it'd be less than half. Not everyone cares to have a full plantation in their yard. Technically you can make your own cigars and alcohol but does everyone do it? Why when you can just walk to the store without the added hassle.

[GsrTurbo320]

LOL, haha, Alot of smokers on this board!

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[efman]

right on brother, were on the exact same page.

yep and i've never even touch the stuff drugs are about the ghey in my opinion i like to stay healthy i smake a cigar maybe twice a year and i might drink once every two months i try to stay as healthy as i can

[DemonEyez]

Case in hand I used to smoke before I would go to a 1/4 mile track. My reaction times sucked. And it’s not because I don’t know how to count the tree. Then I stopped smoking before hand and they got much better. Now you take that situation to everyday driving on 75 or any other busy highway around here. Someone goes to get in the hole between you and the car in front of you and wham. All cause your reaction time was off.

just a thought. so some idiot tries to cram his car into a place he shouldnt be in the first place. high or not thats not your fault.

[jt money]

if you rear end him your to blame.

[bdydrpdmazda]

if you rear end him your to blame.

this is true, fucked up rule but it is true. No matter what the circumstances are its the persons fault in the rear, thats off topic though. Ive driven stoned many times and sadly Ive driven drunk many times (never again though) and I actually feel Im much more cautious when Im stoned, no one is at full driving potential unless they are sober, Im not trying to have a debate about driving stoned being legal though. Its not legal to drive drunk but alcohol is still legal.

Simply put....should it be legal to posses and use marijuana in your own home???

[wildfire0310]

Well marijuana been legal, has other uses then just the smoking effects, but people for get about it.

1) the seeds are high in protein and are great for making foods

2) other countries have already learned how to make wood boards out of the Cannabis Sativa(the offical name for the whole marijuana.

Right now in the United States the root, stem and stalks are legal, but a farmer can not grow Cannabis cause it illegal to possess the bud and flowers of it. By the legalizing the plant it would allow famers to grow the cannabis for other uses then just smoking it.

BUT don't get your hopes up cause it will never happen in our lifes times. The problem is that the stalk has oils in it that could help shift the gas and paper industaries away from big corp oil companys, but cause the government officals are getting money from big name oil companys so it won't happen. Just like it took the government almost 20 to 30 years before hybrid cars and all that started becoming easier to buy and getting tax breaks from.

[jt money]

Well marijuana been legal, has other uses then just the smoking effects, but people for get about it.

1) the seeds are high in protein and are great for making foods

2) other countries have already learned how to make wood boards out of the Cannabis Sativa(the offical name for the whole marijuana.

Right now in the United States the root, stem and stalks are legal, but a farmer can not grow Cannabis cause it illegal to possess the bud and flowers of it. By the legalizing the plant it would allow famers to grow the cannabis for other uses then just smoking it.

BUT don't get your hopes up cause it will never happen in our lifes times. The problem is that the stalk has oils in it that could help shift the gas and paper industaries away from big corp oil companys, but cause the government officals are getting money from big name oil companys so it won't happen. Just like it took the government almost 20 to 30 years before hybrid cars and all that started becoming easier to buy and getting tax breaks from.

well your half right anyway. but you talking about hemp. we are talking about marijuana.


Hemp Vs. Marijuana: What's the Difference?

Have you ever passed by a store window that displayed hemp purses, clothing, or other products for sale? Many people immediately think of marijuana when they see hemp products, and while the word "hemp" frequently pops up in marijuana-related debates, hemp and marijuana are not the same thing. One of the most important differences is that marijuana can get a person high and hemp cannot. Let's look at some of their other characteristics:

What do hemp and marijuana have in common?

Hemp and marijuana are varieties of the Cannabis sativa plant.

It is illegal to grow both hemp and marijuana in the United States (although it is not illegal to sell or purchase hemp products—hence the hemp bags and dresses you see in store windows).

The two plants have similar aromas when in bloom—however, only one will get a person high.

How are hemp and marijuana different?

Smoking marijuana will make the user high, and smoking hemp will not. Hemp contains less than 1 percent of the active ingredient THC, the substance that gives pot smokers a high. Marijuana plants, on the other hand, contain 10 to 20 percent THC.

Marijuana plants and hemp plants have different appearances and are harvested differently. Marijuana plants tend to be short and bushy, while hemp plants can have stalks that are 25 feet high!

Unlike marijuana, hemp has many uses. Over 25,000 products can be manufactured from hemp, including hair conditioner, diapers, insulation, carpets, paper, and perfume.

The hemp debate and the marijuana debate are often confused with each other. Proponents of legalizing hemp cultivation focus on the plant's many uses and the fact that it requires no pesticides in order to flourish. However, opponents express concern that permitting hemp cultivation would result in the legalization of marijuana cultivation because both hemp and marijuana come from the same plant.1 Opponents also say that other raw materials are more economical than industrial hemp. Cultivating hemp is currently illegal in the United States, although hemp items are imported.

Marijuana, on the other hand, is illegal because of its health risks. Proponents of legalizing marijuana point to recent studies that show that there may be some medical* benefits associated with marijuana use. But, any benefits of legalizing marijuana—medical or otherwise—have to be weighed against the disadvantages, such as the intoxicating effects of and serious health risks posed by marijuana.

During debates about the legal status of marijuana, the environmental and economic benefits of hemp may be used in arguments for the legalization of marijuana. But, remember that hemp and marijuana are not the same thing, and the risk factor for marijuana legalization is much higher.

[never2loud]

just think about the weed commercials theyll be hilarious, that will be the best part for me seein i odnt smoke

[StupidBikerBoy]

IMO

All drugs should be legalized and taxed. This would almost eliminate the crime involved with it.

All the taxes earned from them should be spent on education of the drugs and services to help the ones who want to get away from them and need help

[PhAtBoYMr2]

i've already beat this subject up too many times, kind of exhaust so ill leave you with a picture...

[GTScoob]

I'm all for legalizing it. Tobacco is dirt cheap to make and they package it up, tax the hell out of it and sell it at $4 for 20 cigs worth ( I wish I knew the weight of the tobacco in a cig to compare to bud prices). If it was legalized they could still tax the shit out of it and it would be less than street prices. Imagine being able to go to the gas station and get a box of Marlboro Greens filled with 20 spliffs of the finest green. . .

If it was legal you wouldnt have any of the drug wars (granted most of those are dealing with much harder/more expensive drugs) or shady dealings.

The only problem is that it is political suicide for anyone to bring it up in congress unless they're the libertarian party.