California Prop 64 Marijuana -still looking good? (Lincoln: 2015, violent crime, attorneys)

[WestGuest]

In my youth I was an elected District Attorney in conservative Texas. Each DA's office has a limited amount of funds and I would have to decide case by case whether to fully pursue marijuana or violent crimes. It was an easy decision as violent offenders often repeat.

Some say well the (pot offenders) usually get probation -- but then probation officers who sometimes have huge caseloads have to decide -- do I want to make sure that pot smoker is in his home by 10Pm or the sex prowler.

I've followed this in Colorado. A Denver Post poll asked "Would you vote to legalize all over again?" The answer was a resounded YES. Another study determined young people were no more likely to use after it became legal. Perhaps the thrill of breaking the law is gone.

Colorado has had an economic boom. More money in the treasury, more visitors. I asked a pot shop if they had lots of out of state customers. They took me to a room with a pin map-- umm yes -mostly New Mexico but lots from Cal and Texas too.

620,000 Americans were arrested in 2015--thats good job new for attorneys, police, probation officers, chemists, their staff but it sucks for the rest of us.

I hope California will lead the nation once again with a "yes" Vote.

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by WestGuest

In my youth I was an elected District Attorney in conservative Texas. Each DA's office has a limited amount of funds and I would have to decide case by case whether to fully pursue marijuana or violent crimes. It was an easy decision as violent offenders often repeat.

Some say well the (pot offenders) usually get probation -- but then probation officers who sometimes have huge caseloads have to decide -- do I want to make sure that pot smoker is in his home by 10Pm or the sex prowler.

I've followed this in Colorado. A Denver Post poll asked "Would you vote to legalize all over again?" The answer was a resounded YES. Another study determined young people were no more likely to use after it became legal. Perhaps the thrill of breaking the law is gone.

Colorado has had an economic boom. More money in the treasury, more visitors. I asked a pot shop if they had lots of out of state customers. They took me to a room with a pin map-- umm yes -mostly New Mexico but lots from Cal and Texas too.

620,000 Americans were arrested in 2015--thats good job new for attorneys, police, probation officers, chemists, their staff but it sucks for the rest of us.

I hope California will lead the nation once again with a "yes" Vote.

It is likely that if all drugs were legalized, as they were in the past, that usage would go down and drug related crime would go down. Lots of drug lords would be out of business.

[Listener2307]

Originally Posted by expatCA

It is likely that if all drugs were legalized, as they were in the past, that usage would go down and drug related crime would go down. Lots of drug lords would be out of business.

Way back when drugs were legal the world was awash with opium addicts.

Mary Lincoln (The president's wife) was one of them and it destroyed her life.
https://books.google.com/books/about...d=-t-vvuyQlKEC

Some drugs destroy lives. Legalizing all drugs would be insane.

[WestGuest]

I'm certainly not for legalizing all drugs. Even many prescription drugs should be more heavily restricted, but this is just about marijuana. Let's not stray too far.

[DabOnEm]

California is the key to making this thing go nationwide. It's going to pass by a good margin imo.

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by Listener2307

Way back when drugs were legal the world was awash with opium addicts.

Mary Lincoln (The president's wife) was one of them and it destroyed her life.
https://books.google.com/books/about...d=-t-vvuyQlKEC

Some drugs destroy lives. Legalizing all drugs would be insane.

And it is still awash with addicts. The difference is the drugs are getting worse and people are getting killed dealing with those who push drugs and drug lords.

I am NOT in favor of drug use of any kind of drug outside of genuine medical uses. I also see what is happening everywhere and the laws are having no real impact. Getting rid of the criminal element would help a great deal.

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by DabOnEm

California is the key to making this thing go nationwide. It's going to pass by a good margin imo.

In other words CA would be a drug pusher.

[WestGuest]

All Drugs are not the same. Stereotyping is for small minds.

[V8 Vega]

The states where pot is now legal have had a massive influx of the criminal element, and low lifes, ne'er do well types.

[Tulemutt]

Originally Posted by V8 Vega

The states where pot is now legal have had a massive influx of the criminal element, and low lifes, ne'er do well types.

So amusing reading your posts in all threads on all topics, Vega. Never a bit of proof or evidence ever for your complaints and predictions. None. Zero. You just lob one total air-ball after another.