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Now come on folks, just "chill out" a minute before you go on the attack. This isn't an Obama attack thread. This is a thread about Obama and his stance and comical statements about marijuana. Now we all know our fresh, young president used marijuana in the past. In fact, he actually had the guts to admit he inhaled unlike his political collegue Bill Clinton. He seems like a man of the times when talking about marijuana, a man who actually realizes it isn't a dangerous substance.
He also made it clear why he wouldn't want to see marijuana completely legalized. And that reason is one we are all very familiar with. Problems with regulation. I believe he is a man caught between a rock and a hard place on this issue, plainly seeing the possible values of marijuana but not wanting to appear "soft" on drugs. Like when he states he did use marijuana, but he isn't "proud" of it. I say "come on Mr. President, you have nothing to be ashamed of"
So come one, come all, and share with us your feelings about marijuana and Obama's stance on the substance. Do you think he should demonize the substance more, or would you like to see Obama take some steps to "decriminalize" the substance as he said in this first clip. Keep in mind, he never said "legalize it!" which is sort of a drag for me But he does seem to have a progressive view on this substance that has been demonized since the 1930's by politicians and lobbyists who simply didn't want to compete with the amazing cannabis plant. All views are of course welcome, whether pro or con, but keep it respectful. Now, let's get down to business and stop blowing "smoke"
We are working towards decriminalization. He already did this as far as states that have Medical Marijuana. (For those who don't know, the federal government will no longer arrest those that sale or use for medical purposes in states where that is legal)
It will come, slowly but surely. What you see now, are the people who want Marijuana to stay illegal, are those attacking Tobacco products. They realize that the argument is good that, "If Tobacco is legal, why is Marijuana illegal?". They are now attacking the users at the base of this argument. It will be easier for those who want to keep Marijuana illegal to do so if Tobacco is also illegal as well.
Personally, I want it complete decriminalized, but I'd be happy with being able to grow for my personal use without fear of prosecution.
None of the above, I would like to see pot legalized and be allowed to grow up to 6 plants for personal use.
That was covered under the first choice my friend. Completely legal to use, grow, sell, and trade. So come on back and give us a vote.
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That was covered under the first choice my friend. Completely legal to use, grow, sell, and trade. So come on back and give us a vote.
Not really, I don't believe I should be allowed to sell or trade that evil weed, just grow it for personal use! And to verify up to 6 plants I meant per person.
Now come on folks, just "chill out" a minute before you go on the attack. This isn't an Obama attack thread. This is a thread about Obama and his stance and comical statements about marijuana. Now we all know our fresh, young president used marijuana in the past. In fact, he actually had the guts to admit he inhaled unlike his political collegue Bill Clinton. He seems like a man of the times when talking about marijuana, a man who actually realizes it isn't a dangerous substance.
He also made it clear why he wouldn't want to see marijuana completely legalized. And that reason is one we are all very familiar with. Problems with regulation. I believe he is a man caught between a rock and a hard place on this issue, plainly seeing the possible values of marijuana but not wanting to appear "soft" on drugs. Like when he states he did use marijuana, but he isn't "proud" of it. I say "come on Mr. President, you have nothing to be ashamed of"
So come one, come all, and share with us your feelings about marijuana and Obama's stance on the substance. Do you think he should demonize the substance more, or would you like to see Obama take some steps to "decriminalize" the substance as he said in this first clip. Keep in mind, he never said "legalize it!" which is sort of a drag for me But he does seem to have a progressive view on this substance that has been demonized since the 1930's by politicians and lobbyists who simply didn't want to compete with the amazing cannabis plant. All views are of course welcome, whether pro or con, but keep it respectful. Now, let's get down to business and stop blowing "smoke"
I have never smoked it or do i plan ever to. That said if you tax it and make it legal you at least cut down on some of the criminal activity and have a source of funds
Oh God, not another "give him a chance, wait and see" response.
An effort has to be made by the states first. That's how the US got rid of Prohibition.
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But he does seem to have a progressive view on this substance that has been demonized since the 1930's by politicians and lobbyists who simply didn't want to compete with the amazing cannabis plant. All views are of course welcome, whether pro or con, but keep it respectful. Now, let's get down to business and stop blowing "smoke"
