Legalizing Marijuana for Georgia Economic Development

[arjay57]

Decriminalize and treat it like alcohol and tobacco.

We need the money and it's dumb to lock people up for non-violent pot offences.

[DawgPark]

Originally Posted by atltechdude

Just to be clear, this was only referring to the bill legalizing oil for medical uses right?

A very much doubt any bill on full legalization will pass, though I would sure like to see that happen.

Yes, that is what I was told. One step at a time. Medical will pass now. That's a big step toward decriminalization.

[joey86]

Originally Posted by DawgPark

Yes, that is what I was told. One step at a time. Medical will pass now. That's a big step toward decriminalization.

Marijuana definitely has medical uses, but it's no secret among the people arguing for it that it's just a stepping stone towards full legalization.

It's medical uses are hugely overstated, it doesn't cure cancer as many are claiming these days. I doubt most of the people pushing for it are really concerned about the people who need it for medical uses.

I'm all for medical and recreational legalization, just calling it like it is.

[joey86]

Originally Posted by arjay57

Decriminalize and treat it like alcohol and tobacco.

We need the money and it's dumb to lock people up for non-violent pot offences.

Exactly. Alcohol is less accessible to teens than drugs. There aren't alcohol dealers standing on the corner. When legalized, most of the "problems" associated with it will disappear.