[adamz]

Based on the legal definition, JViello, you are correct. Based on pharmacology and mode of action, you are not.

Which IMO just goes to show how totally screwed up drug laws are. By this definition, alcohol was a narcotic during prohibition.

[the-writer-guy]

On Related news, stock in 7-11's have jumped 20% today...

[JViello]

Originally Posted by adamz

Which IMO just goes to show how totally screwed up drug laws are.

You mean a law that just fines someone for having less than half an ounce, but makes is criminal to have more? So the dealers are criminals, but the users are not. Well how are the users supposed to get it?

No taxation, no regulation, no product standards. It's a joke. If they are going to do it, do it right and not some bandaid approach that says it's a crime but not really. Same thing for states that have speed limits but they never enforce it out West. Just get rid of them then!

[bomgd3]

JViello, technically it's a "narcotic" but only because narcotic is such a loosely defined term. You sound kind of hysterical calling it that, because most people think of hard drugs as narcotics.

[adamz]

Originally Posted by JViello

You mean a law that just fines someone for having less than half an ounce, but makes is criminal to have more? So the dealers are criminals, but the users are not. Well how are the users supposed to get it?

No taxation, no regulation, no product standards. It's a joke. If they are going to do it, do it right and not some bandaid approach that says it's a crime but not really. Same thing for states that have speed limits but they never enforce it out West. Just get rid of them then!

I agree with you. Any adult should be able to drink, smoke, snort or shoot anything they want to, as long as they don't harm others. Government's sole role should be ensuring the safety and quality of the substances involved, and collecting taxes to defray any societal costs incurred.

The feds will not allow this, even though I don't see how they have any legitimate constitutional authority to interfere.

And it's republicans who primarily stand in the way, with their insane need to control what other people do.

[Hartford Medic]

Agreed that CT could have done a better job with this bill. Baby steps I guess, right?

Calling marijuana a narcotic is sloppy usage of the word, as typically narcotic drugs have an opiate component. Its a colloquialism anyways so I guess have fun. I agree with the above poster though that it sounds a bit over the top.

[Angelic_Avalon]

Better than nothing... although I find it funny that drinking is dangerous not smoking weed... They should of legalize marijuana completely. They could mind as well illegalize alcoholic beverages everyone who knows that marijuana is much safer than drinking.

[Rickd203]

The state has decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana. Last week, the Senate narrowly approved the legislation that supporters call a common sense reform to the judicial system. Today, it passed the House.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy supports the measure, which would eliminate the misdemeanor offense from possession of less than a half-ounce of marijuana. It would instead result in a $150 fine for a first offense and a fine ranging from $200 to $500 for subsequent offenses.
“Let me make it clear - we are not legalizing the use of marijuana. In modifying this law, we are recognizing that the punishment should fit the crime, and acknowledging the effects of its application,” Malloy said in a statement. “There is no question that the state’s criminal justice resources could be more effectively utilized for convicting, incarcerating and supervising violent and more serious offenders.”
Those younger than 21 would face a 60-day driver's license suspension, similar to the existing penalty for possessing alcohol.
Opponents say marijuana is a harmful drug and that the law should keep it beyond reach.

Originally Posted by eliptik

Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Passes | NBC Connecticut

So someone selling marijuana to a 6 y.o. would get nothing more than a fine???? Now you know what type of business Malloy is going to be attracting to the state.

[Stratford, Ct. Resident]

Originally Posted by Rickd203

So someone selling marijuana to a 6 y.o. would get nothing more than a fine???? Now you know what type of business Malloy is going to be attracting to the state.

Are you seriously asking this question?