California will vote to legalize marijuna (fence, cost, school, economy)

[gman6974]

Originally Posted by Foreverr420

I think its a great feat. to finally legalize one of Americas Number1 cash Crop.
We will see a significant turn-around in the California Economics. And if the other 12 states that have it legilized on a medical level follow. But the bible belt well be the hardest to conveince. stubbern, hard headed.

And I'm honestly glad we are. But, I would love to see it legalized or atleast decriminalized. It will be long time before it will be legalized in the South.

[NORCALBUILT]

Well if majority votes yes ... what could Fed's do arrest whole Ca population ? Yea rite if state say ye they'll loose not any funding too prosocute an majorty of populations ligit vote ...Who'll pay...State? Feds where they get the money the people..

[Memphis1979]

Originally Posted by NORCALBUILT

Well if majority votes yes ... what could Fed's do arrest whole Ca population ? Yea rite if state say ye they'll loose not any funding too prosocute an majorty of populations ligit vote ...Who'll pay...State? Feds where they get the money the people..

They can arrest any distribution points. However, I seriously doubt the feds are really going to push hard to regulate all of this stuff. I know they are talking big, but its an election year. There will be a few high profile busts, but most folks will go unharassed by most federal entities.

[SifuPhil]

I envision the legalization of pot eventually following a certain path...

• StarBongs, a chain of gourmet Amsterdam-type "coffeehouses", will spring up around the country.
• You'll see large grower-supply stores appearing, along the lines of Lowes (maybe called "Growes"), complete with weekly sales circulars in the Sunday papers
• The deep South, instead of fighting the phenomenon in a futile effort to preserve their tobacco cash-crop, will jump on the band-wagon and ultimately grow some of the finest weed available - Dixie Doobie. Just, this time, please - don't add all that crap like you did with the cigs.
• Since pot can be grown in any fashion, from seeds tossed along the roadside to big-bucks indoor grow-rooms, you'll see a wide spectrum of potencies and prices available - might even have the generic brands available for those who want to save money, as well as the custom designer labels
• The US will begin to return, at least slightly, to an agricultural basis, exporting their crops and harvesting big dollars (and a better international reputation) in return. We'll have a greater appreciation for the Earth.
• People will mellow out, crime rates will drop (ever try to rob a bank or steal a car when you're stoned?), divorces will plummet (too busy getting it on to argue).
• The fine arts will explode - painting, dance, music, poetry - all will benefit from the increased aesthetic awareness that pot gives
• Small-business will also get a shot in the arm - custom bong crafters, stash designers, black-light poster designers and lava-lamp artisans will experience a Renaissance.

Come on, Cally - don't let us down!

[chacho_keva]

Let's smoke it! Let's tax it! And let's smoke it some more!

Enough of this pious BS regarding marijuana.

Sure, as with booze, there will be those who will abuse the substance to the point of not being able to go to work some day. There will be those who will suffer from short term memory loss. But, so what? As with booze, the individual is ultimately responsible for her/his amount of consumption, and to comply with laws which prohibit driving while under the influence, etc.

I myself DO NOT intend to become a habitual consumer of the stuff for now. I currently have way too many responsibilities to abuse of pot or booze. Maybe I'll try it upon retirement when my work and personal responsibilities have diminished. Until such time, I will simply be a "second hand smoker" as I watch others light up and chill out.

[ABQConvict]

Originally Posted by SifuPhil

[*]You'll see large grower-supply stores appearing, along the lines of Lowes (maybe called "Growes"),

Don't forget 'Home DePot'

[texdav]

The most effectiver way for the feds to enforce the federal law would be for them to deny federal funds to California if it takes any taxes or does not show compliance with teh federal laws. They do this all the time. Obama can let things go but he is going to change the federal law and be president that long.Persoanlly I could careless because its in California but they need to not ask for help when the Cartel moves into the market.

[Beaconowner]

Originally Posted by texdav

The most effectiver way for the feds to enforce the federal law would be for them to deny federal funds to California if it takes any taxes or does not show compliance with teh federal laws. They do this all the time. Obama can let things go but he is going to change the federal law and be president that long.Persoanlly I could careless because its in California but they need to not ask for help when the Cartel moves into the market.

The Mexican Cartels are already in the California market, in fact they are growing cannabis in California forests. I guess there must be a news blackout where you are because this has been well documented in the press. One of the things legalization may do is force the Cartels out of California, as the local growers expand (not that they couldn't continue their operations in the other states).

If the Feds deny California federal funds then California will do what its done before, not send federal taxes collected in California to the Feds. Two can play that game.

[jertheber]

Much ado about nothing.......California's law enforcement system may now be free to get back to regular law enforcement instead of chasing the street corner dealers all over the LA basin. I couldn't help but note that some of the most vocal supporters of "freedom" don't want the real thing, just their own brand of law. Seems like we'd all be better off if we were to put our collective energies into minding our own business, those that don't agree with the Cali proposition should just sit back and pour themselves a big glass of their favorite drug and relax.

[brien51]

What I find interesting here is that in California, the Feds won't enforce the illegal alien laws yet when it comes to marijuana, they get their underwear in a twist. No consistencey there which shows the Federal government for the hypocrites they are in DC.