Time to legalize and tax marijuana (abuse, amendment, constitutional, own)

[GregW]

It never should have been criminalized. The hemp on which it grows is worth more than the leaves that are smoked. I agree with the legalization of the plant.

FWIW – I am not a user because I do not like the effect it has on my body.

[le roi]

Originally Posted by nowincal11

Waste of government resources to arrest and prosecute users of marijuana, which is is healthier and less dangerous than alcohol.

I say we just legalize it. According to the tea party, we can't raise any more taxes.

[Roadking2003]

Originally Posted by nowincal11

Waste of government resources to arrest and prosecute users of marijuana, which is is healthier and less dangerous than alcohol.

True, but that's not the reason drugs should be legalized.

We do not need government telling us what to eat, drink or smoke.

Telling the citizens what to consume is not a valid function of government.

So it really doesn't matter if it's healthy or dangerous.

[KsStorm]

I think we need to take a look at the REAL reason cannabis is still illegal. Like, who has the most to lose by legalizing it? Big pharma,possibly? It's a horrid shame that people with serious medical conditions are denied something that could actually HELP them.

Clearing the Smoke: The Science of Cannabis | MontanaPBS Presents | PBS Video

[kaimuki]

How about allowing individuals or groups to grow MJ and not tax it? Not everything needs to be taxed.

[no1brownsfan]

Originally Posted by KsStorm

I think we need to take a look at the REAL reason cannabis is still illegal. Like, who has the most to lose by legalizing it? Big pharma,possibly? It's a horrid shame that people with serious medical conditions are denied something that could actually HELP them.

Clearing the Smoke: The Science of Cannabis | MontanaPBS Presents | PBS Video

Big Pharm
The paper industry
Dupont
The alcohol industry
The tobacco industry
Those who work in law enforcement

Just to name a few.

[greatmuta]

Originally Posted by nowincal11

Waste of government resources to arrest and prosecute users of marijuana, which is is healthier and less dangerous than alcohol.

There was never any legitimate reason for marijuana to become illegal in the first place. It blows my mind that this craziness is still going on all these years later. Legalize it

[greatmuta]

Originally Posted by SoEdible

How is alcohol legal but marijuana isn't?

There's no good answer to that question. The world just makes no sense sometimes.

[LauraC]

Originally Posted by nowincal11

Waste of government resources to arrest and prosecute users of marijuana, which is is healthier and less dangerous than alcohol.

Will only go along with you if you eat it, not smoke it.

[tkdmom]

125 Year Old Woman Claimed Smoking Pot Everyday Was Her Secret to Long Life « Cafe Vale Tudo


Apparently, it gives you long life. You go granny !

I've never smoked weed, but I don't see why its illegal, and I do not think it should be taxed.