Posted on 04/26/2013 8:31:00 PM PDT by Mason880
My thought is certain recreational drugs, such as marijuana, should remain off legal limits for the under 18 year olds, but become legally available when used in the proper environment. In many ways, pot is quite similar to alcohol, in that they should be used responsibly. My thought is to make the sale of marijuana less profitable by making it legal for home use. Personally, I don't smoke anything now, and do not want the smell of tobacco or pot on my clothes should I visit a public place, such as a shopping mall or bus stop. I know this idea has been kicked around for years, and hasn't really gained traction. My concern is, even if pot was declared legal and open for adult use, how would those newly arrived Mexcian gangs deal with this market loss? Would they end up trying to raid, ruin and close down any public seller of these formerly illegal substances? I think for the first few years, there may be such push back and attempts at intimidation by those losing business to the open market. Its' not really my fight anymore, but, so many cities say they are inching toward bankruptcy, this new open market may help to boost city funds. Yes, it would be a bold step in the cold, deep waters of chance. But it may work. We go rid of prohibition of alcohol, and the country survived the gang's angry wrath back then too.
Pro pot folks have been smoking too much of it...or are too stupid to understand what happens when something is “legal” or “decriminalized.”
Every tyrant in office will come up with regulation after regulation and tax after tax until marijuana is just like tobacco: legal but it’s use strictly controlled or prohibited.
Get you face out of that Cheetos bag and think!!
Legal? Really? So you want it to be over regulated and taxed like tobacco? You’ll be able to legally buy it but its consumption will be so regulated you’ll never be able to use it.
That's debatable.
Well, I don’t know what you’re asserting, but to clarify my position .... *YES* Legalize Marijuana for 21+ age group.
Stamp it, tax it at the federal level, then tax it again at the state, and let’s throw the City tax in there too.
So smoke a doob and go to church and praise the Lord for such a wonderful plant.
I was clear...you won’t be able to get it once it’s “legal”. Again, look what has happened to tobacco over the last 60 years.
Can’t even see actors smoke in tv/movies any longer less they get grief. Think of “Knocked Up” with no pot scenes once it’s “legal”.
If you you think I’m nuts, you don’t understand worthless politicians and the bureaucracy.
The people I know who are over 18 and still copping are a little south of "adult".
Wait, aren't you and I adul-- Ohhhhh, you're limiting said buzz coppage to exclude alcohol.
Don't you think some of your adult acquaintances might be more inclined to cop their buzz from ganja if it were legalized (e.g. Colorado)? See, it's the ol' alcohol vs. weed debate again.
Everyone pretty much smokes all they want without regard for "legality". It seems to be selectively ignored.
Ehhhh, don't be so sure. If weed, like beer, was available at every convenience store in town, there would be a LOT more tokers (and morbidly-obese Doritos eaters) than there are today.
“Hay...are you hungry”. Stoner Taco Bell commercial for late night tacos a few years ago.
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