Nevada Voters May Legalize Marijuana

US National Associated Press ^ | Friday September 13, 2002 | BRENDAN RILEY, Associated Press Writer

[Skwidd]

Hmmm, this will be interesting to watch. I wouldn't try it myself, but I really don't care if you smoke it. Just as long as you don't drive, etc. afterwards.

[LostThread]

fyi....

[lormand]

[LostThread]

crack is baaaaaad....!!!

[tacticalogic]

"What message are we sending our youth if this initiative passes? That it's OK to take drugs?" said school counselor Teresa Jempsa.

Only if the underlying messages is "As long as it isn't illegal, it's OK."

The Clintons should have taught us the consequences of that kind of reasoning. Apparently we didn't listen.

Ms. Jempsa seems to look to the government as a moral authority, and takes it for granted that this is the way it's supposed to be.

[THEUPMAN]

Ohio has the most lenient law in the nation, with possession of less than 100 grams — nearly 4 ounces — bringing a citation and $100 fine.

"I don't think Las Vegas and Nevada want to become the center for drug tourism," Walters said.

Does that mean Ohio is the center for drug tourism? Ohio... hmmm ... yup ..... sleazevill U.S.A

[uncbob]

At least it ain't booze

rather be in a crowd of POT smokers than drunks

[chainsaw]

How are they going to handle the second hand Marijuana smoke?

[apochromat]

You mean like if it becomes obvious in a "public place"?

Great question, there.

[Huck]

3 ounces at any given time? That's plenty.

[Huck]

The question is will they allow people to buy and sell it, or does this bill discriminate against the horticulturally-challenged, and demand that you grow your own?

[alpowolf]

Federal Drug Enforcement Administration chief Asa Hutchinson and federal drug czar John P. Walters visited the state to underscore the Bush administration's opposition

I don't doubt it. If this were to catch on, these guys would have to get real jobs.

[Huck]

In addition, Las Vegas has a multitude of outcall entertainment services that are thought to be fronts for call-girl businesses.

Does the Associated Press writer not think this exact same thing occurs all over the country? In New Jersey you can pick up any paper and find some promising ads. Boston, Denver, Portland, etc.

[apochromat]

What's that, a one year supply?

[BraveMan]

[apochromat]

The bill supposedly says it will be sold by state-licensed stores, so I suppose the state would allow a few licenses, and see how it plays out. Who knows?

[Huck]

What's that, a one year supply?

Could be. 100 joints would be about 2 per week for the year. Depends what they mean by joint. Is this a little pinner or is it a big old Marley spliff, or something in between. In fact, joints is a bad measure. Sometimes half a joint is a full dosage. It all depends. If I were a pot smoker, the ideal situation would be to be able to purchase marijuana at the liquor store, like I was buying beer.

[apochromat]

It's a confusing law if it doesn't define percentages in the product and the bloodstream.

[tacticalogic]

The bill supposedly says it will be sold by state-licensed stores, so I suppose the state would allow a few licenses, and see how it plays out. Who knows?

It seems they're going to have to license someone to grow more than 3 ounces worth at a time. Otherwise, where will the state-liscensed stores get it from?