Legalization of Marijuana

i think it should be because its very useful ex. rope

I'm all for the legaliztion only because I think it would stop a lot of senseless killings, legalize it put a heavy tax on it make it illegal drive while under its influence, less senseless stuff. I mean ciggaretts, cigars, alochol are already legal and those are detrimental to ones health...

seems pointless we're all talking about taxing it right? well why would someone pay a heavy tax when they can just continue on growing it illegally

LEGALIZE POT! yes i said it, and here is why. if you legalize pot (the most commonly used drug and most commonly smuggled drug) then people will not have to resort to illegal methods to obtain it. This means that not only will smuggling pretty much vanish, but drug related violence will also stop as gangs that used to be someones sole supplier of drugs, will be out of business as stores would be able to legally carry and sell pot. Also, due to the high demand for pot, alot of people would start to buy this now legal drug. If the government regulates the growth and packaging of the drug, then there is about as much danger from the drug as there is from a cigarette which is perfectly legal. And the government can put a fairly high tax on pot, because of the high demand, and use that tax money to help the economy, lower our national deficite, and spend some of that money to help poor people or fund education. Also for imported pot, the government could slap an outrageously high tax on it saying that since it is an import it is considered a luxury foreign item, and thus people who want to feel "exotic" about their pot, will pay the extra money for foreign product, thus pumping even more money into the economy. Now, a potential concern here would be "the government may regulate the growth of industrialized pot, but people can still grow it on their own and sell it." the thing here is, even tho someone can potentialy grow and sell their own pot, perhaps at a cheaper price, selling without a license would be a legal ground to continue arresting these people, and if you can legaly buy the drug from a store, and you KNOW whats in it, rather than having no idea what could be in pot some stranger offers you for half the price, i think most people would be safe about it and buy from the store.so in conclusion of the legalization of pot, it woulda) stop illegal drug trafficingB.) pump money into our economyc) stop drug related street violenceThats all from me, i hope to hear some replys =D

Edited by TheBleedingOnion, 17 January 2008 - 09:29 PM.

Marijiuana is no way healthy - so shouldn't be allowed. For that matter, tobacco too.

This is so stupid I don't even know where to begin. I'll make this short:Junk food, television, video games, lack of exercise, pornography, etc.All are unhealthy. Should these be banned as well? Think before you speak...

Marijuana is a drug and was made illegal for a reason. I believe that making it legal would start the process for other hardcore drugs to be legalized. Therefore I say that it should remain illegal, I know it won't stop anyone from using but at least there isn't a tolerance for it.

Alcohol was a drug and was illegal for a certain time period in certain places. When that was made legal again it did not start the process for other hardcore drugs to be legalized. So you're wrong.Besides, alcohol is FAR worse than marijuana ever will be. Alcohol has resulted in an infinite amount of more deaths than marijuana because marijuana has never killed anyone before.Marijuana is no more addicting than anything else you enjoy. Sure, I could give up marijuana, but why would I? I enjoy it. Just as you enjoy video games (well, I suppose we all do). Would you give up video games because they are considered unhealthy? What about unhealthy food? The internet? etc.I am an A student. I consider myself more intelligent than the average person. I play several instruments, compose music, read books, have a healthy social life, I'm very kind, and very happy. My friends that I hang out with are the same as me. Most of us smoke marijuana, and it has not made us any stupider. Actually, marijuana increased my grades dramatically. It opened my mind to newer and more extravagant possibilities. The only negative effect marijuana has is lung damage from smoke, and that's the same for smoking ANYTHING, not just marijuana.It's such a damn shame to see so many people brainwashed.

this drug isnt man-made and full of the crap like the rest e.g LSD is just cleanin fluids crystalised tht fck people up when MJ is a natural growing plant

I think it should cause it would give money to the government instead of the black market. Also, it will not be as cool anymore since its legal.

I think more attention should be payed to really dangerous drugs such as methampetamins....

are you kidding me im all for the legalization

this drug isnt man-made and full of the crap like the rest e.g LSD is just cleanin fluids crystalised tht fck people up when MJ is a natural growing plant

Your right, the core drug is not man made. but because drug lords are trying to have "The best stuff" they may lace it with other drugs so then that becomes "man made" and you have no idea what is in it.

Really... there's no point in it being illegal at this point. Actually the great thing about it being illegal in most situations is that it's more easily obtained by minors than alcohol, but the kicker is that it's probably less harmful and won't kill you as fast. Recently one of our city officials made a statement that has returned my hope for humanity:"We're aware that people aren't using smoking paraphernalia for tobacco as the sign advises in the smoke shop... People have common sense. I really couldn't care less about the use for marijuana, that's just obvious. What we're trying to crack down on is the links of these shops to methamphetamine and rock cocaine."See I live in San Diego and recently there's been a pipe ban, but apparently it's only for pipes that could be used to smoke meth or crack. One of my friends even recently bought a b- excuse me, water pipe.

Your right, the core drug is not man made. but because drug lords are trying to have "The best stuff" they may lace it with other drugs so then that becomes "man made" and you have no idea what is in it.

P.S. Down here in SoCal, most of the stuff we get is from the dispensaries in L.A. which is mostly homegrown and the only thing they lace it with is extra THC.

Edited by ShwiggedyShwag, 23 January 2008 - 07:28 AM.

If tobacco and alcohol are legal weed should be as well, it's as simple as that. The laws against marijuana were put in place so "them blacks wouldn't get high and crazy and rape the white wimmenz." It's time to get real and fast forward back to 2008.

I believe it's like this we tried making Alcohol illegal but people were still consuming it one of the main reasons why it's legal is simply due to the fact that homemade alcohol was extremely dangerous and caused people to 1. Become sick 2. Become blind 3. Die. Due to the content of alcohol being too high and improper care of equipment. If this wasn't an issue then chances are it would still be illegal

I believe it's like this we tried making Alcohol illegal but people were still consuming it one of the main reasons why it's legal is simply due to the fact that homemade alcohol was extremely dangerous and caused people to 1. Become sick 2. Become blind 3. Die. Due to the content of alcohol being too high and improper care of equipment. If this wasn't an issue then chances are it would still be illegal

By that logic making methamphetamines legal would be the right choice.

yes well if everyone could make them then chances are they would be but ask yourself this how hard is it to make?

yes well if everyone could make them then chances are they would be but ask yourself this how hard is it to make?

Meth is pretty easy to make. You can get most of the ingredients with a trip to the drug store and Home Depot. In meth-heavy areas it's all homemade.

But there is also the fact that drugs like meth causes more damage then alcohol

well when it comes to meth, it really does alot more damage then it does good for anyone... where as marijuana the worst you could get is the same as damage from a cigerette. As for the post earlier about the extra THC, thats the kind of thing that needs to be regulated if it were made legal, because your average person probly doesnt know how much "extra" THC is still safe, after a point it can kill someone if you dont know how much your adding.

It should have been done years ago.Whether personally opposed to its consumption or not, I believe that it should be legalized and regulated.All of the money for keeping offenders in prison could be used for various "anti-drug" education.Regulation would be extremely good, because the illegal pot could be laced with Cocaine or various other dangerous drugs, thus making it much more dangerous.

making weed illegal is stupid, it'll only bring up the profit for the black market

there is so many things wrong with weed becoming legalized.1.) people would be going to work high and making lots of mistakes2.) children would be going to school stoned and grades would go down dramatically3.) it makes people extremely groggy through out the day which has an effect on their attitudes whether they admit it or not4.) it causes you to over eat and gain weight5.) it impairs your short-term memory and also has an effect on the male sex hormone. 6.) it can take away ambition if you over do it7.) it can also become psychologically addictive. i like smoking weed but it shouldn't be legalized, i just think that it would have a bad effect on the economy even if it isn't as bad as cigarettes or alcohol.

there is so many things wrong with weed becoming legalized.1.) people would be going to work high and making lots of mistakes2.) children would be going to school stoned and grades would go down dramatically3.) it makes people extremely groggy through out the day which has an effect on their attitudes whether they admit it or not4.) it causes you to over eat and gain weight5.) it impairs your short-term memory and also has an effect on the male sex hormone. 6.) it can take away ambition if you over do it7.) it can also become psychologically addictive. i like smoking weed but it shouldn't be legalized, i just think that it would have a bad effect on the economy even if it isn't as bad as cigarettes or alcohol.

1.) Only people who are already irresponsible. How many people do you see going to work drunk that still have their job?2.) Make the "Weed Age" 21 like alcohol. You see minors using alcohol, but you rarely see them doing it in school.3.) Again, only people who are irresponsible are going to let it ruin their whole day.4.) True. Our country is already overweight though.5.) I like sex very much when I'm high. I'm not sure where you got that information. It does affect short-term memory, but again, with responsible use, it's not a big deal. Alcohol affects memory as well.6.) So can alcohol.7.) So can alcohol. Cigaretters are physically addictive.

1.) Only people who are already irresponsible. How many people do you see going to work drunk that still have their job?2.) Make the "Weed Age" 21 like alcohol. You see minors using alcohol, but you rarely see them doing it in school.3.) Again, only people who are irresponsible are going to let it ruin their whole day.4.) True. Our country is already overweight though.5.) I like sex very much when I'm high. I'm not sure where you got that information. It does affect short-term memory, but again, with responsible use, it's not a big deal. Alcohol affects memory as well.6.) So can alcohol.7.) So can alcohol. Cigaretters are physically addictive.

I'll just add on to the last part you left out.The economy is already getting worse without weed.That's why we have the internet, gas prices, and global warming books.

5.) I like sex very much when I'm high. I'm not sure where you got that information.

http://www.4-men.org...cts-on-men.htmlit explains there and a lot of other places, and no its not just a lie to keep men off weed. but i agree with pretty much everything else you're saying with the whole responcibility factor, but i still don't think the world should have direct access to it like alcohol and cigarettes. you can still get it as a prescription drug in some states, and I don't think it should be anything more than that. alcohol and cigarettes already do enough damage.

http://www.4-men.org...cts-on-men.htmlit explains there and a lot of other places, and no its not just a lie to keep men off weed. but i agree with pretty much everything else you're saying with the whole responcibility factor, but i still don't think the world should have direct access to it like alcohol and cigarettes. you can still get it as a prescription drug in some states, and I don't think it should be anything more than that. alcohol and cigarettes already do enough damage.

Exactly how frequently do you smoke? Alcohol and cigarettes do enough damage, sure, but what about those people that don't smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol but enjoy marijuana? I'm one of those people. I rarely drink anymore, all I do is smoke marijuana. I smoke at the most once per day. It really isn't that much. And I only have one bowl and then I hop in the shower. Showering when you're stoned is GREAT fun. XDResponsibility is all up to the individual. You can't blame the drug for it. I have incredibly smart friends that are able to take care of themselves and get top grades even though they smoke marijuana on a multiple daily basis.As for the "addictive" crap, it's a lie. When I visited some friends in another city I had been smoking marijuana there at least 5 times a day for about a week straight. It was basically a binge. When I went home, I didn't smoke marijuana for a couple months. Yes, MONTHS. I suffered no withdrawal symptoms and didn't have any sudden urge to light up immediately. I patiently waited until the next time my friends came home (they're studying at different universities).I also know a lot of stupid people who were stupid before they were smoking marijuana. Like I said, it's all about the individual.

i think they should so that everyone could just chill