Marijuana

shinsukato · December 21st, 2008, 02:03 AM

Pretty much everyone has an opinion on marijuana laws, and very few of them want the laws to stay the same. Whether you want the laws lifted, or the restrictions tightened, what do you have to say on Marijuana laws.

As far as I'm concerned, all victimless crimes should be legal. In the case of marijuana though, it's different. Not only is it victimless, it's nearly completely harmless. A huge number of people smoke regardless of the illegality of it, and the illegal status puts otherwise law abiding people into a difficult scenario.

Marijuana should be legal and regulated, as with alcohol.

rmw · December 21st, 2008, 02:54 AM

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Originally Said by shinsukato View Post

Pretty much everyone has an opinion on marijuana laws, and very few of them want the laws to stay the same. Whether you want the laws lifted, or the restrictions tightened, what do you have to say on Marijuana laws.

As far as I'm concerned, all victimless crimes should be legal. In the case of marijuana though, it's different. Not only is it victimless, it's nearly completely harmless. A huge number of people smoke regardless of the illegality of it, and the illegal status puts otherwise law abiding people into a difficult scenario.

Marijuana should be legal and regulated, as with alcohol.

Agreed. While some argue that because marijuana is a mind-altering substance, it needs to be criminalized. However, the same could be said for alcohol, and though there are restrictions on the purchasing and use of alcohol (which aren't followed much of the time anyway), it is legal. Decriminalize the use of marijuana, and apply similar laws to its use as there are with alcohol--such as desiginated places to smoke, penalties while driving stoned, etc.

Sister Faith · December 21st, 2008, 04:02 AM

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Originally Said by rmw View Post

Decriminalize the use of marijuana, and apply similar laws to its use as there are with alcohol--such as desiginated places to smoke, penalties while driving stoned, etc.

Well said rmw.

It makes no sense to criminalize an (almost

) harmless herb while alcohol, which causes more deaths, is not. If a substance is going to be criminalized for 'our own good', shouldn't it be the substance that can cause the most harm?
Pot is criminalized for political reasons, not for 'our own good'. Marijuana laws are Sumptuary Laws. And that's why it's potential benefits are being ignored/buried.

Tsar Phalanxia · December 21st, 2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Said by Sister Faith View Post

Pot is criminalized for political reasons, not for 'our own good'. Marijuana laws are Sumptuary Laws. And that's why it's potential benefits are being ignored/buried.

*Applause*

Dr Goofy Mofo · December 21st, 2008, 01:22 PM

I say make everything illegal, get the people good and angry and then maybe they will start to stand up for what is right rather then complain and do nothing.

rmw · December 21st, 2008, 05:21 PM

What disturbs me is in the US, states' rights are considered an important foundation of our country's legal/social system. However, the federal government threatens to crackdown on the citizens who use marijuana for medicinal purposes, in states where such use is legal.

December 21st, 2008, 02:03 AM	#1
shinsukato Member Searcher Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 38	Marijuana Pretty much everyone has an opinion on marijuana laws, and very few of them want the laws to stay the same. Whether you want the laws lifted, or the restrictions tightened, what do you have to say on Marijuana laws. As far as I'm concerned, all victimless crimes should be legal. In the case of marijuana though, it's different. Not only is it victimless, it's nearly completely harmless. A huge number of people smoke regardless of the illegality of it, and the illegal status puts otherwise law abiding people into a difficult scenario. Marijuana should be legal and regulated, as with alcohol. __________________

December 21st, 2008, 01:22 PM	#5
Dr Goofy Mofo House MD Avatar of Google Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ames, Ia Posts: 5,974	Re: Marijuana I say make everything illegal, get the people good and angry and then maybe they will start to stand up for what is right rather then complain and do nothing. __________________ "If Christ were here there is one thing he would not be--a Christian." ~ Mark Twain "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ."~Gandhi "If that thing had said it was from beyond the universe, I'd have believed it. But before? Impossible. "~The Doctor referring to Satan

December 21st, 2008, 05:21 PM	#6
rmw Venerable Member Google Adept Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 887	Re: Marijuana What disturbs me is in the US, states' rights are considered an important foundation of our country's legal/social system. However, the federal government threatens to crackdown on the citizens who use marijuana for medicinal purposes, in states where such use is legal. __________________ The possibility of a god does not increase the possibility your religion is true. -Anon.

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