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: "Will you consider legalizing marijuana so that the government can regulate it, tax it, put age limits on it, and create millions of new jobs and create a billion dollar industry right here in the U.S.?" S. Man, Denton
President-elect Obama is not in favor of the legalization of marijuana. Transition Team, Washington, D.C.
He couldn't ever say that, even if he believed it. He's not even in office yet. That will have to be grass-roots (sorry ) and work it's way up from the bottom.
Its good to see that the issue is still on people's minds. Although to see that issue put ahead of the bailouts seems a bit odd. I doubt we're going to see any type of 180 is terms of marijuana laws. However, we might see reduced spending on the war on drugs since it has proven to be a pretty large waste of money.
Its good to see that the issue is still on people's minds. Although to see that issue put ahead of the bailouts seems a bit odd. I doubt we're going to see any type of 180 is terms of marijuana laws. However, we might see reduced spending on the war on NO NO WORD!!!! since it has proven to be a pretty large waste of money.
Well it could pay for a substatial portion of the bailout. The bailout has ticked me off, but paired with that I could take it much better.
I think it will start as a state issue. This past November a couple more states relaxed their laws. If we could break the 50% mark, we might be able to make ground on the Federal level. I see it sometime in our lives, but we have to get the congress filled with more folks from our generations.
Post by Fishing Maniac on Dec 17, 2008 13:59:41 GMT -5
Legalization of marijuana is so insignificant and unimportant when compared to so many of the issues that require immediate attention and priority that just discussing it is absurd.
Legalization of marijuana is so insignificant and unimportant when compared to so many of the issues that require immediate attention and priority that just discussing it is absurd.
Legalization of marijuana is so insignificant and unimportant when compared to so many of the issues that require immediate attention and priority that just discussing it is absurd.
disagree entirely. legalizing marijuana would create jobs, reduce the absurdly high incarceration rate in the US, and increase tax revenue.
in fact, legalization would be an economic stimulus in itself. it's not the solution to life's problems, but it would help.
from the perspective of "i wanna get high?" - yeah, it's silly given the current situation. from the perspective of saving money and creating jobs - it would fill at least one of the hole in our swiss cheese economy.
I think legalizing / decriminalizing marijuana is important, and it's an issue that's very close to my heart , but right now, I wouldn't even say it breaks into the top 20 most relevant issues for me. There are more important things to focus on at the moment, such as the economy, health care, the war, immigration reform, etc., etc.
I do think that retooling the current laws would create a ton of jobs and increase consumer spending, especially as cannabis is the #1 cash crop in the country. However, it seems like just one of a whole host of tactics for trying to improve our current financial situation, and by no means is what I would consider the most effective way to do so.
Last Edit: Dec 18, 2008 14:28:20 GMT -5 by jack324 - Back to Top
Legalization of marijuana is so insignificant and unimportant when compared to so many of the issues that require immediate attention and priority that just discussing it is absurd.
disagree entirely. legalizing marijuana would create jobs, reduce the absurdly high incarceration rate in the US, and increase tax revenue.
in fact, legalization would be an economic stimulus in itself. it's not the solution to life's problems, but it would help.
from the perspective of "i wanna get high?" - yeah, it's silly given the current situation. from the perspective of saving money and creating jobs - it would fill at least one of the hole in our swiss cheese economy.
I have to disagree with this in the context of it as a response to my statement. I do agree that it would create jobs, generate tax dollars and have a small impact on the incarceration problem. However, it will not have a serious impact on our current economic decline. It will not fix the housing/mortgage/credit crisis. It will not end the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan. It will not house the people that are still homeless after the FEMA Katrina debacle. It will not fix health care. It will not feed the poor, clothe the frigid, or heal the sick. It will not protect us from terrorism.
Marijuana being illegal is neither the cause or the cure for any of these issues. Changing will have a completely insignificant impact on them.
^^^agree. it's not going to fix any of those problems. it may help in small ways in some of the myriad of disasters looming over us, but it's not going to be some cure-all.
that said, i still don't believe it's insignificant...
however, from a purely selfish and Machiavellian point of view, this is a good time to push for legalization. with so many problems, bills could go under the radar with little opposition, since who is going to spend time fighting against pot when there are so many bigger fish to fry. it's also (probably) why the pro pot groups were so vocal in this "open question" forum...
You two have valid points. I still think it's moot until we get rid of the generation that grew up with:
"Pot: the Devil's weed" "Smoking grass will make you kill babies"
And other bullhonkey propaganda from the 50's and 60's
I don't think you can say it's a generational thing. Right now it's the baby-boomers that are in charge. This is my generation. We all grew up toking. The last two President's and the incoming Prez have all burned doobage. We all know it's harm is minimal. Yet this generation is mostly against legalization.
I think legalization will come in increments. There will be more states legalizing medical marijuana and taking decriminalization measures.
In the meantime I can enjoy the fact that I'm an outlaw.
^^^ I see what you're saying. I think we would have to look at the voters then. A lot of elderly folk out there who vote.
The times are changing, however slowly. The other day my mom (68), who I've never spoken to about the issue, busts out with "I think it's wrong that marijuana is illegal".
Post by StreetBum87 on Dec 23, 2008 13:43:31 GMT -5
well god bless your mom
i must say tho...while i think yeah it should be legal.....i do think there should be some major restrictions on it like alcohol.....you can not grow/distribute without permit....no smoking in "Public" i.e. mc'ds, best buy, the mall...things like that....that way, we can still have it...enjoy on our own time, or in the bars and so on
disagree entirely. legalizing marijuana would create jobs, reduce the absurdly high incarceration rate in the US, and increase tax revenue.
in fact, legalization would be an economic stimulus in itself. it's not the solution to life's problems, but it would help.
from the perspective of "i wanna get high?" - yeah, it's silly given the current situation. from the perspective of saving money and creating jobs - it would fill at least one of the hole in our swiss cheese economy.
I have to disagree with this in the context of it as a response to my statement. I do agree that it would create jobs, generate tax dollars and have a small impact on the incarceration problem. However, it will not have a serious impact on our current economic decline. It will not fix the housing/mortgage/credit crisis. It will not end the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan. It will not house the people that are still homeless after the FEMA Katrina debacle. It will not fix health care. It will not feed the poor, clothe the frigid, or heal the sick. It will not protect us from terrorism.
Marijuana being illegal is neither the cause or the cure for any of these issues. Changing will have a completely insignificant impact on them.
Solving any one of the problems you mentioned will not resolve all of the other issues either. Legalization will help for the reasons already mentioned. Yeah, it's not a cure all... but neither is fixing the housing crisis, or ending the wars, or fixing the homless issues. There is no cure all. It's best to tackle each obstacle one at a time. So, if legalization has the potential to help put our economy atleast headed in the right direction then I don't see how it can be called an insignificant issue... much less to the point of it being absurd to even discuss.
) and work it's way up from the bottom.
