Discussion: Legalizing Marijuana II - Page 5

Denny67 · 05-12-2011, 07:52 PM

Marx · 06-05-2011, 01:35 PM

COPS RESPOND TO BURGLARY, FIND $1 MILLION IN POT
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0..._n_871482.html

Paroxysm · 06-05-2011, 01:43 PM

That's not much.

mrvlknight21 · 06-07-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Marx

UPDATE: MAN SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON AFTER FOURTH MARIJUANA CONVICTION
http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/...tml#incart_hbx

What an idiot.

StorminNorman · 06-07-2011, 04:26 PM

I assume you refer to whoever felt it was appropriate to through a pot dealer in jail for life.

mrvlknight21 · 06-07-2011, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StorminNorman

I assume you refer to whoever felt it was appropriate to through a pot dealer in jail for life.

Actually, I am referring to the guy who refused to learn from his mistakes. I mean, come on, he was given probation 3 times for essentially the same charges and continued the same activity.

Paroxysm · 06-07-2011, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrvlknight21

What an idiot.

No more like "What a joke."

BlackLantern · 06-07-2011, 09:03 PM

http://gawker.com/5809725/connecticu...izes-marijuana

looks like my tightass state decided to take a step forward

Russell Nash · 06-08-2011, 01:52 AM

From a cost-benefit analysis, it would be unwise to legalize Marijuana because it would drive down the cost and profits. It's better to keep something illegal and have an entire infrastructure surrounding it grow. Marijuana as a cash crop is profitable, but if it's illegal the price shoots through the roof.

If the United States were to use Marijuana as a sin tax, they would have to heavily regulate the supply of it to ensure high returns. It would be like De Beers and diamonds. But unfortunately, the Government has enough trouble doing just about anything. Keep Marijuana illegal, brother has to get his paper somehow.

DareDemon · 06-11-2011, 07:33 PM

I think it should be legalized so the government can gain money taxing it instead of losing money trying to stop it (which is impossible). Not to mention it would be a death blow to organized crime. Our prisons wouldn't be so crowded, which costs a ton of money too. I think of it the same way Prohibition didn't work. The only difference is that alcohol is WORSE for you than marijuana is.

BlackLantern · 06-11-2011, 07:36 PM

easier said than done....the production of alcohol and tobacco is highly regulated....tobacco farms are subject to random checks and inspections and have the govt stamp of approval

8Diagrams(WU) · 06-12-2011, 01:48 AM

The economy isnt getting that much better any time soon. Legalizing alcohol was a huge boost, and pot would be the same. If things get real bad in the near future we could see something happen. Till then keep funding drug dealers since the gov doesnt want that money.

Shemtov · 06-12-2011, 12:49 PM

I've heard conspiracies that Dealers are secretly paying off the goverment too keep it illegal, so they can make more money.
I don't believe that, but.......
DISCUSS

Trainwreck2100 · 06-23-2011, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shemtov

I've heard conspiracies that Dealers are secretly paying off the goverment too keep it illegal, so they can make more money.
I don't believe that, but.......
DISCUSS

Look at the voting breakdown in Cali for legalization, all the major growing counties voted against it. Also

Apparently Barney Frank and Rand Paul introduced a bill to decriminalize it

http://reason.com/blog/2011/06/22/ba...-ron-paul-will

obviously its not going to go anywhere but it's still news

SentinelMind · 06-25-2011, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StorminNorman

I assume you refer to whoever felt it was appropriate to through a pot dealer in jail for life.

I agree with both Stormin and Marvel. The guy is an idiot but that punishment is way excessive.

Schlosser85 · 06-25-2011, 01:03 AM

Putting someone in prison for life for marijuana is a ridiculous miscarriage of justice.

It's MARIJUANA. People who sell cigarettes are doing more damage, and they can do it legally.

Lasirius · 07-12-2011, 09:31 PM

Quote:

The federal government officially declared that marijuana has no accepted medical use and should remain classified as a dangerous and addictive drug. It will remain in the same class of drugs as heroin.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43692468...e=home_oneline

SuperFerret · 07-12-2011, 09:33 PM

Awesome.

socool · 07-12-2011, 09:35 PM

I can sort of understand the fact that it is illegal...just barely. But the fact that they classify it with heroin is absurd.

The biggest problem is that they label it illegal because it's "dangerous and addictive" Like cigarettes?

Ultra Lantern · 07-12-2011, 09:36 PM

No more medical marijuana!!!!!

enterthemadness · 07-12-2011, 09:39 PM

Even I know weed has medical uses. And I don't smoke it. The feds are nothing but idiots at times...probably have a deal with people under the table.

SuperFerret · 07-12-2011, 09:41 PM

Personally, I've never been clear on it's medical use. I've heard it's for glaucoma pain relief, but there has to be a better analgesic.

Lasirius · 07-12-2011, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socool

I can sort of understand the fact that it is illegal...just barely. But the fact that they classify it with heroin is absurd.

The biggest problem is that they label it illegal because it's "dangerous and addictive" Like cigarettes?

Exactly, marijuana cannot be put in the same level as such a dangerous drug.

enterthemadness · 07-12-2011, 09:45 PM

The tobacco companies and uses like me would literally raise hell if Tobacco got banned. Tobacco > Booze. Booze = Bad.

chaseter · 07-12-2011, 09:48 PM

If booze ever became illegal I would get drunk and go fight some DC cops.

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06-05-2011, 01:35 PM	#102
Marx [Pixelated] SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 54,303	Re: Discussion: Legalizing Marijuana II COPS RESPOND TO BURGLARY, FIND $1 MILLION IN POT http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0..._n_871482.html __________________ It can't rain all the time.

06-05-2011, 01:43 PM	#103
Paroxysm Banned User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 8,072	Re: Discussion: Legalizing Marijuana II That's not much.

06-07-2011, 04:26 PM	#105
StorminNorman Banned User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 30,658	Re: Discussion: Legalizing Marijuana II I assume you refer to whoever felt it was appropriate to through a pot dealer in jail for life.

06-07-2011, 09:03 PM	#108
BlackLantern Banned User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 77,196	Re: Discussion: Legalizing Marijuana II http://gawker.com/5809725/connecticu...izes-marijuana looks like my tightass state decided to take a step forward

06-08-2011, 01:52 AM	#109
Russell Nash Immortal Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lots of different places... Posts: 339	Re: Discussion: Legalizing Marijuana II From a cost-benefit analysis, it would be unwise to legalize Marijuana because it would drive down the cost and profits. It's better to keep something illegal and have an entire infrastructure surrounding it grow. Marijuana as a cash crop is profitable, but if it's illegal the price shoots through the roof. If the United States were to use Marijuana as a sin tax, they would have to heavily regulate the supply of it to ensure high returns. It would be like De Beers and diamonds. But unfortunately, the Government has enough trouble doing just about anything. Keep Marijuana illegal, brother has to get his paper somehow.

06-11-2011, 07:33 PM	#110
DareDemon Hi! I like shorts! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SexyPants Land Posts: 1,921	Re: Discussion: Legalizing Marijuana II I think it should be legalized so the government can gain money taxing it instead of losing money trying to stop it (which is impossible). Not to mention it would be a death blow to organized crime. Our prisons wouldn't be so crowded, which costs a ton of money too. I think of it the same way Prohibition didn't work. The only difference is that alcohol is WORSE for you than marijuana is. __________________ They're comfy and easy to wear!

06-11-2011, 07:36 PM	#111
BlackLantern Banned User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 77,196	Re: Discussion: Legalizing Marijuana II easier said than done....the production of alcohol and tobacco is highly regulated....tobacco farms are subject to random checks and inspections and have the govt stamp of approval

06-12-2011, 01:48 AM	#112
8Diagrams(WU) Side-Kick Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Slums of Shaolin Posts: 876	Re: Discussion: Legalizing Marijuana II The economy isnt getting that much better any time soon. Legalizing alcohol was a huge boost, and pot would be the same. If things get real bad in the near future we could see something happen. Till then keep funding drug dealers since the gov doesnt want that money.

06-12-2011, 12:49 PM	#113
Shemtov Banned User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,867	Re: Discussion: Legalizing Marijuana II I've heard conspiracies that Dealers are secretly paying off the goverment too keep it illegal, so they can make more money. I don't believe that, but....... DISCUSS

07-12-2011, 09:33 PM	#118
SuperFerret Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SuperFerret's Shoebox of Solitude Posts: 32,557	Re: Feds: Pot has no medical purpose Awesome. __________________ Faster than a speeding hamster. -----More powerful than a box of tissues. ----------Able to leap off of tall buildings and hit the ground.

07-12-2011, 09:35 PM	#119
socool "You Are Not Alone" Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 7,453	Re: Feds: Pot has no medical purpose I can sort of understand the fact that it is illegal...just barely. But the fact that they classify it with heroin is absurd. The biggest problem is that they label it illegal because it's "dangerous and addictive" Like cigarettes? __________________ M A N O F S T E E L JUNE 14TH

07-12-2011, 09:36 PM	#120
Ultra Lantern In Darkest Night! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The future Posts: 5,307	Re: Feds: Pot has no medical purpose No more medical marijuana!!!!! __________________ My journey from 500 years in the future is to change the chaos inflicted by The Thread Manager.I know the fate of everyone.I only have one weakness.I have to recharge my ring every 72 hours.

07-12-2011, 09:39 PM	#121
enterthemadness The Triumvirate Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mortalville! Posts: 24,911	Re: Feds: Pot has no medical purpose Even I know weed has medical uses. And I don't smoke it. The feds are nothing but idiots at times...probably have a deal with people under the table.

07-12-2011, 09:41 PM	#122
SuperFerret Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SuperFerret's Shoebox of Solitude Posts: 32,557	Re: Feds: Pot has no medical purpose Personally, I've never been clear on it's medical use. I've heard it's for glaucoma pain relief, but there has to be a better analgesic. __________________ Faster than a speeding hamster. -----More powerful than a box of tissues. ----------Able to leap off of tall buildings and hit the ground.

07-12-2011, 09:45 PM	#124
enterthemadness The Triumvirate Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mortalville! Posts: 24,911	Re: Feds: Pot has no medical purpose The tobacco companies and uses like me would literally raise hell if Tobacco got banned. Tobacco > Booze. Booze = Bad.

07-12-2011, 09:48 PM	#125
chaseter Bland User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 41,465	Re: Feds: Pot has no medical purpose If booze ever became illegal I would get drunk and go fight some DC cops. __________________ Kid, you're holding up the line of 2 people. You can leave a penny, you can't take a penny. You can leave a penny anytime. You have to spend $10 to take a penny. Store policy. Since when has this been store policy? Uh, since my boss made up the policy. You gonna pay? You're holding up my line of one other person. You can't afford your milk, step aside. What, daddy didn't give you enough milk money? Little baby gonna cry about it? Just step aside. And that is how Uncle Ben dies.

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