Well the way I look at Why isn't marijana legal......tabacco is and in my opion alot more addictive and harmful then marijuana. Marijuana if legal could also help our economy many "drug dealers" and "weed farmers" make thousands even millions off the herb why if we want to help our economy why not legal it? Why cant we make millions? This could not only bring money but also work! So give me your feed back i would be glad to hear it.
2006-06-13 04:11:21 · 19 answers · asked by ERACER 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Because it is a drug that, even when used in moderation, is mind-altering.
2006-06-13 04:14:50 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that other substances (tobacco, alcohol etc.) are more harmful and less addictive and alcohol especially causes more problems on a global scale than marijuana. The economy issue is also a valid point, unfortunately the general opinion is a negative one and majority rules. Just like everything else the sensible option is very rarely the chosen one.
Plus nothing would ever get done!
2006-06-13 11:19:59 · answer #2 · answered by well_clever_i_am 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel it is not legal because the government has not figured out the best way to get their fingers in the pot and regulate it in such a way that they will get a bulk of the profit. It has been such a hidden covert operation for so long that perhaps the government feels that they cannot regulate it the way they would want to best maximize their take of the profits.
Also, the tobacco companies are too huge and too powerful at this stage in the game to ever make cigarettes illegal.
2006-06-13 11:19:33 · answer #3 · answered by Kathy K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some FACTS:
-No one has ever died from smoking marijuana
-All the reasons that it was made illegal in the early 20th century have been proven false, even through the government's own studies
-The government lists marijuana in the same catagory as morfine and heroin. They consider cocaine less harmfull.
-This is considered to be the land of the free, where I should be able to do anything I want as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else.
-A society that forces you to do something (or not do something) just because they don't like it is defined as faciest
2006-06-15 14:07:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is legal in California (some parts). It's legal to grow as long as you only grow enough for home use.
But there are too many conservative Christians who feel drinking should be banned, let alone marijuana. There is more money in enforcing law, collecting fines, raiding houses and confiscating money, drugs and property than the powers that be feel would be in collecting taxes.
2006-06-13 11:18:17 · answer #5 · answered by almondjoy_1000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was associated with the anti-Vietnam War movement-which was treated as subversive by the government. It's taking a long time to overcome that stigma, but it will be legalized eventually, at least for medical purposes.
2006-06-13 11:16:57 · answer #6 · answered by Speedy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a plant that can be easily grown. Pharma companys can not benifit from something they do not produce/sell. Pharma's give big money to politicians, so the politicians can keep pot illegal.
money makes the world go 'round
2006-06-13 11:20:05 · answer #7 · answered by Nunya B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
government cant make money off of it like cigareetes and booze.
Cigarettes and booze take craftsmanship and its pretty much easier just to go buy it.
Marijuana can be easily grown by yourself if its legal and only the rolling papers guys and filters and lighters guys will make money off of it. bong and pipe guys too.
2006-06-13 11:16:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is not supported by Marijuana companies, like Tobacco and tobacco companies
2006-06-13 12:30:05 · answer #9 · answered by S. Sulivan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have the best drug policy that money and political pandering can buy.
2006-06-13 11:20:00 · answer #10 · answered by Tres E 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋