or at least noncriminal offense
2006-07-10 10:06:08 · 7 answers · asked by Raymond B 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Why can't I drive drunk? Same reason.
2006-07-10 10:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by Christopher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The origin of the law is reported to have been an attack against Mexican fruit pickers during the depression.
The reason for the continuance of such policy is varied. Some would say a big-money conspiracy of law enforcement and prison facilities keep the laws in place. Others would cite that it would be political suicide for any politician to suggest decriminalization of marijuana for recreational use. The former contributing to the latter is the more likely situation. Law enforcement officers -- who see the worst of the worst when it comes to marijuana users -- actively petition against decriminalization and citizens believe them. Politicians in turn don't even try to touch the issue, but instead focus on more popular issues.
2006-07-10 10:28:50 · answer #2 · answered by Dregaron S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know becuase its in paint, wall papers, all kinds of products that we use every day!!
2006-07-10 10:09:54 · answer #3 · answered by The King 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because maybe if it was legal than maybe people being so gone they might eat everthing because when people get high they eat everthing and anything
2006-07-10 10:57:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it alters your way of thinking, extremely.
2006-07-10 10:09:01 · answer #5 · answered by HotRod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would cut into big tobacco's profits.
2006-07-10 10:08:59 · answer #6 · answered by dragonpup2600 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, what's the deal?!
2006-07-11 12:01:44 · answer #7 · answered by jilli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋