do cops think marijuana should be legal?

Question

i was wondering what cops think about this , if they didn't have to spend all their time chasing down peacfull pot smokers they could spend more time arresting and deporting illegal aliens

Answer 1

I think it should be legal. So do a lot of the guys I work with. So does my mother, and she works in drug/alcohol rehab.

Now, that being said, I don't think it is a healthy choice, and I wouldn't use it, but the government should legalize it, tax it, and regulate it's sale, just like alcohol and tobacco.

As for arresting and deporting illegal aliens, that is the federal government's job. And Border Patrol does not come when we call them with a car load of illegals and their coyote. Ever. I waited 6 hours one day with an 18-wheeler loaded. They called back and said they couldn't make it. Go ahead and release them. Oh, but get their names and addresses.

And sorry Lu Lu...you are wrong. It is our JOB to arrest people for it. That doesn't mean we agree with it.

Answer 2

I live in Humboldt County in California, and I've actually had this question answered by several officers during a recent pro-legaliation rally (N.O.R.M.L, I believe it was?)

The answers were surprising. A few felt that they were simply enforcing the law, and that the law reflected the majority rule of the nation, which was what laws are supposed to do.

More many more had rather varied answers. Some felt that pot was simply another substance of abuse, and like the days of Prohibition, its legalization might change as people consider the risks and benifits of having it as an illegal and potentially criminal substance...or that they may not change at all, the risks of legalizing it forever being more than the rewards.

I was surprised at the most common answer: They associated it with smoking cigs and how folks who "just didn't want to inhale cig smoke" also didn't want to be forced to be "hotboxed" by excessive and unwarrented potsmoke. They'd rather not run the risk of exposure. A semi-heated debate over wether the risks were valid or simply hype by 1950s America didn't really reach a conclusion at that response, but I was at least impressed by the variations given.

Hope that helps.

Answer 3

Pot smokers are usually peaceful when high. But, watch out when they are out of weed!! Pretty nasty and self centered until that next hit. I don't believe cops would support legalization. What's in it for them? As things stand now it is a crime and they should enforce the law.
BTW - Before you light up next time look into long term effects of use of pot. It can, and does, cause genetic damage. The horrible effects of that damage can be passed on to the children and/or grandchildren of pot smokers. So, the belief that a little pot doesn't hurt anyone is way wrong.

Answer 4

A DUI is by definition driving under the influence of a performance altering substance. There are many tests that can be administered on the spot such as simple verbal and physical tests. There are also many tests available that would take a quick blood sample (such as a diabetic blood sugar test) or swab of the mouth to determine how much marijuana is in your system at a given time. The problem is that these more accurate tests are not widespread through police enforcement currently. As far as marijuana receiving a stiffer punishment? By clear definition it is no different than driving under any other mind altering substance and in my personal opinion is not nearly as bad as alcohol.

Answer 5

Well, you can't say that COPS think marijuana should be legal because all cops wouldn't feel this way. I do know that some do since I used to work at a place where cops frequented & the ones that I know of think that for the exact reason you stated. BUT not all cops are going to feel that way~

Answer 6

John and Alison...you are WRONG! I have smoked pot since I was 16 years old. I am now 38. I have never done anything heavier than smoke weed. I barely drink. When I am out...I'm out. I am NOT nasty...needing more, as you said. As I have gotten older, I do not smoke near as much as I used to. I think it should be legalized and taxed like cigarettes and alcohol, as someone else mentioned.

Answer 7

it was legal. then after prohibition the pigs needed jobs.How many officers fought in the war of prohibition.what are they gonna do for work. so lets make THAT illegal and bingo...problem solved.
SO down the line you get a ¨war on drugs¨ which cost us how many billions up to this point...
oh yeah add to that the cia bringing in the crack...caching$$$
it s money man...how many ppl are in jail-prison for drug offenses. of those marijuana
fund a prison industry...

money.
oh and the undocumented...
they actually pay more taxes per yer then they draw social services.doing the **** job for **** pay that you wont do.
just ppl trying to provide best they can, exactly what you would do.
now spark a b.

Answer 8

yes, I'm sure some cops would rather direct their forceful attention to other matters. Some may even partake in peaceful smoke on their own time.

Answer 9

Drugs are the root of all evil. Think about it.If we legalized pot, then they would want us to legalize heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, etc. Never ending cycle. Pot is seen as a gateway drug - once someone has done pot, they move on to the next bigger/better drug for more of a high. No Marijuana should not be legal!

Answer 10

NO COPS DON'T THINK IT SHOULD BE LEGAL... IF THEY DID THEY WOULDN'T ARREST YOU DUH!