For Conservatives Only: Why is marijuana against the law?

Question

Expose Liberals answered another question by saying "Liberals like Al Gore want to control what you can buy. George W. Bush and other conservatives believe in a free market, if an adult wants to buy ......... then they should be able to. We don't need a liberal Democrat nanny state. " And his fellow Conservatives whole-heartedly agree.

So I ask you, why is marijuana against the law? And why does the Bush Administration stand diametrically opposed to individual States legalizing marijuana? What about State's Rights? Has the Republican Party caved into Religious Extremists? Is today's Conservativism really about legislating Jesus rather than traditional conservative values?

Why don't statements like the quote above by apply to marijuana? Why does it seem as though we're actually living in a Republican nanny state? Can someone please explain the hypocrisy? Please?

I wonder if junglejoe has seen his biography, Idiocracy. "Marijuana is illegal 'cause it's got electrolytes. Duhh!"

Answer 1

Marijuana was criminalized after a fierce disinformation campaign by a do-gooder. "Reefer Madness" was part of that disinformation campaign. This guy was inspired by the underhanded tactics of the do-gooders who accomplished prohibition.

As with all do-gooders (like anti-smoking zealots, global-warming scaremongers, etc), the truth didn't support them, and neither did the Constitution or this country's foundation upon freedom and liberty. So, using lies and falsehoods, a fear was created, and the government acted.

So, the action was based upon lies and a Constitutionally-questionable government action.

Now, if you talk to conservatives, quite a number of us see this as a usurpation of states' powers, as has been going on for at least a century, and has worsened after the passage of the 17th Amendment. I'm all for federalism - states should be making their own laws regarding pot, abortion, etc. There is no Constitutional authority for the FedGov to be involved in these issues.

Answer 2

Well from what I know and from what I heard it is against the law only due to the THC and they don't know how to tax it. If they knew how to tax it then it would be for sell on your corner store first thing yesterday. Yes its true its part of the earth but then so is cocaine so ask them why wont they started selling that . I mean come on its all about comman since. They reather have it against the law so they can crowed the jail system with little petty crimes of selling a nickle bag or a dime bag then go after these people who murder one another and the ones who rape or babies and the ladies. I mean sure who wouldn't want to sit back after a hard days work and smoke a fat blunt and watch a movie or game but it will never happen. They will always have some comment about the use of the drug and the effect.

Answer 3

Decriminalizing marijuana would not violate anyone's civil rights and I can see no constitutional issues with decriminalizing marijuana. I, as well as many others, see constitutional issues with the Arizona law. Its not about federal law. It's about the constitution...You know the one with the second amendment that all of you know about...up to the well-regulated militia part?

Answer 4

What are you talking about? There are 10 states that already have legalized marijuana...Since 1996, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington have passed legislation that removes state-level penalties from marijuana use by patients who have a doctor's recommendation. In addition, Maryland passed a medical marijuana affirmative defense law in 2003. This dictates that if a person is arrested for marijuana use but is found to be using marijuana out of medical necessity, she or he will only face a modest fine.

Conservatives feel that individual states should decide their own policy, such as gay marriage, marijuana, ect.....Liberals don't want the people to decide because they feel the individual is too stupid to think for themselves...they need the government to do their thinking for them....you seem to be misinformed and obviously biased against conservatives...

Answer 5

These listed effects may have something to do with it. '
Many users describe two phases of marijuana intoxication: initial stimulation, which includes giddiness and euphoria, followed by sedation and pleasant tranquility. Mood changes are often accompanied by altered perceptions of time and space. Thinking processes become disrupted by fragmentary ideas and memories. Many users report increased appetite, heightened sensory awareness, and general feelings of pleasure.

Negative effects of marijuana use can include confusion, acute panic reactions, anxiety attacks, fear, a sense of helplessness, and loss of self-control. Chronic marijuana users may develop amotivational syndrome characterized by passivity, decreased motivation, and preoccupation with taking drugs. Like alcohol intoxication, marijuana intoxication impairs judgment, comprehension, memory, speech, problem-solving ability, reaction time, and driving skills.

The effects of long-term marijuana use on the intellect have not been established, and there is no evidence that marijuana causes brain damage. Smoking marijuana can damage the lungs, however, and long-term use may increase the risk of lung cancer. Although marijuana is not physically addicting and no physical withdrawal symptoms occur when use is discontinued, psychological dependence develops in some 10 to 20 percent of long-term regular users

Answer 6

Pharmaceutical companies contribute heavily to Republican campaign funds Marinol (synthetic THC) prescriptions run $1500 per month or better If marijuana were legalized by the feds for medical use the drug companies would stand to lose a great deal of money The republicans do not want to kill their "Golden Goose".

Answer 7

The government can't control it if it's legal. They make huge bucks on alcohol and tobacco, but marijuana is called "weed" for a reason. Hard to tax people on something they can grow in their back yard.

Do I think it should be legal? Absolutely. Then again, I think most things should be.

Answer 8

It's all in the test. A test for THC shows you recently used it. An alcohol test shows if you are currently drunk. I work in an industry that can be very dangerous. I don't want to work with anybody that is drunk or high. I don't care what you did last night. Figure out a test for THC that shows current levels rather than trace amounts and it may gain a higher level of acceptance.

Answer 9

Because even Liberal Governements in California, NY, and MA haven't legalized it.

Those who are educated enough likely realize that Pelosi, Hillary, etc are in charge of congress and they have NOT passed a law for Bush to veto?


Even Carter and Clinton never asked Congress to pass a law to legalize pot. You don't want to overlook the VERY important fact that Clinton had control of both the House and Senate during his two first years in the White House.

Bottom line? EVEN THE DEMS DON'T AIM TO LEGALIZE POT.

Let us know if this is new to you and how we can help you learn more about recent history relating to the Democrats and their approach to legalizing pot.

Answer 10

Many conservatives favor decriminalizing marijuana use.

I don't have knowledge of the medical details - I'm a conservative but relatively uncommitted on this issue.