2007-05-01 07:36:19 · 18 answers · asked by Lilmisssassy 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I would not only sign it I would get the petioner high!
I happen to live in the great state of Oregon and I have a medical marijauna permit, and I grow my own, Baby! Actually, I have the permit b/c of constant pain from a botched attempt on my life on Aug, 26, 2000. I would recommend anyone the State of Oregon, and in particular, Portland, it is a bangin' city! Peace and love!
2007-05-01 07:51:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely - you only have to look at the effect that prohibition of alcohol had on America to realise that, by banning products that many people want to partake in, you drive it underground, benefiting only criminal gangs. However, I would have to agree with some of the other answerers and say that, the method of legalisation is very important - as in Amsterdam, where a certain amount for personal use is allowed, but sales are restricted on an age basis. People canbuy and smoke marijuana there in cafes, and as a result, the 'drunken yob' culture of those consuming alcohol in large quantities is avoided - people are just out for a good time.
I don't smoke it myself, but I think clinging to the idea that certain substances (alcohol and cigarretes being two) can be legally if restrictively sold, whereas others cannot, is reactionary and outdated - especially when a recent study showed that those products that are 'legal' can be just as harmful as those that are not. We see the harmful effects of cigarettes and alcohol every day, but we realise that people can make their own choices about using them. We should be mature enough to at least give it a try. Age and point of sale limits would be sufficient, and the enormous benefits to the revenue of the country would be felt by all from the taxation of the sales.
2007-05-01 15:20:40 · answer #2 · answered by Amylou 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If it was strictly a "legal or illegal" distinction, absolutely not. If it outlined a method of bringing marijuana under the control of the FDA and there were measures to regulate the THC content as well as an effective field test to determine whether someone was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of cannabis, I'd have to seriously consider it.
Naturally it would require certain age limitations as with alcohol (ETOH), but with the above provided for, I could see it as a good thing for the users as well as the country.
For the country, tax it, just as tobacco products and alcohol are taxed today and use those monies to support enforcement of the necessary restrictions as well as long term effect research.
For the user, it would get the relatively "minor" drug out of the hands of the criminals that are ever so diligent in getting their "customers" to escalate to more expensive, and more dangerous drugs.
Anyhow, as you can see, the problem is not legalizing marijuana, its the inability to legalize it in a responsible manner.
2007-05-01 14:51:30 · answer #3 · answered by Jim 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, only if it is government regulated and taxed like cigarettes. The tax revenue from pot would recude my taxes, as a non pot smoker. It should still be illegal to sell, or grow pot, and since the pot would be regulated by the government, selling or growing it should bring large penalties.
The only thing is, this country wouldn't go for it. 2 states had legalization of pot on its ballot on 2006, and both lost, by large margins too.
2007-05-01 14:45:44 · answer #4 · answered by Angelus2007 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If it was well written.
BTW- the sign in the picture on my avatar reads "Rolling and smoking of joints is not allowed on the terrace."
2007-05-01 15:34:25 · answer #5 · answered by mikehunt29 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you missed the article below? Besides we are in the world of banning this and that, trans-fats, smoking here or there, we must do this or that...of course all for our own good. Or so sayeth big brother government.
2007-05-01 14:49:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Only if it was heavily taxed, with the tax revenue dedicated to rehab. I have seen people in rehab addicted to pot and pot alone. I have known those who have killed themselves while addicted to pot. It can cause genetic defects. It is a dangerous drug.
2007-05-01 14:45:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
No. Read the new findings shown on Yahoo's front page with regards to psychosis.
2007-05-01 15:06:49 · answer #8 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It wouldn't bother me one way or the other. If they don't make it legal ,if they want it they are going buy it. I don't use but they tell me it's for sale all over America.
2007-05-01 14:42:52 · answer #9 · answered by Nicki 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No we have enough of a problem with alcohol. Why give ourselves additional problems?
2007-05-01 15:33:56 · answer #10 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋