Why Shouldn't we legalize Marijuana?

Question

It would replace 30 - to 40% of medicines today. Its easy to grow you dont need pestacides to grow it. You've never heard of someone killing or robbing a bank because they were high. The only reason its illegal today is in 1935 the media lied and made the politicians believe it is as dangerious as meth or cocane but its not. If we mass produced it our taxes wouldn't be paying to support all these people in jail and prison for pot. you could use the hemp for clothes. its rediculious the government in the 80's legalized it as long as you bought it from them. Whats up with that, it can be used for fuel clothes almost anything. they only dont legalize it because it would put the oil companies out of business the cropdusters the tobacco companies. Even Bill Clinton supported it he just didnt openly support it it wasnt a cigar tube he used it was a blunt tube

Answer 1

Because we don't want to

We legalized alcohol after Prohibition becase we wanted to. If pot was something we wanted, we would have done it already.

We (Americans) don't like pot

Answer 2

Your arguement is flawed.

"Replace 30-40% of medicines today"? Those medicines will still be used and perscribed no matter what. Furthermore, how will marijuana be used in treatment? I can only think of a few conditions that treatment with marijuana would be practical.

"You've never heard of somebody killing or robbing a bank because they were high"? How do you kill a bank? Unfortunately, stoned drivers are just as dangerous as drunk drivers. Also, how many accidental deaths have been caused by marijuana? Don't try to feed us crap.

"If we mass produced it our taxes wouldn't be paying to support all these people in jail and prison for pot" ? Try again. The criminals were charged and found guilty of crime while marijuana use/growing/distributing were illegal. If we suddenly repealed the laws against murder, the murderers who are serving time would still be guilty and forced to stay in prison. The appeals court would have to hear each case individually.

"you could use the hemp for clothes" Very true, but hemp and marijuana are not exactly the same thing. Hemp has low THC levels and little effect on humans when compared to most marjuana grown today.

"it can be used for fuel clothes almost anything. they only dont legalize it because it would put the oil companies out of business"
Partially true again; check your grocery store's for hemp bread. Hemp is also used to make ropes and some cloth. As for the fuel, everybody knows oil will not last forever; including the oil companies. If you are convinced that a car can be powered by hemp, build it yourself. Better yet, sell the design to Ford or GM.

"Even Bill Clinton supported it he just didnt openly support it it wasnt a cigar tube he used it was a blunt tube" I thought you wanted to get us on your side. Why bring in undocumented hype like that? Just be thankful he confessed to smoking pot in college; that is a huge step in itself.

Answer 3

MJ is a choice drug of mainly the youth of this country and even if it was legalized for adults (18 or 21, whichever) it would not be legal for youth. However, making it legal for adults would make it even more readily available to young people. Reliable studies show that the use of any drug will likely alter social and mental development and become a substitute for actual engagement in life for a large portion of the population that uses it to the extent of abuse. Youth are the worst to abuse it and not recognize that they are even doing that.
It would be initially cheaper for the country to legalize it by saving money used for enforcement and incarceration and it would remove a source of funding for gangs but the total social costs are too high.
Also, several of your latter arguments are just urban legend and BS. Grow up.

Answer 4

the person that stated that they were stopping at green lights etc. You either smoked some very strong weed, you were not use to it, or your cognition is bad even when you don't use it.

Of course mj is not for everyone. Some people are not affected the same way. I can remember the few times that I first tried it, I inhaled way too much at a time and it did make me remember scenes back in my childhood as if they were happening right then. It is much better to take only a few hits at a time. Moderation is important.

Answer 5

I used to be anti-legalization. I still do not like pot-heads. I think they lack good sense and judgment. However, I have come to terms with the issue and resolved that MJ should be legal because we tax payers are simply paying too much to prosecute petit offenders.

Our jails are full of people who just smoke weed and will not stop. Most of them do not have jobs so they are unlikely to pay the fines and prefer to just wait out their short sentences in jail.

Also, in the name of "war on drugs" too many civil rights have been violated by over-zealous cops. I remember a story of a druggy who refused to sign a "consent to search" when cops came knocking on his door. The cops threatened and tortured him (i.e. clamping wires from a car battery to his testicles). Unbeknownst to the fine peace officers, the druggy had been recording the entire "interview" with cassette players hidden in his home.

Also, I think it is the height of arrogance to deny very sick people a substance that can make them feel better, especially if they are dying.

Nevertheless, I think employers should not employ dopies for certain jobs.

Answer 6

The only reason is because it is (basically) a combination of Alcohol and Cigarette...

You get inebriated off it (differently than booze - but still intoxicated) AND you have to smoke it (2nd hand smoke).

As for taxing it, make it a Controlled Substance - where it can ONLY be bought from the Government (also like booze and smokes). Make it ILLEGAL to grow it on your own, and tax the hell out of it ;););)

Answer 7

While you are right, your reasoning is extremely flawed and juvenille. Every hippie has your argument. Here is why it ought to be legal.

First, Drugs are BAD. Don't forget that.

However, we are supposed to be a free people. As such, we have inalienable rights. A somewhat universally accepted definition of a natural or inalienable right is the right to do that which imposes no burden on your fellow man except that of non-interference. That seems to apply to marijuana use. If a person's ambition and happiness in life comes from smoking pot, who are we to take away their liberty for their decision unless it affects us. I would of course take away any medicaid, welfare benefits for anyone who smokes pot or has a smoke related illness. But if you can take care of yourself why you smoke pot. Have at it.

Your conspiracy theories are completely ridiculous. I know you are just reciting the NORML talking points but if you believe in legalization and want to make an argument with any credibility outside of the 19 year old NORML crowd, look at the basics of freedom and what our nation was founded on and get rid of your oil companies are bad rhetoric, we've heard it, its nonsense.

Taxing it is wrong too. Social engineering through taxes is as unjust as outlawing activities that do not impose a burden on you.

The most compelling non-freedom argument seems to be that it does save tax payer money as we spent an awful lot preventing people from doing something that doesn't cost us an awful lot.

Answer 8

Well I don't see why they don't legalize it. The only problem is....if I drink in front of my child, my child will not get drunk, but if I smoke pot with my child in the room, my child could get high. But that is happening already. One reason they don't want to legalize: When cops bust people who are selling marijuana, they can take property that they believe was purchased with the profits of their drug dealing. The police force counts on that money to support their office.

Pot is not a gateway drug. Gees
And just think of all the people - pilots, drs etc. who are already addicted to alcohol, pot and other drugs. Legalizing it doesn't mean it would be legal to do it and drive or fly or operate or whatever....give me a break.

Answer 9

My mom had died a year ago from breast cancer. Not even morphine helped for her pain which is about 20 times stronger than weed. There are better forms of pain management in certain doses.

Answer 10

Mainly because to many people use it improperly, outside of its correct spiritual context. Using it as a recreational drug is a terrible misuse of a God-given herb.

Answer 11

Think of the economic havoc it would reek on all the folks who sell it as a major part of their supplemental income. Have you no compassion? Just kidding, but you're preaching to the choir here.