Hello, just a heads up this subject is rather touchy for people and people have strong opinions. Please respect everyone's imput. They have a right to their own opinion. You can dissagree with it, however, be respectful about it
Legalize It!
This year is a rather big jump for the legalization of Marijuana. Back in 2010, California tried to get a bill passed to allow recreational use for Marijuana. Due to a a previous poll, it showed Marijuana had over 50% support for it. However, when the actual voting occured, the bill fell short and lost. Multiple states at the time were still trying to get the amount of signatures required.
This year, 2 states will have a bill up for vote to legalize the recreational use of Marijuana. Those states include Washington State and Colorado.
These states will hold certin restrictions, such as:
- legalize the production, distribution, and retail sale of marijuana
- prohibit sales to anyone under age 21
- designate the Colorado State Department of Revenue as the agency responsible for regulating marijuana commerce
- designate the Washington State Liquor Control Board as the regulatory agency
However, the "prohibit sales to anyone under age 21" can be easily broken, just like teenagers under the age of 21 getting beer.
Washington State will hold a 20-25% tax on the Marijuana purchace. To which, ill leave some examples of normal costs of weed and how much it costs with the tax:
Dime (1 gram, usually from 0.7-1.0) sells of $10 on the street. Tax will very from $12-$12.50
Dub (2 gram, usually from 1.7-2.0) sells $20 on the street. Tax will very from $24-$25
Thirty-sac (3 gram, usually from 2.7-3.0) sells for $30 on the street. Tax will very from $36-$37.5
As you can see, the tax can get you nearly half way to the next level of amount.
People consider Marijuana as a "Gateway Drug". I dissagree and only think its a "Gateway to the fridge". People also say its "addictive", that is false and has been proven.
Drunk driving deaths are average to 1 person is killed every 30 minutes. Averaging, 16,000 deaths a year.
Tabacco deaths a year on average? 435,000.
Marijuana averages? Zero.
Yet Alcohol and Tabacco are legal.
Why is Marijuana illegal?
That isn't the full reason, but was a key factor. Ever since then, America has thought of Marijuana as a drug from "Satan". Religon was never involved in the case of making Marijuana illegal, as a matter of fact, Shinto and Judeo-Christian support the use of Marijuana.There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the US, and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos, and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz, and swing, result from marijuana use. This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers, and any others.”
“…the primary reason to outlaw marijuana is its effect on the degenerate races.”
“Marijuana is an addictive drug which produces in its users insanity, criminality, and death.”
“Reefer makes darkies think they’re as good as white men.”
“Marihuana leads to pacifism and communist brainwashing”
“You smoke a joint and you’re likely to kill your brother.”
“Marijuana is the most violence-causing drug in the history of mankind.” ~ Harry J. Anslinger
According to research, over 60% of Americans smoke weed. Over 70% smoke pot in some point of their life.
What if Marijuana gets legal in my State, is it technically still illegal?
Yes. According to federal law, Marijuana is still illegal and will remain illegal untill over 50% of the states legalize it. But, even then it can still be illegal. The DEA (Drug Enforcemnt Agency) will patrol alot more in the states that have it legal. The DEA follows Federal Law.
Doesn't an Ammendment allow seperate State Laws?
Yes. However, Federal Law is powerful enough to go against a State Law. A DEA Officer has the right to arrest you for things that the Federal Government proclaim Illegal.
Personal story:
This is not a post that is trying to persuade you to smoke pot. This post is to get the information out to those that dont know much about it.In High School, i used to smoke pot and go to class. It was easily noticed that i was high. But i had cool teachers that they didn't care. I actually remember one time that i had to take a suprise Math Test on a subject i really sucked at, Algebra. I never studied (still dont) and hardly listend in class. I actually got a 80% on that test. I was really shocked. Back then though, i smoked pot just to smoke it. Now hoever, i do it responsibly. I only do it when i have nothing to do and know i will have nothing to do for the rest of the day.
If you want more info about the subject, please watch This Video
And ill leave you with this joke/funny quote.
If this post gets out of hand, please contact me so I can notify a admin to close the thread. I want to know this thread is locked or being locked ahead of time.People say pot smokers are not multi-taskers. I tend to dissagree. I'm a multi-tasking pot smoker. Let me give an example. The other day I was walking down the street, thats one. I was stoned, thats two. Alright i'll that one back. I was walking down the street, I was putting eye drops in my eyes, I was talking on my cell phone and I was getting hit by a car. ~ Doug Benson (Super High Me)
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