I was watching the news today and saw that California was trying to get pot legalized again. They would tax it at a stiff 50 bucks an ounce. I don't use, but do think it would generate tons of money and maybe we could get some control over the problems that we have now with it. I do know it would stimulate the economy though, doritos stock would go thru the roof......lol
Let's see if mj is legalized then;
PROS
a new revenue source is created
real growing farms will be established
new farming jobs
new getting products to market related jobs will exist
no more illegal farming on public lands
law enforcement personal can spend more time on real crimes
Cons
many current drug cartels will see a drop in profits.
I think the entire "War on Drugs" is a complete failure and complete waste of money. I too also believe that drugs, especially organics (marijuana, peyote and coca leaves in their natural state), should be completely legal but I can understand some arguments for synthetics like meth. I look at meth as nothing more than poison to clean the gene pool. But then, if the afore mentioned organics were...
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Originally Posted by wkmac I think the entire "War on Drugs" is a complete failure and complete waste of money. I too also believe that drugs, especially organics (marijuana, peyote and coca leaves in their natural state), should be completely legal but I can understand some arguments for synthetics like meth. I look at meth as nothing more than poison to clean ...
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Originally Posted by diesel96 An interesting little county up in No Cal.....
"Marijuana is the major cash crop here. A county-commissioned study reports pot accounts for up to two-thirds of the local economy.
“I don’t think there’s anything more important in this economy. To take this out would be a major blow,” http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28354324/...
Sammie,
My guess, if you joined Dez in a reefer bar to settle your differences, the outcome would most likely be very peaceful. Typically marijuana induces a state of contentment or in other words, you're to stoned to give a schitt .
That was another fear of society planners that a society allowed the free and open use of this drug would devolve into an undriven, uncaring and unmotivated...
I am somewhat of a libertarian; to a large extent I feel that we should have the freedom to choose what we put into our bodies.
I also feel, however, that there are substances such as cocaine, meth and heroin that are so immediately addictive that there is really no such thing as a free choice. These substances are flat out toxic.
I would put marijuana in the same category as alcohol; it ...
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Quote: Originally Posted by stevetheupsguy So not only am I not supposed to believe in God, because Time says God doesn't exist, I'm supposed to smoke Marijuana, as well? I prefer to stay sober, thanks anyways. Well then stay sober bro, more power to you. No one is asking you to partake in anything you don't want to. But there is a much bigger issue here rather than just the right to stay sober/stoned. Just read this one...
Quote: Originally Posted by stevetheupsguy For the last time, I don't have a cell phone, can't stand em. I use an honest to goodness digital camera, and I have been seen without it. Here's what mine looks like. Now you can show me yours, Hoax. That makes sense ... your pix are always very good and crisp (as opposed to sober's). I'll refrain from showing you mine ... wouldn't want you to feel inadequate.
Quote: Originally Posted by moreluck " Plus, if the drug was legal, there would be no reason to drug test employees! That would save a lot of money" I would still want to know if my employees were using crystal meth or heroine or crack or whatever those fools do to destroy their bodies. Drug testing would remain!!! I'm all for the legalization of marajuan. I'd also be all for regular drug tests that test for [U]DRUGS
I am not going to justify using any narcotics, medicinal or not. For the record I don't believe in the use of marijuana for recreational purposes. But I just don't care if others do. As for what drug use does to society, look at it positively, while these people are wasting their lives getting high, we can step over them to a more fulfilling life. Less competition! Sorry Steve, I just think Ryan has the right idea here.
Quote: Originally Posted by diesel96 Not a bad description for a non-stoner ...Hey, Specoli, is that you dude.. http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi3819110681/ .....lol "Fast Times at Ridgemont High"....I loved that movie. Always thought Phoebe Cates was smokin' hot. I had a copy of that movie on VHS. There was a particular scene that I had paused and rewound so many times that the tape was starting to wear out and...
" Plus, if the drug was legal, there would be no reason to drug test employees! That would save a lot of money" I would still want to know if my employees were using crystal meth or heroine or crack or whatever those fools do to destroy their bodies. Drug testing would remain!!!
Quote: Originally Posted by Sammie On a lighter note, (if there is a lighter note to drugs and alcohol), start out with a couple of beers, add a few joints and what do you get? An Open House! Staff AP News Mar 23, 2009 15:15 EST Authorities said a 63-year-old man suspected of drunken driving crashed his pickup truck into a neighbor's house, leaving a gaping hole that revealed a small marijuana farm inside. San Diego police got a search...
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