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Post by Sunshyne on Jun 23, 2011 8:47:57 GMT -5
ca.news.yahoo.com/lawmakers-introduce-bill-legalize-marijuana-225335489.html"A group of US representatives plan to introduce legislation that will legalize marijuana and allow states to legislate its use, pro-marijuana groups said Wednesday. The legislation would limit the federal government's role in marijuana enforcement to cross-border or inter-state smuggling, and allow people to legally grow, use or sell marijuana in states where it is legal. The bill, which is expected to be introduced on Thursday by Republican Representative Ron Paul and Democratic Representative Barney Frank, would be the first ever legislation designed to end the federal ban on marijuana."
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Jun 23, 2011 9:13:14 GMT -5
You should add a poll to this and I will send out a blast e-mail. Pot legalization brings out opinions!
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Post by Jiggy on Jun 23, 2011 11:05:44 GMT -5
Not a pot smoker myself but this is something I can get behind. If we are to truly be the "Land of the Free" we need to start handing out more freedoms. This would be a step in the right direction.
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Post by dannolee on Jun 23, 2011 12:00:59 GMT -5
Doesn't bother me at all. Smoke erryday if you want.
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Post by Sunshyne on Jun 23, 2011 13:26:21 GMT -5
This would be a federal bill, which if it passes, then leaves it up to the States to make their own rules and punishments. It could go the route of alcohol and you would have dry, damp and open counties. to me, the criminalization of pot was no different than prohibition. A bunch of prudes got together and decided to make a law (despite the general populus).
If they regulate and tax it like they do cigarettes, make a legal pot smoking age (probably 21) then I think its a reasonable endeavor. if its left up to each state and say... Michigan really wants a lot of pot smokers and pot revenue, then they could have really lax laws, then if Indiana wanted to be a stick in the mud, then they could have tight laws, high taxes or heavy punishments.
This is a great example on how our government should work (but hasn't for a long time). Laws are not supposed to be made on a federal level. Laws are State. the Fed is supposed to make sure states keep everything Kosher according to our Constitution. Period.
I would hope that States that decriminalize pot do treat it like alcohol though, DUI, no pot smoking on the job, no underage pot smoking, etc. Have little pot bars, like in Amsterdam. Joe and Steve should let us know about that when they come back from Spain.
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Post by Jiggy on Jun 23, 2011 13:32:24 GMT -5
if Indiana wanted to be a stick in the mud, then they could have tight laws, high taxes or heavy punishments. Fucking Indianians(?)! They've always been assholes! |
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Post by kilowatter on Jun 23, 2011 14:04:33 GMT -5
if Indiana wanted to be a stick in the mud, then they could have tight laws, high taxes or heavy punishments. Fucking Indianians(?)! They've always been a-holes! We rank 3rd in state freedom. you Arkys are way down the list at 28. mercatus.org/freedom-50-states-2011/IN |
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Post by Sunshyne on Jun 23, 2011 14:07:27 GMT -5
lol  just wanted to use two states that were close by each other. replace Michigan with Florida and Indiana with Georgia if it makes you feel better. |
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Post by Queenie on Jun 23, 2011 14:21:52 GMT -5
lol just wanted to use two states that were close by each other. replace Michigan with Florida and Indiana with Georgia if it makes you feel better. Oh hell no! You've started a riot now. Just go with it.  |
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Post by Jiggy on Jun 23, 2011 14:38:23 GMT -5
Average score-just where we like to be. Staying out of the limelight yet still a force to be reckoned with. |
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Post by Queenie on Jun 23, 2011 14:43:01 GMT -5
Average score-just where we like to be. Staying out of the limelight yet still a force to be reckoned with. A group of mean and territorial roosters are a force to be reckoned with too, so what are you really saying, Jiggy? don't make me smite you again and screw up those 7s |
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Post by beaker on Jun 23, 2011 16:15:24 GMT -5
Honestly, no. Keep pot illegal. If those lazy bastards could legally smoke pot there would be a new epidemic of fat asses stealing Cheetos and twinkies. Zane would lose his voice trying to spend all day tough talking the general pot smoking populace into P90X.
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Jun 23, 2011 16:21:36 GMT -5
Honestly, no. Keep pot illegal. If those lazy bastards could legally smoke pot there would be a new epidemic of fat asses stealing Cheetos and twinkies. Zane would lose his voice trying to spend all day tough talking the general pot smoking populace into P90X. Epic post!  |
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Post by Queenie on Jun 23, 2011 16:30:01 GMT -5
Honestly, no. Keep pot illegal. If those lazy bastards could legally smoke pot there would be a new epidemic of fat asses stealing Cheetos and twinkies. Zane would lose his voice trying to spend all day tough talking the general pot smoking populace into P90X. Epic post! AGREED!! (insert non-working clappy smiley here) |
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Post by zdunklee on Jun 23, 2011 17:01:10 GMT -5
I'm all for it being legal...just think of all the wasted time and money we have every year on pot busts and trials...for something that compared to ALL the other scheduled drugs is really harmless. I wouldn't smoke it myself, but I say stop wasting time and energy on the small guy and start concentrating on the really bad stuff even more.
Plus this would really help with overcrowding at a lot of jails and even some prisons.
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Post by umlordious on Jun 23, 2011 17:51:25 GMT -5
What are we talkin about again, man?
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Post by Rebel on Jun 23, 2011 19:26:23 GMT -5
No. Leave it illegal. Here's why: Everything I like is already on the bad list. It's either banned, soon-to-be-banned, heavily taxed (or soon to be), or publicly taboo. This includes: -Tobacco -Tasty food -Booze in the office -Sexual harassment -Online poker -Lightbulbs So screw you all. I vote to ban, or continue to ban, everything that I don't care about but someone else does. If you're going to ruin my fun, I'm going to ruin yours. Other things that should be (or stay) banned, besides pot: -Gay marriage -Stem cell research -Abortion -Riding a motorcycle without a helmet -Nudity on TV -"Hangover" sequels In the next election, I'm going to begin a new practice I call "vengeance voting." I'll vote for the politician who wants to ban the most things that I don't give a crap about but would basically be in favor of if I wasn't pissed off.  |
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Post by potthole on Jun 23, 2011 22:04:16 GMT -5
Honestly, no. Keep pot illegal. If those lazy bastards could legally smoke pot there would be a new epidemic of fat asses stealing Cheetos and twinkies. Zane would lose his voice trying to spend all day tough talking the general pot smoking populace into P90X. BOOM! |
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Post by autoguitar on Jun 24, 2011 3:27:29 GMT -5
Legalize it! It's a God given gift from the Earth and 100% natural! What else needs to be said? I've been doing it for almost 40 years and there isn't an ounce of fat on me and I don't really care for cheetos. lol I work hard and run a business 6 days a week! You can do it and be a living productive part in society!
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Gun Totin' Mama!
just wanted to use two states that were close by each other. replace Michigan with Florida and Indiana with Georgia if it makes you feel better.
