Legalize?

**Valigarmander** · 02-12-2009, 06:54 PM

Do you think cannabis should be legalized? Specifically, I'm talking about in the U.S., where cannabis and it's derivatives (hemp, marijuana) are illegal to possess in any case, but don't be afraid to speak from a larger point of view. Share your point of view, and if possible, make an argument for your case.

To me, this is one of those issues I don't have a strong stance in either way. Both sides have their strong points and drawbacks, so at this point I don't care too much either way, although I would probably prefer decriminalization in the States over complete legalization or illegalization.

Vote and post.

Robotazy · 02-12-2009, 07:03 PM

I.....well, I heard some good points for "cannabis", but...well, I don't know really.

Also, when I opened this topic, and saw "cannabis" I thought you wanted to legalize cannabalism.

Bomby · 02-12-2009, 07:03 PM

I think they should at least decriminalize it. What happens after that, I really couldn't care less about.

Come to think about it, I've become extremely apathetic lately.

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 02-12-2009, 07:24 PM

Though it may ruin our country, I think it should be legalized. It's our choice.

Demonicus Prime · 02-12-2009, 07:33 PM

It's just like if you lowered the drinking age to 18. You'd have a lot fewer incidents just based on the fact that it's not so bad. You outlaw eating and you'd have alot more eating that even before, the same concept applies here. Just without any danger, and more knowledge. Legalizing it would do nothing but make things better, seeing as we could use the funding we give law enforcement to crack down on the growers of cannabis to the places it really needs to grow, and as many people do it regardless the shops that would open up would only make the economy prosper.

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 02-12-2009, 07:38 PM

Alcohol damages the liver and the human liver doesn't fully develop until the age of 21. Lowering the legal drinking age would only encourage drunk driving in the youth while making it easy to annihilate their livers. No responsible adult would be for that idea, IMO.

Of course, most minors will drink anyway but it's the principal of the matter really.

Kil'jaeden · 02-12-2009, 08:01 PM

I don't care if it is legalized or not. But, if it were legalized violent crime related to drugs would go down.

I am nobody · 02-12-2009, 08:03 PM

I see no reason not to legalize it. It'll have the positive effect of freeing up courts and jails and is unlikely to have much more of a negative effect than it already does.

**Crazyswordsman** · 02-12-2009, 08:55 PM

I think small amounts should be legal. I mean, smoking is FAR worse and that's perfectly legal. -CSM

Demonicus Prime · 02-12-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kil'jaeden

I don't care if it is legalized or not. But, if it were legalized violent crime related to drugs would go down.

Haha, you do know what "drug" we're talking about, right?

Vgfian · 02-12-2009, 09:40 PM

^^What?
Have you heard the expression "Smoke a joint"?
Read up here :Joint (cannabis) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I don't have a strong opinion either way,but I do think that allowing it medically is fine.
Still unsure of home use though.:/

heh · 02-12-2009, 09:48 PM

decriminalize for sure, legalize.... maybe.

***CaptHayfever*** · 02-12-2009, 10:42 PM

Legalize it, regulate it, tax it, & boom, budget crisis over.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Dylan · 02-12-2009, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I REALLY HATE POKEMON!

Though it may ruin our country

...What?

Anyway, I find it hilarious how non-smokers pretend to be totally savvy about the pot culture. Most of these people have never been around pot smokers and base all their knowledge off those ridiculous "Above the Influence" commercials.

Smoking pot is no worse, if not better, than drinking. I'm willing to say the effects of alcohol have killed far more people than the effects of marijuana. Legalize it.

Metal Man · 02-13-2009, 12:04 AM

Legalize it, tax it, funnel the money into my the public's pockets.

***Booyakasha*** · 02-13-2009, 12:04 AM

It's not for me--that said, I don't think it's the government's place to play babysitter. Legalise it.

ZeldaGirl · 02-13-2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I REALLY HATE POKEMON!

Alcohol damages the liver and the human liver doesn't fully develop until the age of 21. Lowering the legal drinking age would only encourage drunk driving in the youth while making it easy to annihilate their livers. No responsible adult would be for that idea, IMO.

Of course, most minors will drink anyway but it's the principal of the matter really.

1) Pretty sure that first statistic is bull****. Alcohol damages the liver, but the liver is pretty well developed by 21.

2) Countries where the drinking age is lower actually have less problems with underage drinking; kids enjoy doing what they aren't supposed to be doing. Lowering the drinking age would likely have the effect of making less kids drink. Besides, driving drunk is illegal at any age; it would be encouraged no more than it already is.

I'm not even going to get into the issue of by the time you're 18, you can go fight in a war and die for your country, but you can't enjoy a beer. >_>

Anyway, legalize and regulate it. It's not for me, but it's not actually as harmful as everyone likes to make it out to be.

**Crazyswordsman** · 02-13-2009, 06:08 AM

Drunk driving. MADD seems more focused on curbing drinking than driving. They need ways to make it easy to drink but not drive. -CSM

Dylan · 02-13-2009, 11:44 AM

Actually, the term is drunken driving.

**Crazyswordsman** · 02-13-2009, 05:19 PM

^The point is, MADD could be a HUGE ally in the fight for more transit, but I bet that a lot of these people are VERY content to drive big fat SUVs. -CSM

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It should be kept illegal, but decriminalized to allow medicinal use.	6	18.18%
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02-12-2009, 06:54 PM	#1
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	Legalize? Do you think cannabis should be legalized? Specifically, I'm talking about in the U.S., where cannabis and it's derivatives (hemp, marijuana) are illegal to possess in any case, but don't be afraid to speak from a larger point of view. Share your point of view, and if possible, make an argument for your case. To me, this is one of those issues I don't have a strong stance in either way. Both sides have their strong points and drawbacks, so at this point I don't care too much either way, although I would probably prefer decriminalization in the States over complete legalization or illegalization. Vote and post.

02-12-2009, 09:40 PM	#11
Vgfian Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Listening to Seeking 7 Seven and giving out free hugs. :) Gender: Posts: 6,862 Thanks: 2,433 Thanked 398 Times in 311 Posts	^^What? Have you heard the expression "Smoke a joint"? Read up here :Joint (cannabis) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia I don't have a strong opinion either way,but I do think that allowing it medically is fine. Still unsure of home use though.:/ Last edited by Vgfian; 02-12-2009 at 09:46 PM. Reason: spellleng erer

02-12-2009, 07:03 PM	#2
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	I.....well, I heard some good points for "cannabis", but...well, I don't know really. Also, when I opened this topic, and saw "cannabis" I thought you wanted to legalize cannabalism.

02-12-2009, 07:03 PM	#3
Bomby You just freaking blew Joe Biden's mind! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: WHAT?house Gender: Posts: 19,491 Thanks: 513 Thanked 1,449 Times in 849 Posts Blog Entries: 5	I think they should at least decriminalize it. What happens after that, I really couldn't care less about. Come to think about it, I've become extremely apathetic lately.

02-12-2009, 07:24 PM	#4
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Goku lives on the Sun Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 12,717 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 275 Times in 234 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Though it may ruin our country, I think it should be legalized. It's our choice.

02-12-2009, 07:33 PM	#5
Demonicus Prime Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I Pity The Fool Who Confuses Me With Someone Other Than YoshiFreak. Gender: Posts: 3,108 Thanks: 648 Thanked 129 Times in 87 Posts	It's just like if you lowered the drinking age to 18. You'd have a lot fewer incidents just based on the fact that it's not so bad. You outlaw eating and you'd have alot more eating that even before, the same concept applies here. Just without any danger, and more knowledge. Legalizing it would do nothing but make things better, seeing as we could use the funding we give law enforcement to crack down on the growers of cannabis to the places it really needs to grow, and as many people do it regardless the shops that would open up would only make the economy prosper.

02-12-2009, 07:38 PM	#6
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Goku lives on the Sun Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 12,717 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 275 Times in 234 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Alcohol damages the liver and the human liver doesn't fully develop until the age of 21. Lowering the legal drinking age would only encourage drunk driving in the youth while making it easy to annihilate their livers. No responsible adult would be for that idea, IMO. Of course, most minors will drink anyway but it's the principal of the matter really.

02-12-2009, 08:01 PM	#7
Kil'jaeden Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: in your mind Gender: Posts: 2,132 Thanks: 21 Thanked 146 Times in 99 Posts	I don't care if it is legalized or not. But, if it were legalized violent crime related to drugs would go down.

02-12-2009, 08:03 PM	#8
I am nobody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over there. Gender: Posts: 5,515 Thanks: 309 Thanked 365 Times in 242 Posts Blog Entries: 7	I see no reason not to legalize it. It'll have the positive effect of freeing up courts and jails and is unlikely to have much more of a negative effect than it already does.

02-12-2009, 08:55 PM	#9
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	I think small amounts should be legal. I mean, smoking is FAR worse and that's perfectly legal. -CSM

02-12-2009, 09:48 PM	#12
heh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: lo-ca-tion; Noun- 1. a place or situation occupied: That house is in a fine location Gender: Posts: 9,849 Thanks: 710 Thanked 955 Times in 628 Posts	decriminalize for sure, legalize.... maybe.

02-12-2009, 10:42 PM	#13
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	Legalize it, regulate it, tax it, & boom, budget crisis over. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

02-13-2009, 12:04 AM	#15
Metal Man Fairy-Slaying Maniac Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: 1592 Miles Away From Here Gender: Posts: 18,062 Thanks: 148 Thanked 683 Times in 482 Posts	Legalize it, tax it, funnel the money into my the public's pockets.

02-13-2009, 12:04 AM	#16
*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	It's not for me--that said, I don't think it's the government's place to play babysitter. Legalise it.

02-13-2009, 06:08 AM	#18
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	Drunk driving. MADD seems more focused on curbing drinking than driving. They need ways to make it easy to drink but not drive. -CSM

02-13-2009, 11:44 AM	#19
Dylan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Teenage Wasteland Gender: Posts: 7,790 Thanks: 1,632 Thanked 1,816 Times in 773 Posts	Actually, the term is drunken driving.

02-13-2009, 05:19 PM	#20
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	^The point is, MADD could be a HUGE ally in the fight for more transit, but I bet that a lot of these people are VERY content to drive big fat SUVs. -CSM