Prop 19 California 2010 - Legalization of Marijuanna

What do you think?

i think yes it should be legal.

just look how alcohol used to be illegal and it was far worse, i live in california and man its like 80% of the people i know smoke it.

mmkay?

lmao! i was just curious to see if we could have a serious discussion like i know a lot of people are yes for prop 19, but what about the nay sayers?

Drugs are bad for the country's productivity.

Drugs are bad for the country's productivity.

bloodling

serious discussionbunny569

Most original topic subject award goes too..........bunny569!!! Ok, just messing with you, but it has been done a million times before. My opinion though....legalizing it brings in tax dollars which states could definitely use right now, so go for it!Aft3rBurn3r

Does anyone have any reasons for not legalizing it?

it isn't legal yet? slowpokes!

it isn't legal yet? slowpokes!

ToppledPillars

I heard their tails are delicious

also I think it should be legal but should be some rules on how can one get it. a shame it would be legal though.

[QUOTE="bloodling"]

Drugs are bad for the country's productivity.

You'd be amazed at the number of doctors, lawyers and businessmen who smoke pot.

yes, it should be legal. :)

Illegal since the Feds cant regulate it

Legalize it and keep the driving under the influence laws. Start some awareness like, if your going to smoke get a driver or do it at home or something. Sell it to over 21 like alcohol. Maybe make dealers get licenses to sell so they can keep track of it. It won't be perfect of course but at least it should help the California budget a bit. Plus the manpower in law enforcement can focus on other more dangerous drugs like meth and coke.

Stay illegal imo.

Legalize it and keep the driving under the influence laws. Start some awareness like, if your going to smoke get a driver or do it at home or something. Sell it to over 21 like alcohol. Maybe make dealers get licenses to sell so they can keep track of it. It won't be perfect of course but at least it should help the California budget a bit. Plus the manpower in law enforcement can focus on other more dangerous drugs like meth and coke.

theycallmeRP

[QUOTE="bloodling"]

Drugs are bad for the country's productivity.

You'd be amazed at the number of doctors, lawyers and businessmen who smoke pot.

[QUOTE="Santesyu"][QUOTE="worlock77"]

You'd be amazed at the number of doctors, lawyers and businessmen who smoke pot.

bunny569

Stay illegal imo.

Espada12

Why? There is no reason for it(or any drug,but especially weed) to be illegal.

As far as prop 19 goes, I really hope it passes. It will be moving in the right direction but heres the thing. THe polls are very close. Like only a 52% approval rating or something.

On the opposing side, the beercompanies are going to be voting no(and they are already throwing money into the anti prop19). The drug dealers are going to vote no. The marijuana dispensary workers are going to vote no. And then you have all the other flat out ignorant people who will vote no. That just leaves the common, knowledgable man to vote yes. I hate to say it, but it probably wont pass. And its going to be a VERY close poll.

I only support the use of marijuana for medical purposes. A general legalization would bring money in the short term through taxes, but would hurt the country as a whole in the long term with loss of production.Dtnoip28

I couldn't care either way. Might as well legalize it so teenagers will stop obsessing over it all the time.

More important issues that need to be taken care of imo.

[QUOTE="Espada12"]

Stay illegal imo.

Stanley09

Why? There is no reason for it(or any drug,but especially weed) to be illegal.

As far as prop 19 goes, I really hope it passes. It will be moving in the right direction but heres the thing. THe polls are very close. Like only a 52% approval rating or something.

On the opposing side, the beercompanies are going to be voting no(and they are already throwing money into the anti prop19). The drug dealers are going to vote no. The marijuana dispensary workers are going to vote no. And then you have all the other flat out ignorant people who will vote no. That just leaves the common, knowledgable man to vote yes. I hate to say it, but it probably wont pass. And its going to be a VERY close poll.

So basically everyone who is against it is either afraid of the competition, a dealer or ignorant? But those who are for it have considered knowledgeable? Good to know.

People are going to smoke it all the time and build a tolerance, then they will be buying more and more of it

People are going to smoke it all the time and build a tolerance, then they will be buying more and more of it

ANlMOSITY

I don't live in California so...

[QUOTE="Stanley09"]

[QUOTE="Espada12"]

Stay illegal imo.

Espada12

Why? There is no reason for it(or any drug,but especially weed) to be illegal.

As far as prop 19 goes, I really hope it passes. It will be moving in the right direction but heres the thing. THe polls are very close. Like only a 52% approval rating or something.

On the opposing side, the beercompanies are going to be voting no(and they are already throwing money into the anti prop19). The drug dealers are going to vote no. The marijuana dispensary workers are going to vote no. And then you have all the other flat out ignorant people who will vote no. That just leaves the common, knowledgable man to vote yes. I hate to say it, but it probably wont pass. And its going to be a VERY close poll.

So basically everyone who is against it is either afraid of the competition, a dealer or ignorant? But those who are for it have considered knowledgeable? Good to know.

It would really help your argument if you actually gave a reason rather than just saying "illegal".

As long as there is rules for it like alcohol.

The only people that oppose it are the ones that haven't tried it and realized how harmless it is (I know many people who have done it consistently and are walking with a college degree) or, the ignorant people who just believe that everything illegal is terrible.

I honestly think my brother is a better driver when hes high, couldn't say the same if he was drinking alcohol tho.

It would really help your argument if you actually gave a reason rather than just saying "illegal".

worlock77

Just look at any other drug thread, I'm pretty tired stating the same thing over and over at this point.

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

It would really help your argument if you actually gave a reason rather than just saying "illegal".

Espada12

Just look at any other drug thread, I'm pretty tired stating the same thing over and over at this point.

It's easy enough to avoid a thread. If you don't want to actually discuss the topic why bother posting anything?

[QUOTE="Stanley09"]

[QUOTE="Espada12"]

Stay illegal imo.

Why? There is no reason for it(or any drug,but especially weed) to be illegal.

As far as prop 19 goes, I really hope it passes. It will be moving in the right direction but heres the thing. THe polls are very close. Like only a 52% approval rating or something.

On the opposing side, the beercompanies are going to be voting no(and they are already throwing money into the anti prop19). The drug dealers are going to vote no. The marijuana dispensary workers are going to vote no. And then you have all the other flat out ignorant people who will vote no. That just leaves the common, knowledgable man to vote yes. I hate to say it, but it probably wont pass. And its going to be a VERY close poll.

So basically everyone who is against it is either afraid of the competition, a dealer or ignorant? But those who are for it have considered knowledgeable? Good to know.

People are going to do it anyway, so better to get it from Walgreens than from gangsters.

[QUOTE="Espada12"]

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

It would really help your argument if you actually gave a reason rather than just saying "illegal".

worlock77

Just look at any other drug thread, I'm pretty tired stating the same thing over and over at this point.

It's easy enough to avoid a thread. If you don't want to actually discuss the topic why bother posting anything?

Because I want to increase my post count obviously.

I'm betting it's going to get legalized.

I see the merit in legalizing it for tax revenue, but I think it's just going to make the streets worse when people drive. I guess it's an excuse to increase the law enforcement budget, though. :)

I've said this before-- if Prop 19 passes, it will be really galling if the Obama administration doesn't file a lawsuit against California.

That would be rather interesting, wouldn't it? The federal government would prosecute a state for wanting to enforce our immigration laws, but not prosecute a state for legalizing pot (which is illegal under federal law)? It would also show that the federal government puts the rights of illegal immigrants above the health, safety, and comfort of Americans.

I'm proudly drug-free, and I'll proudly vote "No" on Proposition 19.

I'm proudly drug-free, and I'll proudly vote "No" on Proposition 19.

MathMattS

More people need to be like this. Good on you, sir.

I've said this before-- if Prop 19 passes, it will be really galling if the Obama administration doesn't file a lawsuit against California.

That would be rather interesting, wouldn't it? The federal government would prosecute a state for wanting to enforce our immigration laws, but not prosecute a state for legalizing pot (which is illegal under federal law)? It would also show that the federal government puts the rights of illegal immigrants above the health, safety, and comfort of Americans.

I'm proudly drug-free, and I'll proudly vote "No" on Proposition 19.

I remember how back in 2008, California voted against gay marriage. I know all that changed with the overturn this year, but I could only guess that we are going to vote against the legalization of marijuana.