PUBLIC OPINION > Just Legalize Marijuana, Already!

Legalize it collect taxes, it's rediculous it's illegal in todays world.

Great depression. One of the first things FDR did was end Prohibition.

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I do NOT support the legalization of MJ. One of the primary reasons is that DUI would increase and it would be extremely difficult to measure/test for field sobriety. DUI KILLS innocent people, anything that can deter that is a plus. Also for anyone who believes that MJ is NOT a gateway drug to harsher drugs is out of touch with drug addicts or is an addict in denial.

Now bring on the pothead addict attackers.

I'm neither and your the one totally out of touch ! Deputy Chief of what ?

The only reason it is a "gateway" drug is because you buy it from the same person is trying to sell cocaine as well. They want to make a sale so they will pretty it up to make it. If you legalize it will no longer be a "gateway" drug.

You are correct that current drug dealers sell all kinds of drugs. Making it legal will not stop dealers from selling it legal along with other illegal drugs. All drug addicts have smoked MJ at one time or another and MJ was their first drug used, which is an indicator that it is a gateway drug.

The first drug I ever used was pills from a doctor actually, then came the weed. Since I have not done another drug so it seems you that doctors are the prescribing the gateway drugs. If weed was legal drug dealers would no longer sell. You just took all the profit out for them.

Drug dealers will be able to grow and sell their own , so there will be profit if they so choose. When you own a drug store, you get more business if you carry a variety of drugs than if you only carry some. The drug dealers won't pay any taxes, so their profit margin may be greater.

Not if we do the same thing we did with tobacco.

Nothing would preclude anyone from having a garden in their backyard. Just as we can for fruits and vegetables. I am sure I could grow tobacco in my backyard and no one would care nor be the wiser.

Here I am. Since medical cannabis we have had less accidents, not more. I have not seen any kind of addicts in many years. Except for people like you, [...] that take taxpayer money while your Federal Government is busy helping grow and export Opium as well as exporting guns to Mexico.

You people make me sick to my stomach.

You need to get help for your drug dependency. Addicts have difficulty functioning in society and your name calling post is indicative of that.

Ive been using cannabis all my life, since a friend of mine in high school raided his Police Officers daddy drawer for "evidence". It was great evidence! I really enjoyed it! That was in 1965, and I think that since its only been about 50 years I'd like to see what effects might be in my next 50 years.
Name calling? I see that bothers you. I'm so sorry! Here are some examples of great name calling. Please take note!







Also, please take note I'm a senior citizen and I have such a difficult time doing this in my drug addled state, so please be gentle.

Name calling not only is classless it is against SH rules, I unlike you respect rules and laws. Drugs tend to cloud things so I won't blame you for your comments or opinion.

There, I took out the name calling. I respect rules and laws too! You will be pleased to know that when I drive around, stoned out of my skull, and get pulled over, its usually cuase Im driving too slow. During all these 50 years of pot smoking and driving, I've never gotten in an accident although I did get a couple of speeding tickets a few years ago when I wasn't stoned out of my mind! :-)
Also, where I live there are dispensaries on every block and the statistics say there is less crime and accidents. How do you account for that? Even though there are homeless people begging on just about every major intersection. These people dont seem to be able to afford even a good quality joint!

Yet our Federal Government insists on guarding the poppies! Just why are we guarding these poppies? How much longer are we going to be guarding them?
Any ideas?

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If you get pulled over in California and the officer smells MJ, you will go to jail. DUI is against the law and eventhough many think drinking and pot smoking makes them relaxed and better drivers, it does NOT. Reactionary timing is off and judgement is impaired. Again, even slow drivers under the influence KILL people. Then again most addicts are in denial anyway.

I never toke while Im driving, genius, and youre a liar because Im living proof. As a matter of fact Ive signed up for a study on this very issue. Texting kills people, arguments kill people and there is not such thing as a marijuana addict so go soak your liar skull

Like I said before, yes you can become psychologically addicted to MJ, just like people are addicted to alcohol. Your addicted to the high. Most addicts like you are in denial. You have my sympathy.

There is no proof to either of your statements. The DUI argument is pure speculation, and the gateway drug argument is just plain bad information.

It is a fact that more people will smoke it if it is legal. It does deter some law abiding citizens because of it illegality. It is a fact that testing for THC levels in a field sobriety test not possible currently. More teenagers will use irresponsibly which will increase teenage vehicle collisions. The sad outcome would be if they take innocent bystanders out with their conduct.

You are speculating that more people will use marijuana if it is legalized. I live in California, one of the easiest states to acquire legal marijuana. The amount of marijuana users did not skyrocket when prop 215 was passed.

Sure, field sobriety tests don't work for marijuana because the effects of marijuana are not the same as with alcohol. Driving high is not the same as driving drunk. However, driving drunk and high would be dangerous.

Marijuana could be regulated just as easily as cigarettes and alcohol, thus minimizing access to teenagers.

My husband and I live and worked in Law Enforcement in California. My experience with those driving under the influence of MJ showed that those drivers posed a danger on the road and people were killed as a result. Yes the usage of MJ increased as a result ot prop 215.

Nobody should operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of any kind of drug or alcohol. That being said, more people have died in car accidents from distracted driving due to texting/cell phones than have died from marijuana-related accidents. I am talking strictly marijuana, not a combination of MJ and alcohol.

Sure, there was an increase in MJ usage, because prop 215 allowed medical patients an alternative to heavy narcotic prescription drugs/painkillers. Non-users did not suddenly wake up one day and say "you know what, I'm going to start smoking pot."

The few friends I know that smoke MJ also do other heavier drugs. Seems like once you have entered the world of drugs there is nothing stopping you.

You make a very good point pursuant to your experiences.

I have many friends who smoke MJ recreationally and lead perfectly normal, productive lives. In fact, none of my friends use hard drugs. There is a negative stigma associated with marijuana users that will continue to remain as long as there are opponents of its legalization.

I know people who are functional alcoholics too, but their lives are far from good, because of alcohol abuse.

If not used for medical purposes, why is there the stigma? Because when many get high they behave like stoned idiots. Just like when people get drunk, they CAN act like fools. The stigma will always be there whether legal or not, because the purpose of smoking MJ is to get high. High to escape reality, just like many other narcotics, legal or not. Getting high will always have a stigma because it is associated with addiction and the destruction of lives. I have seen families argue and break up because of MJ or alcohol addiction. The addict becomes married to the drug, despite the cost. It ends up being a sad state of existance. Drugs of any kind (unless medically necessary) which alter one's ability to react and think are destructive. My opinion is based on my experiences in law enforcement as well as knowing people whose lives have been altered by MJ use. Addicts are in denial about the drug's negative effects and MJ is a DRUG.

I know that you are going to smoke MJ whether it is legal or not. I am not trying to convince you not to, it is your choice. Getting high is a priority for you which is why you smoke. I prefer to deal with life sober. No I do not drink either, I do NOT like the effects that alcohol has on my senses.

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only the potheads would love this question, and I vote no to legalize it, how would the poor people live ?

I say make it legal so it can be taxed. Think of the revenue the government would get, it could get us out of debt quick.

It is high time that our government legalized, regulated and taxed Marijuna. The "War on Drugs" has only over crowded our prisons, encouraged drug cartels to deal drugs in our citites, and endangered our minors and other unsuspecting customers who had bought laced and or bogus Marijuana mixed with Spice, PCP, or other highly dangerous substances, which is far worse than the Marijuana itself. How can a natural plant such as Marijuana, which is used by many people for medical purposes, be considered an "Evil Weed"?

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..... uummm no, I meant arrogance

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