PUBLIC OPINION > Just Legalize Marijuana, Already!
SodaHead News
2012/04/20 20:00:00
It's 420, and you know what that means! If you don't, April 20 is the holy day of the stoner subculture, a date decided somewhat arbitrarily by the stoner lifestyle, which dictates that 4:20 is the ideal time to smoke. Now, we can't really ask who smokes -- it's still illegal, and some people don't want to give away that much info on the very public interwebs. So we asked the next-best question: Should it be legal?
Wait... what were we talking about? Oh, right. Marijuana. Most respondents are for it -- or at least for legalizing it. There's a difference. One commenter wrote, "I have no interest in smoking marijuana but it seems like common sense that it should be legal if alcohol is." Where were all those voters when it went on the ballot in California? Probably the same couch they're on today. Don't worry, you'll get 'em next time.
Conservative Conflict
The only demographic with a formidable sample size that voted against the legalization of marijuana was conservatives. They were 21% less supportive than Christians and 45% less likely than libertarians. The most frequent arguments against the legalization of marijuana were that it's a gateway drug and it's already illegal.
Males Lead the Charge
Gender didn't create much of a gap, but it was enough to show that males are more likely to support the legalization of marijuana. Sad news for stoner guys. Their dating options are perhaps a little more limited than those of stoner gals. Then again, you could quit whenever you want to. Right?
Smokers Support Smokers
When the legalization of pot is being discussed, it's often compared to alcohol and cigarettes. Each substance has its pros and cons, and marijuana's cons don't seem to be as detrimental as the other two. And those things are legal! Even drinkers and smokers can see that.
If you'd like to vote on this question, dig deeper into the demographics, or engage in existing discussion about the topic, visit our poll about legalizing marijuana. We'd love to hear from you!
Top Opinion
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Stan Weinstein 2012/04/20 20:52:54
+20Legalization is long overdue. Law officers would not have to spend countless hours looking for marijuana fields while risking their lives. States would bring in millions of dollars in tax revenue. Thousands of police officers would be freed up so they could have more time scraping up the bodies of those killed by drunk drivers drinking the legal alcohol.
if weed was legal, how would that happen?
the same cannot be said about coffee, cigarettes and booze (not in the same way)
those can start it off but they don't bring you into direct contact, unlike weed.
That isn't where I got my idea though, my mum was a scientist that studied similar things with rats.
Oh by the way I think it's the exposure to the black market that makes it the gateway, not the drug itself. That is why I think it should be legalized.
what is the big freakin deal? I can get any pharma drug, any alcohol, any tobacco at any time. Why not pot?
Somebody give me a good reason why marijuana is not legal....
Besides, A pot economy would be massive.
sure, full legalization does pose some gray economic issues, but overall marijuana should at least be generally allowed, possession and distribution
Lets get the govt out of this and let the states decide who will reap the tax windfall......