Pot is legal in CO and WA

fbmandy55

My ultra-liberal, Obama supporting cousin just commented on my facebook that legalizing ISN'T a step forward.

Sad, because her mom owns a pharmaceutical company and is fighting cancer right now. Sad that they can't overlook the stereotypes to see the benefits.

tashjs21

Speaking as proud voter for Colorado's Amendment 64, I can tell you that this will do amazing things for this state. If you've ever been here, you'll know that half the people here partake in the use of marijuana anyway. Now it can be regulated and taxed with the money going towards funding our schools. In addition to that, our tax dollars will no longer be wasted pursuing small time marijuana sellers, growers and users, and can now be spent fighting real crime. Beyond the medicinal qualities of marijuana, it is a very valuable natural resource and we now have the freedom to benefit from it. Thomas Jefferson would be proud.

ETA: There is no difference between this and the end of alcohol prohibition.

:flowerforyou:

fbmandy55

First off I want to say I am glad that we have medical weed for the people with cancer and other real reasons.
My mother had cancer and it eased her pain while she died.

I Voted againced it for the following reasons.
I have had that neighbor that gave it to one of my children!
I have been woke up at 3 am from traffic to the neighbors house for drug related ( freinds)
I know personally people that were ( good Parents ) that spend their money on weed then had to
apply for food stamps to feed their kids because of their priorities.
I have had to fire a close friend I worked with because she came to work stoned.

I am all for responsible use of weed and alcohal. I hope they put a steep tax on it.
I have no issue with responsible use of weed I just don't see that happening here in Colorado.

Neighbors can give alcohol and cigarettes to your kids, would that make you feel better?

Noisy neighbors are not a result of drugs. They will always exist.

People who spend money on weed over their kids are going to be ****ty parents regardless.

Friends who get fired for being stoned probably deserved to be fired regardless.

Pot is not to blame for ANY of those reasons.

ilovedeadlifts

I'm stoked that it's legal.
I no longer partake because it's not something I am able to function well on (obviously depends on the strains I've smoked).

I think it's an amazing herb, with great medicinal value. So I'm glad people are getting access to it.
If/When it's legal in virginia I plan on using it to improve my bulk cycles

Jenny_Taylia

Question.... Whats going to happen to all the people who are currently in jail because of pot? Will they all be released or finish serving their time?

StormyLlewellyn

"I am all for responsible use of weed and alcohal. I hope they put a steep tax on it.
I have no issue with responsible use of weed I just don't see that happening here in Colorado."

tashjs21

I am all for the legalization of marijuana, but here's my question. How will it be monitored when it comes to vehicular use? I say this, because, I know there were times when I used to smoke that it was not safe for me to be behind the wheel. Fortunately, I had the common sense to wait it out, but not everyone does/will. Atleast with alcohol, there is a system that can relatively determine how intoxicated someone is and have proof to hold them accountable in court. However, there's not really a way to tell, how high someone is. Is there?

Tell them a corny joke and if they laugh hysterically...stoned. :flowerforyou:


:laugh:

WendyTerry420

My ultra-liberal, Obama supporting cousin just commented on my facebook that legalizing ISN'T a step forward.

Sad, because her mom owns a pharmaceutical company and is fighting cancer right now. Sad that they can't overlook the stereotypes to see the benefits.

That is really sad.

fbmandy55

Question.... Whats going to happen to all the people who are currently in jail because of pot? Will they all be released or finish serving their time?

1 in 8 people in the US are in jail for pot-related offenses. They are non-violent and have NOT committed a crime against another person. They shouldn't be there to start with.

And the tax-payers pay around $1 billion a year to jail these people.

WendyTerry420

Question.... Whats going to happen to all the people who are currently in jail because of pot? Will they all be released or finish serving their time?

That's a great question. The initiative we worked on in Missouri would have set all the cannabis-only offenders free. I seem to recall that someone said that the CO one would do the same. I am not certain. It's definitely something to find out. They should all be set free and their records should be expunged.

Jenny_Taylia

Question.... Whats going to happen to all the people who are currently in jail because of pot? Will they all be released or finish serving their time?

1 in 8 people in the US are in jail for pot-related offenses. They are non-violent and have NOT committed a crime against another person. They shouldn't be there to start with.

And the tax-payers pay around $1 billion a year to jail these people.

Exactly. So what happens to 22 yr old Jonny who got busted smoking a J in his car and had a few dime baggies???

fbmandy55

Question.... Whats going to happen to all the people who are currently in jail because of pot? Will they all be released or finish serving their time?

1 in 8 people in the US are in jail for pot-related offenses. They are non-violent and have NOT committed a crime against another person. They shouldn't be there to start with.

And the tax-payers pay around $1 billion a year to jail these people.

Exactly. So what happens to 22 yr old Jonny who got busted smoking a J in his car and had a few dime baggies???

I would assume early release. Most prisons are offering early release for them anyways because the prisons are so full. Many states have opted to writing tickets also, rather than making arrests.

Jenny_Taylia

Question.... Whats going to happen to all the people who are currently in jail because of pot? Will they all be released or finish serving their time?

1 in 8 people in the US are in jail for pot-related offenses. They are non-violent and have NOT committed a crime against another person. They shouldn't be there to start with.

And the tax-payers pay around $1 billion a year to jail these people.

Exactly. So what happens to 22 yr old Jonny who got busted smoking a J in his car and had a few dime baggies???

I would assume early release. Most prisons are offering early release for them anyways because the prisons are so full. Many states have opted to writing tickets also, rather than making arrests.

Right, So again...what about all the people who currently have $100 to $400 tickets/fines to pay? Written off or will the Gov try and snatch as much money as they can while they still can?

D_Journey

I can't wait for this to come to CA too. Personally, I enjoy smoking, but have quit due to work drug screenings.
This has led to Wine being what I turn to instead to close out the night/relax.
Calorie wise, and diet wise, the Wine is much more harmful!
Note - i've never had issues controlling the munchies. a diet soda is THE BEST when smoking.

WendyTerry420

Question.... Whats going to happen to all the people who are currently in jail because of pot? Will they all be released or finish serving their time?

1 in 8 people in the US are in jail for pot-related offenses. They are non-violent and have NOT committed a crime against another person. They shouldn't be there to start with.

And the tax-payers pay around $1 billion a year to jail these people.

Exactly. So what happens to 22 yr old Jonny who got busted smoking a J in his car and had a few dime baggies???

I would assume early release. Most prisons are offering early release for them anyways because the prisons are so full. Many states have opted to writing tickets also, rather than making arrests.

Right, So again...what about all the people who currently have $100 to $400 tickets/fines to pay? Written off or will the Gov try and snatch as much money as they can while they still can?

Honestly, with as much as they will be getting in tax money, they can easily write-off all the fines. I think it will depend on the way each initiative was drawn up and on each state legislature.

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Stoners rejoice. they can now smoke marijuana like they smoke cigarettes. The American IQ just took a big hit. What do you think?

Marijuana is not a DRUG. It is an herb and a flower. God put the herbs and flowers here on earth for our consumption.

If anything, our IQ is actually raised to allow people to have a choice as to whether they want to drink or smoke.

Drinking is far more dangerous than marijuana.

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Question.... Whats going to happen to all the people who are currently in jail because of pot? Will they all be released or finish serving their time?

That's a great question. The initiative we worked on in Missouri would have set all the cannabis-only offenders free. I seem to recall that someone said that the CO one would do the same. I am not certain. It's definitely something to find out. They should all be set free and their records should be expunged.

Missouri is a lame state to begin with. The ignorance of these people here in Missouri (thinking they are some deep southern state) is appaulable.

Missouri won't even legalize marijuana for medicinal use and I see pot busts all over the place.

farfoorah

Ya'll smell like **** when you smoke it, though....

april_khalia

Maybe it is at the State Level... but those states will still have to contend with the Federal Government on this issue.

^^^^^
Exactly

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Ya'll smell like **** when you smoke it, though....

I never smelled when I used to smoke it..............and neither did my house.

What we smoked was real earthy smelling, not doo-doo smelling pot.

jboccio90

Question.... Whats going to happen to all the people who are currently in jail because of pot? Will they all be released or finish serving their time?

1 in 8 people in the US are in jail for pot-related offenses. They are non-violent and have NOT committed a crime against another person. They shouldn't be there to start with.

And the tax-payers pay around $1 billion a year to jail these people.

Exactly. So what happens to 22 yr old Jonny who got busted smoking a J in his car and had a few dime baggies???

i'd assume, if at the time jonny committed the crimes it was illegal so punishment still stands.

mgmlap

I voted yes on 64 in Colorado. I do believe that it should be legalized, just like alcohol. I do not think that the usage will spike up. I know several parents who are scared that now their kids are going to light up. My take is your kids are going to light up if its something they want to do.

I never understood it..so I have never smoked it. But to each his own. Mind you..that doesnt mean that if you do something stupid..and you were smoking..wont mean that you can say..well its legal. Same with alcohol.. drive drunk and cause an accident...you will get penalized.

I would rather tax the stuff rather than it be on the streets..I see more benefits (medicinal) than not...besides I think people who are hooked on it should not be thrown in jail, but go to rehab..

PJ64

Those lucky *kitten*!:smokin:

EnchantedEvening

Ya'll smell like **** when you smoke it, though....

I prefer the smell of pot to nasty cigarettes and that disgusting, sweaty booze smell that drunk people get. I also hate perfume, Axe body spray, and Glade plug-ins. The world is full of nasty smells, dear.

EnchantedEvening

First off I want to say I am glad that we have medical weed for the people with cancer and other real reasons.
My mother had cancer and it eased her pain while she died.

I Voted againced it for the following reasons.
I have had that neighbor that gave it to one of my children!
I have been woke up at 3 am from traffic to the neighbors house for drug related ( freinds)
I know personally people that were ( good Parents ) that spend their money on weed then had to
apply for food stamps to feed their kids because of their priorities.
I have had to fire a close friend I worked with because she came to work stoned.

I am all for responsible use of weed and alcohal. I hope they put a steep tax on it.
I have no issue with responsible use of weed I just don't see that happening here in Colorado.

Neighbors can give alcohol and cigarettes to your kids, would that make you feel better?

Noisy neighbors are not a result of drugs. They will always exist.

People who spend money on weed over their kids are going to be ****ty parents regardless.

Friends who get fired for being stoned probably deserved to be fired regardless.

Pot is not to blame for ANY of those reasons.

*applause*

WendyTerry420

Ya'll smell like **** when you smoke it, though....

I prefer the smell of pot to nasty cigarettes and that disgusting, sweaty booze smell that drunk people get. I also hate perfume, Axe body spray, and Glade plug-ins. The world is full of nasty smells, dear.

Same here! I think it smells wonderful! It *is* a flower, after all. :flowerforyou:

Brunner26_2

Now that it's legal it won't be as much fun.

Tell that to people who have been arrested over it.

creech6317

I just wanted to point out the obvious. You don't have to smoke pot to get it's benefits. There are oils you can use in cooking and baking, so for say cancer patients, there is no need to further damage your lungs with smoke. Sprinkle some pot in your spaghetti sauce, add it to some vegetable soup as an herb like you do any other herb. There are many options other than smoking.

And it is still illegal in both states unless you are over 21. So hopefully people are smart enough by then to make an educated choice, like they will have to make concerning alcohol and all other life choices.

redheaddee

Speaking as proud voter for Colorado's Amendment 64, I can tell you that this will do amazing things for this state. If you've ever been here, you'll know that half the people here partake in the use of marijuana anyway. Now it can be regulated and taxed with the money going towards funding our schools. In addition to that, our tax dollars will no longer be wasted pursuing small time marijuana sellers, growers and users, and can now be spent fighting real crime. Beyond the medicinal qualities of marijuana, it is a very valuable natural resource and we now have the freedom to benefit from it. Thomas Jefferson would be proud.

ETA: There is no difference between this and the end of alcohol prohibition.

This. Costs almost no money to grow, package it like cigs, tax the heck out of it. Easy moey source for the government, tax plus less money spent on a failed war on drugs. Legalization puts cartels out of business with minimal muss and fuss.

turkishmelly

Are they gonna sell it at stores now?