Federal Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana »
Posted By mntnman444 1 year, 2 months ago in NewsA Bill to federally decriminalize marijuana has been introduced in congress.For anyone who disagrees with the immoral war on citizens who use marijuana,this is our best chance n 25 years to influence our leaders to choose the path of common sense and stop jailing otherwise law abiding citizens.
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mntnman4441 year, 2 months ago
The federal govts war on marijuana has been a complete failure since it's racist beginning.
For the first time in 25 years,a bill has been introduced to end this tragedy.
The bill would make the possession of up to 3 ounces of marijuana in ones own home legal.
If anyone thinks that this is a new idea that would lead to massive problems,consider the fact that in Alaska,possession of up to 4 ounces and 6 plants has been completely legal since 1975.
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mntnman4441 year, 2 months ago
Here is a link to allow people to write your congressmen and urge them to support this bill.On Monday April 21,a mass call-in to congress is planned (Pat Robertson style)to convince our leaders that we are serious about this issue and are sick and tired of going in the wrong direction.
There are more than a few congressmen who agreee but will not take action unless they believe they have the political ammunition to act.
Your letters and calls ARE that political ammunition...please take 5 minutes out of your day to help your country.
http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=...
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Dionys1 year, 2 months ago
"The bill would make the possession of up to 3 ounces of marijuana in ones own home legal. "
It doesn't seem like decriminalization unless one can grow one's own (for the record I'm straightedge across the board). It seems more like a way that corporations can ensure they can make money off it somehow. Seeing as how the reason it's 'criminalized' is mostly that people can grow their own and would stop drinking beer in huge quantities.
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david_nwpa1 year, 2 months ago
I am completely in favor of this measure. Many educated pompous know-it-alls like Dr. Phil McGraw seem to think that using weed will lead to an increase in traffic fatalities. Compared to alcohol, that conclusion seems illogical. Marijuana usage leads one to the munchies and sitting on a couch, not driving around town.
Yes, that was glib, but consider, more people die in alcohol-related accidents than do people who are stoned. I say decriminalize cannabis and let the states deal with it as they may. While we are on the subject, we should also decriminalize hemp usage.
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mntnman4441 year, 2 months ago
Ron Paul has already introduced the Industrial Hemp Act (HR 1009)...it is stuck in committee where all bills that have no support go to die.Disgusting that in a time where we need all the alternative fuels we can get,our leaders have no interest in achieving that goal.
I sincerely hope that this story makes it to the front page,it is an important issue that affects every American and deserves at least as much attention as a story entitled "Asparagus Pee".
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jordan111 year, 2 months ago
We'd have to get around the cotton & oil & timber lobbies to decriminalize hemp. It would cut into their bottom lines. Matter of fact, they are the reason it's criminalized in the first place, starting with Hearst who went on a media campaign against it way back when. He owned huge stands of timber, & didn't want hemp around to cut into his profit from cutting down the trees for paper.
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Isoparm1 year, 2 months ago
You would think that the added tax revenue alone would have swayed them by now. Being "dumb" as you described them (govt.), has it's own inertia, I guess.
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mntnman4441 year, 2 months ago
An example of the impact a mass call-in can have...
Everyone knows that Bill Clinton promised to allow gays in the military in his campaign.When the time came to come through on his promise,Pat Robertson organized a mass call-in that resulted in the White House getting 3 times the average calls in a day,which led to Clinton waffling on his promise and coming up with "don't ask,don't tell".This bill was just introduced and politicians need to hear a "noise"...the sound of unhappy voters.
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mntnman4441 year, 2 months ago
There have been several major bipartison studies on marijuana policy in the past 40 years,all of which recommended legalization as the best policy.
This bill is based on those studies including the Shafer Commision report here...
http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/Library/stu...
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mntnman4441 year, 2 months ago
And here is a group of over 5000 DEA ,FBI ,State and local police ,judges and prosecutors who are currently opposing the drug war...the politicians are always the last to catch on to common sense!
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition...
http://www.leap.cc/cms/index.php
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Isoparm1 year, 2 months ago
Pot use and possession absolutely should be decriminalized.
There are multitude of complex chemical compounds (other than THC) that have had only cursory research conducted on them. Who knows what other benefits may arise from increased research?
From a fiscal stand-point, a great potential for increased tax revenue. This could allow for the lowering of taxes elsewhere.
It would be nice to have options (legal) other than that cold beer after a hard day at the job.
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TrueProgressive1 year, 2 months ago
I signed the petition. Thanks for the post. This is an issue going right to the very essence of liberty. I notice that two beacons of the lunatic right, "tangalang" and "totalspindave" sunk this story. It must really enrage people like that whose entire aim in life is to control others when resistance to such control, like the MJ laws, is challenged in mass.
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libsRfunny1 year, 2 months ago
"I notice that two beacons of the lunatic right, "tangalang" and "totalspindave" sunk this story."
So, anyone who disagrees with you is a "lunatic"? That's pretty intolerant, ya nut! lol
Personally, I'm all for full legalization. Tax it, let people sell it. Stop drug-testing for it. Stop filling our prisons with non-violent "criminals" and save cash and cell space for the real criminals.
And, bring back red bud!
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2sidestoeverything1 year, 2 months ago
mntnman444, thanks for the head up I hope this goes forward.
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truthiness1 year, 2 months ago
letter sent, word spread.
it is about time.
of course I don't really believe the federal govt is about to give up power over us. bnut here's hoping.
oh, and there's Ron Paul again doing the right thing.
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KYRed1 year, 2 months ago
Actually, when I smoke pot, yes, I smoke it, I refrain from eating anything not healthy for me because I don't want to get fat and lazy. It would be nice for me to legally have some pot in my house for personal use, but, hey, if I can't grow it legally, then I search for someone to sell it to me. I fail to see how this will help as long as it is illegal to sell me my three ounces.
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wildman65571 year, 2 months ago
I don't drink, smoke or use any kind of drugs but I still support this bill. Making Pot illegal is stupid and expensive.
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quillyregnold1 year, 2 months ago
" I don't trust anyone who hasn't at least tried smoking Pot!" Someone famous should have said this. But alas.....It was just me....lol!
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ETproductions1 year, 2 months ago
Here's what I wrote my Representative:
I am not a pot user, but it is pretty clear to me that the drug is far less debilitating than legal alcohol, and that it almost never figures into domestic abuse and auto accidents while alcohol so often does.
It is also clear that existing laws grew out of racial prejudice against Mexicans, and not solid research on the benefits and side effects of various mind altering substances.
The current inane laws pump billions of dollars into the hands of a vicious drug cartel when decriminalization would let average Americans grow pot themselves. It's time to stop locking up productive citizens just because they prefer pot to the debilitating effects of alcohol. I urge you to support H.R. 5843
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HMMace1 year, 2 months ago
LEGALIZE ALL DRUGS---LET OUR FARMERS GROW IT---ELIMINATE ALL DEA---SAVE TONS OF MONEY--GIVE IT AWAY FREE---NO MORE LIQUOR STORE OR GAS STATION ROBBERIES..DRUG USERS WILL DIE FROM OVER USE, --END OF DRUG PROBLEM--
PEOPLE WHO TAKE ASPIRENS WHEN THEY DO NOT NEED IT--ARE DRUG USERS..
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Natureboy1 year, 2 months ago
Placing Marijuana prohibition in historical context, the police force and the prisons had built themselves a huge bureaucracy under alcohol prohibition. When that prohibition ended, they had nothing to justify their government paychecks or their police-state tactics. Couldn't have that. The anti-marijuana propaganda blitz began, and marijuana was outlawed only five years later.
We now have prisons full to overflowing, cops everywhere; mission accomplished!
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lvrofwolves1 year, 2 months ago
Ok here's what I don't understand, some states have somewhat decriminalized it already, like Ohio possession of 100g or less no jail and a 100.00 fine, it's a minor misdemeanor so no record either.
But if you get busted for Possession of paraphernalia is punishable by up to 30 days in jail with a big fine, and sale of paraphernalia is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and big fines.
Also- For all drug convictions, including minor misdemeanors, the offender's driver's license is also suspended for a period of 6 months - 5 years. Professional licenses are also suspended.
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SonOfTheMask1 year, 2 months ago
The bill to prevent the Federal government from interfering in states that have allowed marijuana as an anti-nausea/palliative agent for certain chronic/morbid illnesses is one thing. I'll support that measure for two reasons: (1) there have been a few studies that have shown marijuana is effective in that capacity and (2) I think it is the right of the state vs. the federal government in that situation.
However, I fully oppose a bill that legitimizes recreational marijuana use.
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newbie04201 year, 2 months ago
I'm wondering what people's opinion are as to how would any of the candidates backing this bill affect their standings?
Would it hurt them?
Would the 50-100 million (or more) people who have used or currently use vote the candidate in?
I know, personally, that any cadidate that would back this bill would get my vote.
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vor1 year, 2 months ago
This will never happen. Would love to see this on CSPAN and hear all of the absurd "Reefer Madness" stories that the Right will trot forward. The votes simply aren't there. Won't be for a long,long time. Pure hypocrisy, how surprising, they vote as they tuck away their donations from the liquor and tobaccco industries!
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Georgia501 year, 2 months ago
I can argue this either way, which is another way of saying it's not a settled issue with me. Just hope the abuses don't materialize and that other illegal substances don't glom on to the legalization of marijuana.
If passed, a hefty % of the tax revenues derived therefrom should be earmarked to help those struggling with substance abuse. Plus, there should be immediate vacation of sentences for those charged with previously illegal possession.
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amazed1 year, 2 months ago
gave you a "good" for your second paragraph, not so much, the first!
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mntnman4441 year, 2 months ago
Possession of 4 ounces and 6 plants has been totally legal in Alaska since 1975...have any of your concerns come to reality there?Did you even know it was legal there?
Almost all state ballot initiatives for legalization in the last 10 years have included generous provisions for funds to go towards substance abuse prevention and drugged driving enforcement.
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mntnman4441 year, 2 months ago
Actually,marijuana is the #1 cash crop.
Hemp was such an important crop that up until just before the Civil War,it was considered legal tender...you could actually pay your taxes with hemp.
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