ScubaCinci Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I just saw on MSNBC where Mass voted in the use of medical marijuana and 3 other states are voting on recreational use - CO, WA & OR. WTF Ohio? Actually it caught my eye because my wife starts chemo next month and it woudl be a nice option if warranted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Yes. It's absolutely idiotic that it's illegal in the first place. The benefits far outweigh the cons.. which are pretty much non-existent.Agreed. Legalize it, and tax it like alcohol and cigarettes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 That... OR' date=' we could legalize it and not tax it. Just a thought... [/quote']Da gubment isn't going to legalize it and not tax the fuck out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 CO just legalized it for recreational use!!!! Hopefully Ohio follows next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambam Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Washington rules..... I'm never comin home... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Yes. It's absolutely idiotic that it's illegal in the first place. The benefits far outweigh the cons.. which are pretty much non-existent.Booya!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINK Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 With so many pill pushing doctors today, and so many people willing to take them for almost anything, marijuana seems harmless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 It's still federally illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 That's because marijuana is harmless. Helluva lot better for ya than alcohol....with medicinal perks too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Keep it illegal. It keeps more government jobs in the system and money flowing through the black market.If it was more profitable as a legal substance we would have made it legal by now.I definitely don't want a bunch of pot heads running around Ohio. Most of them are more dumb than a box of rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Probably just a matter of time before it sweeps the continent since its recreationally legal in a couple now. I say tax the shit and create another source of funding to put the country deeper in debt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Marijuana is much safer than alcohol. I'm surprised alcohol isn't illegal and pot legal. They got the shit ass backwards. They made the blackout, comatose shit legal, but not the safe shit? ...and I'm a drinker. I'd switch if it was legal here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIJI-9-Brother Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I love how people say the "war on drugs" creates jobs for the government and they make more money with it illegal than legal!!! This might be true if the GOV were a private company and they were actually paid for their services, which they are not. The government cannot create jobs in a way that supports economic growth or in a way that private companies do... Private companies create jobs because they are making more money and can afford to pay another employee with the extra revenue. The government does not have revenue, they are not a business people. The only way the government can create more jobs is by collecting, or borrowing, through increasing taxes and other levy's like the 6 or more that passed all around Columbus and bull shit stuff like a "sin tax" in Chicago and other places. The "war on drugs does not create jobs, it creates an apparent need for more task forces and more committees and more use of the tax dollars that could be going to something useful like roads or schools or whatever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIJI-9-Brother Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Fixed:I definitely don't want a bunch of pot heads running around Ohio. Most of them are EATING a box of LUCKY CHARMS.FYI... We already are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I love how people say the "war on drugs" creates jobs for the government and they make more money with it illegal than legal!!! This might be true if the GOV were a private company and they were actually paid for their services, which they are not. The government cannot create jobs in a way that supports economic growth or in a way that private companies do... Private companies create jobs because they are making more money and can afford to pay another employee with the extra revenue. The government does not have revenue, they are not a business people. The only way the government can create more jobs is by collecting, or borrowing, through increasing taxes and other levy's like the 6 or more that passed all around Columbus and bull shit stuff like a "sin tax" in Chicago and other places. The "war on drugs does not create jobs, it creates an apparent need for more task forces and more committees and more use of the tax dollars that could be going to something useful like roads or schools or whatever...Well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron505 Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Your logic is shit.. unless I was just trolled' date=' in which case you can't blame me because I'm high as balls.[/quote']Wake and bake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 We have bigger problems. Legalize it, tax it, bring it under the same regulations that food/nutraceuticals use to ensure a safe supply, then use all that enforcement dollars to go after harmful drugs or for other policing purposes. Also, you would have to consider if it makes sense to legislate that companies cannot test or fire people for marijuana use in non-safety-critical roles, else reform would be scuppered by private companies. We would need to be able to reliably test for marijuana intoxication for impaired driving purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachic Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I dont see a problem with legalizing it. If anything, It will create more jobs which is what we need right now, right? Not to mention, most potheads I know are a lot smarter than most alcoholics I know and less violent too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 We would need to be able to reliably test for marijuana intoxication for impaired driving purposes.what's wrong with the current field sobriety test?"competence" is what we should be testing for on the road, not BAC, or chemical levels...The question of whether or not you should be driving should only be dependent upon whether or not you have the ability to do so in your current physical/mental state. IMO Many people shouldn't be allowed to drive sober. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbarron77 Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 the government doesn't care if you are doing drugs, they only want you to use their drugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 lol.. Because people aren't smoking now because of the prohibition? I could give a shit if it's legal' date=' or not.. But don't assume that folks are not smoking it because the government says they're not allowed to. Hemp was outlawed to promote the cotton industry in the country. More fabulous government intervention that has landed innocent people in prison for a victimless crime. Just about half of our prison population is made up of non-violent drug offenders. Your logic is shit.. Unless i was just trolled, in which case you can't blame me because i'm high as balls.[/quote']+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) For the people who dont want "pot heads" running around, you would be surprised how many of us there already are. Its so easy to smoke and continue on with your day without anyone even knowing. Hell, I wake and bake almost everyday and no one has ever been the wiser and my possible future employer actually WANTS me to smoke at work because it makes the work environment more relaxed and less stressful. It honestly makes me more productive in some cases as well. Edited November 7, 2012 by JStump 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Keep it illegal. It keeps more government jobs in the system and money flowing through the black market.If it was more profitable as a legal substance we would have made it legal by now.I definitely don't want a bunch of pot heads running around Ohio. Most of them are more dumb than a box of rocks.Really, your prez. is a former pot smoker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Really, prez. is a former pot smoker.brandon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 For the people who dont want "pot heads" running around, you would be surprised how many of us there already are. Its so easy to smoke and continue on with your day without anyone even knowing. Hell, I wake and bake almost everyday and no one has ever been the wiser and my possible future employer actually WANTS me to smoke at work because it makes the work environment more relaxed and less stressful. It honestly it makes me more productive in some cases as well.I know a girl who has a marketing position where they actually have alcohol on hand for employees to drink at work (if they desire) because it helps them be more creative and open to ideas.I'm wondering how long the feds will tolerate possession/usage the newly legal states? I'm guessing they'll look the other way under a certain amount but will hammer those over that amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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