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Happy Veteran's Day, everyone! I'm in WA state and a bill to make marijuana use recreational and legal was voted on and passed in our recent state election. What're your thoughts, yay or nay?
I agree on personal liberties and small, limited government. You're not going to get that with this. I voted no, not because I disagree, but because I'm sick and tired of our corrupt politicians just throwing bills out without really taking the time to research and get sh$t organized. Interestingly enough, it'll be the WA state liquor board controlling and setting up regulations. Which they have the next year to do, then implement. For Nightgem, medical marijuana was already legal. All you need in WA is a script from your doc, aka green card. There have been several comparison studies done on marijuana use and Marinol, the pill designed to get around the drug use. Regular marijuana has proven more effective than the substitute pill Marinol, I believe. I worked in hospice care for a little over 4 years and had many patients who used medical marijuana for appetite, mood enhancement, nausea, and of course, for the good times lol.I voted yes on it. I am a huge advocate of freedom in general and personal choice & responsibility & a very small, limited gov't.
So many similarities...I'm not in hospice care anymore..now I work on a Cardiac floor in a hospital! Lol, crazy! About the regulation...I'm just curious and a bit dumbfounded how they intend to do so..how are they going to go after the homegrown folks? I'm all for decriminilizing, but worry about what will happen with the drugs being smuggled into the US. Already, spokespeople from the Mexican government are issuing statements about rethinking their "efforts" to stem marijuana smuggling into the US..please, like they really do try. I personally feel that they're just fine with it and have been, as they have their own corruption and issues going on down there.Originally Posted by Nightgem /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Here's the thing about this, they can't regulate a drug that can be "grown" just about anywhere basically making it a non profit for the government. The ban on marijuana came about in 1937, look up the Marihuana Tax Act ( yes that's how it was spelled) it was a major issue because of it's availability/cheapness to be used for many things. Those in big business didn't like the idea that they couldn't control it. They actually disguised it in a cleverly written bill that could get past congress and the courts and it passed. They passed this by writing it as a tax revenue bill.. Miss LindaJean,I also did hospice work for five years but it emotionally burnt me out. Watching people die is something no one wants to see. Myself personally have been told by two of my doctors that the usage would help with some of my medical issues. After 3 heart attacks and 7 stents in my heart there's not a whole lot they can do for me since all the stents have closed. I take five different shots a day and twenty three pills just to "help keep me alive", kinda sucks but at least I live life the way I want now. I honestly don't think anyone's opinions on this matter are less than or greater than anyone else's, people make great valid arguments for and against this issue. Where I live it is illegal even for medicinal reasons and it sucks. The days when I'm having alot of issues are the days that it helps me feel better. ohh and Miss LindaJean we share the same name as well
I'm actually torn on it being legalized. On one hand it can be regulated but on the other hand how well can it be regulated? I made the joke above about tax it it to death but exactly how can it be taxed if, as Divadoll pointed out, people will grow it themselves? I already know in WA it's against the law to drive under the influence of anything even if it's legal like medication so I'm not exactly concerned about the hordes of people going to start smoking pot then drive because people do that now regardless and a law legalizing pot won't change people driving while under the influence. The difference I think is when a person is caught right now they are arrested for DUI and possession of a controlled substance so once the law goes into effect the possession of a controlled substance may be a moot point. I guess we just have to wait to see how the passing of this will affect the laws on the booksOriginally Posted by Playedinloops /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I'm glad its being legalized, even recreationally. I think if you legalize, you can regulate it, which makes it safer for everyone. Also, its good for the economy! I don't smoke, but I think everyone should be able to if they want to, marijuana isn't going away, so might as well make it safe.
Any ways back on topic since Divadoll and I can go on and on which isn't fair to the rest of the members. Sorry folks about that interruption. I'm actually torn on it being legalized. On one hand it can be regulated but on the other hand how well can it be regulated? I made the joke above about tax it it to death but exactly how can it be taxed if, as Divadoll pointed out, people will grow it themselves? I already know in WA it's against the law to drive under the influence of anything even if it's legal like medication so I'm not exactly concerned about the hordes of people going to start smoking pot then drive because people do that now regardless and a law legalizing pot won't change people driving while under the influence. The difference I think is when a person is caught right now they are arrested for DUI and possession of a controlled substance so once the law goes into effect the possession of a controlled substance may be a moot point. I guess we just have to wait to see how the passing of this will affect the laws on the books I'm not sure if pot can be made safe because people are going to abuse it whether it's legal or not, the only thing I think that will really happen is that if someone is caught with it they won't be arrested on a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor charge. I do think that pot won't be readily accessible as people think it will be, that is it won't be sold in the grocery store next to the cigarettes but instead will be sold only in a controlled manner either through a specialty smoke store or through a marijuana dispensary as medical marijuana currently is. I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this plays out. Personally, I do think that if a person needs it for medical use because other pain medication doesn't work for them or is too expensive then they should have access to it if it helps.
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