Should Marijuana up to 12grams (20sac) be legal?
211109
Agree, at its worst marijuana is as bad for you as cigarettes and alcohol, both of which are legal. Its not up to the government what we decide to do with our bodies or our free time. You would have a hard time making a case that personal consumption of marijuana hurts anyone other than the smoker.
410949
You still are penalized for possession in Canada, Marijuana is not legal.   However misdemeanor possession which is around a gram usually only carries a fine.
644542
As I have experienced both marijuana and alcohol I have the knowledge and first hand experience to make an educated decision.\n\nMarijuana should be legalized.  If not, then alcohol should be illegal.  You are never going to so stoned on marijuana that you will be falling over, can't walk let alone stand up, can't speak or hold a conversation, pass out not remember anything, wake up puking your guts out like on alcohol.\n\nIt has many benifits and medical uses (such as glocoma, arthritis, eating disorders, pain) and would make the government legallizing it lots of money.
493816
it isnt fair but mary jane is still considered a drug...it has over 400 chemicals & alc and ciggs well they have age groups to be allowed...drugs does not. i think mj isnt as bad as they say buttttt if ciggs cause cancer why would the government continue to allow that??? especially if 2nd hand smoke is worse...STUPID GOVERNMENTS
387089
Nope- unfortunately it didn't pass here in colorado, although in the city and county of Denver it is legal to possess an ounce or less as long as it's in one bag and you're 21 or over.
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Possession of 28.5 grams or less of marijuana is not an arrestable offense.  As long as the offender can provide sufficient identification and promises to appear in court, the officer will not arrest the offender.  Upon conviction of the misdemeanor charge the offender is subject to a fine of $100.  Possession of greater than 28.5 grams is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500.\n\nProposition 36\nThe Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act passed by 61% in 2000 \n \nPossession of 28.5 grams or less of marijuana on school grounds when the school is open is punishable by up to 10 days in jail and a $500 fine.  Possession of greater than 28.5 grams or more of marijuana in a school zone is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500.\n\nThe cultivation or processing of any amount of marijuana is punishable by up to sixteen months in state prison.  There is an exception to the cultivation prohibition for patients or patients’ caregivers who possess or cultivate for personal use by the patient upon approval of a physician.\n\nThe laws regarding possession and cultivation of marijuana do not apply to patients or patients’ primary caregivers who possess or cultivate marijuana for the personal medical use of the patient, upon the recommendation or approval of a physician.\n\nSelling marijuana in any amount is punishable by 2 – 4 years in the state prison.  Giving away less than 28.5 grams is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of up to $100.\n\nSale of marijuana to a minor is punishable by 3 – 5 years in prison.  \n\nFor anyone under the age of 21 convicted of any of the above offenses, the state may suspend the offender’s driver’s license for up to one year.\n\nPossession of paraphernalia is a civil fine of $200-$300 for the first offense and goes up to $5,000-$6,000 for a fifth or subsequent violation within a five-year periood.\n\nA breakdown of CA county and local medical marijuana guidelines is available here: http://www.safeaccessnow.net/countyguidelines.htm.\n \n\n Decriminalization: The state has decriminalized marijuana to some degree. Typically, decriminalization means no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession of a small amount for personal consumption. The conduct is treated like a minor traffic violation.\n\n Medical marijuana: This state has medical marijuana laws enacted. Modern research suggests that cannabis is a valuable aid in the treatment of a wide range of clinical applications. These include pain relief, nausea, spasticity, glaucoma, and movement disorders. Marijuana is also a powerful appetite stimulant and emerging research suggests that marijuana's medicinal properties may protect the body against some types of malignant tumors, and are neuroprotective. For more information see NORML's Medical Marijuana section.
589346
I think it should be legalized....you don't hear of people getting stoned and killing someone...whether driving or not.  Stoned people just want to chill and eat....legalize it now and start dealing with the true drug problems like meth, coke, and heroin
181596
read this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legalization_of_marijuana
44954
More than 20 grams is a felony in Florida it carries an  \nIncarceration of 5 years and a $5,000 fine.
222581
As long as alcohol is legal so should cannabis.\nThis is, to me, a terrible double standard as one intoxicant is legal while another is not.\nI have lived quite a few years and have enjoyed the days when pot was greatly decriminalized. To be quite truthful pot should be legal over alcohol as the negatives are less harmful ( socially ) than alcohol.\nPot smokers rarely beat family members or others and I truly believe that stoners have fewer traffic accidents.\nI personally am in favor of legalization
40125
Legalizing it for medical purposes would be ok.  Look at the side effects from some of the other drugs you see commercials for.  I mean what is the harm in prescription marijuana compared to percocet, methadone etc...
359487
For some its risky because it can cause mental health problems for others it can help with illness .Its a tricky one because you will always get people who take it too much .In moderation I think its OK but like anything else you have to get the balance right.Maybe it should be on prescription for people who use to ease symptoms of illness and for those who use it recreationally have legal venues where use is moderated/sensibly controlled,without criminalisation.That would get rid of some of the dodgy element.But I believe the drug laws need a complete overhaul anyway and sooner rather than later.
74191
Youre fine man. Moderate use of marijuana is never clearly defined anywhere. But most people accept moderate use as meaning no more than two or three joints a week. Heavy use is about a gram a day, which is incidentally the category I would fit in. And believe me from experience my friend, heavy usage isnt very much more dangrous at all. Rest assured. Youre totally cool. \n\nPeace
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I think so, for a couple of reasons.  \n\n1) Teen drug use is lower in countries like Amsterdam, which have legalized it. \n2) More law enforcemnet money can be spent on the "harder" drugs like meth, coke, herion, etc.--I consider those drugs much more of a danger to society.  This would take a burden off our jails too. \n3)  Decriminalizng Marijuana would give many minor drug offenders a shot at a better life--FYI, you are unable to get any financial aid for college if you are any type of drug offender, even a Misdemeanor!!  That only helps to continue the cycle of poverty/drug use/dealing, etc. \n4)  Tax the crap out of it and we could pay off our national debt! \n5) Marijuana has the potential to be an effective treatment for many people with various ailments, such as glaucoma, cancer, etc.\n\nCool class you are taking, never written papers like that before.
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my general answer,\nI do not think that it will ever be legal in the USA,if a\nanything the politics are moving in the oposite direction and a fascist attitude against minority groups is growing\n\nATITUDES IN OTHER COUNTRIES\nmild in Canada.used to be legal in Alaska.in Autralia you can have a few plants in the garden,In South Africa an ounce in your pocket is accepted .In Holland it is sold openly in koffie Bars and the police will direct tourist to safe places to buy.}in England a few years ago it was decrimenalised.\nIn Marroco it is the culture and all the old men smoke it in the caffees..as in many Arab countries \nIn Asia in some countries it is a very old part of their culture.\netc. etc.\n\nMEDICINAL \nin many countries marijuana is used in rubbung alcohol mostly by old people to relieve body pains especially the limbs.\nit is also used for Asthma and nervous disorders\nAMERICA\nthe USA the attitude is dogmatic for other reasons than the narcotic effects of the drug.\nbefore 1920 marijuana was extensively grown by the USA and Mexico for the production of fibre.which made a durable material,cheap and it does not scorch,that was used for all the jeans,ropes,sails for the sailing ships and millions of jute bags that were used by millions of farmers,representing a multimillion dollars business.\n\nafter 1920 with the coming of synthetic materials,which were products of the petrolium business ,which were owned by the families or associates of most of the presidents,\n\nthis competitive comodity could not be allowed to continue to exist,\nand the war on Mariujana was on.\n\nthe drug factor although it has been proven beyond doubt by countless tests that it was a relative harmless substance compared to sigarettes,alcohol and others,was blatently ignored and relentlessly the war continued to this day.\nalthough it does worry the church, since people tended to stay up all night and question religious and philosohical beliefs.some times coming to uncomplementary conclusions of what was socially accepted.\n\nalcohol puts people to sleep and they dont question the given standards.\n\n\nMARIJUANA FIBRE\ntoday Mariujana fibre is making a come back in Europe and Africa and produce designer pantalons and shirts for very high prices because the quality is superior than linnen.\n\nthese fibre plants do not produce drugs to speak of and are worthless for the drug market .it is the fibre that is the value.\n\nand organically speaking it is an exelent plant to recuporate tired soils ,after cattle and corn field have practically destroyed the land,because the plant is deep rooted grows on most altitudes,and breaks open or loosens compacted soils as well as secreting nitrogen.\n\n.the stalks can also be converted in to building material such as blocks\n\nP.S the war against Marijuana ,has traditionally been used in Europe,Africa ,USA and Mexico,as an excuse for the Governments to invade peoples privacy,place soldiers and police strategically throughout the countries for control and observation,and to employ more security forces.\nAmerican Soldiers are in Mexico today suposedly for Marijuana but the real reasons are more sinister\nIt also creates the right climate for coruption and abuse of power(which was the norm rather than the exception in South Africa ,during the days of Aparheid ,when it was simple to place a bag of marijuana in some bodies house,who was unpopular with the authorities, in order to arrest or shoot them.) \nNote:\ni grew up in a drug culture and there was lots of weed around many of my friends still smoke and i am now 62.\nfor health reasons i dont smoke much any more .\nin the early days these transitional drugs were necesary,for great changes in the general mentality,\ntoday in many places,this mentality is here , and in reality the drugs have become obselete .\n\nwe wasted a lot of time messing around when we should have been thinking of our future,but at the time the cultural revolution was more important ,but not an
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I've always thought it should be legal, at least if you use it in the privicy of your own home..best stress reliever ever..and food taste better too..hahaha
22930
I definately think that marijuana should be legalized for medicinal use.  By legalizing it for medical use, it's not as if it would be street legal.  Not only would it help cancer patients such as your friend, but many other people who suffer from many other ailments, MS, ADD, ADHD, just to name a few.  I most definately think it should be lealized.