Should Pot Be Legalized?

minimus

I don't smoke anything but I know many that do--- some frequently, most infrequently.

Personally, I don't see much difference between drinking alcohol and pot use.

Should pot be legalized?

PrimateDave

Legalized? Yes. Actually, I prefer the term "decriminalized." I recently watched Super High Me, a documentary made by an entertainer who did pot for 30 days straight.

Those who try to use the supposedly negative health effects of using marijuana to support continued criminalization need to take a closer look at the very negative health effects of the standard Western diet. No one in the world is going to criminalize eating fried chicken and steak on a daily basis despite the obvious health effects from arteriosclerosis. No one in the world is going to criminalize high fructose corn syrup sweetened soft drinks despite epidemic levels of obesity and diabetes. Most enlightened nations do not criminalize responsible use of alcoholic beverages despite the fact that millions suffer from alcoholism and drunken driving still kills thousands of people every year.

So, what's with the criminalization of marijuana? It isn't about health, that's for sure.

Dave

PS. I don't use, but why shouldn't I have the choice to do so as a free adult in a supposedly free country?

minimus

Good post, Dave!

Nellie

Wow! Great arguments Dave! If I'm honest, I don't - but probably only because it is illegal.

chickpea

absolutely!!

from planting to manufacturing to sales!

every aspect should be subject to regulation
and taxation .... and laws pertaining to its
legal usage should be passed to keep stoners
from driving or flying or working under the influence....

take the billion$ out of the hands of cartels
and put it into the hands of real criminals...
legislators!

drew sagan

Drug criminalization has nothing to do with prevention. It's one of many devices used for social control.

minimus

Yes, let the gov't control booze, gambling and drugs. They have our best interests at heart.

drew sagan

Another thing to consider is the effect criminalization has upon the social classes effected by drugs. Those on the lowest rung of the socio-economic ladder suffer from drugs the most. Not only have they suffered under major forms of governmental economic segregation they then are criminalized when substance abuse prolierates their communities. Current drug policies seek nothing more than to kick the poor while they are already face down in the dirt. The end result has stirred fear and resentment of the lower classes among those who are "above" such situation.

LennyinBluemont

oops...didn't realize I was logged in as Lenny.

~Robin

AWAKE&WATCHING

I LOVE marijuana!

There is a lot of alcoholism in my family. I have seen and been the victim of violence by people that were under the influence of alcohol. I have never seen anyone become abusive or violent in any way from smoking pot. Never. Not once.

Should Pot Be Legalized?

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