Chef Jim Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 There is a bill pending in your state to legalize outright. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/deadlineus...ion-legislation It will raise revenue, shift costs to where they are better needed and help stem the Mexican drug problem. If the Federal gov't is willing to cede authority to the states, we may be setting up a states rights case on this. If the states win, its legalized (in any state that wants it). Great, we end up being the lone state in the union where it's legal. We don't need anymore !@#$ing hippies here.
The Big Cat Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 There is a bill pending in your state to legalize outright. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/deadlineus...ion-legislation It will raise revenue, shift costs to where they are better needed and help stem the Mexican drug problem. If the Federal gov't is willing to cede authority to the states, we may be setting up a states rights case on this. If the states win, its legalized (in any state that wants it). Which states do you suppose would support it? Here's my guesses: CA, MA, VT, WA, OR, MT, CO, DE, FL, HI, NV.
bills_fan Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Great, we end up being the lone state in the union where it's legal. We don't need anymore !@#$ing hippies here. Even Milton Friedman (one of the foudners of the Reagan revolution) has come out in support of legalization. http://www.forbes.com/2005/06/02/cz_qh_0602pot.html This would be the true depression indicator...FDR ended prohibition so folks could blow off some stress in the 30s; same thing withg the current Depression? Which states do you suppose would support it? Here's my guesses: CA, MA, VT, WA, OR, MT, CO, DE, FL, HI, NV. You'd have to throw NY in there. I plan to spend some of my Obama-tax-policy-reduced discretionary income on a little weekend vacation to whichever state legalizes first.
The Big Cat Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 Even Milton Friedman (one of the foudners of the Reagan revolution) has come out in support of legalization. http://www.forbes.com/2005/06/02/cz_qh_0602pot.html This would be the true depression indicator...FDR ended prohibition so folks could blow off some stress in the 30s; same thing withg the current Depression? You'd have to throw NY in there. I plan to spend some of my Obama-tax-policy-reduced discretionary income on a little weekend vacation to whichever state legalizes first. If you throw in NY, you gotta throw in NJ, PA and IL.
GG Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Even Milton Friedman (one of the foudners of the Reagan revolution) has come out in support of legalization. http://www.forbes.com/2005/06/02/cz_qh_0602pot.html This would be the true depression indicator...FDR ended prohibition so folks could blow off some stress in the 30s; same thing withg the current Depression? You'd have to throw NY in there. I plan to spend some of my Obama-tax-policy-reduced discretionary income on a little weekend vacation to whichever state legalizes first. Hell of a lot cheaper than flying to Amsterdam every weekend.
/dev/null Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Great, we end up being the lone state in the union where it's legal. We don't need anymore !@#$ing hippies here. Sounds good to me You can have them
Alaska Darin Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Alaska will legalize it again. Whether Governor Palin vetoes it or not is another story.
Jon in Pasadena Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Never cared for the stuff myself; made me feel stupid and nauseated, and that's not exactly something I strive for. That said, I have no problem with legalization provided that severe penalties are enforced for actions that threaten public safety (DUI/DWI, operating heavy equipment while impaired, etc.)
Chump Change Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Never cared for the stuff myself; made me feel stupid and nauseated, and that's not exactly something I strive for. That said, I have no problem with legalization provided that severe penalties are enforced for actions that threaten public safety (DUI/DWI, operating heavy equipment while impaired, etc.) Seconded! I don't smoke it but don't think it should be illegal either with similar restrictions placed on other drugs like alcohol.
Jim in Anchorage Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Alaska will legalize it again. Whether Governor Palin vetoes it or not is another story.I think it is legal as far as possessing small amounts. But the feds don't care about state law.
/dev/null Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 I love the way the first thing out of people's mouth with this is legalize it and TAX it!! Why not just look at legalizing it and all the money that would be saved by not having to try, feed, house, "rehabilitate" pot smokers. That savings alone would not require it to taxed as alcohol and tobacco are. Why not tax it? It's a product It produces money Like any other product that produces a profit for an individual or corporation (food, oil, clothing, etc) why shouldn't it be taxed?
Chef Jim Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Why not tax it? It's a product It produces money Like any other product that produces a profit for an individual or corporation (food, oil, clothing, etc) why shouldn't it be taxed? I'm not saying it shouldn't be taxed. It just always the first thing people say when they talk about legalizing it. BTW food is not taxed here in CA.
Cheeseburger_in_paradise Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 I love the way the first thing out of people's mouth with this is legalize it and TAX it!! Why not just look at legalizing it and all the money that would be saved by not having to try, feed, house, "rehabilitate" pot smokers. That savings alone would not require it to taxed as alcohol and tobacco are. The people that run rehab places would object. And some cops, lawyers, jailers, etc would lose work.
cantankerous Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 The people that run rehab places would object. And some cops, lawyers, jailers, etc would lose work. Good.
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