kegtapr Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 That's a BS argument,IMO. Everybody who wants to smoke it is already smoking it. And that's a BS assumption. I know more then a few people that would go back to smoking it if it wasn't for drug testing at their employer.... I'd put money on the fact that more people would smoke it. (and I'm not arguing the merits of that link at all as I haven't read it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el Tigre Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 And that's a BS assumption. I know more then a few people that would go back to smoking it if it wasn't for drug testing at their employer.... I'd put money on the fact that more people would smoke it. (and I'm not arguing the merits of that link at all as I haven't read it.) Employers could still drug test. Making it legal wouldn't make it mandatory to smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 They will need billions to pay for the additional medical costs, insurance costs, and legal costs that would result from making it legal. Jacqueline Saburido Story So I assume you're leading the charge to have alcohol outlawed since it's far more dangerous and destructive than marijuana ever will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 (to put my response in context i don't smoke and i'm politically conservative) I dont have a problem with this, as long as the gvt. legislates it in a logical way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 (to put my response in context i don't smoke and i'm politically conservative) I dont have a problem with this, as long as the gvt. legislates it in a logical way. I agree. But, as a conservative, how DARE you ask for gov't involvement! (Just kidding, really) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I agree. But, as a conservative, how DARE you ask for gov't involvement! (Just kidding, really) on the contrary, i believe gvt. should give people MORE freedoms to make personal choices and LESS regulations (but in this case, making weed legal and not a crime would require legislation and gvt. involvement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornerville Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Gangs are heavily involved in selling marijuana right? I wonder if this passed, what they would do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 What about the dad that goes double or nothing with the mortgage payment? It doesn't affect the wife and kids? It happens. You mean because that's not happening with it being illegal? At some point people need to do a real risk assessment and determine what they're truly willing to pay for. Paying out countless billions on vice enforcement isn't working and virtually every level of government is currently so far beyond bankrupt that they should really invent a new word for it. Drugs/Prostitution/Gambling/etc are all STILL happening and the peripheral crime that goes with it is more costly and violent than the crimes themselves. We'd be far ahead of the game by spending a fraction of the money on education and treatment instead of creating cottage industries to incarcerate people while letting violent criminals back into the population due to overcrowding. It's beyond ridiculous. People will ALWAYS pay for sex/do drugs/gamble. It is what it is. But if we take away the 1000+ points of profit margin and the cost of peripheral crime... I've never smoked pot. I've also never met someone stoned on it who wanted to commit a violent crime. Alcohol? Some of the worst behavior I've ever witnessed has been at Rich Stadium, committed by BILLS fans who were drunk out of their minds. But Anheuser Busch does the best SB commercials... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantankerous Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I like the idea and think it's long overdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 on the contrary, i believe gvt. should give people MORE freedoms to make personal choices and LESS regulations (but in this case, making weed legal and not a crime would require legislation and gvt. involvement) Like I said, I was just kidding. I agree that pot should be legalized, but it also will need to be regulated, similarly to alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 someone should make a poll about this, the results might be interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Why should you expect people who are not paying taxes now to start paying? It would go underground and above ground with lots of advertising and money spent to catch tax dodgers like those who avoid taxes on alcohol and tobacco as well those who were supplying to under age teenagers. I think the problem will just be spread around although more taxes will be raised and spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Long overdue I'm not a big fan of Cally, but more states should follow their lead here Never been into the drug thing myself. But then again I've never been religious, gay, or into guns either That said, just because I'm not into something doesn't mean other's shouldn't have the right to do their thing Turning it into a crime (and illegal money making opportunity) only makes it worse for the rest of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Why should you expect people who are not paying taxes now to start paying? It would go underground and above ground with lots of advertising and money spent to catch tax dodgers like those who avoid taxes on alcohol and tobacco as well those who were supplying to under age teenagers. I think the problem will just be spread around although more taxes will be raised and spent. I'd respond, if I had any idea what you are trying to say, here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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