Politics – A Bill to federally decriminalize marijuana has been introduced in congress.For anyone who disagrees with the immoral war on citizens who use marijuana,this is our best chance n 25 years to influence our leaders to choose the path of common sense and stop jailing otherwise law abiding citizens.
I am completely in favor of this measure. Many educated pompous know-it-alls like Dr. Phil McGraw seem to think that using weed will lead to an increase in traffic fatalities. Compared to alcohol, that conclusion seems illogical. Marijuana usage leads one to the munchies and sitting on a couch, not driving around town.
Yes, that was glib, but consider, more people die in alcohol-related accidents than do people who are stoned. I say decriminalize cannabis and let the states deal with it as they may. While we are on the subject, we should also decriminalize hemp usage.
Ron Paul has already introduced the Industrial Hemp Act (HR 1009)...it is stuck in committee where all bills that have no support go to die.Disgusting that in a time where we need all the alternative fuels we can get,our leaders have no interest in achieving that goal.
I sincerely hope that this story makes it to the front page,it is an important issue that affects every American and deserves at least as much attention as a story entitled "Asparagus Pee".
""Asparagus Pee".What,that shouldn't be on the front page ? lol.I have never smelled my pee after eating asparagus so it was enlightening to know what it smelled like.Who tested?
I hope it does also.I have know many people that partake of the herb and to no ill affect.It is a shame that we jail people for smoking a plant.
I think people should be able to grown there own and the laws that we use for alcohol should be applied to marijuana.No smoking and driving etc.
We'd have to get around the cotton & oil & timber lobbies to decriminalize hemp. It would cut into their bottom lines. Matter of fact, they are the reason it's criminalized in the first place, starting with Hearst who went on a media campaign against it way back when. He owned huge stands of timber, & didn't want hemp around to cut into his profit from cutting down the trees for paper.
Is it me, or does anyone else find it odd that Miracle Gro is the sponsor for this site? Does it work well with marijuana?
The link is from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws,I don't know where you see Miracle Gro but it works just fine...after all...it's JUST A PLANT.:-)
When I was first responding to the article, one of Propeller's fine advertisers happened to be Miracle Gro. Makers of plant nutrients for nearly a century. Keep on growing with Miracle Gro.
An example of the impact a mass call-in can have...
Everyone knows that Bill Clinton promised to allow gays in the military in his campaign.When the time came to come through on his promise,Pat Robertson organized a mass call-in that resulted in the White House getting 3 times the average calls in a day,which led to Clinton waffling on his promise and coming up with "don't ask,don't tell".This bill was just introduced and politicians need to hear a "noise"...the sound of unhappy voters.
It's ridiculous that it hasn't been legalized before. It has proven medicinal uses for people who have chronic medical problems. Not recommended for those who are fighting obesity, however. The munchies will do in a diet in no time.
There have been several major bipartison studies on marijuana policy in the past 40 years,all of which recommended legalization as the best policy.
This bill is based on those studies including the Shafer Commision report here...
And here is a group of over 5000 DEA ,FBI ,State and local police ,judges and prosecutors who are currently opposing the drug war...the politicians are always the last to catch on to common sense!
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition...
mnt - Did you REALLY mean to include "politicians" & "common sense" in the same sentence ?????
LMAO......
Good luck with the bill !!!
Back in the 70's I contributed to NORML but nothing ever happened. I still have the silver "lapel pin", I wasn't a suit, in a shadow box.
That said I'll believe it when it passes all the way down the government chain, ie. to my state.
Later today I'll sign the petition.
Your money didn't go to waste,in the late 70's NORML brought a lawsuit against the DEA to force them to reclassify marijuana.The DEA wasted tax dollars for years fighting it and in 1987 was ordered by a federal court to appoint their own Law Judge to determine the facts and make a recommendation.The final recommendation was to reschedule...a victory paid for with your donation.
The problem is that after all that time and study of the facts at taxpayer expense,the decision came down to one man,John Lawn director of the DEA,who promptly ignored the recommendation,and 20 years later the govt is still saying it has no medical value.
The reason for this new bill is to force the DEA to abide by the will of the people.
Pot use and possession absolutely should be decriminalized.
There are multitude of complex chemical compounds (other than THC) that have had only cursory research conducted on them. Who knows what other benefits may arise from increased research?
From a fiscal stand-point, a great potential for increased tax revenue. This could allow for the lowering of taxes elsewhere.
It would be nice to have options (legal) other than that cold beer after a hard day at the job.
I signed the petition. Thanks for the post. This is an issue going right to the very essence of liberty. I notice that two beacons of the lunatic right, "tangalang" and "totalspindave" sunk this story. It must really enrage people like that whose entire aim in life is to control others when resistance to such control, like the MJ laws, is challenged in mass.
"I notice that two beacons of the lunatic right, "tangalang" and "totalspindave" sunk this story."
So, anyone who disagrees with you is a "lunatic"? That's pretty intolerant, ya nut! lol
Personally, I'm all for full legalization. Tax it, let people sell it. Stop drug-testing for it. Stop filling our prisons with non-violent "criminals" and save cash and cell space for the real criminals.
And, bring back red bud!
Well libs I don't often agree with you but I do. I'm for full legalization too.
I agree, and believe that ALL recreational drugs should be legalized, with the money we spend on enforcement now going to drug education (realistic -- not D.A.R.E. type --if you have one drink and get in a car you are likely to die...if you smoke one joint, you can end up a crack addict..etc) and rehab. That worked pretty well with both cigarettes and alcohol -- consumption of both is WAY down, although they are both still legal. Laws don't keep anyone from smoking that joint, blowing that line or banging whatever. Addiction causes more than enough grief in a family without piling the criminal justice system on top of it all.
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The federal govts war on marijuana has been a complete failure since it's racist beginning.
For the first time in 25 years,a bill has been introduced to end this tragedy.
The bill would make the possession of up to 3 ounces of marijuana in ones own home legal.
If anyone thinks that this is a new idea that would lead to massive problems,consider the fact that in Alaska,possession of up to 4 ounces and 6 plants has been completely legal since 1975.
Here is a link to allow people to write your congressmen and urge them to support this bill.On Monday April 21,a mass call-in to congress is planned (Pat Robertson style)to convince our leaders that we are serious about this issue and are sick and tired of going in the wrong direction.
There are more than a few congressmen who agreee but will not take action unless they believe they have the political ammunition to act.
Your letters and calls ARE that political ammunition...please take 5 minutes out of your day to help your country.
http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=...
I signed the petition, & marked my calendar to call. Friends and family notified. Thanks.
Good work jordan!That's all it takes to do your part,a few minutes.Many people feel helpless and this is their chance to let their representatives know that we are sick of their pandering to the same type of moral crusaders who brought us alcohol prohibition...and Al Capone.
Same here mtnman444.From what i have read there has been a presidential study in every administration since Ike.lol.Slow learners ?
Actually the studies go back to the 1890's when the British military did a study on soldiers in India who were smoking hash.The study found no detrimental effects to performing military duties.
Signed!
me, too.
"The bill would make the possession of up to 3 ounces of marijuana in ones own home legal. "
It doesn't seem like decriminalization unless one can grow one's own (for the record I'm straightedge across the board). It seems more like a way that corporations can ensure they can make money off it somehow. Seeing as how the reason it's 'criminalized' is mostly that people can grow their own and would stop drinking beer in huge quantities.
Maybe the powers-that-be hadn't heard of the phenomena called, "cotton-mouth". If they did, they would know that this actually should INCREASE the consumption of all types of wet stuff, beer included (at least, that's what I heard).
And of course, sales of snack foods when they get the munchies.
This would be a giant step on improving the economy.
Maybe they haven't heard of a "beer bong"!