Quote Originally Posted by OhNoYaDont
Marijuana is never going to be legal. Not in our lifetime. It is not legal ANYWHERE ON THE PLANET. There are international treaties involved here - and Oakland isn't going to change that. We live in a time when radicalism is the norm. Extremists everywhere. They push too far on whatever their agenda is.

Marijuana extremists will push till we loose it all. That is my prediction. Enjoy it while you can - it won't last. 99 plants is not enough for the extremists with an agenda.
It is extremely obvious to me that you do not live in California. They may be harsh about it where you are from, but around here, they are very, very lenient about marijuana. I live about 45 minutes drive from oakland. The atmosphere is entirely different here.

Instead of giving you something subjective, I'll give you a fact: STARTING JANUARY 1ST 2010 MARIJUANA IS OFFICIALLY DECRIMINALIZED IN CALIFORNIA. Schwarzenegger signed a bill on his way out that changed the rules when you get caught. Now if you are caught with under an ounce, theres no jail time, no court date, you just get a ticket and all you have to do is pay $100 to the city. Its an infraction, rather than a misdemeanor, so it doesnt even go on your permanent record. Personally, I'll cut checks to the government all day if it means i can smoke without stressing.

source:
California Governor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Bill | StoptheDrugWar.org

Arnold Schwarzenegger on Leno: 'No One Cares If You Smoke a Joint Or Not - TIME NewsFeed

Say what you want about him, he did a good thing here.

Its crazy to me that you could still think that marijuana will be illegal forever. 46% of Californians want it legal for recreational use. Oakland just authorized four large scale grow ops for mmj. You can get a green card with very little effort, and dispensaries are everywhere. Obama has made marijuana busts the lowest priority for federal forces, and said that he would respect state rights. Its a very slippery slope that will lead to full legalization in the very near future.

In my neighborhood its impossible to walk down the street without smelling it somewhere. two of my neighbors are growing for sure, and one of them is doing it outdoors in a place that is visible from the street. 3/8 of the apartments in my immediate area have at least one mmj patient, and 5/8 smoke for sure.

It may not be legal yet, but it will be in 2012. Maybe it will never be legal where you live, and thats a shame, but we are pretty set out here in NorCal.

-peace.:rasta: