Do you think weed will ever be legal?

[that stoner kid]

it better be

[Demon Cleaner]

I don't know about America, but cannabis will probably be legal in Norway in a few years. And how do I know that? My weedsmoking sister had a very interesting conversation with a cop (!) about legislation when she was caught with hash in her posession (she had to pay a fine). The cop said that it would probably be legal within 7 years! And this was over a year ago. When it's coming from a police officer there has got to be some truth to it.

[silkyblue]

Lets have a world wide hemp fest!

World wide !!!

:rastasmoke::jointsmile::rasta:imp:

pot is harmless!

:jointsmile:

[Reefer Rogue]

2038 it will be legal. Perhaps a few years before.

Legalize it.

[Mr. Clandestine]

It will become legal; it's all just a matter of time, education, and nationwide understanding. I can't remember the exact figures, but something like 48% of Americans over the age of eighteen have tried marijuana, and/or use it on a semi-regular basis. That's roughly 150 million Americans who are technically "criminals" in the eyes of the federal government. But many of those Americans are federal officials, too. Many are doctors. Many are lawyers. Most are otherwise law-abiding citizens, leading otherwise normal lives...with one exception, they don't fall prey to the rhetoric and taboo revolving around the use of this "illicit & dangerous" drug.

Luckily, studies are scientifically disproving many of the remaining myths about the dangers of marijuana, and more and more respected members of society are starting to passionately defend it's use as a beneficial medicine. On the flip side, there's still the endless debate over restitution for those convicted of marijuana related criminal charges...what would become of the monumental DEA task force, who for the last seventy some-odd years, have been assigned to harass peaceful pot smokers...how the government would regulate the manufacture of what will inevitably be an enormous cash-crop...etcetera, and so forth.

Alcohol was illegal for a time, until the government and citizens realized that it could be regulated and monetized upon. This helped to eliminate the black market, and of course, led to the repeal of the prohibition. But which, in everyone's opinion, is the more dangerous substance: alcohol, or THC? Pretty much all of these kinds of studies have remained pretty conclusive. If something that can destroy your liver/esophagus/brain/possibly even life, can be wholeheartedly approved for responsible use...why can't something that's continually proven to be harmless - sometimes even useful - get the same preferential treatment by the government?

Remember, we're not here for the good of the government...the government is here defend & represent us, her citizens. We do have a voice. We just need to help more people understand that, and we all need to use it.

[Comatose]

simple fact: when you read the news articles about how USA is growing and selling BILLIONS of dollars of weed every year, and is possibly the country's #1 cash crop, that should tell you it WON'T be legalized ... if the government doesn't want it legal, and the growers/dealers don't want it legal (prices would fall thru the floor) ... it just ain't gonna happen ... as they say, "follow the money" ... I've been active in this 'legalize MJ' crowd for MANY years, (I'm old) and we are FARTHER from legalization, not closer ... :smokin:

Very valid point, but my girlfriend makes a counter that I thought I should note. This is going to be lengthy, so light one up and relax for a few

While the governement does rake in billions of dollars annually on seizing properties/assets/money of those affiliated with MJ use, they then have to spend even more housing/taking care of these individuals in the prison system. Last I had heard, it cost over $18,000 to house one individual in a prison per year, if they don't get sick/assualted/hurt (which never happens, lol).

The government also pays a lot of money for extra police/task forces designed only to fight MJ, such as police choppers/cameras, narcs, k9 units, infrared cameras, etc. What about the extra workers at customs that check for our seeds manually every day. I bet that all of these poeple make plenty of money. Shouldn't customs be worried about more important things?

I don't think that the government makes money off of MJ use. The only people that are pulling a profit are the ones selling it.

She believes that it is still illegal for a couple of reasons. Since the baby boomers (people born in the 20's and 30's) were born into a world where everyone told them MJ was the devils weed/evil/etc, they don't know anything else. When these extremist's are out of office or dying of old age, they will be replaced by our generation. This generation is not as oblivious or gullable into believing that MJ is harmful, because we KNOW that it is not. We have seen our mothers and fathers grow and smoke for 40+ years without cancers/brain damage. We aren't stupid enough to believe EVERYTHING we hear (an advertiser loves gullable folk). It actually makes me laugh when an 80 year old senator calls all MJ users TERRORISTS, hahahaha lol. Do you think this person has any idea of what reality is? Who gave this moron any power?

Also, the state governments are starting to realize that any issue not covered in the constitution is supposed to be STATE regulated. She believes that as more states go against the FDA's judgement about MJ being an un-usable drug, and we have atleast 25 states with a MMJ policy (1/2 the states), we will see a push federally (AFTER any elections) to let each individual state decide its own policies against MJ use. She also believes that more and more politicians know that MJ is harmless, but especially during election periods, these folks are pushed by party affiliates to not commit "political suicide" and endorce MJ use.

Even though the US is no where near the top as far as population, we have the highest prison population in the world. We are ignorant and stupid to hold MJ users here, because it is an expensive waste of resources, and CRUEL AND UNUSUAL punishment. These people are held in close proximity to real drug users, murderers, and rapists. These criminals hurt/use/and abuse (rape) MJ users... "Penalties against a drug should not be more dangerous to an individual than the use of the drug itself; and where they are they should be changed. Nowhere is this more clear than in the laws against possession of marijuana." President Jimmy Carter

As the government wastes billions of dollars annually on this war on drugs (specifically MJ) there is no curb in usage or the availability. Most teenagers admit openly that it is easier to score a dime bag than a bottle of beer. Tell the government to stop using your tax dollars on this war, and other wars that you may or may not be against :-p (no comment on this thread, lol)

The more that MJ use is socially acceptable, the better chance that we have of legalization. As long as MJ users keep acting responsibly, and destinguishing themselves apart from real drug users, more and more of the public will know the truth.

[demonicronz]

it will end up legal to use, but illegal to grow so the man can make all the money off of it.

[aries ormazd]

Wouldnt it be awesome to go to the gas station and pick up a sack

[Unknown American]

No way in Hell! To many pharmaceutical companies and politicians make huge amounts of money from the drug war.

It will never happen in America.

[The White Monk]

Never ever ever ever ever ever. Ever.