Quote Originally Posted by Zimzum
Prison overcrowding, gang violence, health hazards (look at the grit weed in England) are all part of what comes out of marijuana not being legal. You might be ok now but your views may change when it comes to effect you more personally. Maybe when you're in front of a judge someday and say "it's just a plant!" they'll just let you go scott free.

P4B your 2nd link is a reference to illegal drugs in general. It doesn't state marijuana specifically like the first article. I'm also for marijuana and against much harder and damaging drugs.

Decriminalization

US Senator John Kerry (D-MA) is on record voicing mild support for decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana for personal use. In a November 2003 interview with Rolling Stone Magazine, Kerry said he has little problem with the responsible use of marijuana by adults, stating: "I've met plenty of people in my lifetime who've used marijuana and who I would not qualify as serious addicts -- who use about the same amount as some people drink beer or wine or have a cocktail. I don't get too excited by any of that." However, when asked whether he supported decriminalizing the possession and use of marijuana as a public policy, he replied: "No, not quite.


Medical Marijuana

Kerry is on record voicing mild support for the legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes. Speaking in January 2004 at the New Hampshire College Convention, Kerry said he opposed federally prosecuting medical marijuana patients who reside in states that have legalized its use. However, Kerry stopped short of endorsing marijuana's therapeutic use, stating (as summarized by the Associated Press), "he wanted to wait for the completion of a study to see what other alternatives might be available ... before deciding whether to legalize it in all states."
John Kerry and marijuana... - Toke Up - Your Online Cannabis Community

Like I stated........he's for it before he's against it. At least he's consistant.

Have a good one!:s4: