Marijuana in California

[farmaholic]

[LEP]

I have a question? How does taxing it eliminate the dealers? Seems bootlegging it would continue.

[farmaholic]

Recreational use or abuse, do we need another option? How long did it take to realize maybe pregnant mothers shouldn't smoke or drink or take drugs while they're pregnant, so lets make it easier for the young people with maturing brains to get access? Treat it like alcohol? Use the excuse, "they will get it anyway" so legalize and regulate it?

[biglentil]

The state shall not dictate what I can or cannot do with my own body they do not own us. This is supposed to be a free world or is that all an illusion. We do not need more laws we need less state intrusion into peoples lives. People than may be able to think for themselves. If someone does not want to wear a seatbelt or helmet let em their choice, smoke a joint their choice. Its becoming a sissy nanny state like an Orwell novel where everything we do is dictated to us.

[furrowtickler]

California can't ignore the tax revenue Colorado is enjoying now

[farmaholic]

We live in a social society. I don't think it should be quite that simple. If you want to drink, smoke, eat(excess fats and sugars), drug, yourself into bad health maybe you should pay your own medical expenses too then. If you end up with a brain injury or paralyzed because of your choices... Why should I pay for someone else's choices?

No win debate.

[biglentil]

Sure get rid of medicare, GST, PST and good portion of income tax could go along with it.

[sumdumguy]

Boulder Colorado - 15 McDonalds will have toking rooms. Guess all the "criminals" will be easy to find. Handy place to get the munchies.

[fjlip]

If weed/pot is used by all, we won't need health care at all. Taxes could decrease by a third, the cost of medicare. See...

http://www.infowars.com/marijuana-kills-cancer-says-national-cancer-institute/

[farmaholic]

Well there you have it, on the internet, I'm convinced beyond doubt.

Likely the most lethal substance if taken in a small enough dose won't kill you!

Moderation is the key.

[biglentil]

Impossible to die of a pot overdose the same cannot be said of about 99.99 percent of prescription drugs.

[sumdumguy]

A smart government would jump on this revenue opportunity, IMHO.