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Codyon Dec 22 2011says:

your post is pointless it would be regulated like tobacco and alcohol. and there is already a tax system that as been created specifically for marijuana and even if there was not a system in place the government would probably use the same system as tobacco. even tho it is illegal its pointless because in most states possessing marijuana is such a small mistimenar its basically legal. in addition, i would like to see some prof that it causes mental illness. i have been smoking for some time now and i am actually doing better in school it makes homework less of a displeasure. as for work people aren't aloud to drink on the job so why would employers allow marijuana. i have a job and i am not going to jeopardize it just to go to work a little happier. so as everyone else has basically said your saying nothing but bullshit and i am not going to hate you as a person for it because you are in-titled to your opinion. however, i will say that you have the intelligence of the subject (marijuana) less than that of a fifth grader learning about marijuana from Wikipedia that someone changed to incorrect information.

Daniel Bon Dec 04 2011says:

As my account name suggests, Joan B you are a dumbass for reporting on this top with such blatent facts. You have the most bullshit reasons and no parenthetical referances or names to pair with your "many experts". What a joke. Marijuana could be altered and taxed by companies and the government but you forget the point, if its Legal then why not just grow it yourself to smoke? Driving High is the easiest task in the world, it makes you concentrate on more specific tasks and ignore distractions. Your ignorant ideas make me sick and i hope you move to texas when it becomes legal, because im gonna send a fucking letter to your house with nothing but a drawing of a middle finger and a shit smear from my ass.

Jeremyon Nov 15 2011says:

I'm sorry but this is complete and utter bullshit and the other 4 comments have already made my point.. Spread your useless propaganda elsewhere please.

Rachel Jon Oct 31 2011says:

I would like to see proof that marijuana is linked to schizophrenia, psychosis, and/or retards mental development. All of these anti-marijuana health "facts" are NEVER backed up with any proof. And it goes without saying that the fact that something is illegal makes it much more appealing. If you think teenagers always do 100% of what their parents tell them and will stay away from weed if it's kept illegal, then I have a bridge I'd like to sell you. When I was in high school, weed was much more easy to find than alcohol. Most of us didn't know anyone in their 20's and none of our relatives were willing to get any for us. Plus it cost more than weed. Besides, even if legalizing does cause teenagers to smoke more, is it really so bad they're choosing marijuana over cigarettes and alcohol? Cigarettes are addicting AND are the leading cause of death, close after heart disease. Alcohol is a killer on the roads, a living hell if you get a DUI, the leading date rape drug, overdosing is possible and common, the list goes on. I would rather my children smoke marijuana than drink alcohol, and legalizing leaves this option open without the risk of law enforcement ruining their lives.

Joe Aon Oct 30 2011says:

Answers in order

1. If it has no real impact, then why NOT legalize it?

2. If it's such a mind altering drug, then why haven't people died directly from marijuana itself? And the reason it may be linked to depression is because THC is already inside us and our body is refreshing us with it constantly to keep us happy. If you use marijuana, then you get extra THC in your body, so you get a better feeling. If you're deprived of it, then you become irritable or sad. Addicts will become depressed.

3. The government has banned public advertisement of cigarettes, so why wouldn't they ban it for marijuana?

4. If coming up with a plan was so hard for cigarettes, then how could it be any less hard than marijuana?

5.Sure, companies that make cigars and cigarettes put nicotine in them, but really, what would be the harm in being addicted to marijuana? It takes about 400 inhales PER DAY from a bong for 100 years to actually see life threatening results. I don't see any point.

6. Is high-driving the only problem with this? Take it from someone who's done pot. You don't want to do anything, but lay around and listen to music. I doubt there will be much driving on Friday nights.

7. If it's legalized, then it's legal..dumbfuck.

8. Some restaurants and offices prohibit smoking. Do the same for pot.

Thank you for your illogical post.

Toni Ton Jul 03 2010says:

People like to think that after legalization the public opinion of Marijuana is going to drastically change. That somehow... everybody but you is gonna be smoking it, and nothing will get done.

1 No Real Impact. umm... so? The objective isn't to lower the amount of users of marijuana. Legal availability (which does NOT mean increased availability) has shown to decrease the number of hard drug users, as marijuana helps ween off addictions to harder drugs. Which is certainly true.

2. You couldn't back that up if you have to use words like "linked to". Also.. concerted use has not PROVEN to cause psychosis. We don't say concerted use of coffee can cause death even though you can die from too much caffeine, quite the contrary to too much THC.

3. Keek was on point.

4. Why wouldn't we buy it legally? and if taxes were too high for the government to make profit, why would they keep the taxes at that point, when they could lower and profit. Faulty, not well though out 'excuse'.

5. Nicotine is the prime addiction in Tobacco. And Tobacco is often subject to these chemicals to help aid the growth cycle of the plant. Cannabis does not need this aid, being a very sturdy and healthy plant already. Radioactive chemicals would fuck with cannabis yield, not increase it. The two plants are different. Aside from that, I know your cannabis being made physically addictive is bullshit. Stop lying to people.

6. HAHAHAHAHA no. Drug related crimes make up the weight of our failed law enforcement agenda. That's why State Prisons that take in REAL offenders (murderers, psychopaths and the like) are losing money and privatized prisons are banking crazy money off drug related "criminals"

7. Well duh, but back when the constitution was written, I think it said the PEOPLE were to be sovereign. Do you feel more powerful than your government right now?

8. Why wouldn't we 'no longer' have drug free workplace rules? Where did you even get that idea?

BJ Son Jul 01 2010says:

1. Amsterdam has less marijuana smokers than the United States, percentage wise if I'm not mistaken.

2. It doesn't matter what these drugs do to me. It's my body and I should be allowed to do whatever I want with it as long as I'm not harming anyone else in the process. Besides, prohibition is not stopping me from smoking marijuana.

3. Prohibition makes it easier for children to obtain marijuana, because drug dealers do not check ID.

4. I know PLENTY of people who would still buy it legally even if a black market existed, myself included.

5. We could grow it ourselves in our backyards.

6. Actually, there would be an incredible decrease in crime because you wouldn't have people being arrested for marijuana related crimes.

The whole "people will do this or that while high!" argument is absolutely stupid because A. People already do those things high. Prohibition is not stopping them and B. It's legal for responsible use. Driving while intoxicated will NOT be legal, or encouraged by legalization, and I'm sure your boss would still fire you if you showed up at work high.