What do you think of this plot to legalize marijuana?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marijuana_Control,_Regulation,_and_Education_Act

i really dont care all that much. i dont do it and i dont know anyone out here that does it. the only ones i know who do smoke pot are all in chicago.

Though I'm not cali-massassian, I have no issue with legalizing marijuana anywhere, so long as its limited in where you can smoke. Cigarette smoke is difficult enough to endure as a non-smoker, marijuana not only smells twice as bad, it sticks to clothes faster. When I go to a friend's place and what not if they smoke cigs/pot its their choice and I'll expect to smell it. I don't care.

However, I don't want to start inhaling second-hand pot everywhere I go, and especially not have it enter my own place. (It happens sometimes in the summer when neighbours do it on their balconies, it comes into my home and smells like **** for hours. It drives me furious. When someone smokes a cigarette in only smells for a few seconds, but the other just sticks and smells way too long.) I'll be honest, I don't get why people do that kind of stuff, just like getting drunk all the time. Can't you enjoy yourself and life without the need of some stimulant? BUT that's another story.

*shrug*

Doesn't bother me as long as the non-smokers are protected, as Jep says.

Anyway, even if marijuana was legalized in CA, I'm sure the Navy would not allow it's sailors to smoke pot, so even if I wanted to, I still wouldn't be able to. (For example, even when we're in port in countries where marijuana is legal, we still are not allowed to partake.) We pop on a drug test (which are done at random and often with direct observation), and we're out. No second chances.

I do think it would probably be good for the economy, at least in the short term, because it would create a new market that the government could tax, and would eliminate a lot of cost associated with combating drug trafficing.

as has already been mentioned, as long as there are regulations i am all for it. i say regulate and tax it, and there you go... millions more in revenue for the state... now they can stop putting "fees" on our income tax!

Calissassians.

Wouldn't effect me.
I'll smoke it either way.

It would still be against federal laws, and therefore would not be "legal".

That said, I'd rather not pay $25 +tax for an eighth.

Brian must have been a stoner. Look at Massassi's colors.

exactly

well the federal government has an incredibly broad range of authority on any commerce (selling of marijuana) however you might be able to make a case for legalizing possession of it, as long as you dont "buy" or "sell" it. simple ownership might fall squarely under the jurisdiction of state law and NOT federal, however even then you would have one hell of a legal battle on your hands.

Let me make myself a little more clear, I wasn't really asking your opinions on weed.. what do you think of this bill? you think it will get passed??

I think it will be really close. It will be like 51 49 either way.

It wont pass.

That's what we said about the stupid anti-gay marriage prop. Although, I guess this is different in that it's not ... a proposition. haha.


I like how in the Wiki article the "Opponents" section is blank

I think it's a fantastic idea. I'm tired of getting shot at by growers because pot's illegal.

ever gotten a high from the fires, avenger?

The state's economy is in the ****ter. Legalizing and taxing pot would definitely bring some revenue to the state.

To those worred about even more DUIs on roads n' ****, I drive far more dangerously than any one caked. I don't think stoners go 95 MPH on the freeway weaving between cars.

CHP may not want to read this post.

Nope.

you've gotten shot at from growers before?

Yeah I don't understand that, weed growers are usually peaceful people

not everyone growing weed is a hippy

they don't even seem to care down here.

I was going 70 mph in a 45 the other day and a cop came up and passed me. (SDPD, not CHP, but same thing)

a guy growing a plant or two under a skylight in his house is probably peaceful, however the guys who have upward of a million dollars invested in plants and growing equipment... not so much

Not when they're Mexican Mafia types.

Wait...you're in San Diego??

So even if this passes the feds are still going to bust people, and spend millions doing it. Right?

Maybe it will also get the crap product off the streets

yes

About marijuana "stinking" stuff up more: When I put it away, no one can tell when they come into my room. I have been around people who'd recognize the smell and get me removed from the premises but haven't. I think the problem with smokers, both cigarettes and marijuana, is that some are unhygienic to begin with, and may not wash their clothes or may smoke inside near their clothing. It also comes right down to how you smoke something: If you hold the cherry near you or any cloth, it'll smell like your smoke. The rule is mouth to tray with no time in between, that way your fingers don't stink either. In fact, all of my hats smell like smoke, but none of my clothes do. I need to start tipping them back or taking them off when I smoke cigars.

yeah, I know plenty of people that smoke marijuana in the house, and cigarettes outside, besides the obvious reason. Marijuana smoke doesn't hang around as long as cigarettes

When did you get here?

Where are you all staying?

we got here in january. we're like 15 minutes from the naval base

dalf:
just outside of Lemon Grove.

Honestly, I'm surprised you're just realizing this. We've been talking about it for the last month or so. :p

and while we're on the subject, we're probably having a party next weekend. I was gonna ask you if you wanted to come (and bring some alcohol :D).

I disagree. Like I said before, in the summer, I'll have dumbass neighbours smoke pot and cigarettes on their balconies near mind. Cigarette smoke gets in, I get a wiff and the smell is gone soon enough. Their marijuana stinks up my apartment for hours.

But, it is worthless to argue, because smokers, pot or otherwise, almost always just defend themselves and try to downplay just how bad the **** smells and how untolerable it can be for a non-smoker.

Or maybe non-smokers love to *****? Oh yeah, I'm on ignore because I type in paragraphs. Come over to my house and we'll see how "downplayed" I'm making it. Hell, I even admitted: MOST smokers are nasty and inconsiderate about smoke, but if you take some care, you can smell perfectly normal. In-fact, I'd argue the most visible smokers are the ones that give the rest a bad name. Lots of old and more mature people smoke without anyone noticing because they don't brag about it like us young whippersnappers and medical advocates.

Short Version for Jep: Your neighbor is a dick, I am not. Don't make me out to be the same as the *******s you've encountered.

I'm game! Just tell me when & where.

Can I come to the party?

My short version:

I don't care if you smoke, I just hate hearing about it every day. The bragging annoys the hell out of me.

It does smell like crap. If you're not an idiot and clean up, then sure the smell goes away and who cares.

I'm not grouping you with all of the smokers I've met, but for the most part the ones that I've had to deal with were complete *******s. And no, not the basic college stoner hippy

I just straight don't believe you. They probably aren't smoke marijuana you just think it is