I still don't understand marijuana legalization people.

[Alpha Protocol]

I'm sure most of you have heard the phrase that the only people who support marijuana legalization are people who smoke it. While that is in fact true, atleast for the most part, I still don't understand the potheads. Sure, they want it to be legal so they can get their fix, and continue using harmful and illegal substances (which wouldn't be illegal if they had their way). Most people are opposed to legalization of illegal drugs, but I just don't get why some people think it's a good idea to make it legal? People who say "it puts innocent people behind bars" are idiots. Innocent people don't use illegal substances. There is no reason for marijuana, or any other illegal drug, to be legalized. You don't want to go to jail? Don't use illegal substances.

The only legitimate use for illegal drugs is for medical purposes, but if you just want to go get stoned and/or feed your addiction, then it's not okay. And people who say that marijuana is not addictive at all are full of ****. People get addicted to marijuana all the time and they suffer from it, just because you got lucky with a joint once or twice, doesn't mean that everyone is immune to become addicted and/or dependent. I really don't understand marijuana legalization people. No intelligent individual supports and/or endorses an illegal activity, yet a select few uneducated persons seem to support the use of marijuana, which is an illegal activity.

[Wezil]

I'm sure most of you have heard the phrase that the only people who support marijuana legalization are people who smoke it. While that is in fact true, atleast for the most part,

That is in fact, not true. Lots' s of rational non-users support decriminalizing/legalizing.

The broad answer to your concerns is this - We generally don't ban items in a free society unless harm is being done to others.

To simply say it is bad because it is illegal is a circular and very poor argument.

[Alpha Protocol]

That is in fact, not true. Lots' s of rational non-users support decriminalizing/legalizing.

The broad answer to your concerns is this - We generally don't ban items in a free society unless harm is being done to others.

To simply say it is bad because it is illegal is a circular and very poor argument.

It's been banned for a very long time. It's not like they're just going to change it.

[giblets]

I'm sure most of you have heard the phrase that the only people who support marijuana legalization are people who smoke it. While that is in fact true, atleast for the most part, I still don't understand the potheads.

I support legalization and do not currently smoke marijuana. Maybe you should do a poll.

Sure, they want it to be legal so they can get their fix, and continue using harmful and illegal substances (which wouldn't be illegal if they had their way).

How is marijuana harmful?

Most people are opposed to legalization of illegal drugs, but I just don't get why some people think it's a good idea to make it legal? People who say "it puts innocent people behind bars" are idiots. Innocent people don't use illegal substances. There is no reason for marijuana, or any other illegal drug, to be legalized. You don't want to go to jail? Don't use illegal substances.

So basically you're saying "it's bad to smoke marijuana because it's illegal". If that's the case, then if we legalized it then it would no longer be bad.

The only legitimate use for illegal drugs is for medical purposes, but if you just want to go get stoned and/or feed your addiction, then it's not okay.

What gives you the right to tell other people what they can or can't get addicted to? Do you want all addictive substances to be illegal, including tobacco and alcohol?

By the way, video games should be illegal. The only legitimate use for videogames is for medical purposes, but if you just want to have fun/feed your addiction, then it's not okay.

And people who say that marijuana is not addictive at all are full of ****. People get addicted to marijuana all the time and they suffer from it, just because you got lucky with a joint once or twice, doesn't mean that everyone is immune to become addicted and/or dependent.

People get addicted to tobacco too, and it's far easier to get addicted to tobacco. If someone decides to smoke tobacco in their own home, I don't see how it's any of my business, just because they might decide to do it again.

[Wezil]

It's been banned for a very long time. It's not like they're just going to change it.

Yes, and your point being?

[Asher]

I support legalization and do not currently smoke marijuana. Maybe you should do a poll.

BANG!

http://apolyton.net/showthread.php/194279-Do-you-support-Marijuana-Legalization

[giblets]

[SlowwHand]

Gaining taxes off of it only makes sense. It's much better than throwing money at keeping it illegal.

[Provost Harrison]

I certainly don't think it is the wonderdrug that the hippie types seem to think it is, and under some circumstances can have therapeutic benefits. But I think making it illegal is pointless, especially when you consider alcohol, which is a far more socially problematic drug, is not (and also tobacco). At least they can cash in on it!

[SpencerH]

There is no logical reason to explain why some drugs are legal and others not. Therefore, either all drugs should be illegal or all drugs should be legal. The disasterous effects of prohibition and the ongoing 'war on drugs' should be ample evidence that social mores concerning drug usage can not be legislated. Therefore, the only logical solution is that drug usage per ce should not be illegal.

[Cort Haus]

And people who say that marijuana is not addictive at all are full of ****. People get addicted to marijuana all the time and they suffer from it, just because you got lucky with a joint once or twice, doesn't mean that everyone is immune to become addicted and/or dependent.

I don't know if you are talking on the basis of any personal experience and understanding, or whether you are just pulling prejudices out of your arse.

If there's an easier drug to stop taking after regular, long term use than Mary Jane I'd be interested to know what it is. Posting pointlessly on internet message boards is a lot harder to quit, for a start.

[Elok]

social morays concerning drug usage can not be legislated.

I'm just not seeing why we should care what eels think about this.

[Provost Harrison]

Social morays? Are they a type of friendly eel?

[Elok]

Re:OP, I don't smoke pot and never would, but I can see some sense in legalization. Potheads really aren't that dangerous AFAICT, unless they're controlling a vehicle while stoned. If the drug is addictive, it isn't significantly so, and I don't think users frequently become violent. And a ridiculous number of prisoners in the U.S. are only in jail for using pot. I'd rather decriminalize individual possession first before full legalization, but the status quo is pointless. We aren't enforcing the ban effectively and I don't believe we can.

[SpencerH]

I'm just not seeing why we should care what eels think about this.

smacks head. Insomnia is not compatible with spelling.