Should US Legalize Marijuana?

Kamikazi Kat · 02-22-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadrian

Its just sad that all drugs aren't legal and regulated somehow....

I mean 18,095 killed total (December 2006–February 2010.) in mexicos drug war *WIKI infomation*

Its never ending.... They kill entire families. Sure Marijuana isnt the big money maker but it does help them. BUY HOMEGROWN!!!

I really dont understand how people do Cocaine with a clear conscience, mean thats a alot of blood just to get them some white powder.

The Prohibition hasn't worked.... Thousands dead and Thousands more in prison sucking up tax money.

Almost 100 people arrested every hour for Marijuana charges... Thats a ****ing joke that the government don't see prohibition doesn't work.

Another huge issue is how terrorism is heavily funded by drug money.

It's sort of a vicious cycle, the war on drugs helps terrorist sell drugs, which helps them create terror, which then fuels the war on the terror.

Actually, the war on drugs has been used by many groups, including the US government, to suit their own interest

There are multiple instances of CIA supported drug trafficking to fund war efforts.

The private prison industry is growing at a rapid rate, faster then ever before, thanks to millions of innocent drug users being thrown in prison.

End the drug war, legalize or at least decriminalize all substances.

Kamikazi Kat · 02-22-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tore

One of those pictures doesn't work here.

While there would be competition with the cartels, you have to remember there would probably be a lot more users as well - a vast expansion of the market. I'm sure they could sell as much marijuana in a scenario where it's legal as when it's not. Bet you a dollah!

Other countries that have decriminalized drugs, such as Amsterdam, actually have experienced a decrease in drug use rates. One can't say for certain if that would necessarily be the case with the states. I doubt that usage rates would get out of control, they might see an increase at first, but after being legal for awhile, drugs will just become another part of our culture. Doing drugs would be like having the occasional beer.

Guybrush · 02-22-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamikazi Kat

Other countries that have decriminalized drugs, such as Amsterdam, actually have experienced a decrease in drug use rates. One can't say for certain if that would necessarily be the case with the states. I doubt that usage rates would get out of control, they might see an increase at first, but after being legal for awhile, drugs will just become another part of our culture. Doing drugs would be like having the occasional beer.

Amsterdam is not a country, it's a city in Netherlands .. And the last time I read about the effects of legalization in that country, it didn't seem like a success story at all so unless you have some sources to back up that statement, I'm not buying it.

**Janszoon** · 02-22-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tore

Amsterdam is not a country, it's a city in Netherlands .. And the last time I read about the effects of legalization in that country, it didn't seem like a success story at all so unless you have some sources to back up that statement, I'm not buying it.

I think it would turn into more of a success story if more countries legalized it. As things are now I think the Netherlands has become a magnet for people who just want to go somewhere to do drugs, which probably causes a lot of problems. If legalization happened throughout the west I'd imagine it would negate these problems.

Guybrush · 02-22-2010, 02:49 PM

^From what I can remember, drug tourism was definetly a problem and also drug-related crime.

Scissorman · 02-22-2010, 02:56 PM

Who cares if more people start using marijuana? It is less harmful than alcohol, and far less addictive. It also sucks.

simplephysics · 02-22-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Scissorman

Who cares if more people start using marijuana? It is less harmful than alcohol, and far less addictive. It also sucks.

only the brown stuff.

Scissorman · 02-22-2010, 03:06 PM

In my opinion it all sucks. I tried various types and still didn't like the feeling.

FETCHER. · 02-22-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I think it would turn into more of a success story if more countries legalized it. As things are now I think the Netherlands has become a magnet for people who just want to go somewhere to do drugs, which probably causes a lot of problems. If legalization happened throughout the west I'd imagine it would negate these problems.

most people i know only go to the netherlands to do drugs. nothing else. purely cannabis related.

Guybrush · 02-22-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Scissorman

Who cares if more people start using marijuana? It is less harmful than alcohol, and far less addictive. It also sucks.

This argument "less harmful than alcohol" comes up so often, yet it's so incredibly narrowminded and naive that it's practically irrelevant. First of all, how actually does the legalization of alcohol mean you should legalize marijuana? When something which is bad to you is legal, it automatically makes sense to legalize everything else which is at about the same level of bad or less? You somehow think the negative effects of alcohol and marijuana on society can't add up?

Second of all, it doesn't even begin to scratch the effect legalization will have on society - which will be extensive. All the argument really does is make it seem like you don't know/haven't really thought about the effects legalization will have.

I don't mean to offend you personally (maybe you didn't think long and hard before posting), but that argument is moronic and you can't expect politicians to justify legalization with something that stupid.

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