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Xeogaming Forums - Debate Shrine - California Bill: Legalizing Marijuana | | | |
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Belial Bazu Since: 01-29-05 From: New Zealand Since last post: 4343 days Last activity: 3957 days |
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So, what do you think? Is this good idea, or a bad one? I agree it could easily be legal and would bring in lots of money to the government. I kinda agree with it. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/918711.html (Last edited by Belial on 02-25-09 02:24 PM) |
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Lord Vulkas Mormonus Vile High Xeodent of Xeomerica. Since: 10-29-04 From: North Carolina, United States. World, Sol System, milky way Since last post: 73 days Last activity: 73 days |
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I'm of the opinion that drugs should be legal, if only so that the government can control who has them, rather than unsafe dealers.
So yeah, make it legal. (Last edited by Vulkar on 02-25-09 06:04 PM) |
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Cteno Super Shotgun Moderator Since: 01-11-05 Since last post: 71 days Last activity: 68 days |
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Originally posted by Paul Cook Okay, I want to slap this guy silly. What about all of the people that smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol? Of course he would probably be against getting his wine that he drinks at dinner banned. Here's what I would do if I ran the country. I would lower the legal drinking age to 16 and raise the legal driving age to 21 like Germany. Drunk driving doesn't happen nearly as often over there because young teenagers don't drive far out to get hammered and usually don't find it as big of a thrill as teens do over here. Responsible drinking is also heavily emphasized over there. I would tax the shit out of cigarettes because they have been proven time and again that they are addictive and harmful, therefore discouraging people to buy them or even possibly discourage people from trying them in the first place. Marijuana has been stereotyped (see Reefer Madness, either the original or the satire) since we found it. It's been smoked for centuries by multiple cultures and there has been no proof of addiction and is less harmful than both cigarettes and alcohol. If it's legalized then most teens who use it because they want to "rebel" against something won't do so (trust me, it's a psychological thing). For myself, I hate marijuana mostly because my dad used to smoke it and I hate the scent, but that doesn't mean I'm going to be butthurt and ruin it for everybody else. What's everyone's view on this? It's my personal believe that marijuana will be legal in all or most of the US by the end of this "recession". |
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Rogue If you're reading this... You are the Resistance Since: 08-17-04 Since last post: 612 days Last activity: 421 days |
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Originally posted by Valhalla Or the musical! It can be cheesy as well, but it's still better than Cocaine Fiends. I think so long as you also tax seeds and plants, sure, that'll help. I mean, if you can grow your own, why buy it from someone else? |
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Cteno Super Shotgun Moderator Since: 01-11-05 Since last post: 71 days Last activity: 68 days |
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Originally posted by Rogue That was the satire that I mentioned, but then again, not really a satire because it's basically stating the same exact thing as the original! And as far as growing one's own, it's a lot harder than just adding water and a bit of sunshine. Not that I've done it, I just seen a lot of shit on the History Channel. >.> I'm all for this idea and I hope that it passes. I hate all drugs (yes, even aspirin) but if it can patch up the economy a bit, why the hell not? I'm sure whoever is going to smoke it when it becomes legal is already smoking it right now, haha! |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 78 days Last activity: 78 days |
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I say legalize it. Honestly, it is not some slippery slope thing, just like cigarettes are not. The only reason that people say it is is because it is illegal and they want to keep it that way. The only problem is the federal government, but there is a chance that the state could get them to review their illegalization of the drug based on recent data. | |||
Rogue If you're reading this... You are the Resistance Since: 08-17-04 Since last post: 612 days Last activity: 421 days |
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Originally posted by Valhalla Ah. There've been several retakes on Reefer Madness with the musical just being the latest one. Well, it is a weed. It's capable of growing anywhere. Hydroponics just happens to be the typical method of cultivation since most people can't just grow it outside without concern of a nosy neighbor calling the cops. Either way I predict more DEA raids. No matter what California says, they still swoop in with their, "Federal law still supersedes state, you reefer fiends." It's fucking ridiculous. |
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Cteno Super Shotgun Moderator Since: 01-11-05 Since last post: 71 days Last activity: 68 days |
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The DEA wouldn't stand a chance against California's own Cyberdyne Systems model T-101! | |||
Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 78 days Last activity: 78 days |
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The Second American Civil War: Rise of the Stoners?
Oh that would just be sad if it came true. |
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天国JOE ���A�ǂ��ɂȂ�̂���낤�H Since: 09-02-04 From: Destroy Tower Since last post: 4004 days Last activity: 3369 days |
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They'd just make a bunch of music festivals and then get shot. | |||
Cteno Super Shotgun Moderator Since: 01-11-05 Since last post: 71 days Last activity: 68 days |
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Originally posted by Poli T But they also have the boon of being led by the Terminator! |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 78 days Last activity: 78 days |
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Trust me, I live in California... the Governator is a joke. | |||
Rogue If you're reading this... You are the Resistance Since: 08-17-04 Since last post: 612 days Last activity: 421 days |
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Well the fact of the matter is, last year when dealers and stoners got together and wrote him a letter pretty much reading, "TAX US! You're guaranteedly going to make bank," he actually took the idea into consideration.
To say the very least, he tries. |
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Cteno Super Shotgun Moderator Since: 01-11-05 Since last post: 71 days Last activity: 68 days |
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Originally posted by Elara A very fun joke, mind you. |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 78 days Last activity: 78 days |
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Pot shall save the economy, how funny is that?
But yeah, I can see him considering it out of financial reasons. I seriously doubt that he would be able to convince the federal government to overturn the ban on it though. Then again, he is basically married to a Kennedy.... hmn........ |
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Cteno Super Shotgun Moderator Since: 01-11-05 Since last post: 71 days Last activity: 68 days |
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It seems only time will tell on this situation as all it takes is the federal government to open their eyes. | |||
Ryan Ptooie Is back! Since: 10-01-04 From: Stafford, UK Since last post: 4623 days Last activity: 4583 days |
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Originally posted by Belial |
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Cairoi This isn't about you and your loud mouth, This is about me and my fucking beard. Since: 08-29-04 From: PA Since last post: 4827 days Last activity: 4451 days |
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Originally posted by RyanOriginally posted by Belial The only reason it's being considered now is the economy. Oh, and Valhalla, Reefer Madness (the musical) does actually spoof the idea of Reefer Madness. They're not saying the same thing. (edit by Thexare: fixing your quotes.) (Last edited by Astrophel on 03-23-09 02:54 PM) |
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Cteno Super Shotgun Moderator Since: 01-11-05 Since last post: 71 days Last activity: 68 days |
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Originally posted by Cairoi Still, neither makes a single true statement about it and the musical actually plays off of the fact that the original was so lame, while still relaying the original's "message". |
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