$1 fine for marijuana possession. Hopefully they can get this done.

[MannyIsGod]

People get on the family members of obese kids for enabling them in overeating and thereby endangering their health and wellbeing. Do you think this is wrong?

I feel like I owe it to the world to voice my concerns. Whether or not people listen to me, agree with me, or heed my advice is out of my control.

I harm no one by maintaining my own point of view and politely expressing- which is all I am trying to do here.

I acknowledged that marijuana may have medical benefits I do not currently have knowledge/ understanding about.
However, in the same way I do not feel people ought to consume aspirin and over the counter meds in a liberal way, I am against the recreational use of pot.

I think you owe it to the world to have informed viewpoints and not knee jerk concerns. You and the rest of the ignorant people out in the world do plenty of harm by allowing misinformation to persist and to allow others to profit off of that.

Every person who is denied the legitimate medical use of marijuana is someone your ignorance harms. I feel that instead of feeling like you owe it to the world to voice your opinion you should take the stance that you owe it to the world to first LEARN about the subjects you plan on voice your opinion on. What good is an opinion thats based on ignorance?

[DPG21920]

To the OP: For potheads that seemingly looks like a brilliant idea but actually this will provoke more people into getting caught with it and less money the other crooks (your state) are making from it. So clutter up the courts, get everyone under 30 a record, and .. ??? seriously not a good idea.

Huh, you don't see jaywalking ruining peoples lives. The point is to tell the cops to let it go, not right 1 million 1 dollar tickets.

[Brutalis]

It is an insult to say that the government knows better than people what they should and should not do.

It is not as if marijuana, although illegal, is not accessible and somewhat socially acceptable. The vast majority of people do just fine in this world and exercise self control. If you made it legal, you would not see people just going crazy.

Do European countries with lower drinking ages have a statistically significant hikes in alcohol related problems?

Nope but you have to think on the do-gooder level. Even if it is complete fail the moral righteousness of their stand gains them a sense of unison and moral victory, which is backed by every church in the country. That's a lot of people and easily doubles up the number of potheads. Majority tends to rule also.

There are a million other reasons why it just won't be legal, but can't. No matter how ignorant.

[angel_luv]

Also, explain why alcohol is currently legal when the same problems you associate with marijuana are found with alcohol?

Don't say you wish alcohol was illegal, that is not the point. It currently is not and marijuana is, please explain why?

I do wish alcohol were illegal. I really think it ought to be, the same as pot is.

The reason alcohol is not illegal because the consumer wants it and people are making fortunes selling it.

Because alcohol and tobacco was ( in my opinion) mistakenly made legal and because alcohol and tobacco usage often leads to overuse, which brings such dire consequences, I am all the more anxious to ensure the same mistake is not made in regards to marijuana.

[BacktoBasics]

Huh, you don't see jaywalking ruining peoples lives.

Dante Stallworth forum.

[marini martini]

i think one person needs to take a hit. geez

You & me both??!!??

[Brutalis]

The courts? I'll happily mail in my dollar fine.

Okay but what happens on your third offense? Jail? You paying for a lawyer now? All worth it to a pothead maybe but what if the third time equals 30 days in jail period. And a fourth would equal prison time?

[BacktoBasics]

I do wish alcohol were illegal. I really think it ought to be, the same as pot is.

The reason alcohol is not illegal because the consumer wants it and people are making fortunes selling it.

Because alcohol and tobacco was ( in my opinion) mistakenly made legal and because alcohol and tobacco usage often leads to overuse, which brings such dire consequences, I am all the more anxious to ensure the same mistake is not made in regards to marijuana.

The point is that we should have a right to chose. Not have it chosen for us. What we consume is our business. Up until it damages others...drinking and driving so on and so forth. I don't want my right to consume a beer to be affected because face Garcia can't stop himself from getting behind the wheel drunk.

[Cry Havoc]

Marijuana has to be illegal because too many people will not exercise self control and use restraint unless they are motivated by fear of punishment.

So your solution to keep people from becoming unhealthy and ruining their lives from pot is to throw them in jail?

Really?

[MannyIsGod]

I do wish alcohol were illegal. I really think it ought to be, the same as pot is.

The reason alcohol is not illegal because the consumer wants it and people are making fortunes selling it.

Because alcohol and tobacco was ( in my opinion) mistakenly made legal and because alcohol and tobacco usage often leads to overuse, which brings such dire consequences, I am all the more anxious to ensure the same mistake is not made in regards to marijuana.

You should read up on the 1920s. Making something illegal does not make problems go away. In in fact, exacerbates problems.

I challenge you to find me a case of successful prohibition that backs up your claims.

[BacktoBasics]

Okay but what happens on your third offense? Jail? You paying for a lawyer now? All worth it to a pothead maybe but what if the third time equals 30 days in jail period. And a fourth would equal prison time?

Look its just a small step in the big fight. The point is that there shouldn't be a fine. The 1 dollar is just a scape goat to prove a point. Not a solution. Surely you understand that its just a means to an end.

[mookie2001]

well the current marijuana have worked. thats a fact

its illegal and practically nobody smokes, its impossible to buy and people who do smoke learn their lesson in jail

[mookie2001]

i wish pink lemonande were illegal, then i wouldnt be fat

[DPG21920]

I do wish bad food were illegal. I really think it ought to be, the same as pot is.

The reason food that is bad for you is not illegal because the consumer wants it and people are making fortunes selling it.

Because bad food was ( in my opinion) mistakenly made legal and because bad food usage often leads to overuse, which brings such dire consequences, I am all the more anxious to ensure the same mistake is not made in regards to bad food.

Fixed it.

[MannyIsGod]

i wish pink lemonande were illegal, then i wouldnt be fat

[Brutalis]

Look its just a small step in the big fight. The point is that there shouldn't be a fine. The 1 dollar is just a scape goat to prove a point. Not a solution. Surely you understand that its just a means to an end.

I know. But that step is weak. And they do prove a point, and will make several more. They are in control. When in reality they haven't the slightest idea where it all is, or coming from, and going consistently enough to ensure they have the biggest hand in it to make the profit. So when I rebuttal every righteous narc I can easily do the same to the hippie. Your fight is weak. There hardly is a fight to begin with. Maybe too many of them are high at once and cannot get together to devise a plan to revolt and stand for a change. Not one that's too typical or been tried a million times already.

My stand would be to make it legal without the gov't tracking and taxing every damn thing. And in that thought if it was do people realize they would probably pay 10 bucks a dooby? At least! It would be unreal and you have to assume this.

[angel_luv]

Angel, are all of your decisions made out of fear of punishment?

No, none of them are.

You asked and so please allow me to answer.

I don't make any decision because I fear punishment, but rather act as I do because I love and serve Jesus Christ. He is my example and motivation in all I do.

As for the subject at hand, I don't need to get high or smoke cigarettes or drink to enjoy life because I have peace of mind and abundant joy because of my relationship Jesus Christ.

[angel_luv]

I have to leave work now. It's quitting time. I look forward to talking to you all more tomorrow. I hope you all have blessed and happy evenings.

[Paul McCartney]

Perhaps more Americans are becoming tired of wasting their money and prison space on John Everyman whose wife, kids and job are now in limbo?

[MannyIsGod]

No, none of them are.

You asked and so please allow me to answer.

I don't make any decision I fear punishment, but rather act as I do because I love and serve Jesus Christ. He is my example and motivation in all I do.

As for the subject at hand, I don't need to get high or smoke cigarettes or drink to enjoy life because I have peace of mind and abundant joy because of my relationship Jesus Christ.

Then why do you believe other people make their decisions based upon fear? What do you have that supports this?

[angel_luv]

Then why do you believe other people make their decisions based upon fear? What do you have that supports this?

If people would act lawfully just because it was the right thing to do, would there be a need for courts and prison sentences?

[Bigzax]

Thank God for marijuana...

[MannyIsGod]

If people would act lawfully just because it was the right thing to do, would there be a need for courts and prison sentences?

If fear factored into the decisions for people would they ever do anything illegal? Your logic is horrible here, Veronica. When you make a statement saying that people are driven by fear then perhaps you should provide information that shows that to be the case.

[MannyIsGod]

Thank God for marijuana...

Your meltdown should be reading material for those that believe MJ is bad.

[Jekka]

If people would act lawfully just because it was the right thing to do, would there be a need for courts and prison sentences?

Nope, but we would need someone with a harmonica to make sure that we were all singing Kum-Bah-Yah on key.