[Vpoll] Marijuana, Weed, Pot

[RDU Irish]

Tax revenue is through the roof!

This is what is going to push a ton of states in line to legalize. Good to see progress being made, now if they can just pardon drug offenders and cut the prison population in half.

 

[GoIrish41]

This is what is going to push a ton of states in line to legalize. Good to see progress being made, now if they can just pardon drug offenders and cut the prison population in half.

I'm right there with you.

 

[PANDFAN]

Pennsylvania has a vote coming soon, as well.

that's for medicinal and very selective

 

[Buster Bluth]

The Ohio bill is egregiously unamerican.

 

[GoIrish41]

that's for medicinal and very selective

Yep

 

[ndfi78]

The Ohio bill is egregious unamerican.

por qué?

I know nothing about the Ohio bill.

 

[IrishLion]

The Ohio bill is egregious unamerican.

Please explain for those of us who suck at political science things.

*Edit: It seemed okay when I read it. Individuals over 21 can grow it personally if they obtain a license. They can purchase it at their discretion if they don't have a license to grow it. And there are some high-rollers in line to invest in the growth/distribution outlets.

 

[Buster Bluth]

The Ohio bill is funded by ten entities that will in turn be the only ones who can grow/sell it commercially.

It's as if Budweiser funded the effort to repeal prohibition, but in return they were the only ones allowed to brew/sell beer afterward.

This is also a constitutional amendment, so the state legislature will not have the authority to change these regulations later. Also federal legalization would likely not affect their commercial monopoly either.

 

[IrishLion]

The Ohio bill is funded by ten entities that will in turn be the only ones who can grow/sell it commercially.

It's as if Budweiser funded the effort to repeal prohibition, but in return they were the only ones allowed to brew/sell beer afterward.

This is also a constitutional amendment, so the state legislature will not have the authority to change these regulations later. Also federal legalization would likely not affect their commercial monopoly either.

Ah, so ten large vendors rather than letting the little guy get in on the action with a small corner shop?

That is pretty lame.

I'm not one who partakes though, so I don't have strong feelings on it... though it does suck to see the little guys getting boxed out immediately.

 

[ndfi78]

That sounds like it totally blows.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

People in Ohio need to start a movement immediately to connect everyone together to supply each other free of charge. Simply kill the business motive to have such a stupid law.

I'd do everything I could to keep myself and my friends well stocked if it meant those f*cking monopolies didn't get a penny from us.

I'm all for tax revenue being collected by the state but awarding a monopoly is absurd.

 

[Irish#1]

It's been passed for a year or so, they had to get all the rules and regulations setup (TAXES BABY!).

Could have done it a lot faster if they hadn't been high! lol

 

[Irish2155]

I'm surprised it took those hippies that long to pass it.

Does Indiana have a vote soon?

 

[Irish#1]

Does Indiana have a vote soon?

I know you're serious, but this did cause me to chuckle. Indiana is usually is in the back half of the states when it comes to passing laws like this. Throw in Pence as governor and there's a snowball's chance in hell.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

I know you're serious, but this did cause me to chuckle. Indiana is usually is in the back half of the states when it comes to passing laws like this. Throw in Pence as governor and there's a snowball's chance in hell.

Yeah, I can't imagine Indiana being amongst the early adopters. They are as backwards as it gets when it comes to positioning the state for possible new industry. I'd imagine there'll be another 20 states that legalize/decriminalize before Indiana gets close.

 

[Irish#1]

Yeah, I can't imagine Indiana being amongst the early adopters. They are as backwards as it gets when it comes to positioning the state for possible new industry. I'd imagine there'll be another 20 states that legalize/decriminalize before Indiana gets close.

If your talking about something where there is still a big divide like legalizing pot, then I agree. It's been pretty progressive in other areas. Years ago, Indiana was one of the first states to offer tax abatement to draw companies from other states. They also flipped the state from being solely a manufacturing state and being reliant on it.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

If your talking about something where there is still a big divide like legalizing pot, then I agree. It's been pretty progressive in other areas. Years ago, Indiana was one of the first states to offer tax abatement to draw companies from other states. They also flipped the state from being solely a manufacturing state and being reliant on it.

Oh, definitely. The tax abatement worked but it also starved the state of money it could've used. I'm originally from the Southern part of Indiana and it was hit hard by the loss of manufacturing. Not sure if it'll truly recover without some new companies starting/moving in.

The pot industry would be an absolute windfall for Indiana with plenty of farmland/greenhouses/unused industrial building. Not to mention, the states that are legalizing/decriminalizing now are fostering early entrepreneurship around marijuana that will likely compete for national dollars.

I still hope to see Indiana continue to evolve for future success.

 

[woolybug25]

Interesting read on how players (especially those living where it is legal to consume) are urging the NFL to take marijuana off the banned substance list. As it is a proven medication for pain, one without the risky side effects and addictive properties of non-banned pain medication.

Is it time for football to reconsider marijuana? - CNN.com

 

[wizards8507]

Interesting read on how players (especially those living where it is legal to consume) are urging the NFL to take marijuana off the banned substance list. As it is a proven medication for pain, one without the risky side effects and addictive properties of non-banned pain medication.

Is it time for football to reconsider marijuana? - CNN.com

Marijuana-as-medicine is the worst legalization argument out there. With very few exceptions, those that want it legalized want to get high, not manage pain or glaucoma. Of course they should be free to do so, but be honest about it.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Marijuana-as-medicine is the worst legalization argument out there. With very few exceptions, those that want it legalized want to get high, not manage pain or glaucoma. Of course they should be free to do so, but be honest about it.

Seems a little presumptuous of you.

 

[fightingirish26]

Marijuana-as-medicine is the worst legalization argument out there. With very few exceptions, those that want it legalized want to get high, not manage pain or glaucoma. Of course they should be free to do so, but be honest about it.

Jump to conclusions much?

 

[woolybug25]

Marijuana-as-medicine is the worst legalization argument out there. With very few exceptions, those that want it legalized want to get high, not manage pain or glaucoma. Of course they should be free to do so, but be honest about it.

The same could be said about a ton of pain medication.

There is real, tangible data out there for cannabis as a drug. Tons of cases where it worked better than regularly prescribed drugs with very little side effects.

You also clearly fail to understand that you can use cannabis as a medication without the THC. It's pretty common, you would know that if you knew the first damn thing about the topic.

 

[wizards8507]

The same could be said about a ton of pain medication.

There is real, tangible data out there for cannabis as a drug. Tons of cases where it worked better than regularly prescribed drugs with very little side effects.

You also clearly fail to understand that you can use cannabis as a medication without the THC. It's pretty common, you would know that if you knew the first damn thing about the topic.

You're completely missing my point. I'm not saying it has no medicinal use. I'm saying it should be legal EVEN IF it didn't have any medicinal use. Holy shit I'm on your side.

 

[BobbyMac]

Never smoked weed a day in my life. Legalize tomorrow please.

 

[woolybug25]

You're completely missing my point. I'm not saying it has no medicinal use. I'm saying it should be legal EVEN IF it didn't have any medicinal use. Holy shit I'm on your side.

My comment had nothing to do with whether you thought it would be legal or not. It had to do with your assumption that people don't actually want it for real, tangible healthcare reasons. That point is simply not true. I obviously think it should be legal recreationally, but that shouldn't take away from the fact that there are millions of people that could benefit from it as a medication. It's far safer than all of the bullcrap big pharma is shoving down our throat on a daily basis.

I just get pissed when people act like medicinal arguments are based in nothing but a bunch of stoners wanting to get high. That's not the case at all. Nor is it something that is even necessary. Cannabis is a time proven aid in health.

 

[Irish Insanity]

Never smoked weed a day in my life. Legalize tomorrow please.

You sir are not alone

 

[wizards8507]

You sir are not alone

Never smoked weed a day in my life. Legalize tomorrow please.

+1

 

[dang227]

I have seen it negatively affect many college athletes. Do not legalize it.


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[woolybug25]

I have seen it negatively affect many college athletes. Do not legalize it.


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So you want alcohol banned too? It has damaged far more college athletes than weed.


I'm assuming you were saying this in jest, right?

 

[wizards8507]

I have seen it negatively affect many college athletes. Do not legalize it.


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Lots of shit is bad for you. That doesn't mean it should be banned. Grown ass people should be free to poison themselves.