Legalize- A song I wrote

[ResAlien]

Nice job on the gee-tar. Pretty slick

[YourMother]

Originally Posted by _Q_

There are a lot more important political issues to worry about than legalizing pot. Almost everything else is actually way more important. Should it be legal? Maybe... Does anyone care if you smoke it? No.

The way I see it, fighting for legalization of pot is pretty much as ######ed as fighting for the legalization of speeding 10 km/h over the speed limit.

I think if you asked those who have been prosecuted for marijuana charges they would care. And umm...speeding is correlated with an increase of injury/death...has weed? I'm sorry if my song didn't appeal to you.

[_Q_]

Originally Posted by YourMother

I think if you asked those who have been prosecuted for marijuana charges they would care. And umm...speeding is correlated with an increase of injury/death...has weed? I'm sorry if my song didn't appeal to you.

I didn't say it was a crappy song. I didn't mean to come off that way.

I can care less if you or anyone else smokes weed, it's your life. What I meant to say is marijuana is pretty much legal. I actually have never heard of anyone in Canada getting charged for marijuana charges (unless it's for a grow op). So unless you live in the US, smoking weed is a non-issue here in Canada. I think world hunger, the Iraq war, peace in the Middle East, Urban Sprawl in Calgary, price of parking in downtown and the Economy are FAR more important than the perceived illegality of smoking weed.

Edit: Do you really want weed to be officially legal? Instead of the price of marijuana being controlled by market conditions, it will be controlled by a government body similar to the Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission. So instead of paying $10 for a gram, you're paying $25 or $30 since it will be heavily taxed like tobacco and alcohol. Maybe it is in your best interest for marijuana to just be decriminalized.

[YourMother]

Originally Posted by _Q_

I didn't say it was a crappy song. I didn't mean to come off that way.

I can care less if you or anyone else smokes weed, it's your life. What I meant to say is marijuana is pretty much legal. I actually have never heard of anyone in Canada getting charged for marijuana charges (unless it's for a grow op). So unless you live in the US, smoking weed is a non-issue here in Canada. I think world hunger, the Iraq war, peace in the Middle East, Urban Sprawl in Calgary, price of parking in downtown and the Economy are FAR more important than the perceived illegality of smoking weed.

Alright, fair enough. I see your point but although here in Canada most cops do turn somewhat of a blind eye to marijuana I had a friend get charged for possesion because he was caught with 2.4 grams. So even though the laws may be lax here, they are still there and can be enforced. Having said that, the song was moreso about marijuana legalization in general(N.A.) and not just Canada...thus why J.F.K. and Lincoln are mentioned.

[YourMother]

Also, price of parking downtown might rank slightly lower in terms of importance haha.

[puckluck]

Originally Posted by _Q_

Edit: Do you really want weed to be officially legal? Instead of the price of marijuana being controlled by market conditions, it will be controlled by a government body similar to the Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission. So instead of paying $10 for a gram, you're paying $25 or $30 since it will be heavily taxed like tobacco and alcohol. Maybe it is in your best interest for marijuana to just be decriminalized.

If weed was officially legal like you say and the government was charging $25-30 dollars like you say than what will stop people from buying marijuana for $10 dollars a gram from a dealer?

And I have heard of a lot of people getting charged for marijuana posession. Although most of the time if it's only a few grams they just make you step on it.

[Savvy27]

Great job on the song! I'll be sure to send the link along.

[Kipper3256]

Great song dude! I really liked it.

After studying 2 years of law, I really do believe that marijuana needs to be legalized. The best thing that comes out of the legalization is the fact that the court systems in Canada would be far less jammed with minor offences (such as your friend you mentioned)

[FlamingInfinity]

Originally Posted by Bring_Back_Shantz

I really wish they would legalize pot, just so potheads would have to find something else to talk about.

I wish potheads would just grow up and do coke like an adult. (Thank you Mr. Tosh )

[Temporary_User]

Originally Posted by _Q_

Do you really want weed to be officially legal? Instead of the price of marijuana being controlled by market conditions, it will be controlled by a government body similar to the Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission. So instead of paying $10 for a gram, you're paying $25 or $30 since it will be heavily taxed like tobacco and alcohol. Maybe it is in your best interest for marijuana to just be decriminalized.

Yeah that's a great argument. I just did a research project on the alcohol prohibition and booze was so cheap back then.

Lie. I never did any research project and prices went up during that time period.

[Thor]

The amount of money that it costs every single taxpayer in Canada and especially the US would make people cringe I'm sure. The cost to law enforcement, the cost to the judicial system and of course the jail system.

Outside of the total issue of if you agree or not, its costing us a fortune to deal with what to many is a pretty benign drug that so many use on occasion.

Factor in the costs to enforce this ridiculous law and add to that the amount it would bring in legally with it being taxed/legal, its a no brainer.

[fundmark19]

Good song fred! I assumed you were a pucker from your love of the flames but it has now been confirmed.

[Temporary_User]

Are you that guy who drank 10 heroin beers and posted about it on here?
Can't find that thread, but cool.

[YourMother]

Originally Posted by fundmark19

Good song fred! I assumed you were a pucker from your love of the flames but it has now been confirmed.

Hahah, another mysterious pucker who knows me eh? Send a PM and reveal your identity!

[fundmark19]

It is way more fun if you figure it out by looking through all my posts. I am sure you would be able to figure it out

[YourMother]

Originally Posted by Temporary_User

Are you that guy who drank 10 heroin beers and posted about it on here?
Can't find that thread, but cool.

Ha Yea good memory, I did the 12 heroin beer challenge a couple years back...good times. I posted it under a different username though. "MRsplshypants"

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by _Q_

Edit: Do you really want weed to be officially legal? Instead of the price of marijuana being controlled by market conditions, it will be controlled by a government body similar to the Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission. So instead of paying $10 for a gram, you're paying $25 or $30 since it will be heavily taxed like tobacco and alcohol. Maybe it is in your best interest for marijuana to just be decriminalized.

Well, if it was, I wouldn't have to pay anything for it since I could grow it at home like a houseplant and smoke my own.

[Jayems]

Originally Posted by YourMother

Ha Yea good memory, I did the 12 heroin beer challenge a couple years back...good times. I posted it under a different username though. "MRsplshypants"

I suppose that was a fitting username the following day.

[puckluck]

Just got a chance to listen to your song and I really liked it. Great voice and great lyrics. One thing I never liked is the swearing because it changed the whole tone of the song but that might be just me.

Otherwise a real good song.

[Kybosh]

They should legalize it.

Buffalo Soldier!