Marijuana Prohibition - Where do you stand?

[Parallex]

100% legalize, regulate, tax.

It's mindnumbingly dumb that this hasn't happened already.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

I am fine with the legalization, but I think it needs to have similar controls as booze. Specifically, when it comes to operation of a motor vehicle.

Now, before anyone/everyone posts studies about the affects of pot, I am suggesting this because I think the majority of the population would be more welcoming to legalization if this approach was taken. (I will say I don't know or have an opinion on what the "legal limit" should be, or if there is even the ability to test for it, like a breathalyzer.)

I think this approach would gain support from those that might normally not support legalization.

There are a few road side tests available. From what I read, there is a saliva test that police in England use to determine if a driver is intoxicated with marijuana. Basically, it is like licking a popcicle stick.

I think it is more of a presence detected or not detected kind of test though, which would be good since the legal limit for driving should be zero IMO.

[jar_e]

I'm not surprised to see Calgary so lax in charges. There are some agencies that are very hard nosed on it.

I've always figured the most realistic path we'll see would be that it would be de-criminalized, heavily regulated, and heavily taxed. Most likely be provincial tickets akin to booze (a la public consumption, youth consumption, etc.).

Seems like the easiest transition, with still a grain of enforcement.

[Kerplunk]

Legalize it, tax the crap out of it, and put in rules to keep the smoke away from me.

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

I am fine with the legalization, but I think it needs to have similar controls as booze. Specifically, when it comes to operation of a motor vehicle.

I would like to assume this would be a no-brainer. Anything you aren't allowed to do drunk, you shouldn't be allowed to do high.

Also I would assume they would fit in the same by-laws of where and where you can't smoke.

[habernac]

Legalize it, tax it, take the money away from organized crime and give it back to us.

[Coach]

Having the first legal dispensary in Calgary would be a great business.

[Hatter]

Too much money left on the table. Legalize and tax the everliving crap out of it.

[Regorium]

100% for legalization.

Basically put it under the same controls as tobacco or alcohol.

Why is this still an issue? ><

[northcrunk]

Legalize and profit.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Regorium

100% for legalization.

Basically put it under the same controls as tobacco or alcohol.

Why is this still an issue? ><

How is it working in Colorado?

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/01/us...high.html?_r=0

http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/facts...uana-1.1982619

http://ca.complex.com/pop-culture/20...-from-colorado#!

http://taxfoundation.org/article/tax...ado-experience

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobsul...ike-a-bargain/

[Huntingwhale]

Legalize it. It's stupid how the Conservatives won't even consider debating it when that's what the majority of Canadians want. The role of government isn't to control how people think. It's to adhere to the will of the people. If the majority of citizens want it legalized, then it should be legalized. Harper and his party should have zero say in deciding what Canadians want.

Tax it. Control it. Make it safe for consumer use. Set rules on it. Treat it like you would tobacco products or alcohol. I think the one of the reasons the government doesn't want to legalize it is because they are afraid of how they will be perceived by other nations as having 'lax' drug laws and flip flopping on the issue after the PM has straight up said he will never legalize it. But if that's what citizens demand, then perceptions be damned. Do what the people want!

[Sainters7]

Legalize it. The fact alcohol is legal and cannabis is not, is ridiculous. Especially considering how much more of an idiot you act like on the former.

Whenever I'm in the States, they seem to be under the impression it's legal here anyway and a lot more common. May as well play into the stereotype.

[Azure]

Legalize it. Doesn't even need to be taxed to be financially beneficial. Simply not considering a criminal offense to smoke or grow pot will save us millions per year.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by troutman

How is it working in Colorado?

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/01/us...high.html?_r=0

http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/facts...uana-1.1982619

http://ca.complex.com/pop-culture/20...-from-colorado#!

http://taxfoundation.org/article/tax...ado-experience

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobsul...ike-a-bargain/

Some examples there of why it might not be best to be the first one to start the process. In particular, it is a bad idea to make edibles appealing to kids. My preference would be to ban candy edibles, similar to how flavoured tobacco is banned in some areas.

[Since1984]

Originally Posted by troutman

How is it working in Colorado?

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/01/us...high.html?_r=0

http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/facts...uana-1.1982619

http://ca.complex.com/pop-culture/20...-from-colorado#!

http://taxfoundation.org/article/tax...ado-experience

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobsul...ike-a-bargain/

Praphrased: GET OFF MY LAWN!!

Now compare it to all the negative stories on Alcohol and the problems it causes daily. The biggest thing is most people that act irrationally and commit crazy crimes like shooting their family have existing underlying issues that are not diagnosed.

There is no reason to continue to criminalize it...Take the business away from the the gangs and make use of the taxes to help people!

[flamesfever]

There's no doubt many people use it recreationally with no negative effects. However, I have seen personally what it has done for the few who seem to get hooked on it and fritter their lives away.

Also, I think many more children will be using it, and I believe it may be physically harmful.

I believe some of the nations, who have legalized it over long periods of time, are the places to look for the downside of legalizing it.

Society is always changing...and not always for the better.

[Looch City]

Originally Posted by flamesfever

There's no doubt many people use it recreationally with no negative effects. However, I have seen personally what it has done for the few who seem to get hooked on it and fritter their lives away.

Also, I think many more children will be using it, and I believe it may be physically harmful.

I believe some of the nations, who have legalized it over long periods of time, are the places to look for the downside of legalizing it.

Society is always changing...and not always for the better.

I'm confused, are you talking about alcohol or marijuana?

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by Since1984

Praphrased: GET OFF MY LAWN!!

Now compare it to all the negative stories on Alcohol and the problems it causes daily. The biggest thing is most people that act irrationally and commit crazy crimes like shooting their family have existing underlying issues that are not diagnosed.

There is no reason to continue to criminalize it...Take the business away from the the gangs and make use of the taxes to help people!

I would think that the business is already starting to shift from the gangs as they find that the opiate based drugs, or the crap that they make with cheap nasty chemicals and low paid goofs working in their labs are becoming more lucrative and they're easier to smuggle just due to bulk.

The Gangs with little to no vision are still selling pot. The gangs with vision are selling things like Crack, and X, and other drugs like that, that are quicker cheaper money making and the drugs don't have to be transported because they can be made in bulk in any city that they need to be made in.

[killer_carlson]

I am not in favour of legalizing or decriminalizing until such time as there is a breathalyzer which can accurately determine if someone is operating a car under the influence.

I say this as someone who has had a family member killed in a drunk driving accident.