OpenStrain
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A few reasons why cannabis should legal in the United States http://openstrain.com/2015/07/01/why-cannabis-should-be-legal/
Why cannabis should be legal in the United States
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warble
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The reason cannabis should be legal in the United States of America, is the Declaration of Independence. We have the inalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. These ridiculous quarter-measures, that are not upheld, by our elected officials, appointed czars, warlords and their comic book thugs, do not work. They have disenfranchised most of the people in this country. I am so bored with the cannabis advocates hiding behind, children with epilepsy, cancer patients, and soldiers with PTSD. There are too many people of color, as well as white people, being caged, for something that our founders were free to do, even before our revolution. This is a Racist Civil Rights issue. While the government is the most uncivilized actor, on this issue, the blame lies greatly on good people that do nothing.
I don't care that cannabis can be used for textiles, oil, plastics, and paper products. Cannabis has been legal in my state for more than fifteen years. I still cannot go to my local pharmacy and get some crappy homogenized cannabis. This seems un-American. If death, incarceration, and the pursuit of whatever is good for the police state and corporate prison system, was part of the Declaration of Independence, I could be more amenable. Its not in there. So I advocate, informing as many people as you can, about the benefits of getting high. Tell your elected officials, police, and even your Mother. It feels good! There is no one getting hurt, if you grow it yourself. Society benefits, when they are informed.
Cannabis is a useful medicine, but that is not the reason, it should be legal. Pain mangement, tumor shrinking, inflammation control, appetite control, nausea moderation, seizure reduction and stress treatment are great. I wouldn't be upfront, if I didn't mention that I like the feeling of being high. There is nothing wrong with feeling high. People shouldn't financially benefit by putting another person in a cold steel cage, for having a nice feeling. The prison for profit model, should have, gone away long ago, especially since it is so racist, from it's origin.
I don't care that cannabis can be used for textiles, oil, plastics, and paper products. Cannabis has been legal in my state for more than fifteen years. I still cannot go to my local pharmacy and get some crappy homogenized cannabis. This seems un-American. If death, incarceration, and the pursuit of whatever is good for the police state and corporate prison system, was part of the Declaration of Independence, I could be more amenable. Its not in there. So I advocate, informing as many people as you can, about the benefits of getting high. Tell your elected officials, police, and even your Mother. It feels good! There is no one getting hurt, if you grow it yourself. Society benefits, when they are informed.
Cannabis is a useful medicine, but that is not the reason, it should be legal. Pain mangement, tumor shrinking, inflammation control, appetite control, nausea moderation, seizure reduction and stress treatment are great. I wouldn't be upfront, if I didn't mention that I like the feeling of being high. There is nothing wrong with feeling high. People shouldn't financially benefit by putting another person in a cold steel cage, for having a nice feeling. The prison for profit model, should have, gone away long ago, especially since it is so racist, from it's origin.
Johnny Vapor
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Can't top that warble...........excellent post
Lo Budget
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I'd take it further and deregulate all together, but I'm an old man, what do I know?
Yes, and the big problem for us (or me at least) in non-med states is it's hard to advocate and not feel paranoid about personal projects. I do, however, sign every petition calling for legalization.
grizlbr
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Read somewhere to boycott alcohol until cannabis is legal, but since I do not drink alcohol, how about set a date to not purchase gasoline as a protest to get DC attention. Fill your tank and skip a day what would be a good day/date? Any day but Sunday I have to buy gas to get back home from grandmothers house. If just a portion of people supporting legalization set a date you would have documented statistical confirmation. 7.8.2015
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grizlbr
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Read somewhere to boycott alcohol until cannabis is legal, but since I do not drink alcohol, how about set a date to not purchase gasoline as a protest to get DC attention. Fill your tank and skip a day what would be a good day/date? Any day but Sunday I have to buy gas to get back home from grandmothers house. If just a portion of people supporting legalization set a date you would have documented statistical confirmation. 7.8.2015
warble
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I was thinking they have those critical mass cycling demonstrations that mess up traffic every last Friday of the month. Maybe if there is a place or time to smoke out, every month it would become normal. Sure there would be lots of protests at first, but eventually it would become no big deal.
leftyguitar
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Read the book "Chasing The Scream," by Johann Hari.
http://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong
http://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong
taGyo
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You already gave them money by filling your tank.
Also, you'll be back. Gone is the day and age where we walk places (For most of us). Also, you can't stop the people who aren't for legalization from getting gas. They'll probably pick that day to take three or four cars.
Governor Chris Christie from New Jersey just released a statement saying if he was elected he'd go after all of the legal marijuana states. This got support from people who didn't even like him.
The generational divide from the young to the old will settle this dispute. As younger kids get older they'll be for legalization, just like tattoos won't be a problem in a few years. The more we engage the young in the suburbs or urban areas where they can learn that tattoos or the occasional pot smoker aren't that bad the better.
When I was in middle school we had D.A.R.E. Something against drugs or whatever. I pledged never to smoke. Now look where I am. I was exposed by my friends, tried it and loved it. I also explored into psychedelics because I have a bachelors in philosophy and everyone in my department was doing it. Now if I tell people I'd love a hit of acid they look at me like I'm destroying my brain.
There's fear in things you haven't tried, which is why I believe the key to legalization is the younger generation getting exposed to it, and seeing it's not so bad, along with an open-minded president.
GrowerGoneWild
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Its already legal here where i'm at.. Its all about the votes.. I'm working on a business plan myself to get into the game
Legally.
ttystikk
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You're already late to the party, so I'd step it up if I were in your shoes.Its already legal here where i'm at.. Its all about the votes.. I'm working on a business plan myself to get into the game
GrowerGoneWild
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The party hasn't really started yet... there are a few that are bold enough to step up and have had cease and desist letters sent to the clubs and delivery services..
I'm trying to behave, the ABC board has stated in the draft regulations:
(d) The board will not issue a marijuana establishment license to a person (1) who is prohibited under AS 17.38.100(i) from receiving a marijuana establishment license because of a conviction of a felony; if the applicant is a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, the board will not issue a license if any person named in 3 AAC 306.020(a)(1) is prohibited under AS 17.38.100(i) from obtaining a license; in this paragraph, “conviction of a felony” includes a suspended imposition of sentence; (2) who operated a marijuana delivery service, a marijuana club, or a marijuana establishment illegally without a license within the two years before the effective date of this section, or has been found guilty of a criminal act or violation of AS 04, or a violation of AS 17.38, unless the board finds that person has diligently worked with the board to comply with all current laws relating to marijuana.
All I can really do is participate in public commentary, and add my feedback to reduce the regulations so they are similar to the alcohol industry. Some of the ideas seem to have been copied from Colorado for no apparent reason, if you look at the drafts, you can see how some of the ammounts are arbitrary.
I'm not looking into large scale harvest, I'm looking towards vertical integration...
GrowerGoneWild
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Already got it bro'.. I have some science professionals with backgrounds in physics/and pharmacology on the bench as well as some talented electrical contractors.. Pretty stoked about all this to really take off.
ttystikk
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NICE! Clearly, you haven't spilled all the beans on a public forum. You so smart! I can't wait to hear more about your progress! Do keep us informed?
taGyo
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LOL.
GrowerGoneWild
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Right now i'm just raising some capital.. cashed out some securities.. etc..
And adding my input for the current regulations..
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/abc/MarijuanaRegulations/MarijuanaRegulationsPublicComments/PublicCommentsonDraftSet2.aspx
Kinda looking at some places to buy/rent/lease.. They have alot of rules on where you can operate, so I have to look how close to schools, etc.. oddly enough they also have sanitation rules, I'm not sure if that would apply to me.
Boring stuff.. rules and regulations 50+pages!... *fuckingboring*... I'd rather be fabricating..
And adding my input for the current regulations..
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/abc/MarijuanaRegulations/MarijuanaRegulationsPublicComments/PublicCommentsonDraftSet2.aspx
Kinda looking at some places to buy/rent/lease.. They have alot of rules on where you can operate, so I have to look how close to schools, etc.. oddly enough they also have sanitation rules, I'm not sure if that would apply to me.
Boring stuff.. rules and regulations 50+pages!... *fuckingboring*... I'd rather be fabricating..
Rather than 'legalization' we might adopt the term "RE-legalization".
Prior to prohibition cannabis was legal...without the myriad problems inherent in underground black markets.
It can't hurt to remind people that we just want to return to a more just, peaceful, and Liberty-oriented policy.
Prior to prohibition cannabis was legal...without the myriad problems inherent in underground black markets.
It can't hurt to remind people that we just want to return to a more just, peaceful, and Liberty-oriented policy.