I'm calling it...CA will legalize marijuana in 2010

[brainwarp]

Yea, you heard it here, today... Absolutely no doubt about it. Pot will be legal in California in 2010.

Californians are complete idiots if they don't. The time is ripe, with the budget deficit, and the CA economy already dependent on it. The people are screaming for it, even willing to say "go ahead and tax me." If not now...WHEN?

In addition to tax dollars, if CA is first to do it, they will also get a boost to the tourist industry. Millions from all over the country, will head out in trains, planes and automobiles (can you say big fucking appliance truck?) to stock up on a couple years stash. I know I'll be heading out there. I've seen on TV, the huge selection of fine herbs they have.

I salute all you California pioneers of the cannabis industry. You may have finally did it. From the brave souls, back in the 60's, who risked jail to perfect the fine art of growing sinsemilla, to the people of today, that have made it a mainstream industry.

Thank you

 

[phreakygoat]

it might be legalized, but not in a way that really suites the wants and needs of our cannabis community. i predict nothing but a ruined potential for appropriate progression.

still better than nazi germany, lol.

 

[Mr.Therapy Man]

Pretty close to the nazis where I live in the southern US.These police are something else.4 grow ops in my county last week.WTF............Peace

 

[Mr.Therapy Man]

These mother fuckers will kick your door in and swear someone called in an active meth lab.I cant ever see it legal here,weed and herion are equal to these inbread motherfuckers.The police aint giveing up yet,theres to much money involved.

 

[Secret Jardin]

Yea, you heard it here, today... Absolutely no doubt about it. Pot will be legal in California in 2010.

Californians are complete idiots if they don't. The time is ripe, with the budget deficit, and the CA economy already dependent on it. The people are screaming for it, even willing to say "go ahead and tax me." If not now...WHEN?

In addition to tax dollars, if CA is first to do it, they will also get a boost to the tourist industry. Millions from all over the country, will head out in trains, planes and automobiles (can you say big fucking appliance truck?) to stock up on a couple years stash. I know I'll be heading out there. I've seen on TV, the huge selection of fine herbs they have.

I salute all you California pioneers of the cannabis industry. You may have finally did it. From the brave souls, back in the 60's, who risked jail to perfect the fine art of growing sinsemilla, to the people of today, that have made it a mainstream industry.

Thank you

God I hope your right!

 

[AllAboutIt]

Mass. will be the first state to legalize MJ for 21 an older. check the news

 

[Iron Lion Zion]

All it takes is one.
If there is any improvement in a state's economy if this were to happen, AT ALL, you can bet that other states, that were previously hesitant, are going to be seeing $$ on the horizon. And as we all know, $$ is what drives politics/politicians. Good luck to both CA and Mass, although I'm from TX, your examples and our current situation (the whole Mexican Cartel thing) could eventually lead to and me being - .

 

[brainwarp]

That's good news to me about Mass. If they both do it, it will be a domino affect across the country. Eventually every state will legalize it. Who will be the last?

My guess is, the price will drop like a rock. With so many people growing their own, demand will drop. Potency will rise, by pro growers trying to get people to buy theirs instead of growing schwag.

And....cops will have more time to enforce laws against violent crimes, or maybe we can lay off a couple thousand DEA agents.

 

[brainwarp]

After further thought, I wonder if legalization is really what I want.

It would be nice to walk into a shop, and pick out a bag of whatever strain I fancy. Purple kush one day, purple haze another. A whole ounce of blonde lebanese hash. A dozen brownies, guaranteed to make me trip.

But then, wouldn't that take the fun out of it? Isn't part of the fun, it's illicit nature. The thrill of avoiding the cops.

It would be interesting to live in a world where pot was legal. And yet, I think I would miss the way things "were."

 

[NoSeedsPlease]

After further thought, I wonder if legalization is really what I want.

It would be nice to walk into a shop, and pick out a bag of whatever strain I fancy. Purple kush one day, purple haze another. A whole ounce of blonde lebanese hash. A dozen brownies, guaranteed to make me trip.

But then, wouldn't that take the fun out of it? Isn't part of the fun, it's illicit nature. The thrill of avoiding the cops.

It would be interesting to live in a world where pot was legal. And yet, I think I would miss the way things "were."

this is so true.

 

[figtree]

After further thought, I wonder if legalization is really what I want.

It would be nice to walk into a shop, and pick out a bag of whatever strain I fancy. Purple kush one day, purple haze another. A whole ounce of blonde lebanese hash. A dozen brownies, guaranteed to make me trip.

But then, wouldn't that take the fun out of it? Isn't part of the fun, it's illicit nature. The thrill of avoiding the cops.

It would be interesting to live in a world where pot was legal. And yet, I think I would miss the way things "were."

i noticed that effect when i got my card, but it has passed. now i feel safe and legal. i'll get my kicks in some other way. and smoke when i need to without feeling like a criminal.

 

[phreakygoat]

i noticed that effect when i got my card, but it has passed. now i feel safe and legal. i'll get my kicks in some other way. and smoke when i need to without feeling like a criminal.

being legal/medical myself, i can say the thrill is still there for us. its like being protected in the same society that doesn't protect your stoner peers. I grow legitimately, but providing to non-medi patients is the illegal part. (not that i do that, cause i'm somehow able to smoke all the ounces I grow.)

its like being sheltered behind a rock while an avalanche sweeps up your homies. still exhilerating, but also pleasing in a way.

 

[heyguy901]

i'm sorry brainwarp but thats ridiculous, i hate that thrill. and i don't think it will be legalized. even tho the majority of people in California want it to be legalized the government can withold fed. taxes from the state because they legalized it. i.e. every state has to have the legal drinking age of 21 or else they won't get fed. taxes. plus one of the higher ups in Obama's cabinet, said legalization isn't in the president's vocabulary so... but i'm crossing my finger man

 

[Mr. Good]

i'm sorry brainwarp but thats ridiculous, i hate that thrill. and i don't think it will be legalized. even tho the majority of people in California want it to be legalized the government can withold fed. taxes from the state because they legalized it. i.e. every state has to have the legal drinking age of 21 or else they won't get fed. taxes. plus one of the higher ups in Obama's cabinet, said legalization isn't in the president's vocabulary so... but i'm crossing my finger man

Maybe if the State was Wyoming or some shit...then I would agree.

However, California has too many electoral votes....too much Hollywood which means a lot of influence....Calis leading the way and the govt cant do a fucking thing to stop it...

 

[brainwarp]

It seems there may be some opposition to legalization from those who grow for profit. Probably some of the people on these forums.

A recent show on A&E, suggested that legalization would take away the big profits from growing. Not sure why. There would still be a large demand. Perhaps more people would grow their own?

 

[Green Cross]

It seems there may be some opposition to legalization from those who grow for profit. Probably some of the people on these forums.

A recent show on A&E, suggested that legalization would take away the big profits from growing. Not sure why. There would still be a large demand. Perhaps more people would grow their own?

Growers are probably afraid that legalization would allow folks to grow their own, and that's more competition... but legalization will inevitably bring more regulation, and higher taxes.

Look at the price of cigarettes and alcohol; these products are being priced out of the market, and if national health care gets pushed though, you're going to be paying more; if you smoke weed, drink pop, eat bacon, own a gun; anything that doesn't promote good health with be levied with high taxes.

 

[heyguy901]

yeah but you can grow your own weed and make beer, if you don't want to pay taxes. i could careless if it takes dealers out of business