What do you think about the legalization of marijuana?

[Atlantic Federalist Republic]

Honestly my opinion is totally against it but seeing that different people have different thoughts I decided to post this here...

Please keep the respect in the comments! Thanks for coming here!

[Ethel mermania]

Usually you should flesh out your argument a little bit about why you don't like it being legal.

I support the legalization.

Most Americans want it. Legalization allows tax dollars to be generated by it instead of going to organized crime .
The harms caused simply not so bad that it should be criminalized, criminalization of marijuana causes more harm than having it legal

[Atlantic Federalist Republic]

Usually you should flesh out your argument a little bit about why you don't like it being legal.

I support the legalization.

Most Americans want it. Legalization allows tax dollars to be generated by it instead of going to organized crime .
The harms caused simply not so bad that it should be criminalized, criminalization of marijuana causes more harm than having it legal

I actually have a different thought. With taxes, marijuana would be more expensive and certainly the dealers would have lower prices because of the traffic, so it would end up, in my view, would feed even more the coffers of criminal organizations. Long-term damage can be irreversible.

[Atlantic Federalist Republic]

Psychotic disorders (such as hallucinations, severe insomnia, and feelings of intense distress) are more common among people who use marijuana

[Atlantic Federalist Republic]

health damage from marijuana
Cardiovascular: increased heart rate, increased blood pressure. Psychic: depersonalization, anxiety/confusion, hallucinations, loss of insight, increased risk of psychotic symptoms among those with a previous personal or family history.

[Ethel mermania]

Usually you should flesh out your argument a little bit about why you don't like it being legal.

I support the legalization.

Most Americans want it. Legalization allows tax dollars to be generated by it instead of going to organized crime .
The harms caused simply not so bad that it should be criminalized, criminalization of marijuana causes more harm than having it legal

I actually have a different thought. With taxes, marijuana would be more expensive and certainly the dealers would have lower prices because of the traffic, so it would end up, in my view, would feed even more the coffers of criminal organizations. Long-term damage can be irreversible.

Every dollar spent on legal weed is one dollar less spent on organized crimes product.

Everything has long term consequences, eat to much meat, you die. Marijuanas are not that bad

[Atlantic Federalist Republic]

I actually have a different thought. With taxes, marijuana would be more expensive and certainly the dealers would have lower prices because of the traffic, so it would end up, in my view, would feed even more the coffers of criminal organizations. Long-term damage can be irreversible.

Every dollar spent on legal weed is one dollar less spent on organized crimes product.

Everything has long term consequences, eat to much meat, you die. Marijuanas are not that bad

yes but it turns out that marijuana users end up going to other drugs like heroin and cocaine

[Ethel mermania]

Every dollar spent on legal weed is one dollar less spent on organized crimes product.

Everything has long term consequences, eat to much meat, you die. Marijuanas are not that bad

yes but it turns out that marijuana users end up going to other drugs like heroin and cocaine

Not really. Some do yes, The vast majority of marijuana users don't. Alcohol is the most common gateway drug.

[Atlantic Federalist Republic]

besides, I think that with the legalization of the purchase of marijuana it could somehow go into the hands of minors or even children

[Atlantic Federalist Republic]

yes but it turns out that marijuana users end up going to other drugs like heroin and cocaine

Not really. Some do yes, The vast majority of marijuana users don't. Alcohol is the most common gateway drug.

yea but
a large number of people migrate to more lethal drugs as well

[Alcala-Cordel]

All drugs should be legal imo. Marijuana especially because it's cool and not very dangerous, but punishing people for being addicted to more dangerous things seems kinda pointless and counterproductive.

[Mossadeghist Iran]

All drugs should be legal imo. Marijuana especially because it's cool and not very dangerous, but punishing people for being addicted to more dangerous things seems kinda pointless and counterproductive.

That and those in prison strictly for drugs should all be pardoned with all civil rights restored.

[Atlantic Federalist Republic]

All drugs should be legal imo. Marijuana especially because it's cool and not very dangerous, but punishing people for being addicted to more dangerous things seems kinda pointless and counterproductive.

Have you ever thought about how many families are destroyed by drugs? how many die from drugs? in how many are hospitalized because of drugs?

[Ifreann]

Usually you should flesh out your argument a little bit about why you don't like it being legal.

I support the legalization.

Most Americans want it. Legalization allows tax dollars to be generated by it instead of going to organized crime .
The harms caused simply not so bad that it should be criminalized, criminalization of marijuana causes more harm than having it legal

I actually have a different thought. With taxes, marijuana would be more expensive and certainly the dealers would have lower prices because of the traffic, so it would end up, in my view, would feed even more the coffers of criminal organizations. Long-term damage can be irreversible.

People will pay for convenience. A few extra dollars for a bag of weed is worth it to be able to get it from a store instead of having to conduct a criminal transaction with a drug dealer.

[Atlantic Federalist Republic]

I actually have a different thought. With taxes, marijuana would be more expensive and certainly the dealers would have lower prices because of the traffic, so it would end up, in my view, would feed even more the coffers of criminal organizations. Long-term damage can be irreversible.

People will pay for convenience. A few extra dollars for a bag of weed is worth it to be able to get it from a store instead of having to conduct a criminal transaction with a drug dealer.

this wouldn't work in poor countries with high crime rates but in other circumstances it makes sense

[Emotional Support Crocodile]

Legalising weed takes money out of the hands of criminal and terrorist networks.

Legalising weed so that it is sold in shops with some kind of regulation means it is less likely to get into the hands of the very young, and also makes it less likely that weed smokers will come into contact with other drugs than they would if they buy from dealers.

Legalising weed makes it less likely that weed smokers meet criminals.

Legalising weed removes a huge burden and expense from the police, courts, and prisons.

Legalising weed provides a source of tax revenue.

Legalising weed removes the naughty thrill of doing something illegal.

Legalising weed reduces the number of fires caused by illegal cannabis factories, and reduces the cost of electricity being stolen.

Legalising weed stops people being stigmatised with criminal records for something trivial.

Clearly smoking anything has some health risks, but that is personal choice, most of the societal harms from drugs are a result of them being illegal.

[Hispida]

all drugs should be at the very least decriminalized imo

[Thomasi]

Marijuana yes completely legalize.

All other illegal drugs decriminalize them. Except Fent which should be a life sentence for anyone caught selling anything with it in.

Federal prohibition clearly violates the constitution as congress does not have that power.

[Ethel mermania]

Marijuana yes completely legalize.

All other illegal drugs decriminalize them. Except Fent which should be a life sentence for anyone caught selling anything with it in.

Federal prohibition clearly violates the constitution as congress does not have that power.

So much for the general welfare clause.

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If you don't think selling drugs should be legal or at least decriminalized, you're wrong but that's okay. If you don't think personal possession and personal consumption of drugs should be legal or at least decriminalized, you're a bad person.

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Marijuana yes completely legalize.

All other illegal drugs decriminalize them. Except Fent which should be a life sentence for anyone caught selling anything with it in.

Federal prohibition clearly violates the constitution as congress does not have that power.

So much for the general welfare clause.

Would it be constitutional to force women to dress in burqa-like clothes provided that the reasoning was not religious but pertained to thinking it would stop women from being raped?

You can frame any tyranny as pertaining to welfare.

[Atlantic Federalist Republic]

If you don't think selling drugs should be legal or at least decriminalized, you're wrong but that's okay. If you don't think personal possession and personal consumption of drugs should be legal or at least decriminalized, you're a bad person.

I said keep respect

[Ethel mermania]

If you don't think selling drugs should be legal or at least decriminalized, you're wrong but that's okay. If you don't think personal possession and personal consumption of drugs should be legal or at least decriminalized, you're a bad person.

While meth really does help a lot of people, in the wrong hands its very dangerous stuff not only to the abuser but those around them. I am ok with keeping that out of the hands of the general public. But as previously discussed I am 7n favor of most access to drugs to be legal.

[Ethel mermania]

If you don't think selling drugs should be legal or at least decriminalized, you're wrong but that's okay. If you don't think personal possession and personal consumption of drugs should be legal or at least decriminalized, you're a bad person.

I said keep respect

If you have a complaint with the post, post it in moderation. While I am not a mod, i am not seeing how page broke any site rule.

[Big Jim P]

I support it.