Legalizing Marijuana Completely? California is On It.

July 2, 2008 - 2:30 pm By Elizabeth-Baruch College

Why IS marijuana illegal? Why is it illegal when far more dangerous drugs, like alcohol and tobacco, are legal? Despite any hesitations you may have about marijuana, the research proving that it is hardly dangerous is in. And it means something.

Sure, marijuana can make you lazy and lethargic. But so can a big meal. Sure, it can make you hear, see, or feel things in a new way, but I think most of us know that alcohol does the same thing. Except alcohol tends to bring out violence in a lot of people, extreme behavior, and cigarettes cause cancer…

My point is that it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that something is up with the legalization of marijuana, regardless of whether or not that rocket scientist smokes him/herself.

The state of California is catching on to the BS surrounding the case of marijuana and they have long been standing against it. Leading the way in legalizing marijuana for medicinal reasons, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that California is now trying to make marijuana legal for everyone. (Editor’s Note: Time to move out west!)

A new initiative has been constructed that could easily end up in the November ballot. This initiative will allow for the ‘drug’ to be sold to anyone at any place that sells alcohol. It’s called The Inalienable Rights Enforcement Initiative. There are pieces of it online, and you know what? I think they’re totally right here.

With all of the life-sucking drugs that are available legally, it’s hard for me to believe that we’re a progressive country when we can’t come to terms with marijuana. Anyone else with me…and California?

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16 Comments on "Legalizing Marijuana Completely? California is On It."

  1. Lizzie says:
    Wed, 2nd Jul 20082:44 pm 

    I’m with ya.

  2. Susan says:
    Wed, 2nd Jul 20083:23 pm 

    For sure

  3. Lucy says:
    Wed, 2nd Jul 20083:48 pm 

    I agree completely. Plus, think of all the revenue the country would get from the “sin tax”, plus all the non-violent “criminals” in jail for posession of marijuana. It would save millions and make millions.

    Also, marijuana is great for people with eating disorders, cancer, and anxiety disorders.

    Besides that, it’s just a good, fun drug.

    Yayyy California!

  4. michael says:
    Wed, 2nd Jul 20084:18 pm 

    i had a lot of misconsemptions about marijuana until i tried it. It really is (in my opinion) the safest drug, and at the very least i think it should be de-criminalized. No one should go to jail for having weed.

    i guess unless they are selling to minors, but still…

  5. Josh says:
    Wed, 2nd Jul 20087:46 pm 

    Why did it take a constitutional amendment to prohibit alcohol but not other drugs?

  6. Molly says:
    Wed, 2nd Jul 20088:12 pm 

    That job I might apply for in Cali is looking a lot better right about now.

  7. Audrey says:
    Sat, 5th Jul 20088:51 pm 

    Amen!!

  8. Will says:
    Sat, 20th Sep 20082:02 pm 

    Cannabis is the only chance America has to become energy independent. It is the #1 source of bio-fuel in the world. Making a car from hemp was Henry Ford’s idea not Cheech and Chong. It is said that 6% of the US land being planted in hemp could provide the energy we need. Alge farms would require 10% or more. If we told the farmers that we pay not to grow crops, to grow hemp instead, we could have almost free energy in a couple of years.

  9. ct says:
    Wed, 5th Nov 200810:40 pm 

    undoubtedly so, however, I’m not so convinced that we have the bulk numbers for the movement to be pushed to legalization. At least not anytime soon.

    ct

  10. Justin says:
    Mon, 22nd Dec 20083:53 am 

    anyone else think that girl in the picture is hot? And yes…Marijuana… the reefers would make a nice cash crop(Hemp). But there is that big problem with America trying to be the big man… would never admit to his wrongs. He realizes that hemp at least is alright… but what about the moral question? IS THE REEFERS ok? No… america will enforce the CDS bullshit… and that includes all families and forms of Cannabis.(a.K.a. Hemp)

  11. Brett says:
    Sat, 28th Mar 20099:09 pm 

    a yo i am so on ur side im from west philadelphia, and one thing that i know is true is that when it adds up it just adds up…..america would make like 200 bilion a year if they just stop actin dumb….plus people a be more happy, the fact is alcohol kills u and it induces anger and violence… when i smoke weed i say hey just let it be, i dont want no problems…

  12. sharpe says:
    Mon, 30th Mar 200910:00 pm 

    hoppes is a part of the Cannabis family and thats primary ingredient in beer

  13. greg says:
    Tue, 31st Mar 20091:49 pm 

    weed should be legal. i had 1.7 grams in my pocket when we got pulled over and my friend had a 2 foot bong and 5.9 grams. he didnt get in any trouble yrt i got a 618 dollar fine. bs legalize it!

  14. andrew says:
    Mon, 13th Apr 20092:05 pm 

    yah i really agree with you and cali their are really no bad affects other than getting lazy occasionally but that does not stop people from doing their jobs or daily life. so i am all for cali and legalization

  15. entised4life says:
    Sun, 11th Oct 200910:16 pm 

    There’s absolutely no other piece of news I’ve learned today that has made me happy. Wow, I just can’t wait until it is actually legalized, and our country gets out of debt with such a step forward in actions. Truthfully, I could choose to smoke it every day, as it enhances my everygrowing knowledge of life as we know it. Patience is a virtue. However, it’s been quite long enough and my estimation is not in the next 5 years, but this year would be nice.

  16. entised4life says:
    Sun, 11th Oct 200910:22 pm 

    P.S. Smokes’n'Jokes would be a vary nice establishment, a comedy club where performers of all sorts, gather and you just get to lay back and relax with some weed, if prefered. I mean, tons of comedy revolve around, sometimes birthed from, the good herb. It’s everyone’s decision, of course, but no one should be holding anyone back for such a harmless subject.

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