09-08-2007, 08:14 AM
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With all of the research that shows how non-invasive marijuana is, I just don't understand why it isn't legal (and heavily taxed the way cigarettes are). I know a lot of people would argue that it is too hard to regulate, but people are lazy. Why would you bother to grow it if you knew you could just run down to your local 7-11 and buy some?
Don't get me wrong, I'm not a smoker, nor do I hold the belief that pot holds no dangers at all. But if alcohol which can kill you if you drink too much is legal, why not marijuana - which has medicinal, religious, relaxation and ritual qualities. Why not legalize it the same way alcohol is legal? Still illegal to drive under the influence, still illegal to do it in public outside of a designated area, but legal in your own home on your own time......
How about our children? Do you really think it appropriate to legalize anther drug?
This will infer to our kids that weed is approved by the government and socially accepted.
For those of you who would like the eradication program ended you must lobby to get the laws changed, because the last time I checked the only thing that is illegal is growing and possessing the drug not hunting and destroying it.
If you think health care is expensive now, wait until you see what it cost when it’s free...now here come the taxes.....