Marijuana Legalized in Two States

[Jazoni89]

I wonder if the mods will do their job and smack down the people admitting to the drug use in this thread like they smack pirates.

Anyone want to make any bets?

Ermm...Did you read the thread title?

Cannabis is legal now in the US (which is where this site is from). It might only be in two states, but i'm sure every other state will follow suit soon enough.

So technically with regards to this site there's nothing wrong in admitting you smoke it now, even if there was rules about Illegal drugs before.

 

[Lord Garnaat]

Urgh, I hate drugs. You know, I used to think that I supported legalizing marijuana, until quite recently when I realized that I just don't. I just can't stand the people who use it, going around bragging about breaking the law and participating in that asinine rebel culture that does nothing but encourage profligacy. I'm not going to oppose legalizing it, because if that's what the people want then that's what they want, but I refuse to support making a disgusting and putrid habit into an accepted practice.

 

[NinjaSocks333]

Alot of people shit on Washington for being "boring". What say you now, rest of country!?!

 

[Jazoni89]

I wonder if the mods will do their job and smack down the people admitting to the drug use in this thread like they smack pirates.

Anyone want to make any bets?

Ermm...Did you read the thread title?

Cannabis is legal now in the US (which is where this site is from). It might only be in two states, but i'm sure every other state will follow suit soon enough.

So technically with regards to this site there's nothing wrong in admitting you smoke it now, even if there was rules about Illegal drugs before.

It is legal in two states, and still illegal on the federal level which is what they operate on.

Might wanna do a bit more research before proclaiming its legal in the US when its only legal in about 2% of the nation

Also 2 out of 50 states isnt much of a trend, I know my own state had a similar law going, I was part of the 45% that voted yes on it.

Well...I really don't know the legal system in the US, but I'm personally sure you would not be scolded for it on this site.

It's not really up to any of us to make that call anyway.

I know that's a cop out saying, but we are not mods at the end of the day.

 

[The Funslinger]

This is amazing. If only Texas would follow suit (YEAH RIGHT). I wonder though, what happens to the people already in jail?

It's possible they'd be left to finish their sentences, but likely under new law, they could appeal and have their sentences commuted. So they wouldn't just turn everyone loose, but they'd have the means to help themselves.

I imagine larger scale dealers would be made to stay, though.

OT: Nice.

 

[Jazoni89]

I wonder if the mods will do their job and smack down the people admitting to the drug use in this thread like they smack pirates.

Anyone want to make any bets?

Ermm...Did you read the thread title?

Cannabis is legal now in the US (which is where this site is from). It might only be in two states, but i'm sure every other state will follow suit soon enough.

So technically with regards to this site there's nothing wrong in admitting you smoke it now, even if there was rules about Illegal drugs before.

It is legal in two states, and still illegal on the federal level which is what they operate on.

Might wanna do a bit more research before proclaiming its legal in the US when its only legal in about 2% of the nation

Also 2 out of 50 states isnt much of a trend, I know my own state had a similar law going, I was part of the 45% that voted yes on it.

Well...I really don't know the legal system in the US, but I'm personally sure you would not be scolded for it on this site.

I've seen those rules broken more times than I care to mention in my years on the Escapist.

It's not really up to any of us to make that call anyway.

I was more pointing out the hypocracy of the mod crew, they point out a specific list of things that are not ok to advocate or admit to on the code of conduct we all agree to when we join the site

Similarly, posts including, advocating, or linking to illegal or adult material are a very quick way to end your time as part of The Escapist community. An example of these are:
Piracy
Ad Blockers
Illegal Drugs in the United States
Illegal Acts in the United States
Pedophilia
Pornography
Sexist, Racist or Perverted Remarks

Yet they only actively enforce a couple.

Yeah...I do think the rules for the Escapist are a bit more looser than certain sites I've been on, especially gamefaqs.

 

[DarkishFriend]

Ah fuck. Now I will have to deal with even more dumbass potheads.

I hope to god more states do not do this shit.

*Hopes to not be quoted by Angry Potheads*

Food for thought, but if weed becomes completely legal, I think the stoner culture will dissipate slowly.

 

[Negatempest]

Will be interesting to see what happens it's a good start for more freedom for sure, i dislike the goverment being able to tell you what you can and can't put into your body i feel this should be down to the choice of the individual and as long as they are not being a public nuisance in doing so, let them be and get on with it.

Oh but think of the children!?

Educate them properly on the substances and point out all the effects both negative and positive and let them decide for themselves WHEN THEY ARE ADULTS if they wish to take part in such things.

Personally i think it's a good thing will be interesting to see everyones opinions on the matter though

Also food for thought maybe?, i've never seen 2 stoners fighting, but if i walk up the road on a friday night at 2AM when the bars are kicking out it's a safe bet i will find someone fighting with someone else.

Wait a tick...WAIT a TICK! Are you actually recommending that adults with children..."parent" their kids? What kind of blasphemy is that? It's such a foreign concept.

 

[Altorin]

I wonder if the mods will do their job and smack down the people admitting to the drug use in this thread like they smack pirates.

Anyone want to make any bets?

Ermm...Did you read the thread title?

Cannabis is legal now in the US (which is where this site is from). It might only be in two states, but i'm sure every other state will follow suit soon enough.

So technically with regards to this site there's nothing wrong in admitting you smoke it now, even if there was rules about Illegal drugs before.

It is legal in two states, and still illegal on the federal level which is what they operate on.

Might wanna do a bit more research before proclaiming its legal in the US when its only legal in about 2% of the nation

Also 2 out of 50 states isnt much of a trend, I know my own state had a similar law going, I was part of the 45% that voted yes on it.

Well...I really don't know the legal system in the US, but I'm personally sure you would not be scolded for it on this site.

It's not really up to any of us to make that call anyway.

I was more pointing out the hypocracy of the mod crew, they point out a specific list of things that are not ok to advocate or admit to on the code of conduct we all agree to when we join the site

Similarly, posts including, advocating, or linking to illegal or adult material are a very quick way to end your time as part of The Escapist community. An example of these are:
Piracy
Ad Blockers
Illegal Drugs in the United States
Illegal Acts in the United States
Pedophilia
Pornography
Sexist, Racist or Perverted Remarks

Yet they only actively enforce a couple.

This is news. It's not "Man, I got so high yesterday"

It's "holy fuck, they legalized weed somewhere in the states"

 

[Headdrivehardscrew]

I would really expect anyone involved striving for producing their own in-state weed that's safe and under rigorous quality control. I don't like the idea of kids getting easy (or any access) to weed, but adults should be allowed to smoke and toke just like they're allowed to drink alcohol.

Any excess is a bad and stupid thing, and needs punishment if anyone else gets harmed (drink & drive, smoke & drive, whatever), but as long as consumers stick to the basic rules and laws, I see little potential for harm.

I'd want everyone involved to really do everything necessary to stop the imports of illegal substances of questionable quality from abroad, though. Drug trafficking and anything involving gangsters, cartels or political extremists must not be supported in any way, shape or form.

I really want everyone of legal age to be able to enjoy a good smoke, but I want them to be allowed to have a clear conscience of not aiding the scum of the Earth in their bloody turf wars.

Anyone involved in multinational trafficking should get the harshest penalty possible... without years of tax-funded holidays on death row.

 

[Cabisco]

It'll certainly be interesting to see what comes of this, what I will say though is that I have met some almighty weird paranoid stoners in my time who's entire conversation must be about weed, or weed, or music which reminds them of weed. Then again as annoying as they are it can't be any worse than abusive/violent alcoholics, all I'd say is keep cracking down on illegal suppliers and tax the shit outta that stuff.

 

[Fayathon]

Well, fundamentalist Christians get their wish.

Men who sleep with other men are to be stoned (Lev 20:13).

I chuckled at that, thanks.

OT: Shit like this is less likely to pass in my state, due to the high population of Mormons. I hate people that can't keep religion out of politics.

 

[Signa]

I'm more happy about that whole gay marriage being legalised thing. Hopefully more states follow up.

That fucking pissed me off. Not the fact that gays can get married, but because the law stuck something in about extra taxes for small business owners. My dad and a few of my friends own small businesses. WHAT THE FUCK DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH GAY MARRAIGE!?

I mean, the only reason I would have to vote for that bill was because I support equality, yet if I was a business owner, I'd be voting to shoot myself in the foot. There's no incentive there. It doesn't make sense!

OT: Happy it passed too. I've known a lot of people that were pot heads, and only one was altered negatively by it. I hear about bad alcoholics far more often than that one friend's case.

 

[Esotera]

Hopefully other countries (including the UK) will follow suite, but I get the feeling there's still going to be a lot of opposition. If only the UK would legalise, I don't think any of the major parties have stated they're for it.

It's really only something I've seen being talked about recently over here - and not by any of the parties. Can't imagine the current "Let's Censor the Internet Because Children Must be Hidden From Everything At All Costs" Conservative government would go for it though.

I can't really imagine labour going for it either, at least for the foreseeable future.

Food for thought, but if weed becomes completely legal, I think the stoner culture will dissipate slowly.

I think it'll either spread into the mainstream because it becomes more acceptable or stay roughly the same. Depends on how far the legalisation goes and how many people start/quit smoking it.

 

[Texas Joker 52]

Well, while I don't look forward to the inevitable, if possibly slight, increase of people smoking weed, after a few rather interesting discussions with my father, maybe nation-wide legalization of Marijuana would not only be good for the country, but the economy as well.

Think of it like this: If Marijuana is legalized, it would have to be treated the same as Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Yes, now the ATF would be the ATFM. Even if it IS legalized, it would have to be regulated. Laws would probably be put in place, such as no smoking while driving, or while operating heavy machinery.

Not only that, but it would handily disarm (not sure if that is the right term for it, but I can't think of a better word for it at the moment) drug cartels working in the US that center their trade around Marijuana, and those that grow it in the United States itself, may end up becoming legitimate farmers of the stuff, and earn a legal, possibly government paycheck for it.

To help the economy, the government itself could always tax it, and rather heavily too. Looking at it from the outside in, nation-wide legalization may actually be just what the US needs.

 

[The Lesbian Flower]

What I'm more happy about is the legalization of gay marriage. I can't believe that someone in that article said that the defeat of everyone having equal rights everywhere was a victory for them.

 

[Filiecs]

Good.
Less harmless people in prison.
More taxes for the economy.

However, I have not and never will smoke pot. The damaging effects on ones mind and body has assured me of that.
Now if only people would pay more attention to their health and the biology classes.