Marijuana- Should it be Illegal?Follow

You know, I had this one theory, while I was high of course, that weed was the "tree of knowledge" in Genesis.

legalizing MJ for the sole purpose of getting high is not a good enough reason in my book, using it for industry on the other hand is. Science has determined that the use of MJ on a daily basis can be habit forming for some poeple. Anything that is addictive is not good for you, and even worse, restricts your free agency. Therefore im against legalizing it. I do feel the penalty for its use is a bit stiff though.

So by these standards, no more video games, tv, sex, music... Anything is habit forming for an obsessive compulsive.

Lunch meat is taxed here in CA.

History 101

Other reason was during the times of plantations there were two large forms of capital at the time.

Tobacco
and
Marijuana


Many believe that since the Tobacco companies have such strong ties with the government that it was originally setup for marijuana to take the fall so that the tobacco companies could have a monolopy.

I absolutely guarentee you that if pot was legalized and RJ Reynolds got into the weed game, they'd be adding additives and processing your beloved weed. And the government would tax it and people would buy it because it'd still be easier to get a joint from the gas station than to grow your own plants.

For that matter, the only way pot would ever get legalized would be with the promise of taxation. I assure you that Congress would make an exception to the tax laws and slap one on marijuana as part of its decriminalization.

You should say Hemp really. Any pychotropic effect that the plant has depends upon the resin that it forms to protect itself from high levels of radiation from the hot sun.

and they didn't have UV lamps back then.
That's why any historical stories you hear about people getttig high are usually in places with hot climes.

There was a saying in ancient times which was somting like "better then a Scythian steam bath".

The Scythians would apparently set up tents around a fire and throw hashish on it and BOOM, a Scythian steam bath.

Well, there you have it. It should be legalized because it would balance out a lot of things. There would be an initial shock, and drug dealers would profit for about 3 months, since it takes about this long to grow a plant using hydroponics, then the price would drop ultra sharp because of the influx of weed.

Cigarette companies would most likely sell it in packs of pre-rolled joints, with no seeds, and most likely with additives. Sooner or later they would either fade from the market because of the impurity or take over the market due to the promotion and convenience of going to a store, and buying decent weed. It would be taxed if bought from a store, and be more expensive there. That would make it easier for regular growers to compete, but the store bought would likely taste better, and be labeled as "safer" because of the source (yeah, right. There's ammonia in tobacco). I think it would be interesting to watch the economical aspect of the legalization of weed more than anything.

As for every other thing that weed can be used for, it would take over. First, cheaper paper, then cheaper clothes, eventually cheaper gas. We all want cheaper gas.

the miracle plant will prevail eventually.

RJR and Phillip Morris would have Congress taxing any weed sold and requiring the same stamps you get on a pack of Virgina Slims. The "home growers" who could afford it would be corporations as sincere as Coors selling microbrews.

Don't fool yourself into thinking the some of the most powerful corporations on the planet are going to let "Pete's Gentle Bud" compete on a level field (or one slanted towards Pete).

And of course people will buy them. Why does McDonald's serve a kajillion hamburgers? Because, despite the improved health and taste, it's more of a hassle and expense to buy ground beef, cheese, buns, etc and make your own than it is to hit the drive-through. People growing their own weed a couple years after decriminalization would be a hobby like fermenting your own wine.

Meh, I may be wrong. I'm doubting my earlier thought now. The point was that your man-made comment doesn't hold water.

Some lunch meat is processed.

Congrats on your future move to the Bay....I'm sure you'll enjoy the Greenery. :)

Laviont... we arent talking about legalizing it for obsesive compulsives... were talking about legalizing it for our entire nation... pulling one extreme out of your hat attempting to delude biggity's post is just that... a delusion... anything can be addictive to a obssessive comp person... however, consistant smoking of a joint is addictive to just about everyone who does it. I realize you may be referencing to his post on a"anything that is addictive is bad", but i think he means within reason bro.