USA: Obama must keep marijuana promise - Page 2

Ianfagerstrom · 12-07-2008, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Frylok

I think the fastest and most effective way to sell marijuana legalization is to highlight the revenue it would bring in to the gov't. We are in a recession, maybe a depression soon, can you think of a more lucrative way to innovatively reshape the global market and revitalize our economy than by legalizing cannabis and becoming the global market leader in legal cannabis production and distribution? The economic windfall would be unprecedented and would revolutionize our planet. We're talking about literally switching from an oil and real-estate based economy, neither of which has a future, to a hemp economy, which has almost unlimited potential. Fuel, food, fiber, medicine, intoxicant, all from one renewable plant. It's mind boggling, of only we could get the politicians to see....

If only logic and reason were more important.

lilsirek · 12-09-2008, 12:54 AM

I agree with this, I think that many kid at the age of 13-18 abuse cannabis. If this was legalized it would be harder to get and possible eliminate Class II drug use for some. Marijuana is considered a gateway drug because its easy to obtain and its obtained through dealers of drugs. So, hold Obama to his word and decriminalize marijuana make its harder to obtain through youth and show that it needs to be used in moderation when at the appropriate age.

Nice TOOL avatar and signature by the way

marcusJay · 12-09-2008, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lilsirek

I agree with this, I think that many kid at the age of 13-18 abuse cannabis. If this was legalized it would be harder to get and possible eliminate Class II drug use for some. Marijuana is considered a gateway drug because its easy to obtain and its obtained through dealers of drugs. So, hold Obama to his word and decriminalize marijuana make its harder to obtain through youth and show that it needs to be used in moderation when at the appropriate age.

Nice TOOL avatar and signature by the way

I don't think he's ever said anything about decriminalizing MJ but rather has made some vague promises concerning MMJ.

SpiralArchitect · 12-09-2008, 08:42 AM

All Obama has promised he will end DEA raids in states that have MMJ laws. Nothing more, nothing less. Even that promise is most likely a low priority.....

Neko150 · 12-09-2008, 01:05 PM

^^ I'm sure it's an extremely low priority.

Ianfagerstrom · 12-09-2008, 03:58 PM

During the campaign the only thing he promised was stopping the federal raids, but in 2004, he said that he was for decriminalization.

YouTube - Barack Obama on Marijuana...

However, during the campaign, his stance on decrim flip flopped more than once.

Here's my feeling about it all. He knows the problem, and he wants to fix it, but he knows that it isn't in his political best interest to make it an important point right now. If he's re-elected, or if the economy rebounds before his first term is over, we may all be surprised by the progress he makes.

In other news, Oregon may legalize (yes legalize) marijuana as soon as 2010. It's called the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act. Let's hope they get the donations/signatures they need to combat the all powerful DEA. As we've seen, money tends to win elections.

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lilsirek New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1 Grams: 976.75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	youth and moderation I agree with this, I think that many kid at the age of 13-18 abuse cannabis. If this was legalized it would be harder to get and possible eliminate Class II drug use for some. Marijuana is considered a gateway drug because its easy to obtain and its obtained through dealers of drugs. So, hold Obama to his word and decriminalize marijuana make its harder to obtain through youth and show that it needs to be used in moderation when at the appropriate age. Nice TOOL avatar and signature by the way

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SpiralArchitect The Cosmic Chronic Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,861 Grams: 53,853.47 Thanks: 5,020 Thanked 3,991 Times in 2,033 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: -1.000%	All Obama has promised he will end DEA raids in states that have MMJ laws. Nothing more, nothing less. Even that promise is most likely a low priority..... __________________ . . Posting Guidelines ~ The Art of Searching ~ Drug Testing ~ Drug War Headlines ~ Fuck Combustion ~ The Garden's Cure ~ Marijuana Chat~ ShowMeTheFacts

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