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| Author: | FavreFan [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
Well done fellas. On Tuesday night, Amendment 64 -- the measure which sought the legalization of marijuana for recreational use by adults -- was passed by Colorado voters, making Colorado the first state to end marijuana prohibition in the United States. 
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| Author: | FavreFan [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
The state of Washington also decided to succumb to common sense. SEATTLE (AP) - Washington voters made their state the first in the nation to legalize recreational pot use on Tuesday, setting up a showdown with a federal government that backs the drug's prohibition. The outcomes of related measures in Colorado and Oregon were uncertain. The measure sets up a system of state-licensed marijuana growers, processors and retail stores, where adults over 21 can buy up to an ounce. It also establishes a standard blood test limit for driving under the influence. Legalization could help bring in hundreds of millions of dollars a year in pot taxes, reduce small-time pot-related arrests and give supporters a chance to show whether decriminalization is a viable strategy in the war on drugs. The sales won't start until state officials make rules to govern the legal weed industry. Promoted by New Approach Washington, I-502 calls for a 25 percent excise tax at each stage from the growers on until it is sold in stores to adults 21 and over. They could buy up to an ounce of dried marijuana; one pound of marijuana-infused product in solid form, such as brownies; or 72 ounces of marijuana-infused liquids. The cannabis would be subject to testing to establish its THC content, and labeled accordingly. State financial experts estimate it could raise nearly $2 billion in tax revenue over the next five years, with the money going toward education, health care, substance abuse prevention and basic government services. When state and federal laws conflict, federal law takes precedence. Federal authorities could sue in an attempt to block I-502 from taking effect. The Justice Department has given no hints about its plans. The campaign was notable for its sponsors and supporters, who ranged from public health experts to two of the DOJ's top former officials in Seattle, U.S. Attorneys John McKay and Kate Pflaumer. The effort raised more than $6 million in contributions, with more than $2 million of that coming from Progressive Insurance Co. founder Peter Lewis, who used marijuana to treat pain from a leg amputation. The ample fundraising allowed New Approach Washington to run television ads through the campaign's final weeks. Meanwhile, I-502 had little organized opposition. Some in law enforcement and public health are concerned that increased access will lead to increased abuse, especially among teens. Others who opposed the measure did so because it didn't go far enough, and that the blood test limits were arbitrary and could affect medical marijuana patients. Still others worried about a possible federal-state law clash. For many voters, it came down to the notion that decades of marijuana prohibition have done more harm than good. "It's ridiculous to be trying to maintain the law enforcement effort - all the people, all that money, all those resources - to prosecute marijuana use," supporter Karla Oman said. "Tax it, legalize it, everybody wins." |
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| Author: | cpguy [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
FavreFan wrote: Well done fellas. On Tuesday night, Amendment 64 -- the measure which sought the legalization of marijuana for recreational use by adults -- was passed by Colorado voters, making Colorado the first state to end marijuana prohibition in the United States. Awesome and about time. Tax the fuck out of it and legalize it nationwide. |
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| Author: | FavreFan [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
cpguy wrote: FavreFan wrote: Well done fellas. On Tuesday night, Amendment 64 -- the measure which sought the legalization of marijuana for recreational use by adults -- was passed by Colorado voters, making Colorado the first state to end marijuana prohibition in the United States. Awesome and about time. Tax the fuck out of it and legalize it nationwide. That makes too much sense. It'll be interesting to see if Obama's administration continues to fight science and public support for legalization. |
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| Author: | Don Tiny [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
So what we're saying is that Bowling V will now be held in Colordao? Sweet .... it's 19 hours straight thru from the Tri-Cities to Denver .... yes, I know this. |
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| Author: | FavreFan [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
The marijuana legalization initiative that seems to have passed today in Colorado (and a similar one that may well pass in Washington as well) is, I think, a bigger deal than people realize. Unlike jurisdictions that have "decriminalized" marijuana, this aims to create a genuine honest-to-God legal marijuana industry. It goes even beyond what the Netherlands has done, where small scale marijuana retailing is permitted but large-scale production and wholesaling is really existing in a gray area. In principle, a true legal marijuana regime could be a totally revolutionary situation. Imagine amber waves of pot and big factories drying and packaging the joints just as in the heyday of the cigarette industry. But before you buy land to start your marijuana farm, note that the drug is still illegal in the United States of America and that Colorado is one of the United States of America. Consequently, if you try to set up a large-scale pot business you're liable to get busted by the DEA. So expect a lot of clashes around this and a sticky situation for the Obama administration. |
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| Author: | Drop In [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
Decent start. |
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| Author: | jimmypasta [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
It's the gateway drug,you fools! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Twre6ItGEI |
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| Author: | Colonel Angus [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
 New Official Mascot of the State of Colorado |
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| Author: | Urlacher's missing neck [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
Farming just got a whole lot cooler. |
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| Author: | Ugueth Will Shiv You [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
I'm shocked. And pleased. |
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:18 am ] |
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Hippies. |
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| Author: | Chus [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
jimmypasta wrote: It's the gateway drug,you fools! That is one of the dumbest, and most illogical of the fallacies perpetuated by the anti-marijuana crowd. |
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| Author: | donspiracy [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 4:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zcrb1ff1xs And you never paid for drugs... not once!!! |
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| Author: | bigfan [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 6:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
FavreFan wrote: cpguy wrote: FavreFan wrote: Well done fellas. On Tuesday night, Amendment 64 -- the measure which sought the legalization of marijuana for recreational use by adults -- was passed by Colorado voters, making Colorado the first state to end marijuana prohibition in the United States. Awesome and about time. Tax the fuck out of it and legalize it nationwide. That makes too much sense. It'll be interesting to see if Obama's administration continues to fight science and public support for legalization. CHOOM GANG look it up |
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| Author: | Curious Hair [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 6:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
I'm philosophically in favor of legalization, but the smell of pot is too much for my delicate olfactory system and makes me extremely nauseated. I am torn. |
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| Author: | W_Z [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
we're finally becoming a progressive country rather than a puritan one. to fundamentalist christians, it's chicken little time. and that makes me smile. |
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| Author: | spanky [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
Took way too long to get this done. It's completely harmless and healthy. |
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| Author: | Chus [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
spanky wrote: Took way too long to get this done. It's completely harmless and healthy. You just sent the bat signal for BRick. |
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| Author: | spanky [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
Chus wrote: spanky wrote: Took way too long to get this done. It's completely harmless and healthy. You just sent the bat signal for BRick. BRick is in rehab. He's been on a serious caffeine bender since the storm. That's should do it......... 
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| Author: | Don Tiny [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
Chus wrote: jimmypasta wrote: It's the gateway drug,you fools! That is one of the dumbest, and most illogical of the fallacies perpetuated by the anti-marijuana crowd. And what better a spokesman to bring it up ... |
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| Author: | doug - evergreen park [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
Colorado Rockies game anyone? |
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| Author: | Chus [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
immessedup17 wrote: I don't think this is as big of a step as some of you think. All the federal government has to do is push back and this stops cold. Absolutely. The Feds were still raiding dispensaries in CA during President Obama's first term. Hopefully, The Pres will call off the dogs. I think we can all agree that we have much bigger fish to fry. MMMMM fish fry. |
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| Author: | Furious Styles [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
Chus wrote: jimmypasta wrote: It's the gateway drug,you fools! That is one of the dumbest, and most illogical of the fallacies perpetuated by the anti-marijuana crowd. No, he's right. I had no desire to try alcohol until my dealer gave me a beer. |
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| Author: | doug - evergreen park [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
It's a step...and it passed. That's pretty important. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
20 or 25 years ago, pot might have been a gateway drug. The "gateway drugs" teens are using nowadays are found in their parents medicine cabinet. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
The best part about ending marijuana prohibition is that all the people who want to smoke marijuana can finally stop pretending like it's harmless. This is a logical first step, though it's going to suck getting bombarded with marijuana smoke whenever you leave a building in a public place. |
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| Author: | Hank Scorpio [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
Do the Bears play in Denver this season?? |
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| Author: | doug - evergreen park [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
Cubs: July 19-21: at Colorado (3) |
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| Author: | Hawg Ass [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ending Marijuana Prohibition |
doug - evergreen park wrote: Cubs: July 19-21: at Colorado (3) ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH, COLORADO |
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