klingeme 1 #26 July 31, 2008 Even in places where local government has legalized it (CA) the feds are comng in and shutting down the "drug stores". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #27 August 1, 2008 QuoteEven in places where local government has legalized it (CA) the feds are comng in and shutting down the "drug stores". Well that's because the Feds refuse to recognize the validity of voter referendums in some thirteen states now. This bill, if passed, would knock out the underpinnings of Federal policy to go after these LEGAL operations in those states. Barney Frank ! He's our man ! If he can't do it, nobody can ! (Ron Paul too, I guess he's co-sponsoring this bill.) Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #28 August 1, 2008 I was told, if you are busted by the feds in CA for pot, you have to go the a CA court and the charges will be thrown out and you walk home without a conviction. Is this correct?"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #29 August 1, 2008 QuoteI was told, if you are busted by the feds in CA for pot, you have to go the a CA court and the charges will be thrown out and you walk home without a conviction. Is this correct? doubtful. And it would depend on where you are - San Francisco isn't the same as Fresno. But possession is a misdomeanor in the state, or even just a minor fine. There is also Prop 36 for first offenders which directs them to drug counseling instead of jail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #30 August 1, 2008 This is the most important thing they have to deal with? Kind of sad isn't it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirana 0 #31 August 1, 2008 Quotehttp://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060615210858AAK207e Thanks for the link. I had bling all wrong. I thought it was money." . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #32 August 1, 2008 Quote This is the most important thing they have to deal with? Kind of sad isn't it Are you being serious?"That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #33 August 1, 2008 Quote Why is it called "pot" anyway? Why do (did?) they call it "reefer"? "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #34 August 1, 2008 Quote This is the most important thing they have to deal with? Kind of sad isn't it Actually when you look at the size of the enforcement and corrections budget it is a very important issue. Whether or not you agree with the direction the bill proposes to take the country, I don't think you can call the issue insignificant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #35 August 1, 2008 Quote While I'm waiting on it to load.... I think they should legalize all of it. Then they can tax it (revenue) and you reduce the crime associated with it. Until they *do*, however.... Holy shit I tend to agree with you.7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #36 August 1, 2008 QuoteWhile I'm waiting on it to load.... I think they should legalize all of it. Then they can tax it (revenue) and you reduce the crime associated with it. Until they *do*, however.... Wink Holy shit I tend to agree with you. It's a mistake to legalize it completely, I think. If corporations start to make money from it, they'll genetically engineer it with complex cancer-causing chemicals, add filters, make it look cool in movies and cause another health disaster. Look what they did to tobacco - that shit in cigarettes ain't natural, and it's probably the leading cause of death in America (between the heart disease and cancer caused by it). In the Netherlands, companies are prohibited from growing or buying marijuana. People grow it in their basements and sell it under the table to the coffee shops. It keeps the product natural.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 858 #37 August 1, 2008 then it's a good thing we send people to prison for cigarettes....good thing the prescription drug industry is so safe too.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #38 August 1, 2008 QuoteQuoteWhile I'm waiting on it to load.... I think they should legalize all of it. Then they can tax it (revenue) and you reduce the crime associated with it. Until they *do*, however.... Wink Holy shit I tend to agree with you. It's a mistake to legalize it completely, I think. If corporations start to make money from it, they'll genetically engineer it with complex cancer-causing chemicals, add filters, make it look cool in movies and cause another health disaster. Look what they did to tobacco - that shit in cigarettes ain't natural, and it's probably the leading cause of death in America (between the heart disease and cancer caused by it). In the Netherlands, companies are prohibited from growing or buying marijuana. People grow it in their basements and sell it under the table to the coffee shops. It keeps the product natural. I think the sales of drugs should be illegal, but drugs shuold be legal. If you can make your won, by all means do them,. What was the last time a coke addict decided not to purchsae the next fix cause drugs were illegal.7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #39 August 1, 2008 QuoteLook what they did to tobacco - that shit in cigarettes ain't natural, What did they do to tobacco? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #40 August 1, 2008 QuoteQuoteLook what they did to tobacco - that shit in cigarettes ain't natural, What did they do to tobacco? Too many resources to list individuallyMath tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #41 August 1, 2008 QuoteBecause they fine you. All my friend ever busted for pot had to pay some hefty fines. Maybe that isn't the norm, I made it a priority to not get arrested for the same. You hire a lawyer, more money. Or you go to jail and make money for some corporation. It's very simple.....Don't break the law and you will not have to pay any fines and go to court. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #42 August 1, 2008 Quote In the Netherlands, companies are prohibited from growing or buying marijuana. People grow it in their basements and sell it under the table to the coffee shops. It keeps the product natural. Can't tax it then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #43 August 1, 2008 Quote Quote Because they fine you. All my friend ever busted for pot had to pay some hefty fines. Maybe that isn't the norm, I made it a priority to not get arrested for the same. You hire a lawyer, more money. Or you go to jail and make money for some corporation. It's very simple.....Don't break the law and you will not have to pay any fines and go to court. Yes, things in life are simple, black and white. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #44 August 1, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Because they fine you. All my friend ever busted for pot had to pay some hefty fines. Maybe that isn't the norm, I made it a priority to not get arrested for the same. You hire a lawyer, more money. Or you go to jail and make money for some corporation. It's very simple.....Don't break the law and you will not have to pay any fines and go to court. Yes, things in life are simple, black and white. As I said - I think it should be legalized and taxed - all of it, not just pot. That said... if you KNOW something is against the law and you do it anyway, you don't have much reason to bitch if/when you get caught. Unfortunately, there's WAY too many truly idiotic laws on the books.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
