Thursday, April 29, 2010

"Reefer Madness!!"





When California voters head to the polls in November, we will decide whether our state will make history again - this time by legalizing the recreational use of marijuana for adults.

This is what the initiative does:

The initiative would allow those 21 years and older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana, enough to roll dozens of marijuana cigarettes. Residents also could grow their own crop of the plant in gardens measuring up to 25 square feet.

The proposal would ban users from ingesting marijuana in public or smoking it while minors are present. It also would make it illegal to possess the drug on school grounds or drive while under its influence.

Arguments for and against legalization in California:

Proponents of the measure say legalizing marijuana could save the state $200 million a year by reducing public safety costs. At the same time, it could generate tax revenue for local governments.

Opponents view marijuana as a "gateway drug" that, when used by young people, could lead them to try other, harder drugs. They worry that legalization would persuade more people to try it, worsening the nation's drug culture.

4 comments:

  1. I enjoy reading your blog, Mike. Keep writing :-)

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  2. Hi Mike
    I think Marijuana should be used for medicinal purposes. I don't even think there should be harsh punnishment for possession or use of the substance. The only problem I have with marijuana use is this: Do you want your brain surgeon performing a complex procedure on you with THC in his body? He may have smoked it two weeks earlier or...right before your surgery. How do you know? Problem with that drug is you just can't tell when it was smoked last...and human safety may be an issue. Enjoyed your site man!

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  3. I like the way you set out your information, really great controversial topic. I like it, keep up the good work!

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  4. Thanks for the comments! I'm glad you enjoy the reading and I will try to focus on critical issues that people care about.

    Aunt Jackie - I agree and you make a good argument. If the initiative is passed I suppose we can only hope people vital to our society such as brain surgeons have the sense to be responsible.

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