Elections The Marijuana Legalization Watch Thread - Page 3

alnorth · 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

This thread is split out from the 538 thread. As mentioned below, it's looking like the marijuana legalization initiatives in Colorado and Washington both have a decent chance of passing, so here's a thread to talk about it. I know legalization as a philosophy has been discussed on the Planet ad nauseum, so I'd suggest this thread be used primarily to talk specifically about the potential impacts of legalization in these states rater than as a general philosophy, but it's not like I dictate discussion around here either.

Take this poll with a grain of salt because drugs always seem to under-perform their polling, but PPP says amendment 64 is winning in CO, 52-44.

This amendment would outright legalize and regulate the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and recreational use of marijuana. That would set the state up for a showdown with the feds which the feds will obviously win, but it could drive the issue further.

**DaFace** · 11-05-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by theelusiveeightrop

What do the Feds say about legalization? Call me when they make a move.

So far, the answer is "not much." That's part of what makes this whole thing so intriguing. I honestly don't care that much about which of Colorado or Washington (or technically Oregon) passes one of these, but I hope one of them does at least. The Feds just keep ignoring the issue, and having it pass outright in one state would, at a minimum, force them to acknowledge that there are a ton of people out there these days that think it's time for prohibition to end.

The debate itself would be healthy even if the individual laws end up being largely symbolic.

**DaFace** · 11-05-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LiveSteam

I would love to be able to just walk into a store & buy my pot.
the only worry I have is. Will it get taxed so heavy that it is still a better option to buy off the street? Its not cheap now if you want good pot. I wont smoke cheap shitty Mexican grass. Its Hydroponic or nothing for me. I dnt drink or do any other drugs

I have no idea on that one. My personal take would be that I'd rather people pay a little extra to get it legally if that's what it takes, but who knows - legalization would likely increase competition which would then potentially drive down costs as well.

LiveSteam · 11-05-2012, 05:45 PM

Would it be a big blow to the drug cartel's in South America ?

**DaFace** · 11-05-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LiveSteam

Would it be a big blow to the drug cartel's in South America ?

You'd think, though I have no idea what percentage of their profits come from weed vs. harder drugs. It could be a drop in the bucket for all I know.

**Saul Good** · 11-05-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LiveSteam

Would it be a big blow to the drug cartel's in South America ?

No, Mexico.

Bump · 11-05-2012, 05:47 PM

every 42 seconds someone is arrested for pot possession. Thats a LOT of money.

**patteeu** · 11-05-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LiveSteam

Would it be a big blow to the drug cartel's in South America ?

I could be wrong, but I don't think a lot of pot comes from South America. It might have an impact on the drug gangs of Mexico though.

**Saul Good** · 11-05-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bump

every 42 seconds someone is arrested for pot possession. Thats a LOT of money.

It costs more to arrest and jail them than the fines bring in.

Bo's Pelini · 11-05-2012, 05:49 PM

I read an article this is actually hurting Obama in Colorado. Many of the pro-pot people are voting for Johnson instead.

LiveSteam · 11-05-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

I could be wrong, but I don't think a lot of pot comes from South America. It might have an impact on the drug gangs of Mexico though.

I think you guys are right. most pot comes from Mexico & cocaine comes from South America

**DaFace** · 11-05-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

I read an article this is actually hurting Obama in Colorado. Many of the pro-pot people are voting for Johnson instead.

Guilty.

alnorth · 11-05-2012, 05:52 PM

I think Mr. Jillette has a few words for this thread. (NSFW)

Bo's Pelini · 11-05-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

Guilty.

Good for you. I'll be voting for Johnson as well.

So what's the story with Colorado? It's legally medically? Have the feds been raiding dispensaries out there? I read they were doing so in California.

KChiefer · 11-05-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Too

No, Mexico.

and Canada. Beasters FTL.

LiveSteam · 11-05-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

I think Mr. Jillette has a few words for this thread. (NSFW)

Nice

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