House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level

[Rickyvol77]

Possession of drugs is a dumb crime to prosecute. It criminalizes being an addict and does nothing to actually deter addiction. Of course we should prosecute DUI, robbery, vandalism, theft and assaults. Those crimes have victims and arent simply punishing addiction. The whole point of decriminalization drug possession should be to redouble our efforts on prosecuting crimes that actually matter.

The only people who serve prison time for possession are drug dealers with large amounts or career criminals

 

[Ashevolle]

The only people who serve prison time for possession are drug dealers with large amounts or career criminals

Haha. You have zero clue

 

[Rickyvol77]

Haha. You have zero clue

Simple possession is no different than a misdemeanor traffic citation. Show me someone serving major prison time with no criminal history JUST for simple possession. This isn’t 1965 anymore

 

[C-south]

Possession of drugs is a dumb crime to prosecute. It criminalizes being an addict and does nothing to actually deter addiction. Of course we should prosecute DUI, robbery, vandalism, theft and assaults. Those crimes have victims and arent simply punishing addiction. The whole point of decriminalization drug possession should be to redouble our efforts on prosecuting crimes that actually matter.

Do both

 

[IluvdoubleD's]

In Ohio, up to three ounces was decriminalized many years ago. About a traffic ticket. It was well known to be used against some communities tho... I can cite some Cleveland incidents made famous by podcasters, for example. Of course, national laws still existed, so driving with a weapon and drugs could get you ten years as a felony even then. Simple posession (under three ounces) was USUALLY a traffic ticket tho. It was largely up to the courts. Still works this way outside the medical system.

 

[Ashevolle]

Do both

Why do something stupid like that?

 

[utvolpj]

Possession of drugs is a dumb crime to prosecute. It criminalizes being an addict and does nothing to actually deter addiction. Of course we should prosecute DUI, robbery, vandalism, theft and assaults. Those crimes have victims and arent simply punishing addiction. The whole point of decriminalization drug possession should be to redouble our efforts on prosecuting crimes that actually matter.

I understand the idea but who is the victim in only a DUI?

 

[Ashevolle]

I understand the idea but who is the victim in only a DUI?

All other motorists are at an increased safety risk. But in many DUIs there us an accident as well so there's also an individualized victim in those cases

 

[rekinhavoc]

Marijuana use linked to higher risk of emergencies and hospitalization, study finds - CNN

 

[rjd970]

Marijuana use linked to higher risk of emergencies and hospitalization, study finds - CNN

I always go back to alcohol being legal in these type of arguments. It makes no sense.

 

[rekinhavoc]

I always go back to alcohol being legal in these type of arguments. It makes no sense.

I don't think any kind of smoke is good for your lungs.

 

[OHvol40]

I don't think any kind of smoke is good for your lungs.

Do you have to smoke MJ?

 

[rekinhavoc]

Do you have to smoke MJ?

Not at all. I think they were focusing on the smokers in the article though.

 

[OHvol40]

Not at all. I think they were focusing on the smokers in the article though.

I see

 

[Vol8188]

Haha. You have zero clue

What he said seemed reasonable to me. What am I missing. How do you go to prison for only a small amount of any drug?

 

[Vol8188]

I see

You don't have to smoke nicotine either.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Nanny State. Except in the case of the liquor lobby. They have the elected officials in their pocket. And the corn growers lobby and the barley growers and the potato growers. In the case of marijuana, the law enforcement and prison lobbyists have the influence.

 

[rjd970]

I don't think any kind of smoke is good for your lungs.

Agreed but nicotine is legal.

Until we make alcohol and smoking products illegal (which I don’t agree with) then any health related argument against marijuana is moot.

 

[DonjoVol]

Marijuana Is More Dangerous Than You Think

 

[C-south]

Agreed but nicotine is legal.

Until we make alcohol and smoking products illegal (which I don’t agree with) then any health related argument against marijuana is moot.

Because it’s not just a health thing. I doubt smoking a cig will impair someone remotely close to someone that is smoking weed. Pot heads are quick to point to irrelevant s*** when none of them JUST smoke weed.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Marijuana Is More Dangerous Than You Think

Reefer madness.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Because it’s not just a health thing. I doubt smoking a cig will impair someone remotely close to someone that is smoking weed. Pot heads are quick to point to irrelevant s*** when none of them JUST smoke weed.

I can legally take 5 shots in 15 minutes and be much more impaired than smoking. But I guess that's irrelevant.

 

[rjd970]

I can legally take 5 shots in 15 minutes and be much more impaired than smoking. But I guess that's irrelevant.

I don’t smoke weed. But looking at it objectively, marijuana being illegal makes zero sense. Especially in the context of alcohol and tobacco. Health, impairment, etc…there are no good arguments.

It’s a naturally occurring plant that kills less people than aspirin every year and has legitimate medical benefits. These arguments against it are dumb.

 

[DonjoVol]

I don’t smoke weed. But looking at it objectively, marijuana being illegal makes zero sense. Especially in the context of alcohol and tobacco. Health, impairment, etc…there are no good arguments.

It’s a naturally occurring plant that kills less people than aspirin every year and has legitimate medical benefits. These arguments against it are dumb.

There are actual valid arguments against it when it comes to heavy, recreational use. Long term heavy, recreational use is not good for anyone. Also it seems THC can have a different effect on some people than it can others.

 

[whodeycin85]

There are actual valid arguments against it when it comes to heavy, recreational use. Long term heavy, recreational use is not good for anyone. Also it seems THC can have a different effect on some people than it can others.

Isn't there long term heavy use issue with alcohol and smoking? Alcohol also effects people different