Legalize it.

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<p>I’m not sure if the conditions are the same for the rest of the states voting on its legalization (Arizona, South Dakota, and Oregon), but here’s an article on California’s Proposition:</p>

<p><a href=“http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/California_Proposition_19,_the_Marijuana_Legalization_Initiative_(2010[/url])”>http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/California_Proposition_19,_the_Marijuana_Legalization_Initiative_(2010)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>You can scroll down to view the negatives and positives oriented around its legalization.</p>

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<p>^^^
Those are two different types of “progressives”
The ones that want to legalize marijuana are the level headed, intellectual liberals mostly. </p>

<p>the ones that want to get rid of happy meals are the stupid,l annoying angry mothers. (I really hate this type of “liberal”)</p>

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<p>doesn’t matter. progressives are progressives.</p>

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<p>I know plenty of progressives that are vehemently opposed to banning sodas/happy meals in schools. </p>

<p>You can’t fit everyone into one political box. It’s more than that.</p>

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<p>Yeah…so…LSD can actually not cause death by overdose…Thought you should know before you say “it’s a well known fact”.</p>

<p>It is not a very harmful drug.</p>

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<p>It could make the user more susceptible to hurt themselves. it screws them up psychologically. All screwy in the mind.</p>

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<p>^Plus, it’s probably not too beneficial for one to consume it before driving.</p>

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<p>You may not be able to overdose on it. But you can take more than you brain can handle, and do some crazy *****. Which can lead to you killing yourself if you have a bad trip.</p>

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<p>LSD is one of the least harmful illicit drugs. I’m sure you have done research on LSD before posting on this college forum. You have never dropped LSD; you have no idea what it’s like to trip. Mass generalizations are more harmful than LSD.</p>

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<p>Its bad for you. So is alcohol.</p>

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<p>Seriously? Have you ever dropped LSD? Ask Sid Barrett about LSD. LSD is one of the most dangerous drugs ever. It messes with you brain and it could mess with your brain completely different than is messes with another brain!</p>

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<p>Definitely pros and cons to both sides, so I’m content either way. But my ultimate vote would have to be not to.</p>

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<p>In support of Polyosophy, I have dropped LSD, I also have done shrooms, E, weed, and alcohol. I’m not and have never been an addict, I am very fit and healthy, I am in the top 10% of my college. Last time I touched any drug was over 4 months ago (yes including weed and alcohol). People who have never done LSD or other psychadelics have no idea what a trip is like and will never be able to, it’s impossible to describe. My one LSD experience for me was a life-changing and self-reflecting experience that made me realize how important my grades are and how important it was for me to study and stay healthy and achieve my goals. It’s a self-regulating and non-addictive drug. There are so many baffling misconceptions about drugs out nowadays that it’s hard not to ignore all these warnings of ‘‘E kills’’, ‘‘LSD kills’’ blablabla, BS! However, I do support the notion that drugs such as LSD and E should be illegal. it is possible to OD on them, and it is also possible to get addicted (not really to psychadelics such as shrooms or LSD, but definitely Coke, Heroine, possibly E, other drugs etc), so I think making them illegal makes it that much harder to get which means that one must do more research on drugs and drug use before taking the plunge, which is a good thing.</p>

<p>As for pot, I believe cannabis should be used medically or legalized with a tax. I never really enjoyed getting high, I tried it out for around a year but it just made me feel lazy and unproductive. However, I do know of its medicinal benefits and I don’t see many drawbacks to it. TBH I’m quite surprised at how alcohol is legal and ubiquitously used by society when it’s a very dangerous and potent drug but if you’re found smoking herb you’ve got some time in prison to spend.</p>

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<p>Don’t want it leglized. Too much abuse would go on (so much goes on already). Why legalize a substance that will allow people to get high whenever they want to? It’s pointless. </p>

<p>I would put that above the whole “economy” argument.</p>

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<p>^One can already get high whenever they want, especially kids. If it were legal at least it would only be sold to adults. Yes, I know kids would still get it, but it is already easier to get herb than alcohol or cigarettes. And for economic reasons its a no brainer.</p>

<p>As well, I believe consenting adults should be able to make their own decisions regarding their drug use and health. Who is the government to say that they know better than us?</p>

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<p>If you say alcohol and cigarettes should be legal, but not weed then you are an ignorant hypocrite. </p>

<p>Yes legalize it. I don’t even smoke. There is no logical reason to keep it illegal. It’s dumb and I’m sick of the nanny state. </p>

<p>That is all.</p>

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<p>^ I agree with you in principle, but fear the thought of our next election being decided by potheads.</p>

<p>Not that alcoholics are helping much, but they’re less likely to vote.</p>

<p>I’m undecided on this issue.</p>

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<p>Legalizing it and taxing it doesn’t solve the issue. Taxes still provide for a black market niche, which drug traffickers can exploit. Just do some research on interstate cigarette smuggling. Also, tax revenues would not be enough to compensate for the health problems and loss of productivity that would result from legalization.</p>

<p>As for the alcohol vs. cigarettes vs. weed aspect of the debate, it makes no sense to say “harmful substance X is legal, so harmful substance Y should be legal too”. It’s bad for you. Perhaps not as toxic as tobacco or alcohol, but toxic nonetheless. </p>

<p>I also don’t really care.</p>

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<p>^I agree with PioneerJones in his statements.</p>

<p>Just think about it. It’s just a substance that makes people high. It has no place in society, except for kids who have nothing better to do. Why legalize it and allow adults to get high whenever they want? Do adults really WANT to get high? It’s mostly the teens.</p>

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<p>The majority of Americans either smoke or have smoked pot. Therefore, most of our elections are decided by people who have done or currently do weed. </p>

<p>Just as our elections are decided by alcoholics and cigarette fiends. </p>

<p>Everyone has their vices.</p>

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<p>Bahahaha!
Our parents from the 70s smoke as much, if not more, pot than their kids do.</p>

<p>ETA:</p>

<p><a href=“Office of National Drug Control Policy | The White House”>Office of National Drug Control Policy | The White House;

<p>It’s about 8 years old, so move everyone up one age bracket. Plus, baby boomers are getting older, and they’re not giving up their weed. In fact, use is growing amongst that age group. I will find more recent statistics.</p>