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10-20-2006, 07:20 PM
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Re: Why are cigarettes legal, but marijuana illegal?
If big business got behind pot like they're behind tobacco they could push it through easily enough.
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10-20-2006, 07:27 PM
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Re: Why are cigarettes legal, but marijuana illegal?
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But, I really don't think it will ever be made completely legal, per se. If anything, it will become decriminalized like it is in Holland. For instance, I don't ever see a situation where Nate Newton would get off Scott free, but could see people not having to get into high speed chases with the cops because they have a joint in the ashtray. The other thing besides the major companies getting behind it would be when the government decides to start regulating it and taxing the bejeebus out of it for their own gain. That would be like killing two bird with one stone, because not only would they get $$$ from the taxes but they would also get to save money on court costs and prison sentences for simple offenders.
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10-20-2006, 07:28 PM
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Re: Why are cigarettes legal, but marijuana illegal?
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Gary Johnson (R- New Mexico, ex-governor) wanted to legalize it, and it seems this trend is becoming somewhat sexy. So you're right, if big business got behind the idea, then more and more politicians would get on board.
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10-23-2006, 07:34 AM
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Re: Why are cigarettes legal, but marijuana illegal?
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It's been rumored that while the cigarette manufacturers aren't pushing for legalized marijuana, they're prepared for it. there may be names for joints under copyright right now. I'd say the thing keeping marijuana from becoming legal is a test for immediate intoxication. Any legalization will include a new batch of laws regarding driving, operating machinery, etc. Until a test saying that at the time of the arrest, this number shows how high you were, those laws would be entiorely subjective, and impossible to prosecute effectively. Since most drug tests can only say if you've used in the past few weeks, that isn't happening. And for those out there who "drive better when I'm high," sure you do.
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