Comments on: America's High: The case for and against pot http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:00:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Elizabeth http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-2/#comment-747429 Elizabeth Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:48:22 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747429 California sells medicinal marijuana.....don't they tax those sales? If not, they should & maybe they wouldn't be totally broke. California sells medicinal marijuana.....don't they tax those sales? If not, they should & maybe they wouldn't be totally broke.

]]> By: J http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-2/#comment-747424 J Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:47:37 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747424 No matter how "mild" it is or how safe it allegedly is when compared to other substances, I think many of us (including myself) don't care to be exposed to the smell of the stuff. It gives me a headache just being around it. I can just imagine, if leagalized, how powerful the odor might get outside places of business and in neighborhoods. It's a lot stronger than most cigerette smoke, and can give the inhalers a high if exposed to very much of it. No matter how "mild" it is or how safe it allegedly is when compared to other substances, I think many of us (including myself) don't care to be exposed to the smell of the stuff. It gives me a headache just being around it. I can just imagine, if leagalized, how powerful the odor might get outside places of business and in neighborhoods. It's a lot stronger than most cigerette smoke, and can give the inhalers a high if exposed to very much of it.

]]> By: Trey http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-2/#comment-747423 Trey Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:47:26 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747423 **Someone high on marijuana is not near the public danger as someone drunk on liquor.** **Someone high on marijuana is not near the public danger as someone drunk on liquor.**

]]> By: Chris http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747421 Chris Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:46:55 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747421 In a society where tobacco and alcohol are regulated and accepted, with ALL of the harm that comes from them, there is NO reasonable argument why marijuana should remain illegal. In a society where tobacco and alcohol are regulated and accepted, with ALL of the harm that comes from them, there is NO reasonable argument why marijuana should remain illegal.

]]> By: rosehips http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747420 rosehips Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:46:49 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747420 Make sure you check out Senator Jim Webb's bill S714 that proposes a comission to study the criminal justice system. The U.S. has spent over a trillion dollars in the "War on Drugs" since 1970 and it hasn't reduced drug use. Legalizing drugs will disarm cartels and street gangs. It will save our government billions. Why are we using our laws to moralize? We need sensible solutions. The legalization of marijuana a good first step. Make sure you check out Senator Jim Webb's bill S714 that proposes a comission to study the criminal justice system. The U.S. has spent over a trillion dollars in the "War on Drugs" since 1970 and it hasn't reduced drug use. Legalizing drugs will disarm cartels and street gangs. It will save our government billions. Why are we using our laws to moralize? We need sensible solutions. The legalization of marijuana a good first step.

]]> By: bizkid http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747415 bizkid Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:45:08 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747415 I know that 'the drug" effects everyone differently, some people do get lazy after smoking, and just want to sit around an watch TV, or eat ice cream; even so, It doesn't lead to violence like alcohol. I recently started smoking after discovering how useful Marijuana is to my creative side. I've been working on a start-up business, and noticed that my best ideas, solution to problems, creativity, and overall productivity spike while smoking. I wonder how many people experience the same effect. I know that 'the drug" effects everyone differently, some people do get lazy after smoking, and just want to sit around an watch TV, or eat ice cream; even so, It doesn't lead to violence like alcohol. I recently started smoking after discovering how useful Marijuana is to my creative side. I've been working on a start-up business, and noticed that my best ideas, solution to problems, creativity, and overall productivity spike while smoking. I wonder how many people experience the same effect.

]]> By: Dan http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747413 Dan Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:44:54 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747413 Why should we waste taxpayer dollars going after responsible American citizens who choose to smoke marijuana in the privacy of their own home? Why should we waste taxpayer dollars going after responsible American citizens who choose to smoke marijuana in the privacy of their own home?

]]> By: rob http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747410 rob Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:44:08 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747410 thank god this issue is finally making some real progress. it is long overdue. pot is being used every single day by many normal and smart people who believe in self medication. Is this natural plant safer than tobacco? If so it would be a great alternative for me. thank god this issue is finally making some real progress. it is long overdue. pot is being used every single day by many normal and smart people who believe in self medication. Is this natural plant safer than tobacco? If so it would be a great alternative for me.

]]> By: Steve O http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747407 Steve O Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:43:25 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747407 Annual Deaths Attributed To: Tobacco: 435,000 Alcohol: 85,000 Prescribed Meds: 106,000 Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: 7,600 Marijuana: 0 source: drugwarfacts.org Annual Deaths Attributed To:
Tobacco: 435,000
Alcohol: 85,000
Prescribed Meds: 106,000
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: 7,600
Marijuana: 0

source: drugwarfacts.org

]]> By: Lee http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747405 Lee Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:42:04 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747405 I would like to say that, I am a full time user of the substance, I have been using for over 15 years. Not once have I ever had a accident under the influence, nor have I had the urge to do anything illegal while under the influence. Pot, is so much safer then alcohol, its funny. I see story's on the news all the time, Drunk driver killed Such and Such. have you ever seen a headliner " Stoner wrecks into house , Kills such and such " its un herd of.... it just doesn't happen. this is such a sore subject for the government , it makes me think they are scared to let it be legalized due to the fact that so many users... I would like to say that, I am a full time user of the substance, I have been using for over 15 years.

Not once have I ever had a accident under the influence, nor have I had the urge to do anything illegal while under the influence.

Pot, is so much safer then alcohol, its funny.

I see story's on the news all the time, Drunk driver killed Such and Such.

have you ever seen a headliner " Stoner wrecks into house , Kills such and such " its un herd of.... it just doesn't happen.

this is such a sore subject for the government , it makes me think they are scared to let it be legalized due to the fact that so many users...

]]> By: Legalize Pot http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747402 Legalize Pot Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:40:42 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747402 Once it's legal, not much will change. The same people who smoke, will smoke the same amount. The people who don't smoke, simple won't smoke. It will be exciting for the first 6 months, then it will be basically the same. So just legalize it. And don't let have kids have it... just like alcohol. Duh?!? Once it's legal, not much will change.

The same people who smoke, will smoke the same amount. The people who don't smoke, simple won't smoke.

It will be exciting for the first 6 months, then it will be basically the same.

So just legalize it. And don't let have kids have it... just like alcohol. Duh?!?

]]> By: ex-rehabber http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747398 ex-rehabber Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:38:45 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747398 ive been in rehab for prescription pills and i solely smoke pot now because i can control it. the side effects reveal who you are to yourself when your high and make you think in a philosophical realm. its at soluble so you dont have withdraw from it and i have never met an angry person who smokes the haze, ive been in rehab for prescription pills and i solely smoke pot now because i can control it. the side effects reveal who you are to yourself when your high and make you think in a philosophical realm. its at soluble so you dont have withdraw from it and i have never met an angry person who smokes the haze,

]]> By: Laura http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747396 Laura Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:37:45 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747396 I have had cancer three times, all three different. brain tumor, skin cancer and lost both breast. all the pill the doctors gave me had side effects Serious side effects even thoughts of suicide and being very addictive. but MJ hightend my positivity, which proves for healing, let me eat and keep down food and kept me from losing it all. Should Pot be legal the answer with out a doubt is "YES". the whole nation would be happy. what is the government afraid of? "happy people" "healthy people?" COME ON AMERICA GET HAPPY "I'd like to buy the world a bag of weed and pass it blissfully.you know the politicians are doing it! !!!!!!! I have had cancer three times, all three different. brain tumor, skin cancer and lost both breast. all the pill the doctors gave me had side effects Serious side effects even thoughts of suicide and being very addictive. but MJ hightend my positivity, which proves for healing, let me eat and keep down food and kept me from losing it all. Should Pot be legal the answer with out a doubt is "YES". the whole nation would be happy. what is the government afraid of? "happy people" "healthy people?" COME ON AMERICA GET HAPPY "I'd like to buy the world a bag of weed and pass it blissfully.you know the politicians are doing it! !!!!!!!

]]> By: one http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747395 one Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:37:10 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747395 IT MAKES YOU GIGGLE =] everyone would be happier IT MAKES YOU GIGGLE =] everyone would be happier

]]> By: Clifford Pate http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747393 Clifford Pate Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:36:30 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747393 Education and debates are what this country needs. Empower people to make choices. People make choices about drinking coffee, taking medications, and the like. Regulation is better than Prohibition. There needs to be more cultural balance with real knowledge about substance abuse. Families need to prioritize real dangers like lawyers, guns, and money. Education and debates are what this country needs. Empower people to make choices. People make choices about drinking coffee, taking medications, and the like. Regulation is better than Prohibition. There needs to be more cultural balance with real knowledge about substance abuse. Families need to prioritize real dangers like lawyers, guns, and money.

]]> By: Jaqueline http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747380 Jaqueline Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:31:12 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747380 Making Marijuana legal would be one less thing to worry about, we have bigger more impotant problems out there. Marijuana is not addicting its a choice. Making Marijuana legal would be one less thing to worry about, we have bigger more impotant problems out there. Marijuana is not addicting its a choice.

]]> By: Pam Walatka http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747377 Pam Walatka Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:30:18 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747377 If marijuana were legal, couldn't the government make a lot of money by taxing it? If marijuana were legal, couldn't the government make a lot of money by taxing it?

]]> By: Mindy http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747367 Mindy Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:23:14 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747367 My husband and I are about to open up a dispensary. The medical grade marijuana is much safer than what people find on the streets. We have visited dispensaries that are top notch and some that are not. We aren't just selling marijuana. People have to see and get a recommondation from a doctor, they have to meet with an attorney and they have to fill out a good amount of paper work. I think that these dispensaries should be regulated and audited because in every industry there are crooks and questionable people...just look at what happend with the housing market. My husband and I are about to open up a dispensary. The medical grade marijuana is much safer than what people find on the streets. We have visited dispensaries that are top notch and some that are not. We aren't just selling marijuana. People have to see and get a recommondation from a doctor, they have to meet with an attorney and they have to fill out a good amount of paper work. I think that these dispensaries should be regulated and audited because in every industry there are crooks and questionable people...just look at what happend with the housing market.

]]> By: rev.420 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747366 rev.420 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:22:35 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747366 AND HE GAVE US ALL SEED BEARING PLANT TO USE TO USE TO USE ............... GET REAL IT DOESNT IMPAIR IT CLEANS AND CLARIFIES THIS IS A CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUE NOT A DRUG ISSUE IT IS A PLANT THAT HEALS THIS IS AMERICA!!!!!! FREE THE WEED! AND HE GAVE US ALL SEED BEARING PLANT TO USE TO USE TO USE
............... GET REAL IT DOESNT IMPAIR
IT CLEANS AND CLARIFIES
THIS IS A CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUE NOT A DRUG ISSUE
IT IS A PLANT THAT HEALS
THIS IS AMERICA!!!!!!

FREE THE WEED!

]]> By: Peter http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/13/americas-high-the-case-for-and-against-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-747364 Peter Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:22:30 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=42035#comment-747364 About time we legalize this GOD-given, peace-promoting, HEALING herb... ONCE & FOR ALL! WE must uphold the original promise of the Constitution. (FREEDOM) One Love About time we legalize this GOD-given, peace-promoting, HEALING herb... ONCE & FOR ALL!

WE must uphold the original promise of the Constitution. (FREEDOM)

One Love

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