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Marijuana legalization - contact your senator

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the_moderaper
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http://blog.norml.org/2011/06/23/members-of-congress-introduce-first-federal-measure-since-1937-to-legalize-the-adult-use-of-marijuana-2/

For those who haven't seen it, the federal government is considering putting it up to the states to legalize, tax and regulate cannabis. What we can do is send our senators a letter encouraging them to support this idea. I've already emailed a CT senator and received a very warm message back.

Here is a link to a pre-written message that you just need to fill out personal information to send. I highly encourage anyone who supports this to do so.

Jun 24 2011 12:04PM
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vandersteeze
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Lol tried to do this in CA, fuckin stoners didn't get off their couches to vote.
Jun 24 2011 12:12PM
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.frenchy
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word i just heard about this in the 420cult. Pretty smart move by the government imo.

treat it just like alcohol.

Jun 24 2011 12:15PM
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Bobbum~Man
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For those of you that don't know this was proposed by Representatives Ron Paul (R-Texas) and Barney Frank (D-Mass).

Chances are, this bill probably won't even make it out of committee. That said, it is a good sign of moving in the right direction.

I for one do not smoke anymore. My support for this, or any other like-minded bill, comes from the belief in freedom of choice and that adults don't need their hands held in making those choices.
Jun 24 2011 12:22PM
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saucybiscuits
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sent my letter to Scott Tipton. Let's see what happens
Jun 24 2011 12:24PM
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jibjunkie
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i smoke marijuana and do not want this legalized nor believe this will ever pass
Jun 24 2011 12:30PM
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Brenone
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This is a step in the right direction. Yes it should be legalized anyway but if the govt taxes it like alcohol it will bring a ton of new revenue. Billions.
Jun 24 2011 12:30PM
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.frenchy
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Cause you want to be a badass and break the law right...
Jun 24 2011 12:32PM
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jibjunkie
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not even close
Jun 24 2011 12:33PM
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.frenchy
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Hahaha yea dude kidding anyway
Jun 24 2011 12:35PM
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FerrisBueller
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hopefully this bill with help the economy.
Jun 24 2011 12:37PM
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the_moderaper
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I personally do. I would more than love to grow my own bud and would now if it weren't illegal. It is a lot of work but its worth it if you know what you're doing.

If there were to be companies inducing nicotine to our pot, I would absolutely avoid it. I don't think this will pass, I know it will eventually.
Jun 24 2011 12:38PM
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thenakedcellist
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a sad example of americas political failure...
Jun 24 2011 12:40PM
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EmperorKuzco
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Marijuana is decriminalized already in Mass, moving in the right direction.
Jun 24 2011 12:41PM
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r0dubs
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DONT DO THAT
THEN WHAT WILL STONERS HAVE TO TALK ABOUT?
Jun 24 2011 12:43PM
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technique.
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not to threadjack, but i often hear this but i have a hard time believing that it will be the norm. atleast i hope not! anyone have any facts showing that companies actually plan on doing this?


Jun 24 2011 12:44PM
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ButteredToast.
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I'm worried that by sending this I'll be stalked by the DEA or something
Jun 24 2011 12:46PM
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LeadThug420
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Then grow your own pot. 

Marijuana smokers that are against legalization are the fucking stupidest people on the planet.

Jun 24 2011 1:08PM
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Park_Ranger
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it makes a lot of sense to remove federal regulation of marijuana from our society. federal regulation of the ganja has been a total failure, and extremely expensive. It is about time that we start to take a serious look at the way we regulate marijuana; it is a waste of money, and an in-justice to all the smokers out there.
Jun 24 2011 1:29PM
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eldridge
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Interesting. Im glad to see your a forgive and forget kinda guy osama.
Jun 24 2011 1:41PM
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[tk]
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not growers
Jun 24 2011 1:52PM
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the_moderaper
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I take it like this:

Growers would make tremendously less money, but live without the fear of being busted, but will possibly able to start large scale grow ops and open the marijuana equivalent to a package store. Now they might take in a reasonable amount per year instead of 500k for no work.
Jun 24 2011 1:57PM
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B1kessk1s
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wow guys stop with smoking, drinking, taking drugs. just live a normal life, have fun, spend your money on things that really worth it. drugs only gives you an illusion.
Jun 24 2011 2:12PM
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B1kessk1s
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drinking on occasion or with friends with moderation is ok but smoking and taking drugs...... really.......
Jun 24 2011 2:13PM
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PeterNorth
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either u sell weed or work at a dispensary.
Jun 24 2011 2:17PM
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theabortionator
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Not gonna do much.


Gotta stop voting for clowns. People gotta wake up and stop being fucking retarded, then demand real change. Really isn't that complicated. Only problem is the state of the american people as a whole
Jun 24 2011 2:21PM
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jimmer
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give me a rim job
Jun 24 2011 2:23PM
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PacificRimJob
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I'm under the firm impression that it's all fucked up at the moment...

those fucking dinosaurs are just going to be lobbied to death and let big business get their way with everything from now till the proletariat revolution... (It will probs happen.. since, it actually hasnt really happened the way marx ever envisioned it...)
Jun 24 2011 2:24PM
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theabortionator
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Yup. Need the people as a whole to get their heads out of their asses, figure shit out, and stand up for it.

The system is so trashed, but nobody does anything about it. They bitch then continue voting into it. It's a damn shame. It's the peoples job to keep the gov in check, but people are fucking stupid, ignorant, lazy, straight dumb, noobish, and scarred
Jun 24 2011 2:28PM
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the_moderaper
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It's the peoples job to keep the government in check, but the government tells the people what to believe. We are at the stage where the people are discovering what the truth is and demand a change to reflect the truth. Now that world leaders have began to take some preliminary action, and some countries have taken appropriate or even extreme measures in the right direction and shown an overwhelming and unexpected success, more people are starting to see the light.
Jun 24 2011 2:43PM
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Ski_the_east01
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classic


Jun 24 2011 2:47PM
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pmw
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Jun 24 2011 2:51PM
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TheHamburglar
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he's right. grow your own and then you can spend your money on things that are really worth it. weed is so damn expensive.
Jun 24 2011 2:54PM
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PJS.
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I wonder what the standard for intoxication while driving would be, and how they'd measure it
Jun 24 2011 2:58PM
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Mr.LemonPie
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I would say it is pretty likely that CO and CA will be legal after 2012. I'm signed up to start volunteering with sensible Colorado and the people there seem like they have a decent plan.
Jun 24 2011 3:02PM
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Cannaburner
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the time has finally come. after making so many stupid fucking decisons the government is actually doing something smart. i heard that theyll start selling alot for cheap so they get it off the street its gunna be sweeet
Jun 24 2011 3:04PM
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theabortionator
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Are you driving terribly, are you obviously high.

Are you driving fine, are you not that stupifried.


simple
Jun 24 2011 3:04PM
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ButteredToast.
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wut.
Jun 24 2011 3:16PM
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PJS.
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I dont think its that simple
Jun 24 2011 3:17PM
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theabortionator
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Why not? If you're driving fine, why should they pull you over in the first place?

If you're driving like an idiot and swerving all over, and you're high they should.

Simple
Jun 24 2011 3:33PM
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technique.
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the question is once they pull you over how do they determine if you're high or not? they can't just go by red eyes or goofy mumbling. thats not sufficient evidence
Jun 24 2011 3:35PM
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Inline.
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i'm with you all the way
Jun 24 2011 3:38PM
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ButteredToast.
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Meh I'm pretty sure it's sufficient, but there's (supposedly) no way to measure intoxication at any specific moment in time. The shitty thing is that, as of right now, they can just drug test you and charge you for it if you're positive, which fucking sucks seeing as the only thing that test indicates is that you've smoked in the last two or three weeks.

But I'm pretty sure there won't ever be a way to measure the level of intoxication when it comes to weed.
Jun 24 2011 3:40PM
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Film.
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I do think a good idea would be u were forced to use a vaporizer or eatables so then u can save ur lungs more in the long run then there would be almost nothing bad with the use of Marijuana.
Jun 24 2011 3:41PM
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tommyp1ckles
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driving 10 under the speedlimit
Jun 24 2011 3:41PM
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tommyp1ckles
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cant tell if serious?
Jun 24 2011 3:42PM
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JIBpsy^^
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It would actually make it harder for kids to get it. You ever noticed how much easier to get weed than it is to get alcohol underage?
Jun 24 2011 3:44PM
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ButteredToast.
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lolooololool
Jun 24 2011 3:45PM
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Film.
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yes i am the worst speller in the world.
Jun 24 2011 3:50PM
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zagfan5
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no, theyre just dealers and growers.....
Jun 24 2011 3:58PM
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buddychaps
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seriously people need to get out and vote (me included).
Jun 24 2011 4:01PM
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