The recreational use of cannabis has been legalized in 19 U.S. states and Washington D.C. Another 12 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands have decriminalized its use. Commercial distribution of cannabis has been legalized in all jurisdictions where possession has been legalized, except for D.C. Personal cultivation for recreational use is allowed in all of these jurisdictions except for Washington State and New Jersey. Proponents argue that marijuana sales bring in tax revenue for states and cut down on non-violent drug incarcerations. Opponents argue that marijuana is a powerful recreational drug that can lead to addiction and psychosis.
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@Brandonnoe84Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, legalize it, release anyone serving time solely for drug uses, also tax it.
@9ZBJ8Y4Libertarian8mos8MO
Yes, and legalize, tax, regulate marijuana, and release one-time offenders serving time for possession of marijuana
@9YJ7DDPConstitution8mos8MO
For people that medically need it yes. It has fewer negative effects than alcohol. It is not a drug used to oppress the people, so I say yes personally.
@9NXFDC6Constitution 1yr1Y
States have the right to legislate as they will on this issue – the federal government should not be involved. That being said, I personally oppose it.
@9KZ4VDRConstitution 1yr1Y
Yes, and regulate all the entities that have their fingers in the financial pie and bring it down to something reasonable like any other product.
The federal government should stay out of this and leave it to the States to decide (whom I would hope would not fully legalize it).
@9LGT87DConstitution1yr1Y
Yes, but the moment the user becomes an offender or a reason an accident happens then arrest them for being under the influence.
@9JNNSJ3Libertarian1yr1Y
Yes, though I'm against marijuana at the moment, I believe since there's no evidence of it being harmful that those who want to use marijuana should be allowed to do so.
@9DC9TVCConstitution2yrs2Y
Yes, but only marijuana. No other drugs because they are more dangerous.
@9D5XJ3TConstitution2yrs2Y
No, but CBD should be the exception.
@9ZDDJXSConstitution 8mos8MO
, yes, and immediately release anyone serving time or probation solely for personal drug use offenses Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
@joehochmanLibertarian 8mos8MO
Legalize it with informed consent. Hazards of it need to be labelled like cigarets wit drug education like for tobacco.
@9VLBRQFLibertarian9mos9MO
Yes, I do because there are good reasons why marijuana is used. Even if some people use it poorly. I do support it.
@9V727WBLibertarian9mos9MO
Yes, but penalize those that abuse it and it leads to violent offenses. Also, ban smoking weed in public spaces just like cigarettes
@9TLFR8XLibertarian10mos10MO
Yes, not only legalize marijuana but also psychedlics such as LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, DMT, ketamine. Treat it like alcohol and enforce the law for misuse exactly like alcohol.
No but let anyone who wants to use marijuana to use common sense or go to the nearest Drug Use Center in a hospital or medical center so they can try it
@9S4D49MLibertarian11mos11MO
Legalization of marijuana and the creation of “Medical marijuana” are nuanced multi-faceted issues that require more than yes/no options
@9FQNDHRConstitution2yrs2Y
State governments should be allowed to determine whether marijuana and other naturally growing narcotics are legal in their states
@9BWKX4GLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, but it should never be allowed in public. It should be regulated the way alcohol is regulated, with age restrictions and activity restrictions (like not when driving) all people who are in jail only for non violent drug offenses should be let out.
@9BN2G7PLibertarian2yrs2Y
free access to all drugs without prescriptions.
@9B5BV9ZConstitution2yrs2Y
Phased legalization yes. But we need to be prepared for the social impact just like Alcoholism which is often used as an escape. We also need to way to identify intoxication to prevent death and danger on the road and when working. We also need to create a new level of abues programs and education. We could phase in reducing prison population related to Pot, however a 3rd party should be included since a dealer involved in theft or death that has pleaded down to possesion shoul dnot be in the same catagory as a guys busted with it in his possession.
@9582YFKConstitution3yrs3Y
No, but It is up to the States.
@956P787Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but increase regulation as to where it is ok to use marijuana as some people are allergic to it.
@94JCWPMLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but only at the state level. It should be federally decriminalized.
@94795FCLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, Just decriminalize it. Dont let the government get their greedy hands on it.
@946MWMTLibertarian3yrs3Y
@93Z87SFLibertarian3yrs3Y
Да но это решать штатам а не федеральном правительству
@93FVRVQLibertarian3yrs3Y
Should be legal for adults but only on private property
@93D5R2DLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but make smoking it a crime in the same places normal tobacco smoking would be a crime as second-hand smoke from marijuana is just as, if not more, harmful.
@93CP2FRLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, legalize it, tax it, and release anyone serving time solely for marijuana offenses.
@92VF3L8Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, legalize, tax and regulate it and release anyone serving time solely for drug possession
Yes, but it should be sold by a state monopoly in small and healthy amounts
@92L8W56Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes but with a tighter limit on how much can be bought at a time.
@92L4JBLConstitution3yrs3Y
I guess it's okay to legal pot and treated like alcohol. And release anyone with pot related charges
@92K2FCTLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but a tax should be levied on the sale of Marijuana which will fund the involuntary commitment of addicted persons to rehabilitation clinics.
@92BWFPTLibertarian3yrs3Y
We should first do a study in Colorado to see if there were any unintended consequences, what they were and if the pros outweigh the cons.
@926PQWSConstitution3yrs3Y
No, but decriminalize personal drug use.
@8ZJCWK6Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, and repeal the Controlled Substances Act.
@8ZF5VSQConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time for JUST marijuana use/sell/grow. Not all drugs just marijuana use/grow/sell.
@82BNLG9Constitution4yrs4Y
No, but only penalize drug dealers. HEAVILY
@8XJ8DLZConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes, any naturally occurring "drug" (i.e. peyote, weed, etc) should be decriminalized. Manufactured "drugs" such as meth and crack should be classified as poisons with the selling and distribution of such treated as an attempt to physically harm another individual.
@8XD4H57Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, and free all non-violent offenders.
@8V5CTGBLibertarian4yrs4Y
Legalize all drugs and release people serving time for drug offenses.
@nmhoskinsConstitution4yrs4Y
This is a state-by-state issue to be resolved by the states, and not the federal government. The states would be stupid to make medical marijuana illegal though.
@8TN7H4WLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, but not until the long term effects are researched.
@8TKSY88Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, but make the individual accountable for his/her actions while under the influence
@84ZWD6LLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, legalize at the federal level and let state tax and regulate
@8T37PWTLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, and also all other drugs
@8SBZKPBConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes because capitalism it would be great for the economy, but I'm against taxing it because it is edible.
@8RTH5PNConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes, and it should be severely taxed and regulated. 5,000% taxes.
@8RD6D8KConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes, because if people want to use that would be their choice and employers would be looking for employees that dont use
@8QNBDMTLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes but there need to be new rules.
#1) need a license to carry/ have a certain amount ( just like you need a license to carry a gun)
#2) If you want to sell it you need a license to sell. Or its a crime
#3) you cant drive or operate any machinery under the influence or its a crime like alcohol.
#4) release anyone serving time for having a small percentage of marijuana on them.
@8QJZ8Y9Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes. Also release anyone convicted of marijuana related crimes, programs to help them get back to normal life, and decriminalize all other substances and treat those addictions as mental health issues and help those to break their addictions.
@8Q9KG3BLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as health problems treatments are not funded by the government or insurance
@8Q5W93TLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as if you have medical complications from use the government won’t pay for your treatment.
@8PYMKHYLibertarian5yrs5Y
Medical use yes. But I don't support any recreational drugs like liquor and cigarettes at all. If people want to smoke, fine but I don't want to be exposed to it. If it was all gone, I would think the world would be better.
@8PYBMH55yrs5Y
No, but marijuana should be decriminalised
@8PL3PLVLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for marijuana possession, distribution, or trafficking
@8NZSFFBLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes. Not only marijuana or all drugs. The reason is simple, i myself have a deep hatred for any kinds of drugs, even the "popularized" ones like tobacco and alcohol. However, its not my business whether my neighbour wants get stoned or sniff cocaine and i'll never defend that someone should be threatened of violence or aggressed just because they disagree whether drugs, are bad or not.
@8M89KLRLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, decriminalize it. Release prisoners serving time for minor drug offenses.
@8J9P74SLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, for medical use, requires more research
@8HPXQQCLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, regulate like alcohol.
@8HL5468Libertarian5yrs5Y
No, decriminalize marijuana and tax it for its users
@8HCSB94Constitution5yrs5Y
All drugs should be legalized / if you use without Dr issue than employers do not have to hire you insurance does not have to cover you
@8HCK87FLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes legalize every drug. It is not the business of the government to tell us what to do with our bodies.
@8H7FXF3Constitution5yrs5Y
Yes, but only for medical use and never in public. It should be regulated the way alcohol is regulated, with similar laws limiting use during certain activities such as driving.
@8GRH2T7Libertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, and work towards making tobacco and all recreational drugs illegal.
@8FS56R3Constitution5yrs5Y
No, People need to be of sober mind so they dont become sheeple.
@8FJB3Z2Constitution5yrs5Y
Yes, but only for medical use, and to be distributed by a pharmacy.
@8FCVGGRLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, but those who are imprisoned for marijuana charges should remain in jail for their whole sentence because it was not legalized at the time of the crime. The person was aware of the consequences.
@8CPY6JXLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, legalize marijuana, regulate, tax it, and release non-violent offenders immediately.
@8CPH2WN5yrs5Y
No, but decriminalize marijuana
@8CPDHTMLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, legalize all recreational drugs.
@8CML2N3Libertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, Legalize, tax, and regulate it for medical use.
@9D2MS3GConstitution2yrs2Y
Each state should decide what substances should and should not be regulated.
@9C8NDGPLibertarian2yrs2Y
Such decisions should be decided at the county and municipal levels
@9C2Z3CWConstitution2yrs2Y
no send people who use this devil drug to prison or deport their hippie asses
@84ZWD6LLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, reschedule Marijuana as Schedule IV, and let states decide if they should fully legalize the consumption and sale of marijuana. Implement excise tax similar to tobacco if states legalize sale and consumption
@9BDQ6L7Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, and Decriminalize all drugs.
@84ZWD6LLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, reschedule Marijuana as Schedule III, and let states decide if they should fully legalize the consumption and sale of marijuana. Implement excise tax similar to tobacco if states legalize sale and consumption
@9B2LX85Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, and legalize all substances for adult use.
@84ZWD6LLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, reschedule Marijuana as Schedule III, and let states decide if they should fully legalize the consumption and sale of marijuana
@99MYSMXLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, as illegalizing it only puts people in prison.
@84ZWD6LLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, reschedule Marijuana and let states decide if they should fully legalize the consumption and sale of marijuana
@84ZWD6LLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, legalize, regulate, and tax the sale of Marijuana and psychedelics
@98PVLG3Libertarian2yrs2Y
No, not until a roadside DUI test is available.
@84ZWD6LLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, legalize, regulate, and tax the sale of Marijuana and psychedelics. Use tax revenue to fund rehab centers to help addicts similar to alcohol addicts
@84ZWD6LLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, legalize and tax the sale of Marijuana. Use tax revenue to fund rehab centers to help addicts similar to alcohol addicts
@98HR27XLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, abolish the drug scheduling act and allow states to determine what drugs they want to legalize.
@98D3VHBConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes but only for medical not recreational
@98CKD4QLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but without government interference.
@989XT3TLibertarian3yrs3Y
Decriminalize plants, and free trade.
@97BLNHNLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but through FDA approved uses, any serving for marijuana related offenses should be released.
Impartial, it’s a state issue anyways
@96ZZRYMConstitution3yrs3Y
NO, there is no such thing as a “low level” drug.
@96SMPXSLibertarian3yrs3Y
I do not agree or disagree with this.
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