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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Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana; provide more support for those struggling with dependency or social dependence
I don’t really know anything about marijuana. However, I wouldn’t be opposed to having a marijuana zone like we have a smoking area in many places today. I haven’t heard of too many issues with it and am willing to coexist, just keep it separate from public areas and I’m more or less fine with it.
Yes, but with restrictions on where you can legally use marijuana (cigarettes should be treated similarly)
Yes, release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses and any offenses related to those convictions, and tax, and regulate marijuana.
No, because mind-altering drugs need to be highly regulated, and the US has no proven ability to do this effectively.
I think all drugs should be decriminalized but we should have programs that help rehabilitate drug users like other countries do
Yes, but not smoking Marijuana. While the plant does have medical purposes, getting high, no matter what it is from, does nothing good. Non THC products are acceptable.
Yes, but only for certain things, and there should be an age limit
yes, but with strict laws about it's use.
Yes and immediately release and expunge related records of those who have had problems due to it and the war on drugs
Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate non-harmful drugs and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses.
Yes, and increase funded research into the effects of Marijuana at the dose it is commonly taken today.
Personally I am not for the use of Marijuana but I can seen the benefits it can bring so I do support the legalization of Marijuana
Maybe. To be legalized, show more proof that it is good for medicinal purposes. If legalized, release those incarcerated for marijuana related drug offenses.
Yes, but only on a state level, as national legalization could create something comparable to “big tobacco”
Decriminalize all drugs and their use
Yes, legalize, tax, and regulate it, and release those who are in prison solely for drug offenses.
No. We do not have sufficient legislation in place to support potential legal issues with use (driving under influence, criminal acts under influence, etc.)
No, it should be done at the state level.
Yes, but it needs to be decriminalized first. Sweeping policy changes can have undesirable consequences such as over- or under-regulation in States.
Yes legalise, tax, regulate marijuana and release anyone serving time solely for these related offenses
Yes but personally I don’t approve of it
I support decriminalization and a regulated industry to provide medical marijuana for those with the need.
Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it While releasing anyone serving time SOLELY for drug offenses.
Yes, decriminalize all drugs, and release all offenders.
I believe in rehabilitation rather than detaining but honestly we should legalize marijuana
Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate all drug use instead of criminalizing it
Depending on how you would use it
Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time for marijuana use as well as legalize, tax, and regulate it.
It would be preferred for medical use but punished if a crime were to occur due to it or under the influence of it.
I support decriminalization of it but not necessarily legalization.
Yes, legalize and regulate marijuana while simultaneously releasing anyone imprisoned solely on marijuana charges
Yes it should be decriminalized, but taxed and regulated, people convicted of non-violent drug offenses should be freed and there should be government programs to support entrepreneurs from communities that have been disproportionately effected by the war on drugs if they wish to start a business related to legal marijuana.
Yes, but the age should be 25, as that is the age when the human brain finishes development.
No, decriminalize but do not legalize it
Yes, but increase sentences for unlicensed drug dealers.
Yes, with restrictions one usage in public
No, unless it is proven to improve yourself it should be banned.
Yes, Marijuana brings in lots of health benefits
@8WHJTZYWorking Family4yrs4Y
All drugs should be decriminalized and treated as a public health issue
@8WBFTG64yrs4Y
No, it can be prescribed through a doctor if needed for medical use
Yes, and release marijuana related inmates and retroactively apply the new law to those with records related to marijuana offenses and make way to plan rehabilitation for those with other drug offenses.
@GoGoKaijuDemocrat4yrs4Y
I don't really care but sure.
Yes, tax it, regulate it, and immediately release anyone serving time soley for drug offenses.
I really don’t care about this subject
Yes decriminalized and legalize it
I don't really care about this topic as much so I really don't have an opinion on it.
Yes, legalize, tax, and regulate it as well as release those serving time for possessing or using it
No, but release anyone serving time solely for having a small amount of marijuana, and decriminalize it.
No, and increase funding for drug rehabilitation.
only if there using it for something to help them
Yes and tax and regulate it. Then release everyone with marijuana crimes
Yes, but it’s still a drug and should have some regulation.
marijuana can help others that have anxiety or even depression and I have not seen it hurt anyone or kill anyone so I do not see a problem on making it legal.
Yes, but tax the living heck out of it
Yes, but make crimes more punishable if drugs were a factor in the crime.
Of course not, why would you do that??
Yes, immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses and tax and regulate marijuana just like alcohol.
Yes, because it is proven to help with anxiety, sleep, stress, and many other things so for those who have a condition they could use that and shoudln't get in trouble for it.
Yes, & both immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses and legalize, tax, & regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it.
Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses.
No but decriminalization for sure
Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it. Also immediately release anytime serving time solely for drug offenses.
@8JXV8Y3Working Family5yrs5Y
Yes, and legalize and tax marijuana for medical use instead of criminalizing it
Yes, but don't release people serving time for marijuana possession.
Yes but not in public or any place that could endanger others. (i.e. driving)
Yes, anyone should be able to purchase marijuana over the age of 16 with tax
Yes, for home use only in private residences.
ABSOLUTLY it should be legal 100% there are no over doses because of weed no violent crimes recorded because someone smokes weed other than the havic the pigs create but im not gonna speak on that
As long as it is regulated like alcohol and tobacco, it should be legalized and taxed. Additionally, immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses.
Yes , legalize, tax and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it and immediately release anyone serving time alley for drug offenses
Yes!!! Legalize, tax, and regulate it like you would alcohol. Expunge and release the records of all nonviolent marijuana offenders. Plus makes sure when it's sold, the people would should be profiting the most should be businesses that have owners and communities that were hurt the most by the war on drugs
Only if they increase fines for driving under the influence of drugs
Yes, but there should still be penalties for driving or working under the influence of marijuana.
Yes, but do not allow corporations to alter the drug in order to create something addictive. All people currently held on non violent marijuana charges should be released
I feel like people should be able to use it for health problems but its is completely the person's choice if they want to use it without medicinal purposes
yes, with a minimum age requirment
Yes, for all adults over 18. Allow states to sell it at dispensaries to raise revenue instead of regressive sales taxes.
Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it. Also release anyone severing time solely for drug offenses.
I do not, however it is up to the individual state
yes, legalize, tax and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it, as well as release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses.
Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time for drug offenses with reparations upon release.
Yes. Legalize, tax and regulate cannabis. Immediately release those serving time for drug offenses. Offer safe use sites and health care professionals. Offer free rehabilitation services for those that want
I think in some cases yes but also no
Compared to alcohol marijuana is less severe and it has been shown to aid mental disorders such as Anxiety disorders, depression and bipolar disorder therefore it is beneficial to your health and is less dangerous than alcohol which many individuals believe is the worst legal substance out there.
Yes, though only for medical use, and anyone previously convicted should be released.
Yes, immediately release anyone serving time solely for cannabis-related drug offences; and legalize, tax, and regulate cannabis instead of criminalizing it.
Both immediately release anyone only serving for drug offenses, and legalize, tax, and regulate it instead of criminalizing it.
Yes, but people under 21 should require a medicinal marijuana card or religious exemption.
Yes, but candy infused w/thc should not be packaged/marketed in ways that appeal to teens/children.
Yes, but strictly control where it can be used, similar to bans we already have on drinking alcohol in public.
Yes mostly because of medical use but it's also a choice each person makes.
@95S877G3yrs3Y
No, we should decriminalize it. Legalizing it would allow the government to tax dealers.
Yes, Legalize, tax, and regulate it. Same with Shrooms and deregulate the tobacco and alcohol industries
Yes, and full recreational use
@LuckyChucky411Democrat5yrs5Y
Yes. But: legalize with no restrictions to researchers for a period of 5 years first and highly subsidize excellent evidence based research into the effects and potential uses and treatments surrounding all illegal drugs to give ourselves, govt and citizens, evidenced based research to make informed decisions.
yes but only if it's legalized across the whole country
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