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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@9YJ7DDPConstitution11mos11MO
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.
@RWM1999Republican 12mos12MO
No, it should be left to the states per the 10th Amendment, but medicinal marijuana should be legalized
@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.
@9LPSD2JRepublican1yr1Y
Yes, but only for medical use and there must be thorough investigation into those claiming to need it for medical use.
@9LGT87DConstitution1yr1Y
Yes, but the moment the user becomes an offender or a reason an accident happens then arrest them for being under the influence.
@9K75MRCRepublican2yrs2Y
No, people should focus on working out more cause it helps their mental and physical health than Marijuana does.
@MJStevens94Republican 2yrs2Y
Yes, but I would ideally favor strict regulation with no tax coupled with the legalization of marijuana.
@9JWV4MLRepublican2yrs2Y
No, everywhere that this has occured it increasses mental health problems and decreases productivity in the population, because today's cannibis is addictive, has negative impact on the brain, lungs, and other organs.
@9HV5TH5Republican2yrs2Y
No, but marijuana has proven to be stable within the mainstream population. So, non-violent marijuana drug offenders should be released from serving time.
@9GGB527Republican2yrs2Y
Medical use, Legalize and tax so that we are less worried about jails being filled with weed users instead of real felons and criminals
@9FM9DVNRepublican2yrs2Y
It if being used for medical reasons only should be allowed.
@RWM1999Republican 2yrs2Y
Yes, but for adults 18 and above
@9DVDB23Republican2yrs2Y
No, but leave it to the states to make their own decision on the issue
@9DC9TVCConstitution2yrs2Y
Yes, but only marijuana. No other drugs because they are more dangerous.
@9D8S5QHRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes but only for medical use and there should be stricter regulations on what is considered medical use
@9D8QLFMRepublican2yrs2Y
No, but give them drug addiction help.
@9D5XJ3TConstitution2yrs2Y
No, but CBD should be the exception.
Deleted3mos3MO
NO... Legalizing marijuana poses profound risks to moral formation, cultural clarity, and societal resilience. It violates the first principles of stewardship, virtue, and moral law by normalizing impairment as autonomy.
@9ZDDJXSConstitution 11mos11MO
, 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
@9VVHHD6Republican 12mos12MO
Yes, but create stricter laws on its use in public and the harms of its affects. e.g. smoking it while driving, air quality, etc. JUST like alcohol.
yes only on the condition that it is used to get rid of drug dealers and the money generated is used into theraputic and preventive care for addicatvies
No, and there should be a return of social hygiene movements with an aim towards the medical treatment and eventual elimination of substance use
@9MP23HJRepublican1yr1Y
yes and no to be honest, yes i can see it for medical use but if its being used for anything else then no. but the guys and women that are locked up should be warned and let back on release its only fair.
@9FQNDHRConstitution2yrs2Y
State governments should be allowed to determine whether marijuana and other naturally growing narcotics are legal in their states
@9FMNKJCRepublican2yrs2Y
Not my decision, I will never use it so whatever
@9D4Y7JBRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, but reduce protections regarding employment and criminal prosecution due to addiction.
Yes, but with regulations regarding public smoking and intoxication
@9CCBZYDRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, but limit its use to designated outdoor smoking areas away from buildings and people
@9B5BV9ZConstitution3yrs3Y
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.
@965TT5BRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but include an extremely high tax.
@95MGSH9Republican3yrs3Y
I think States should be able to make their own laws, however the federal government should not federally legalize marijuana until they can test weather you are currently under the influence or not like you can alcohol.
@95CH6QQRepublican3yrs3Y
No and increase penalties for all offenders
@9582YFKConstitution3yrs3Y
No, but It is up to the States.
@94XKMJFRepublican3yrs3Y
No, decriminalization should be the alternative.
@94BW6WBRepublican3yrs3Y
yes because it helps a lot of sick people
@93MPHXHRepublican3yrs3Y
Legalizing Marijuana is fine, tax it heavily. No different than alchohol
@933DQMWRepublican3yrs3Y
We already have enough recreational drugs that exist. Most people don’t like smoking in any form, and it doesn’t matter whether it’s tobacco smoke or pot smoke that’s going into your lungs
@92L4JBLConstitution3yrs3Y
I guess it's okay to legal pot and treated like alcohol. And release anyone with pot related charges
@8BH3JGVRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but is should only be a misdemeanor/result in a fine instead of imprisonment to reduce overcrowding
@929VRQDRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but CBD should be allowed for medical purposes
@926PQWSConstitution4yrs4Y
No, but decriminalize personal drug use.
@926G9Z7Republican4yrs4Y
No, but it should be decriminalized and release anyone serving time for its use
@8ZV5R8FRepublican4yrs4Y
This is up to the states to decide.
@8ZF5VSQConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time for JUST marijuana use/sell/grow. Not all drugs just marijuana use/grow/sell.
@8Z68V54Republican4yrs4Y
Yes, but the owner will be responsible with it otherwise will be penalized
@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.
@8WXSZ9FRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but tax and regulate marijuana as well as make it illegal in public and driving.
No, but decriminalize it recreationally and allow medically
@8V9HBCWRepublican4yrs4Y
Regardless, let each state decide their own implementation
@8V5GWZ2Republican4yrs4Y
Regardless, we should leave it to the states to decide the implementation
@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.
@8TP9M9CRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes and release anyone who has been charged with marijuana related charges
@8TGY48HRepublican4yrs4Y
Depends on individual circumstances
@8TF8QG9Republican4yrs4Y
@8TF8HXXRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes but only in the privacy of someone’s own home, not in public
No, but criminal penalties for non-violent drug offenders should be drastically reduced
Yes, but ban public smoking
@8T6ZXPBRepublican4yrs4Y
I do support legislation of Marijuana but I do not support the ridiculous taxation they put on it
@8T4XLRKRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes but with the same regulations as alcohol and other legal drugs
@8SZCWLSRepublican4yrs4Y
The states should decide on this issue.
@8PP2KG2Republican4yrs4Y
No, only for medical usage.
@8SVC468Republican4yrs4Y
This issue should be decide at the State Level, but at a Federal Level, no.
@8SV48CMRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but discourage it heavily and allow private military contractors take bids to reduce the issue
@ThomasCSkeenRepublican4yrs4Y
Repeal all laws relating to marijuana use.
@8SBZKPBConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes because capitalism it would be great for the economy, but I'm against taxing it because it is edible.
@8S3RQV5Republican5yrs5Y
Yes, but only after there's ways to test if someone is high while driving/ using heavy machinery
@8RTH5PNConstitution5yrs5Y
Yes, and it should be severely taxed and regulated. 5,000% taxes.
@8RNN38CRepublican5yrs5Y
I support decriminalization but those who are caught using it without a medical card will be sent to rehab. And dealers who are not either working for the gov. or don't have gov approval should be arrested.
@8RFR7CSRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, and increase penalties for drug-related offenses other than possession (i.e. DUI, theft for drug money, any other drug-caused offense)
@8RD6D8KConstitution5yrs5Y
Yes, because if people want to use that would be their choice and employers would be looking for employees that dont use
@8QWZVWPRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, but it needs to be regulated like cigarettes and alcohol, and it should be taxed the same as well, and release criminals who were charge with simple marijuana charges.
@8QTHPC5Republican5yrs5Y
Only for the critically ill people to ease their pain without using heavy drugs.
@8QQWKL6Republican5yrs5Y
No, decriminalize it instead!
@87MT4GHRepublican5yrs5Y
I do not think this should be a federal issue. It should remain to the states.
@8QCMYY7Republican5yrs5Y
I do not have enough information to form an opinion on this matter.
@8Q9GLTXRepublican5yrs5Y
If we are going to pick and choose what mood altering substances are “socially acceptable” we should legalize all of the drugs and have open access to treatment. Anyone addicted can get high quality long-term treatment for drug recovery that addresses why they use in the first place!
@8PWZ6LZRepublican5yrs5Y
Indifferent. Couldn't care less about what happens to the legalization of weed.
@8PB7CTLRepublican5yrs5Y
No, but keep it de-criminalized
@8P82QLTRepublican5yrs5Y
No, but users shouldn't be charged.
@8NTWHQSRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, but only for medical use, and the person has to be tested to see if they meet requirements for needing medical marijuana. Non medical use is still illegal and will need to show proof of needing it for medical purposes.
@8NLRDKBRepublican5yrs5Y
Only legalized at the state level
@8MYY52BRepublican5yrs5Y
It depends on the purpose for the use
@8M9X55BRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, tax and regulate marijuane permitted in edible form only.
@TheMediatorRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, but this decisions should be left to the states, not the federal government.
@8M78KQXRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes but keep it out of the workplace. I don't want someone who's high operating a forklift or heavy machinery.
@8KZVP4VRepublican5yrs5Y
Regardless, the decision should be left up to the states
@8K9DLJ3Republican5yrs5Y
Drug legalization is not a Constitutionally authorized function of the federal government.
@wmrhinersonRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, for medical purposes but it should be a state issue, not a federal one
@8JGBHBMRepublican5yrs5Y
I don´t care for it and the people were smoking it before it was legal anyways.
No, but I support the decriminalization of marijuana at the federal level and allowing for further research
Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana; immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses.
@8GY9Q62Republican5yrs5Y
Yes, and release any inmate serving time due to Marijuana charges.
@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
@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.
@8G2TFSBRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, but only for legitimate medical conditions like cancer and glaucoma.
@8FS8JCZRepublican5yrs5Y
Depends if it was medical marijuana
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