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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@5BM36PP5yrs5Y
It is a ridiculous subject to have any controversy about, when our borders & the American people are not safe!!!
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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.
Yes, legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana and release people serving time for marijuana based offenses.
@RWM1999Republican 9mos9MO
No, it should be left to the states per the 10th Amendment, but medicinal marijuana should be legalized
@9K4HXYJ1yr1Y
I don't really care if it used for recreational use unless it becomes an issue and people just start abusing it
@9JV7PMV1yr1Y
Yes, but legalize, tax, regulate, and decriminalize it; however, it should be treated as alcohol -- ban its use in public, while operating vehicles, and discourage its use.
@9GZMF7C2yrs2Y
Make it have the same stance as alcohol, if caught in public you will be fined or imprisoned. If you aren't endangering anyone, you should be allowed to use it for recreational use.
@RWM1999Republican 2yrs2Y
Yes, but for adults 18 and above
@9FB4DGR2yrs2Y
No, but prevention and rehabilitation should be the solution instead of prison.
@9DSCY2J2yrs2Y
No, but decriminalize mere possession.
@99VN6262yrs2Y
Edibles only. Smoking it should remain illegal
@9V727WBLibertarian10mos10MO
Yes, but penalize those that abuse it and it leads to violent offenses. Also, ban smoking weed in public spaces just like cigarettes
@9RSH5PF 12mos12MO
The federal government has no constitutional authority to decide this. The States must legislate for themselves regarding this issue. Ideally, people who use cannabis would not be imprisoned but those who sell it would face a steep fine. It if was truly necessary for medical purposes, it would also be legal in those limited cases.
@9PTZCQ31yr1Y
States rights not federal. Myself, I believe for medical use only until we have substantial data to research current practices of each state’s evaluated how marijuana laws how impacted residents, criminal justice and healthcare.
@8HM82H55yrs5Y
NO! Mind altering drugs are DANGEROUS and a hazard, and should be criminally illegal.
Are you saying we need to go back to prohibition but this time include cigarettes, dip, cigars, caffeine, energy drinks, sugar, and even chocolate! Weed isn't something that makes you trip and see things and colors. I'm going out on a limb and guessing you never smoked, so why should you want to stop people who have. It's safer than alcohol.
@965X7723yrs3Y
Decriminalize but educate people on the harmful side effects.
@95D5BYQ3yrs3Y
Depends on certain cases .
@8PB8WWC3yrs3Y
Yes, you’re only allowed to grow weed not not sell weed
@8Z63X623yrs3Y
Either way I could care less. I rarely smoke marijuana.
@8Z63X623yrs3Y
I don’t care. I hardly smoke it.
@8Z63X623yrs3Y
Yes, legalize it because I want to start using it without the “illegal” stigma.
@8Z63X623yrs3Y
Yes legalize it because I want to start using it without the “illegal” stigma
@82BNLG9Constitution4yrs4Y
No, but only penalize drug dealers. HEAVILY
@8VL7CV24yrs4Y
depending if they have a medical condition or not
@8TP9M9CRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes and release anyone who has been charged with marijuana related charges
@8QWQ4JK4yrs4Y
I don't Support legalizing it I Support Decriminalizing it!
@8PWZ6LZRepublican5yrs5Y
Indifferent. Couldn't care less about what happens to the legalization of weed.
@8MYY52BRepublican5yrs5Y
It depends on the purpose for the use
@8MMG7835yrs5Y
yes because it has many health benefits to it.
@8LFFYJN5yrs5Y
No, I do not think that harmful drugs should be legal especially when proven to have long term effects.
@8KZVP4VRepublican5yrs5Y
Regardless, the decision should be left up to the states
@8KZCB6B5yrs5Y
Yes, however, it should be culturally and societally shamed as well as reserving regulations to private and public institutions
@wmrhinersonRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, for medical purposes but it should be a state issue, not a federal one
@8HBFCV45yrs5Y
No, not until it's possible to accurately determine whether a driver is operating under the influence of Marijuana or not.
Yes, anyone should be able to purchase marijuana over the age of 16 with tax
@8H2G4G85yrs5Y
No, Marijuana legalization has no place in society. Even medical uses are covering up a problem instead of trying to solve it.
@8FTVQ5F5yrs5Y
yes but if its made under government watch so its not laced
@8F4S8BVRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, but only non inhalant forms.
@8DBCGYB5yrs5Y
No, but only for limited medical use.
@8CYWHKPRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, but we should hold it to the same (if not a little stricter) standard as alcohol. I.e. no public intoxication, driving while high, etc.
@8CRMXW65yrs5Y
Yes, but only if it is taxed and regulated.
@8C8LNZZ5yrs5Y
Legalize, tax, and regulate, perhaps, but how to mange the effects? Similar to OUI, marijuana impairs - so, what happens when someone causes another harm, due to usage of this new "legalized" substance?
@9D35GLC2yrs2Y
YES, but ALL Under the Influence Laws should APPLY the same as ALCOHOL! POSSESSION should NOT be a criminal act unless it is PROVEN to include INTENT TO SELL.
@9CVX8ZLIndependent2yrs2Y
Yes, because alcohol is legal despite being very destructive to the workforce and citizenry.
@jerry9310Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug possession (but imprison drug dealers).
@RWM1999Republican2yrs2Y
Yes, but regulate it like any other legal drug
@9BQX9WH2yrs2Y
Yes and make alcohol illegal, it is more destructive.
@99VDR5V2yrs2Y
Yes, but only the states should decide their laws, and all profit should go back into that state.
@98KD4RLRepublican3yrs3Y
Legal to smoke. Fines for growing, selling, buying, and transportation. Jail time for giving it to a minor, smoking in public, or being high while driving.
@97LJVRW3yrs3Y
Don't really care either way, people can smoke if they want but ban it from the workplace. Businesses don't need employees that are too baked to work properly or efficiently.
@97BN32WRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but increase criminal charges for being inebriated in public or committing crimes while under the influence of Marijuana
@8Z63X623yrs3Y
Yes, legalize it because I want to start using it without any stigma.
@8QKQZQW4yrs4Y
Decriminalize and rehabilitate users but do not imprison them.
@8NS92FV5yrs5Y
Yes, but never in public. It should be regulated the way alcohol is regulated, with similar laws limiting use during certain activities such as driving. Also, increase government funding for rehabilitation centers
@8NLNJ6Q5yrs5Y
I mean in some ways I do but in others I dont like just smoking it when ever you felt like it the that would probably be a no but if it was for a medical reason then yes or if you just are under a lot of stress or something and yo use it every now and then I guess it is not that bad
@8CN7P7LRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, we could us the money to fund public schools.
@7MKJ4WC3yrs3Y
Yes, with proper regulation at the state level. Medical use should be prioritized.
@8PVYR47Independent4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after drug rehabilitation has been increased.
@96T2WVQ3yrs3Y
Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for ALL CANNABIS ONLY offenses and legalize, tax, make CANNABIS a NORMAL FARM CROP instead primarily for manufacturing of CONSUMER, COMMERCIAL and INDUSTRIAL GOODS instead of criminalizing it. Allow personal growing and use of MARIJANA but INCREASE penalties under Under the Influence Laws in PUBLIC!
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