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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@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.
@9LGT87DConstitution1yr1Y
Yes, but the moment the user becomes an offender or a reason an accident happens then arrest them for being under the influence.
@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
@9FQNDHRConstitution2yrs2Y
State governments should be allowed to determine whether marijuana and other naturally growing narcotics are legal in their states
@9CYFMVP2yrs2Y
Yes; release anyone currently serving time solely for non hard drug-related offenses. It should be legalized, taxed, & regulated like tobacco & alcohol.
@9BXLFGR2yrs2Y
I prefer to decriminalize all plants... I don't want it "legalized" then it will get taxed
@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.
@99G3SFP2yrs2Y
Yes but no public drug use or abandoning your duties to your children or others in your care at home.
@95WSDDX3yrs3Y
Yes, along with more extensive research into the benefits and drawbacks of it.
@9582YFKConstitution3yrs3Y
No, but It is up to the States.
@94KHLPR3yrs3Y
Yes, but only with strict government regulation, and access to rehabilitation programs
@93FD3BK3yrs3Y
Yes and legalize all drugs, end the war on drugs.
@92NSM3C3yrs3Y
Marijuana and marijuana based products shouldn't be legalization but hemp, the non-high cousin to Marijuana, should be a legal for paper and string products, not to replace marijuana.
@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
@92B3FXVIndependent3yrs3Y
Legalize for medical use and decriminalize it for recreational use.
@926PQWSConstitution3yrs3Y
No, but decriminalize personal drug use.
@8ZZMSPW3yrs3Y
Yes, but just like alcohol use, an individual should be held accountable for their actions resulting from Marijuana use
@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.
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.
@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.
@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
@8R6D8TP4yrs4Y
Medical marijuana should only be given to those who have a medical license and not given to those who don't need it. A verified doctor's note must be shown to obtain a medical marijuana
@8QQN4TH4yrs4Y
YES. It is medically useful, less dangerous than alcohol or cigarettes, and therapeutic recreationally. The regulations and high taxation of marijuana is CRIMINAL and should STOP immediately, and all who were convicted of having, using, or even selling marijuana should be released immediately.
@8Q8KWDJ4yrs4Y
Until you can do a sobriety test for marijuana no it should not be legal. If you need it for medical reasons you must carry and produce your card and have proper prescription
@8PJ7RZG5yrs5Y
Yes, for medical use. Recreational should not be commercialized, similar to how Washing DC does it.
@8MQ452T5yrs5Y
Yes, and legalize drug use and pour the money that was spent on criminalization into wage grants, counseling, and health services. Drug dealing still criminal.
@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.
@8GMQDYNIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if you can test if someone is under the influence of Marijuana while operating a motor vehicle
@8FYXYCJ5yrs5Y
Yes, for medical use only but with restrictions. For example, can't operate a motor vehicle or any type of equipment if taking Marijuana for health reasons.
@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.
@9D2MS3GConstitution2yrs2Y
Each state should decide what substances should and should not be regulated.
@Bwstone44Constitution2yrs2Y
Regardless, it should be left to the states.
@9C5RLBH2yrs2Y
Yes, for people 21 and up
@9C545VKIndependent2yrs2Y
yes Treat it like the Tobacco and Alcohol Industry with warning labels showing the side effects of it's use
@9C2Z3CWConstitution2yrs2Y
no send people who use this devil drug to prison or deport their hippie asses
@9BDZ9BQRepublican2yrs2Y
It should be up to the states. The federal government should play no part in it.
@98V8PXT2yrs2Y
I believe that it should be legal, but penalties should be very harsh relating to crimes while using Marijuana.
@98PVLG3Libertarian2yrs2Y
No, not until a roadside DUI test is available.
@98D3VHBConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes but only for medical not recreational
@97KXWHG3yrs3Y
no because drugs ruin people
@96ZZRYMConstitution3yrs3Y
NO, there is no such thing as a “low level” drug.
@964KCV73yrs3Y
No, but only enforce fines for consumption, not imprisonment to help with overcrowding in prisons. Prioritize keeping violent criminals in prison
@94H3J8DConstitution3yrs3Y
No, this will lead to more use of harder drugs.
@9293B9BConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses, but legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
@8SX7WSX4yrs4Y
No, not Marijuana, just CBD products
@8SCN452Constitution4yrs4Y
Decriminalize Marijuana, but leave legalization up to the states.
@8SGXQ5CConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes but this should be a states rights issue
@IINXMPRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, but regulate it's manufacturing, requiring at least 40-50% consisting of CBD, not 10-20%.
@8SGXQ5CConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes but it is a States rights issue
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