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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@NNXSF43yrs3Y
Leave it to individual states, make Federal Law subserviant to State law in this area, except for providing reasonable protections of extreme penalties & prosecution of transient outof state residents inadvertantly violating the states laws.
@NNRKYX3yrs3Y
Why would anyone in their right mind want to legalize anything that causes anxiety, addiction, memory loss, panic attacks, mood disorders, psychosis, schizophrenia and many other mental disorders ????
@NN4TF53yrs3Y
"Medical" marijuana needs to be prescribed by a legitimate doctor and dispensed by a legitimate pharmacy just like prescription drugs. Second hand smoke from this is hallucinegetic for any who breath it even if your neighbor smokes it. So it should be regulated more so than cigarettes.
@NMNMS53yrs3Y
No. Drug abusers who want to stop their addiction should be offered treatment. I certainly don't see businesses allowing employees who are high to work for them. Marijuana doesn't make anyone a better worker, student, parent does it?
@NMHD683yrs3Y
Nothing in between completely legalizing and freeing those from prior conviction and throwing their tails in jail? Somewhere in between the extremes is decriminalizing MJ for recreational use along with "Real", and get "Real" with your reasons, medical purposes. What I am against is legalizing MJ for just getting high and then hitting the "Un-stoned" population for money for rehab and/or support because you are too eff'd up.
@NKKTLP3yrs3Y
No, and make any detectable level in blood or urine be considered proof of possession and to be made public. However, limit the sanction to loss of driving privileges and loss of DOT or HHS jobs and loss of other jobs at their employer's discretion. Block all welfare, unemployment compensation and food stamps to anyway on marijuana. The public should not have to worry about their lives being at risk at work or on the highway, and the taxpayer should never have to pay for a dope addict.
@NDRPYY3yrs3Y
Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it but do not allow imports. It is impossible in ensure the quality and safety of the plants unless growing them is a carefully regulated industry.
@NCSR7K3yrs3Y
Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses while legalizing, taxing, and regulating marijuana instead of criminalizing it.
@N2JVCY3yrs3Y
Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it. Free all citizens jailed for drug offenses to further halt any costs of inmate food, water, etc.
@N2HBWX3yrs3Y
Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for non violent drug offenses
@LZS7GR3yrs3Y
Decriminalize the possession of marijuana, but keep the sale of marijuana a criminal offence. Also, free those in jail on marijuana possession charges and require that all marijuana users undergo a series of court mandated detox programs instead of going to jail. Jail the sellers though.
@LW5ZQ33yrs3Y
Yes, primarily for medicinal purposes. However, they should follow the same guidelines as cigarettes (no smoking in public places) and alcohol (can't be under the influence at work or when operating a vehicle or machinery).
@LSC2DN3yrs3Y
Legalize, tax and regulate at the federal level, AND release all drug offenders, hard drug offenders into treatment programs, marijuana offenders simply released with all record of a conviction wiped off their record.
@LS8N9M3yrs3Y
Yes, and immediately pardon and free all citizens jailed for use of marijuana, not the dealing of. It should be made illegal to operate heavy machinery and drive while under the influence of marajuana.
@LQDB443yrs3Y
Yes, Legalize, tax, regulate marijuana instead of criminalising it, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses
@LJG6MT3yrs3Y
Yes, but treat it as alcohol - so drunk driving penalties and other legislation should apply.
@LGWBC93yrs3Y
Yes. Legalize, tax and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it. Prohibition of alcohol was a disaster and caused crime to surge - the same has happened with marijuana.
@GHFWQN3yrs3Y
Yes but only for medical reasons and to declared addicts.
@GH7B243yrs3Y
DECRIMINALIZE IT, NOT LEGALIZE AS TAX IT AS THIS WOULD CREATE YET ANOTHER BUREAUCRACY. KEEP PENALTIES FOR SALE OF IT IN PLACE,THOSE THAT SMOKE IT SHOULD GROW IT THEMSELVES.
@GGK6J63yrs3Y
They are illegal for a reason. Don't legalize them ever.
@GGJSPL3yrs3Y
Should be regulated the same as alcohol.
@GGCFZJ3yrs3Y
let each state decide without any Federal Government interference.
@G847KJ3yrs3Y
Federal government should not be involved, leave it to the states.
@G3WTN33yrs3Y
No, decriminalize it instead and free those in jail on marijuana charges.
