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Originally Posted by gomoho
But Bucco - should some dumb young 20 something spend time in prison cause he just bought some weed to smoke and got caught with a gram over the legal limit? What does that accomplish? That is where my confusion comes in. I have personally seen the ravages of marijuana and am not happy about it being legalized, but I also don't want to see people spending a good part of the lives in jail over it either. That is my confusion. And it is not simply a matter of "just say no". Easier said then done in todays world. Just don't know what the answer is - it's not black and white in my mind.
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Nobody on here anyway, is discussing the penalty. Everyone seems to want to go for making it legal....of course, it is easier.
It is against the law...why would I sympathize with someone who knowlingly broke the law and in addition to making himself or herself feel good, put other folks at risk. Why should you not go to jail if you break the law ?
I suppose a discussion on penalties might be line...for example...shorter jail term but lose a lot of other privileges....I do not know the answer, but I do know...IT IS A DRUG...not approved...opposed by the American Medical Association....and almost all medical groups, including one which supposedly has medical uses...Glaucoma...the American Glaucoma Society is opposed to its use.
BUT...like folks said...it is easier.....you hear that a lot now days...it is easier....tough job....just legalize it. Because we dont want all those petitions and such to affect elections.