[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I suspect that what you say is true. The marijuana smokers that I associated with did not have much money, and they probably got 'dime bags' that had been 'cut' with some harmless material like oregano.

Personally I have no real idea what they were smoking because, as I said in my original post, I was in grad school and could not risk losing a single brain cell.

A long time ago in a place far, far away (Pittsburgh), a newspaper did a study of what was used to "cut" the WEED and Rat Poison was used more than Oregano. Sad as that is to report. That Rat Poison might be the reason that continuous users of WEED became less alert.
........And that story goes a long way toward explaining why it is good to legalize it and get some standards of production and quality.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I think all drugs should be legalized and manufactured and sold by all Governments.
All profits put against National Debts.
Should clear all debt within a year or two.

Yes, plus there is the added benefit that by legalizing something the state and other legitimate business owners get the profits that would otherwise go to gangs and organized crime.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

Legalizing weed did wonders in Colorado. The taxes on legal weed are astronomical.

That would help out with money for PUBLIC schools, public roads, and libraries.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Yes, plus there is the added benefit that by legalizing something the state and other legitimate business owners get the profits that would otherwise go to gangs and organized crime.

Yet some states tax so much many continue to buy from the black market. Unfortunately, the cartels are still thriving.

California’s legal weed industry can’t compete with illicit market - POLITICO
California cannabis: Despair in Emerald Triangle- CalMatters
Craft cannabis industry in California is '''on the brink of collapse,''' advocates say

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

We live in a hypocritical world influenced by social beliefs and corporate dollars where for some twisted reason marijuana is considered harmful relative to alcohol?

There is an INTERESTING story as to HOW marijuana came to be considered more dangerous than alcohol. I won't get this perfect, but it will be good enough that someone could look it up for more info. Patty Hearst's grandfather or great-grandfather owned tons of newspapers some out West like San Francisco. He also owned many acres of timber which he sent to paper mills to make his newspaper's paper. Well, it turns out that hemp is said to make FINE paper. Hearst did NOT want the hemp competition for paper so he decided to turn people AGAINST marijuana and hemp. He commissioned a movie maker to make a movie called something like, "The Devil's Weed" and it portrayed marijuana as causing people smoking it to go crazy and turn into Zombies.
......That is the best that I can do from memory.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Whitley

We will probably be fried for this, but I agree mostly with what you said. I think it does negatively affect someones drive or ambition. Having said that, so does valium, xanax, halcion, wine etc.. If someone wants to smoke or eat a gummi, why should I care. Are there any studies showing that marijuana users are more likely to be on public assistance? Other than that we need to fins a way where state laws do not contradict federal laws in regards to this.

Small amounts of red wine are known to be beneficial!

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by roob1

Another "valid" study. From my experiences, the pot in the 70's was as strong as what is available today.

I have been told that it is stronger today.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Joe C.

The stuff STINKS! We don't need it being smoked in public.

Then, there's the small problem of federal regulations. Those marijuana stores in states where it is legal, can't use the banks for their business (deposits, checking, savings etc.).
Maybe they have to launder it?

There is a nasty smell that comes from the older golf carts and they drive by and that has to be bad for your lungs.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by roob1

Having come from the mental health field myself, you need to consider that those who use marijuana and seek help, are not necessarily representative of the population of users. They are more likely to have pre-existing mental health issues that may cause what you may think are pot-related effects. There are likely far more users out there who function adequately and lead "normal" lives, despite using pot.

Again, Fentanyl is the real "Devil Killer" not pot. And Fentanyl is being produced in China, probably for the sole purpose of weakening America, while making China lots of MONEY. I believe that it is coming in through Mexico, which is SUPPOSED (?) to be a US allie.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by GATORBILL66

Why would anyone want recreational marijuana in Florida? People are crazy enough without being on drugs.

It might help tone down some people's craziness. It tends to produce a laid-back happiness.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

Wanna fall asleep, and get a good night's sleep? Gummies. No need to smoke weed, you can eat it in delicious flavored gummies. It's ridiculous, that marijuana is illegal and thousands of people are arrested and spending time in prison for having it. Of the 8.2 million marijuana arrests between 2001 and 2010, 88% were for simply having marijuana.

Not really. Most committed other crimes, but pled down to simple possession...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by roob1

Another "valid" study. From my experiences, the pot in the 70's was as strong as what is available today.

Then, you either scored some really god stuff in the 70's or you're smoking crap now...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Joe C.

The stuff STINKS! We don't need it being smoked in public.

Then, there's the small problem of federal regulations. Those marijuana stores in states where it is legal, can't use the banks for their business (deposits, checking, savings etc.).
Maybe they have to launder it?

Meh, no worse than cigarettes...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Pretty sure I provided more information than that when I registered to vote.

But not when you ACTUALLY vote...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

There is an INTERESTING story as to HOW marijuana came to be considered more dangerous than alcohol. I won't get this perfect, but it will be good enough that someone could look it up for more info. Patty Hearst's grandfather or great-grandfather owned tons of newspapers some out West like San Francisco. He also owned many acres of timber which he sent to paper mills to make his newspaper's paper. Well, it turns out that hemp is said to make FINE paper. Hearst did NOT want the hemp competition for paper so he decided to turn people AGAINST marijuana and hemp. He commissioned a movie maker to make a movie called something like, "The Devil's Weed" and it portrayed marijuana as causing people smoking it to go crazy and turn into Zombies.
......That is the best that I can do from memory.

An actual Google search (pretty easy to do) turned up nothing related to cheap paper...

It did turn up this:

The Wrath of Anslinger and Hearst Was One of the Worst - Potency No. 710

The hatred was based in racism...