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TheHemperer420 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-28-2004, 09:44 PM

hey yall, i just wanted to hear some of your opnions of why pots illegal. personally my theory is all about timing, bad timing! back when pot and liquor were both legal, they tried a lovley thing called prohibtion for liquor. Now at the time, there were quite a few people who enjoyed liquor, and eventually all their bitching and protesting and black market sales led the government to re-legalize booze. numbers, they had the number of users to make a difference. Now when pot was deemed illegal, with the marihuana tax act, not a lot of people smoked it. there were no big protests or people bitching about it, and the government just left it that way. think about it, if marijuana had been legal up until now, and tomorrow it were to be illegal, think of the numbers who wud protest, i would hope we all would! its all about timing... bad timing.... such a bummer, anyways, what all are your reasons that pot's illegal!

s0ad05 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-28-2004, 10:06 PM

When Liqour was illegal:

People go it underground then got drunk and got mad and fought the government.

While Pot is illegal:

We get it undergound. We smoke up. Then we sit back and chill.

sensimil · #3 (**permalink**) 07-28-2004, 10:10 PM

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s0ad05 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-28-2004, 10:28 PM

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TheHemperer420 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-28-2004, 10:41 PM

idk about cash, but i definetly agree about the alcohol and tobacco industry wanting to keep it illegal, and the hemp arguement is certainly valid, while the govt recognizes theres not enuff thc in hemp, its still a banned crop! its messed up. for the cash thing, idk if u guys checked out the news section, but someone posted an article about cali, and some other states, about oaksterdam and the efforts to legalize pot for adult recreational use, use the money for state services and get it off the streets and regulate it and stuff. pretty cool idea, i hope it works

Mr.Redeye · #7 (**permalink**) 07-29-2004, 07:52 PM

weed is illegal because of ignorace of the populace. what the average person doesn't know about pot could fill a headshop (a big one). The reson people smoke is because they try it, and they realize what it's like. most stoners inform themselves, and learn about pot. they take the risks they take because in the end, it feels good, and they understand what they're getting in to. most people hate weed for any number of ignorant reasons without logic brought to you by your friendly neighbourhood BSing government.

as for why it was MADE illegal in the first place, see above. these people know what they're talking about.

adamBC · #8 (**permalink**) 07-30-2004, 12:34 AM

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Originally posted by TheHemperer420
idk if u guys checked out the news section, but someone posted an article about cali, and some other states, about oaksterdam and the efforts to legalize pot for adult recreational use,

?? never heard of anyone calling somewhere Oaksterdam... is that Oakland?

antihero · #9 (**permalink**) 07-30-2004, 01:21 AM

It's illegal and it always will be because our government is retarded. They are embarassed to legalize it because that would be admitting that they are 'wrong'.

Then again, I can't imagine how gay it would be to walk down to my local Kroger to buy an 8th of weed. Fuckin... Yukon Gold or Kroger Brand.

Anyways, our government doesn't want us to use our drugs to make us feel better. They want us to buy their drugs.

It will never be legalized. Call me what have you, but it won't be, at least not in this life-time.

unoit · #10 (**permalink**) 07-30-2004, 02:33 AM

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Originally posted by OKJEFF4
It's illegal because the textile industry wants it to be. Back in the 50s and 60s they pushed for criminalization. Hemp clothing is stronger and more comfortable, and the paper is the same quality, without the nasty bleaching. The alcohol companies have also done a lot to keep it illegal.

HIGH All, OKJEFF4 you hit it on the Tric head...could you imagine the loss these companies would lose it our sacred herb was legalized it would be astronomical (BILLIONS).

blazedbowtie · #11 (**permalink**) 07-30-2004, 04:57 AM

There are some laces in California pushing for recreational use for adults. It's not legal, but medical marijuana is legal here. There is an organization not too far from where I live (in California) that is handing out green cards like mad. All you do is walk in and say "this and this and that hurts and pain killers don't work, I've been to a doctor, and that didn't help either... but when I smoke pot I feel fine..." and boom, you have a medical marijuana card... it is best to say it is work related, but you will probably get one anyway. The card says you can grow up to 99 plants, but you may not own a scale, or show any intent to sell. And you can have up to 1/8 on you legally in public places. But you must have your card with you at all times. They are trying to make it as simple as possible for anyone over 18 to get the card.

AllsFair · #12 (**permalink**) 07-30-2004, 05:15 AM

I agree with hemperer that timing was an important role. Think of the ignorance involved in reefer madness. The reason why weed wont be legalized for awhile is because the government has spent so much money on the war on drugs that it cant bail out of it even if it has been losing from the start.

Gilligan · #13 (**permalink**) 07-30-2004, 05:23 AM

Blazedbowtie, that is awsome. i live in ga and i think we would be the last state in the union to legalize it. all the alcoholic, violent, abusive rednecks hate pot and they basicly control everything here.

blazedbowtie · #14 (**permalink**) 07-30-2004, 05:27 AM

come down to cali and apply for a greencard! Give 'em my address and I'll send it to you when it comes...it takes 2 weeks

punksuperhit · #15 (**permalink**) 07-30-2004, 07:00 AM

Hey, I'm a noob to these forums. so i hope you guys are easy going. I think the green-card laws are great, but if you can't posses a scale then, how are you expected to know if you have less than an 1/8 on you? I think if you are allowed to have it, and have a quota for it in public, then you should have the right to know how much you have.

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#1 (permalink) 07-28-2004, 09:44 PM
TheHemperer420 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 53	why weed is illegal hey yall, i just wanted to hear some of your opnions of why pots illegal. personally my theory is all about timing, bad timing! back when pot and liquor were both legal, they tried a lovley thing called prohibtion for liquor. Now at the time, there were quite a few people who enjoyed liquor, and eventually all their bitching and protesting and black market sales led the government to re-legalize booze. numbers, they had the number of users to make a difference. Now when pot was deemed illegal, with the marihuana tax act, not a lot of people smoked it. there were no big protests or people bitching about it, and the government just left it that way. think about it, if marijuana had been legal up until now, and tomorrow it were to be illegal, think of the numbers who wud protest, i would hope we all would! its all about timing... bad timing.... such a bummer, anyways, what all are your reasons that pot's illegal!

#2 (permalink) 07-28-2004, 10:06 PM
s0ad05 Burn One Down Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 843	When Liqour was illegal: People go it underground then got drunk and got mad and fought the government. While Pot is illegal: We get it undergound. We smoke up. Then we sit back and chill. __________________ Signature removed for violation of the signature rules.

#3 (permalink) 07-28-2004, 10:10 PM
sensimil Visit the World! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 2,914 miles from the jersey shore Posts: 7,109	$$$$$$ __________________ Never walked so tall<br>until that moment when<br>fate and circumstance collide<br>

#4 (permalink) 07-28-2004, 10:19 PM
sensimil Visit the World! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 2,914 miles from the jersey shore Posts: 7,109	$$$$$$ __________________ Never walked so tall<br>until that moment when<br>fate and circumstance collide<br>

#6 (permalink) 07-28-2004, 10:41 PM
TheHemperer420 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 53	idk about cash, but i definetly agree about the alcohol and tobacco industry wanting to keep it illegal, and the hemp arguement is certainly valid, while the govt recognizes theres not enuff thc in hemp, its still a banned crop! its messed up. for the cash thing, idk if u guys checked out the news section, but someone posted an article about cali, and some other states, about oaksterdam and the efforts to legalize pot for adult recreational use, use the money for state services and get it off the streets and regulate it and stuff. pretty cool idea, i hope it works

#7 (permalink) 07-29-2004, 07:52 PM
Mr.Redeye Respected Tokemaster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 237	weed is illegal because of ignorace of the populace. what the average person doesn't know about pot could fill a headshop (a big one). The reson people smoke is because they try it, and they realize what it's like. most stoners inform themselves, and learn about pot. they take the risks they take because in the end, it feels good, and they understand what they're getting in to. most people hate weed for any number of ignorant reasons without logic brought to you by your friendly neighbourhood BSing government. as for why it was MADE illegal in the first place, see above. these people know what they're talking about. __________________ <img src="http://jm.g.free.fr/smileys/hat.sml.gif">

#9 (permalink) 07-30-2004, 01:21 AM
antihero igotthatonehittaquitta Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 284	It's illegal and it always will be because our government is retarded. They are embarassed to legalize it because that would be admitting that they are 'wrong'. Then again, I can't imagine how gay it would be to walk down to my local Kroger to buy an 8th of weed. Fuckin... Yukon Gold or Kroger Brand. Anyways, our government doesn't want us to use our drugs to make us feel better. They want us to buy their drugs. It will never be legalized. Call me what have you, but it won't be, at least not in this life-time.

#11 (permalink) 07-30-2004, 04:57 AM
blazedbowtie Bitches... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: California Posts: 466	There are some laces in California pushing for recreational use for adults. It's not legal, but medical marijuana is legal here. There is an organization not too far from where I live (in California) that is handing out green cards like mad. All you do is walk in and say "this and this and that hurts and pain killers don't work, I've been to a doctor, and that didn't help either... but when I smoke pot I feel fine..." and boom, you have a medical marijuana card... it is best to say it is work related, but you will probably get one anyway. The card says you can grow up to 99 plants, but you may not own a scale, or show any intent to sell. And you can have up to 1/8 on you legally in public places. But you must have your card with you at all times. They are trying to make it as simple as possible for anyone over 18 to get the card. __________________ An altered mind, speaks only in truth...

#12 (permalink) 07-30-2004, 05:15 AM
AllsFair Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 19	Figured I would pop in on this one I agree with hemperer that timing was an important role. Think of the ignorance involved in reefer madness. The reason why weed wont be legalized for awhile is because the government has spent so much money on the war on drugs that it cant bail out of it even if it has been losing from the start. __________________ Drugs I have/still am using: Grass (still using) Provigil (tried) Booze (from time to time) Salvia (once but will do again)

#13 (permalink) 07-30-2004, 05:23 AM
Gilligan Banned Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GA Posts: 1,813	Blazedbowtie, that is awsome. i live in ga and i think we would be the last state in the union to legalize it. all the alcoholic, violent, abusive rednecks hate pot and they basicly control everything here.

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#14 (permalink) 07-30-2004, 05:27 AM
blazedbowtie Bitches... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: California Posts: 466	come down to cali and apply for a greencard! Give 'em my address and I'll send it to you when it comes...it takes 2 weeks __________________ An altered mind, speaks only in truth...

#15 (permalink) 07-30-2004, 07:00 AM
punksuperhit Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Winston-Salem NC Posts: 4	Hey, I'm a noob to these forums. so i hope you guys are easy going. I think the green-card laws are great, but if you can't posses a scale then, how are you expected to know if you have less than an 1/8 on you? I think if you are allowed to have it, and have a quota for it in public, then you should have the right to know how much you have.