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Post by ManAboutTown on Apr 8, 2021 2:57:50 GMT 14
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Post by MillionDollarMullet8 on Apr 8, 2021 3:03:36 GMT 14
Cajun cannabis stadium at Cajun field |
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Post by Matt Gaetz's Venmo Account on Apr 8, 2021 3:10:31 GMT 14
I think it is past time to legalize and I do not even partake.
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Post by ManAboutTown on Apr 8, 2021 3:20:29 GMT 14
Cajun cannabis stadium at Cajun field High quality football.. |
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Post by RCajunRunner on Apr 8, 2021 3:48:37 GMT 14
We just as soon. Be able to arrest people driving heavily under the influence like we do for alcohol in order to maximize public safety (people are arrested all the time for DUI from medication abuse and such, so it's got to be doable), gain sales tax and local business permit revenues, and be done with it.
Free up some jail cells for criminals who actually commit crimes of violence, that way maybe we stop seeing the rash of state legislative bills trying to let people convicted of 2nd degree murder, rape, attempted murder, etc. out early.
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Post by Airwick on Apr 8, 2021 4:02:56 GMT 14
I think it is past time to legalize and I do not even partake. +1 |
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Post by cajunaxe on Apr 8, 2021 4:14:38 GMT 14
We just as soon. Be able to arrest people driving heavily under the influence like we do for alcohol in order to maximize public safety (people are arrested all the time for DUI from medication abuse and such, so it's got to be doable), gain sales tax and local business permit revenues, and be done with it. Free up some jail cells for criminals who actually commit crimes of violence, that way maybe we stop seeing the rash of state legislative bills trying to let people convicted of 2nd degree murder, rape, attempted murder, etc. out early. You just stated the main motivation behind such moves, tax revenue. It's another stream of revenue that local and state revenues can tap in to without asking citizens for tax increases in other areas. As long as it's regulated like alcohol and as you stated maximize public safety, move on. Just for the record and I know you are aware of this, many people convicted of committing felonies and serving time are in fact heavily involved in illegal drug use or activity. The numbers are overwhelming last time I checked. |
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Post by RCajunRunner on Apr 8, 2021 4:21:02 GMT 14
We just as soon. Be able to arrest people driving heavily under the influence like we do for alcohol in order to maximize public safety (people are arrested all the time for DUI from medication abuse and such, so it's got to be doable), gain sales tax and local business permit revenues, and be done with it. Free up some jail cells for criminals who actually commit crimes of violence, that way maybe we stop seeing the rash of state legislative bills trying to let people convicted of 2nd degree murder, rape, attempted murder, etc. out early. Just for the record and I know you are aware of this, many people convicted of committing felonies and serving time are in fact heavily involved in illegal drug use or activity. The numbers are overwhelming last time I checked. True, but it can at least take away one "talking point" from state legislators like Royce Duplessis, Walt Leger, etc. who have been on the early parole for even the most violent convicted offenders train. |
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Post by cajunaxe on Apr 8, 2021 5:04:57 GMT 14
Just for the record and I know you are aware of this, many people convicted of committing felonies and serving time are in fact heavily involved in illegal drug use or activity. The numbers are overwhelming last time I checked. True, but it can at least take away one "talking point" from state legislators like Royce Duplessis, Walt Leger, etc. who have been on the early parole for even the most violent convicted offenders train. Yes, I agree. |
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Post by Matt Gaetz's Venmo Account on Apr 8, 2021 6:09:01 GMT 14
I think a huge benefit will be a reduction in opioid use and the crime associated with that. Studies have shown that pot is not as much of a 'gateway drug' as some have thought in the past. I just do not see any downsides, as long as it is regulated.
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Post by cajunaxe on Apr 8, 2021 6:49:47 GMT 14
I think a huge benefit will be a reduction in opioid use and the crime associated with that. Studies have shown that pot is not as much of a 'gateway drug' as some have thought in the past. I just do not see any downsides, as long as it is regulated. That's not been the history in my family. Most, if not all substance abusers in my family began with pot. You can say that they probably had a predisposition to drugs, or any other kind of codependency, but fact remains their first choice of drug was marijuana. Check out the daily arrest records and you will see people being arrested for possession that are 50, 60, 70 and even 80 years old at times. If it wasn't addictive, why are people still smoking at those stages of their lives? Don't tell me its only because of medical reasons. A person that is diabetic or has heart disease doesn't need medical marijuana. I'm all for legalizing it mainly because a person sitting at their home smoking it does nothing to hurt h is or her community. Now if an adult is smoking it with his toddler or young child, in my book it's child abuse. Selling it to teenagers, licensed dealers or not would still be a crime in my book. Regulate it just like alcohol. |
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Post by Matt Gaetz's Venmo Account on Apr 8, 2021 7:09:36 GMT 14
I think a huge benefit will be a reduction in opioid use and the crime associated with that. Studies have shown that pot is not as much of a 'gateway drug' as some have thought in the past. I just do not see any downsides, as long as it is regulated. That's not been the history in my family. Most, if not all substance abusers in my family began with pot. You can say that they probably had a predisposition to drugs, or any other kind of codependency, but fact remains their first choice of drug was marijuana. Check out the daily arrest records and you will see people being arrested for possession that are 50, 60, 70 and even 80 years old at times. If it wasn't addictive, why are people still smoking at those stages of their lives? Don't tell me its only because of medical reasons. A person that is diabetic or has heart disease doesn't need medical marijuana. I'm all for legalizing it mainly because a person sitting at their home smoking it does nothing to hurt h is or her community. Now if an adult is smoking it with his toddler or young child, in my book it's child abuse. Selling it to teenagers, licensed dealers or not would still be a crime in my book. Regulate it just like alcohol.I get that experiences vary. Those 50-80 year olds may just enjoy it! Of course, anything can be addictive. I agree it would have to be tightly regulated. |
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