Comments on: From the Left and Right, Marijuana Legalization Faces Opposition

By: Michael O. Powell

Michael O. Powell — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:40:26 +0000

Thank you for that dose of optimism. =D

By: mtlasagna

mtlasagna — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:38:37 +0000

all of the left, some of the right, and more than half in the middle are for cannabis legalization.

the time has come.

legalization is going to win in nov in cali.

the movement is gaining momentum daily.

hallelujah

By: Michael O. Powell

Michael O. Powell — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:52:00 +0000

Ernst – Are we really so anti-corporation that we aren’t going to think of the massive level of people criminalized for marijuana offenses before worrying about pot being sold in drug stores? The latter of which, as a libertarianish guy, I hardly see as something worth worrying about. If anything, it is opportunity for growers such as yourself to boost your profile and gain more influence.

By: Ernst

Ernst — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:29:18 +0000

I am an active personal medical gardener.
I see for profit growers do not want Cannabis decriminalized nor do they want big corporate growers in the market.
We have a culture where Cannabis being illegal is the foundation. This foundation is to be transformed into a commercial market with Prop 19 but the actual freedom for people is extremely limited with Prop 19.
While Prop 19 supports industry of any size it allows property( not people ) to have one 25 sq ft garden no mater how many people live there, creates Dry Counties where there will be no Canna-Businesses opportunities and puts the Landlord in control over renters and their gardens.
So while all cannabis people want Cannabis Freedom Prop 19 isn’t Legalization it’s decriminalization.

The harsh new punishments in Prop 19 are also something that will hurt Prop 19 in the voting booth.
Myself i am undecided on how I will vote but I will vote.

By: Prop 19 Getting Opposition From Left And Right | The 420 Times

Prop 19 Getting Opposition From Left And Right | The 420 Times — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:49:14 +0000

[...] you are a regular reader of The 420 Times, you know that California Proposition 19 gets criticism from all areas of the political spectrum. Republicans and Democrats alike seem at best indifferent to Prop 19; at worst they are openly [...]

By: Don C

Don C — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:53:22 +0000

In my wildest dreams I can’t imagine why there would be any opposition to legalizing this plant, first of all this plant has been proven to have medicinal value, second of all, states could sell it and tax it, and add money to there coffers, third it will create jobs accross the board, fourth it will eliminate a criminal enterprise, this drug could have similar controls that liquor has, it could be sold in outlets much like liquor stores, and personal use would be a personal decision much like drinking alcohol is, the law enforcement agencies
would focus on real crime and real criminals, as I said earlier it would still be illegal to drive under the influence of this plant, This plant has been judged by bias and prejudice, not by facts,so who stands to lose if this plant is made legal? only liquor, and drug companies, liquor has had a monopoly on the good time business for a long time and doesn’t have or want any competition, drug companies run our lives telling doctors and patients you need this, well dirt comes out on these needed drugs weekly, and attorneys are lining up to sue them, Marijuana could eliminate the need to take many prescription drugs, and that’s why, a plant naturally growing on this earth is in prohibition wake up, use your common sense and this plant will be legal for all…..