Actually Wikipedia has a very informative article on: Legal history of cannabis in the United States - Wikipedia
(It debunks the oft-repeated story on the Hearst/DuPont wood pulp angle.)
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5 Lies You’ve Been Told About the US Legalizing Marijuana
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(It debunks the oft-repeated story on the Hearst/DuPont wood pulp angle.)
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
I agree with you save for the first paragraph. In a bit unconvinced as I still think it is all about getting high, but I'll leave you at your personal word though stating otherwise.
I can see health reasons as being valid as opposed to a desire for euphoria, but I don't see this as a primary driver in most of the discussions and debates I've come across.
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
Not really.
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
You probably could make a similar argument for cocaine. That drug had a legal history itself.
No one denies that recreational use is included among the reasons to legalize cannabis. To deny the other, and generally more beneficial, reasons for legalization is to be deluded. What was the "primary driver" for repealing prohibition?
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
Or, instead of getting high, people want relief.
What argument are you talking about? (I didn't make an argument in the post you quoted.)
It is not "all" about getting high.
It is for all too many, I will give you that. But not all.
I would, for instance, like it if a clear distinction was made between selling to and by underaged people. But you can't effectively do that when any sale is illegal.
I have an acquaintance who is a retired doctor. He has been waiting for 40+ years to be able to toke. Now, he doesn't even much care about the law because he can well afford top quality justice. He is rich and retired and best buds with a rich criminal lawyer.
He is also at little risk of mental or psychological damage. He is well into his 60s. That is completely different from a teenager who is less developed.
Tom
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
Easy. Too many people like to get drunk and will do just about anything to keep it that way. The mob was making more money than the Goverment.
For someone as politically progressive as you, Lyndon, I am surprised you are taking this position. At any rate, the purpose of these arguments is not to say that marijuana cannot be used irresponsibly. It can, for sure. But the argument is there to illustrate that responsible use, like that of alcohol, can be enjoyable and poses little to no personal threat. In short, that it is demonized in lieu of alcohol for no significant reason.
Why should that matter? If I want to smoke in the privacy of my own home and pay taxes on it, why shouldn't I be able to?
I'm just as against alcohol, I think the solution is high taxation of both pot and alcohol, they're too cheap, Its too cheap to throw your life away, if you really had to pay for the substances you might think twice about throwing your life away and/or practice some moderation.
That's a misguided opinion. There are many successful individuals who partake in marijuana and you would never know otherwise.
What a Capitalist.
Let's make this all about money and let The Market work it's magic.
Tom
Father Heathen
Veteran Member
Would you support the prohibition of alcohol? Also, would you consider anyone who occasionally enjoys a beer or wine with their meal a raging drunk or alchie?
So, you don't have a reasonable position so you proceed straight to personal, unrelated comments? That's too bad.
Father Heathen
Veteran Member
Think before you drink that soda. It contains caffeine. Don't throw your life away!
CogentPhilosopher
Philosophy Student
Oh so you have evidence that the majority of people pushing for legalization just want to get high as their sole reasoning?
Well I would love to see that then.
CogentPhilosopher
Philosophy Student
I don't drink alcohol or caffeine, smoke weed or cigarettes, or use any other kind of recreational drug. But I still am for legalization.
It is nice to see someone thinking beyond their own personal use/opinion.