Riders
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OMH I hope so
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Trump To Legalize Marijuana?
- Thread starter Revoltingest
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OMH I hope so
You're not starting to like Trump, are you?
I still think decriminalization is the best option.
Decrimininalize amounts in possession up to 1 oz. Leave it illegal for anything more unless you have a permit to produce, distribute, and transport issued by the govt. The permit should be about as easy to obtain as a ServSafe permit (food distribution) imo. Also release everyone currently incarcerated on on possession of marijuana under 1oz. Which should free up a ton of space in our already overcrowded/underfunded jails/prisons.
This allows people who want/need it for medicinal/recreational purposes to use while maintaining some control over the substance.
Full legalization will bring problems like with alchohol legalization. In the form of taxes, raids, bootleggers etc.
Milton Platt
Well-Known Member
I rather doubt he would unless he doesn't mind alienating his rightwing base. Can he change the drug laws on his own through executive order, anyway?
He can.
Obama did by limiting federal prosecution.
Trump could do the same.
And he could advocate for legalization.
That won't matter if he doesn't like being president and won't run again.
He could probably use more time with his family.
No, but he could double his net worth by short selling the prison-for-profit industry and then writing a few executive orders.
He is quite smart, as I recall.
Tom
Milton Platt
Well-Known Member
He has already said he plans to run.
I don't think he plays the stock market. He's a real estate guy. But that is an easy game to play when you start with millions, to begin with.
He says a lot of things.
Tom
Milton Platt
Well-Known Member
Yes, sometimes he even tells the truth....but you have to watch for it.....LOL
How do people tell the difference?
Tom
Milton Platt
Well-Known Member
good question, Tom
UpperLimits
Active Member
Well, somethings gotta work to get the lefties on board....
We shall see if he wins any over.Well, somethings gotta work to get the lefties on board....
But it's a tough sell.
(He hasn't won me over either.)
Milton Platt
Well-Known Member
How is it you think only people who’s political views are left of center believe current marijuana laws need to be changed??Well, somethings gotta work to get the lefties on board....
leibowde84
Veteran Member
What evidence are you basing this off of?
Without yet searching for articles, I'd read that Obama had
directed a hands off policy for states which eased prohibition.
IOW, the answer is:
Evidence which I'll search for.
Edit...
Regarding the Obama era policy, & its change under Sessions, we have.....
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-poli...rijuana-legalization-trump-sessions-cole-memo
Justice Department Abandons Obama-Era Marijuana Guidelines
Sessions to end Obama-era policy on legalized marijuana
Trump administration drops Obama-era easing of marijuana prosecutions | Reuters
Note:
I disagree with Trump's ramping up the War On Drugs.
It's bad for civil liberties & the economy.
With anti-marijuana Sessions leaving, this opens the door to re-liberalization (IMO).
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leibowde84
Veteran Member
I hope you are right. Sessions was on a different planet with his views on the subject, so with him gone (and hated by Trump), that could open the door. But, Trump is not the sharpest knife in the drawer. So, I'm not expecting a smart move.
We'll see.
UpperLimits
Active Member
First things first: The comment is facetious. (The smiley, if you were paying attention, would've gave that away.)
But that aside, you bring up an interesting point.
Just for the record, I don't think it's "only" people on the left who think it's a good idea. I'm on the right and I actually think it's a good idea. In fact, I think the same kind of legislation should be extended to all drugs. I have my reasons for this position which I wont go into detail at this point. Suffice to say, I believe that taking the criminalization part out of the addiction equation would go miles toward helping people who have additions in secret, to come out in the open and possibly seek help.
As for the left of center part, one need only place a demographic chart up against a political map and the strong correlation will become quite self evident. Where are the Democrats most popular? Where is marijuana currently legal? Where is the marijuana agenda being pushed? Where is it getting the strongest reception? Rejection? Get the point?