Randomguy Posted October 23, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 23, 2013 58% Of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana Denver, CO, on April 20 of this year (AP) Two states have legalized marijuana, the NYPD has begun to dial back the rate of cannabis arrests, and samples of the psychotropic substance are being handed out in public like coupons for gym memberships.Today Gallup released a poll showing that 58% of Americans support legalizing marijuana. When Gallup first asked the question in 1969, only 12% favored its legalization, which makes sense given marijuana's relative obscurity in the 1960s. "The movement to legalize marijuana mirrors the relatively recent success of the movement to legalize gay marriage, which voters have also approved now in 14 states," Gallup's statement notes. Rob Kampia, the executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project, said in a statement that "Most Americans realize it is unjust, wasteful, and counterproductive to invest in the criminalization of adults for using a substance that is far less harmful than alcohol." The U.S. spends more than $51 billion each year to wage the War on Drugs; 749,825 people were arrested last year for a marijuana violation, 88% of them for mere possession. California's Lieutenant Governor is spearheading an initiative to legalize pot in his state next year, a move that is estimated to reap $1.4 billion in annual revenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted October 23, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 23, 2013 Only 58%, I bet it's actually higher than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted October 23, 2013 Share #3 Posted October 23, 2013 I like pan too. I am pretty fond of kettle as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted October 23, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 23, 2013 It doesn't belong on Schedule 1. Alcohol is far more dangerous than cannabis. I'll quote Peter Tosh "Legalize it, don't criticize it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 23, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 23, 2013 well, if you are going to give us no jobs and Big Brother for a government, you might as well let us smoke weed, Hell, if its good enough for Bill Clinton and Barak Obama, maybe we got this one all wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 23, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 23, 2013 Everyone in Texas is a stoner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 23, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 23, 2013 Everyone in Texas is a stoner. if them Seattle hippies ever knew how much they really have in common with southerners, they wouldn't be so scared of rednecks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 23, 2013 Share #8 Posted October 23, 2013 Redneck weed is way better than hippie weed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted October 23, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 23, 2013 I'm not sure that what 58% of what Americans believe (if that is even accurate) should be the basis for government policy decisions. 58% of Americans probably also believe in ghosts and the zombie apocalypse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 23, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 23, 2013 Redneck weed is way better than hippie weed. if they ever found that out, the barber shops would be full tommorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 23, 2013 Share #11 Posted October 23, 2013 I'm not sure that what 58% of what Americans believe (if that is even accurate) should be the basis for government policy decisions. 58% of Americans probably also believe in ghosts and the zombie apocalypse. that's why there's a government website for registering haunted houses and the DHS is hoarding ammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted October 23, 2013 Share #12 Posted October 23, 2013 Would this be a good time to buy stock in Frito-Lay? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted October 23, 2013 well, if you are going to give us no jobs and Big Brother for a government, you might as well let us smoke weed, Hell, if its good enough for Bill Clinton and Barak Obama, maybe we got this one all wrong? Bill never inhaled though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted October 23, 2013 I'm not sure that what 58% of what Americans believe (if that is even accurate) should be the basis for government policy decisions. 58% of Americans probably also believe in ghosts and the zombie apocalypse. I think you believe a lot more things when you are stoned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted October 23, 2013 Share #15 Posted October 23, 2013 I don't understand why you can kill someone and if you’re released in 20 years you are able to get student loans. If you’re arrested for having a joint then you're ineligible for student loans the rest of your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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