Massachusetts votes to decriminalize marijuana

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Posted by activate on Nov-05-2008 07:15:

Massachusetts votes to decriminalize marijuana

Obviously it's not the big news item at the moment, but voters in Massachusetts today voted to decriminalize marijuana. So now anyone in the state that is caught with an ounce or less of weed will no longer face criminal penalties. Instead, they'll have to turn over the weed and pay a $100 fine..

I don't smoke myself, but it think it's a great thing. Hopefully other states and eventually Canada will follow suit.

http://sensiblemarijuanapolicy.org

Posted by waynoinsano on Nov-05-2008 11:43:

i find this stunning, that the united states would be the first to do this. Canada should have been way out in front on this topic considering how much more left wing we are. Personally i completely agree. Now im partially biased on the subject considering i was arrested and charged with possession of 1.5grams.
literally i was handcuffed, harassed, arrested and charged with 1.5grams.
fuck da police.

Posted by exstasie on Nov-05-2008 13:44:

Re: Massachusetts votes to decriminalize marijuana

quote:
Originally posted by activate
Obviously it's not the big news item at the moment, but voters in Massachusetts today voted to decriminalize marijuana. So now anyone in the state that is caught with an ounce or less of weed will no longer face criminal penalties. Instead, they'll have to turn over the weed and pay a $100 fine..

I don't smoke myself, but it think it's a great thing. Hopefully other states and eventually Canada will follow suit.

http://sensiblemarijuanapolicy.org

They also voted to ban gay marriage in a few states.

Michigan I believe voted in the use of stem cell research and medical marijuana.

Oh, and I think Washington voted to allow Doctor assisted suicide?

Posted by Geoffb3 on Nov-05-2008 13:44:

quote:
Originally posted by waynoinsano
i find this stunning, that the united states would be the first to do this. Canada should have been way out in front on this topic considering how much more left wing we are. Personally i completely agree. Now im partially biased on the subject considering i was arrested and charged with possession of 1.5grams.
literally i was handcuffed, harassed, arrested and charged with 1.5grams.
fuck da police.

Really in Cambridge? We got pulled over on our way to brantford and got caught with a fair amount and were let off only a $50 speeding ticket

Posted by Yohan on Nov-05-2008 14:19:

Posted by Ozmozis on Nov-05-2008 14:21:

Posted by UmmiE on Nov-05-2008 14:26:

quote:
Originally posted by �Zm�zis
Um for 1.5grams?

It depends on the cop too if hes having a good day or if he wants do reports....buddy of mine got caught with a diam and was let go without any tickets or anything because the cop just said " too little for the amount of reports I have to do on it afterwords".

Posted by waynoinsano on Nov-05-2008 15:34:

quote:
Originally posted by �Zm�zis
Um for 1.5grams?

yes, i still have the papers from the court case to prove it. and yes it was a personal problem, but i dont see how that diffuses my origional point of it being a contridiction of country ideologies.
and yes it does depend on the officer. i spoke with my good freind a peel police officer, and he said he doesnt bust people for anything under 5grams. he was rather suprised that it happened.

Posted by Ozmozis on Nov-05-2008 15:37:

quote:
Originally posted by waynoinsano
yes, i still have the papers from the court case to prove it. and yes it was a personal problem, but i dont see how that diffuses my origional point of it being a contridiction of country ideologies.
and yes it does depend on the officer. i spoke with my good freind a peel police officer, and he said he doesnt bust people for anything under 5grams. he was rather suprised that it happened.

well no shit, cause they have to do tons of paperwork lol

Posted by jsibilin on Nov-05-2008 15:53:

i've been toking for like 5 years and smoke very openly.. I think you if your scared of getting caught that will lead to bad paranoia..

i am extra careful in the states though.. soo expensive there and shitty if u get caught!

theres a reason why tabacco is legal and weed isn't!

Posted by PurpleHaze on Nov-05-2008 16:00:

quote:
Originally posted by jsibilin
i've been toking for like 5 years and smoke very openly.. I think you if your scared of getting caught that will lead to bad paranoia..

i am extra careful in the states though.. soo expensive there and shitty if u get caught!

theres a reason why tabacco is legal and weed isn't!

omg your post makes my brain hurt......

Posted by VERTiG0 on Nov-05-2008 20:56:

quote:
Originally posted by jsibilin
I think you if your scared of getting caught that will lead to bad paranoia..

Gonna second Stefan on this one... What?

Posted by jsibilin on Nov-05-2008 21:49:

quote:
Originally posted by VERTiG0
Gonna second Stefan on this one... What?

what don't u understand..

I have no paranoia because I don't care if i get caught.

...yes i worded that terribly !!

Posted by kotsy on Nov-05-2008 21:52:

quote:
Originally posted by jsibilin
what don't u understand..

I have no paranoia because I don't care if i get caught.

...yes i worded that terribly !!

what does that have to do with tobacco?

Posted by jchung52 on Nov-05-2008 21:53:

Posted by jsibilin on Nov-05-2008 21:54:

quote:
Originally posted by kotsy
what does that have to do with tobacco?

nothing,, shouldn't even of mentioned that.. I just think weed should be legal if tobacco is.. same thing imo

Posted by rabbitjoker on Nov-05-2008 21:55:

Very bad move.

Posted by kotsy on Nov-05-2008 21:56:

quote:
Originally posted by jsibilin
I just think weed should be legal if tobacco is.. same thing imo

Even though I'm pro marijuana I still disagree. Weed alters your mind while tobacco doesn't. I put weed and alcohol in the same boat.

Posted by Beings on Nov-05-2008 22:01:

I hope these morAns in Massachusetts enjoy their insane citizens smoking up and murdering each other, raping puppies and eating human flesh while dancing to Pagan gods.

Posted by jsibilin on Nov-05-2008 22:04:

The reason I mentioned tobacco is because the government wants you to become addicted soo you buy more and more. Imagine if weed was sold in stores just like cigarettes for the same amount of money.. i would say tobacco would make more money then weed.

Posted by Skipper on Nov-05-2008 22:04:

Re: Massachusetts votes to decriminalize marijuana

Posted by jchung52 on Nov-05-2008 22:07:

at least resources wont be wasted on booking people with small amounts

Posted by VERTiG0 on Nov-05-2008 22:09:

quote:
Originally posted by jsibilin
what don't u understand..

Okay well...

quote:
Originally posted by jsibilin
...yes i worded that terribly !!

Jackpot - but at least you admitted it. Hah.

Posted by zokissima on Nov-05-2008 22:48:

quote:
Originally posted by rabbitjoker
Very bad move.

Elaborate, if you don't mind.

Posted by Sorin.16v on Nov-05-2008 22:52:

Marijuana is baaad, hmmmmkay?