Got some questions for those that are following marijuana laws more than myself.

How likely is it that Obama and Democrats work together to lift federal prohibition on marijuana? Do you think there will be much priority given to this by the House and Senate? I am aware of Barney Frank's bill, but really - is it likely we will see any major movement on this within the 1st two years of Obama's sitting?

Do you think that 13 medical marijuana states will ultimately send a message to the feds and will soften the federal laws at all? I hate to sound so bitter about my country, but I am at the point where the legalization of marijuana is close to the top of my priorities as far as selecting candidates for office. I know politicians promise the world in a golden cup to get elected, but are you confident enough in the Democratic party that you feel it is a possibility in your lifetime you will see marijuana legalized both in states and federally? Do you think Democrats have it in them to fight for you rights in this regard?

I know the government moves at a turtle's pace, but do YOU think we have enough concerned American voters to impact how fast the ball gets rolling on ANY true initiative to legalize pot?

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it was wrong to make it ilegal any ways its unconstitutional

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I think Obama will look at this from the perspective of how marijuana laws disproportionately penalize people from the lower socieoeconimic parts of our society (black people). These are the people who get crap ass court appointed lawyers and do time for trivial shit like getting high. In that regard I think Obama has the presence of mind to arrive at the conclusion that marijuana prohibition is pointless. Legalization will equal political suicide so I think what you will see is federal law that recognizes medical marijuana and minimizes penalties for simple non-medical posession at the federal level. I also think he will reduce law enforcement subsidies for marijuana enforcement. This puts the burden of paying for enforcing the law and defining penalties at the state level with minimal federal support. Obama saves face as not being to soft on drugs and the states get to say "if the feds don't fund prohibition we are not going to enforce it". Everyone wins. Look for this to unevil circa late 2009 once the economic crisis is dealt with.

I'll give a nice clean and simple answer. No.

It's a non issue right now. Neither candidate had to talk about weed on the trail. Politicians almost always take the path of least resistance. So,..... no.



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You haven't countered nothing, because the points you made are not valid, you are basing your counter on information you don't understand, regardless the accuracy of the information, because it does not state what you are saying.. (Brazko)

I see it as this... even IF fed laws are reduced... that still doesn't immediatly effect state laws... and by the time that would happen, we'll be voting again IF it ever did happen... but like Cracker said... with the ecomomy goin to shit, war in iraq, bullshit oil prices we delt with and so on and so on... it's just not an issue that has priority written on it! It'll prolly just move at stoner speed!!

Thats my take on it... anything that sounds too good to be true, usually is! There's always catches!

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Meanwhile Federal (Feral?) Politicians are exempt from drug tests!! So the ones making the decisions that affect everyone get to self medicate, but the poor bastard Joe Plumber submits before he can fix your faucet. Gawd do I LUV this country!!


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not only that they could tax it and still drive prices down, any ways has any one seen marlboro greens cant wait for them to come out hopfuly in my lifetime

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Funny you should mention that . Back in the 70's I was just a kid and my Uncle worked for brown& Williamson tobacco Co. he told me they were all ready to roll an entire wing of assembly production for weed. It was very close to happening. Very. DAMMIT!!


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You haven't countered nothing, because the points you made are not valid, you are basing your counter on information you don't understand, regardless the accuracy of the information, because it does not state what you are saying.. (Brazko)

That would be awesome, but wouldnt mass production cut down on the quality of your mj 100's, better yet wouldnt other things get into youre reefer before harvesting such great quantities.It would be horrible in a way though because the corporate bastards would be all over it and make their margin on it and not even be smokers.
Alas the sad state of the world.

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