Comments on: CBS News Series: Marijuana Prohibition And Possible Alternatives http://blog.norml.org/2009/07/14/cbs-news-series-marijuana-prohibition-and-possible-alternatives/ Working to reform marijuana laws Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:36:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Farsalt Hjonaband http://blog.norml.org/2009/07/14/cbs-news-series-marijuana-prohibition-and-possible-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-110665 Farsalt Hjonaband Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:39:19 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/?p=1092#comment-110665 I definitely like your angle. I definitely like your angle.

]]> By: mark52 http://blog.norml.org/2009/07/14/cbs-news-series-marijuana-prohibition-and-possible-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-52020 mark52 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:58:56 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/?p=1092#comment-52020 IN the 38 yrs that I have been a recreational user, I have not had one traffic accident,stolen to support my access to weed nor been in a "stoned" brawl. On the other hand I would be embarassed to tell you how many times alcohol has led to anarchy and mayhem. When I read the court section of my local embarassment rag, it shows all arrests and penalties involved, I see so many simple possesion of marijuana charges it make me wonder why we don't make a stand on this rediculous issue. All the ideas I've heard about solving our national deficit,and there aren't many besides more taxes on necessities, the fact that a cannabis tax would go a long way towards correcting this makes the most sence. You also have to admitt all the people in jail on this ludicress law would be on the street and making money to pay their taxes while the real criminals would have room in the pens where they belong. Imagine the money we would save if we didn't have so many victimless criminals serving time in our already overcrowded penal system. God bless america and god bless the herbs he put on this earth for the betterment of man as so stated in the book of Genesis. IN the 38 yrs that I have been a recreational user, I have not had one traffic accident,stolen to support my access to weed nor been in a “stoned” brawl. On the other hand I would be embarassed to tell you how many times alcohol has led to anarchy and mayhem. When I read the court section of my local embarassment rag, it shows all arrests and penalties involved, I see so many simple possesion of marijuana charges it make me wonder why we don’t make a stand on this rediculous issue. All the ideas I’ve heard about solving our national deficit,and there aren’t many besides more taxes on necessities, the fact that a cannabis tax would go a long way towards correcting this makes the most sence. You also have to admitt all the people in jail on this ludicress law would be on the street and making money to pay their taxes while the real criminals would have room in the pens where they belong. Imagine the money we would save if we didn’t have so many victimless criminals serving time in our already overcrowded penal system. God bless america and god bless the herbs he put on this earth for the betterment of man as so stated in the book of Genesis.

]]> By: Anonymous http://blog.norml.org/2009/07/14/cbs-news-series-marijuana-prohibition-and-possible-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-51995 Anonymous Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:40:54 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/?p=1092#comment-51995 Cuba could become the Emerald Isle for the east coast. The conditions are ideal, and its location perfect. Someone should make up with Cuba...if that's possible. That's how we could help the people of Cuba. $$$$$$$$ Cuba could become the Emerald Isle for the east coast.
The conditions are ideal, and its location perfect.
Someone should make up with Cuba…if that’s possible.
That’s how we could help the people of Cuba. $$$$$$$$

]]> By: Joe http://blog.norml.org/2009/07/14/cbs-news-series-marijuana-prohibition-and-possible-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-51976 Joe Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:25:50 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/?p=1092#comment-51976 california has been the fore runner in marijuana legalization, its time to start work on the east coast like newjersey with its harsh laws and penalties on marijuana possesion. there isn't even much of a chance of medical use there any way california has been the fore runner in marijuana legalization, its time to start work on the east coast like newjersey with its harsh laws and penalties on marijuana possesion. there isn’t even much of a chance of medical use there any way

]]> By: scottyny http://blog.norml.org/2009/07/14/cbs-news-series-marijuana-prohibition-and-possible-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-51832 scottyny Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:27:50 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/?p=1092#comment-51832 i am a pot smoker with major physical disabilities.ive been smoking since 1982.back then it was just hanging out with teenage buddies and having a few laughs.none of of ever got in any serious trouble.but now that im disabled ive come to realize just how many benifits there are from cannibus.i could not imagine going through my life without it.my problem is i live in nj and for me to gain access to cannibus is illegal.but its ok for me to go to a doctor and get bottles of heavy duty pain medications.and be so out of it i cant funtion.i was on pain meds for 2yrs after my latest surgery.and coming of them was a living hell...my other point i just wanted to throw out here is the legalization of alcohol.soooo many people dead from being killed by a drunk driver.my heart goes out to the families who have had a loved one taken by a drunk.also go to a bar and see how people act,fights happen,that doesnt happen when a few people are using cannibus.there is such a difference between the 2.ive never heard of a cannibus user killing a family cause he was to high....there are so many benifits from making cannibus legal.so people like myself who get through the day with a little less pain and being depressed which goes along with being disabled.and not worryng about getting caught purchasing cannibus...........thank you for reading my post i am a pot smoker with major physical disabilities.ive been smoking since 1982.back then it was just hanging out with teenage buddies and having a few laughs.none of of ever got in any serious trouble.but now that im disabled ive come to realize just how many benifits there are from cannibus.i could not imagine going through my life without it.my problem is i live in nj and for me to gain access to cannibus is illegal.but its ok for me to go to a doctor and get bottles of heavy duty pain medications.and be so out of it i cant funtion.i was on pain meds for 2yrs after my latest surgery.and coming of them was a living hell…my other point i just wanted to throw out here is the legalization of alcohol.soooo many people dead from being killed by a drunk driver.my heart goes out to the families who have had a loved one taken by a drunk.also go to a bar and see how people act,fights happen,that doesnt happen when a few people are using cannibus.there is such a difference between the 2.ive never heard of a cannibus user killing a family cause he was to high….there are so many benifits from making cannibus legal.so people like myself who get through the day with a little less pain and being depressed which goes along with being disabled.and not worryng about getting caught purchasing cannibus………..thank you for reading my post

]]> By: keydet46 http://blog.norml.org/2009/07/14/cbs-news-series-marijuana-prohibition-and-possible-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-51457 keydet46 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:27:44 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/?p=1092#comment-51457 One thing that bothers me is the use of the word drug and cannabis. Cannabis is an herb not a drug! drug1??/dr?g/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [druhg] Show IPA noun, verb, drugged, drug?ging. Use drug in a Sentence –noun 1. Pharmacology. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well-being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance recognized in the official pharmacopoeia or formulary of the nation. b. any substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in humans or other animals. c. any article, other than food, intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of humans or other animals. d. any substance intended for use as a component of such a drug, but not a device or a part of a device. 3. a habit-forming medicinal or illicit substance, esp. a narcotic. 4. drugs, a. chemical substances prepared and sold as pharmaceutical items, either by prescription or over the counter. b. personal hygienic items sold in a drugstore, as toothpaste, mouthwash, etc. 5. Obsolete. any ingredient used in chemistry, pharmacy, dyeing, or the like. –verb (used with object) 6. to administer a medicinal drug to. 7. to stupefy or poison with a drug. 8. to mix (food or drink) with a drug, esp. a stupefying, narcotic, or poisonous drug. 9. to administer anything nauseous to. —Verb phrase10. drug up, to take a narcotic drug: The addict prowled about for a place to drug up. —Idiom11. drug on the market, a commodity that is overabundant or in excess of demand in the market. Also, drug in the market. One thing that bothers me is the use of the word drug and cannabis. Cannabis is an herb not a drug!

drug1??/dr?g/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [druhg] Show IPA noun, verb, drugged, drug?ging.
Use drug in a Sentence
–noun 1. Pharmacology. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well-being.
2. (in federal law) a. any substance recognized in the official pharmacopoeia or formulary of the nation.
b. any substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in humans or other animals.
c. any article, other than food, intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of humans or other animals.
d. any substance intended for use as a component of such a drug, but not a device or a part of a device.

3. a habit-forming medicinal or illicit substance, esp. a narcotic.
4. drugs, a. chemical substances prepared and sold as pharmaceutical items, either by prescription or over the counter.
b. personal hygienic items sold in a drugstore, as toothpaste, mouthwash, etc.

5. Obsolete. any ingredient used in chemistry, pharmacy, dyeing, or the like.

–verb (used with object) 6. to administer a medicinal drug to.
7. to stupefy or poison with a drug.
8. to mix (food or drink) with a drug, esp. a stupefying, narcotic, or poisonous drug.
9. to administer anything nauseous to.

—Verb phrase10. drug up, to take a narcotic drug: The addict prowled about for a place to drug up.
—Idiom11. drug on the market, a commodity that is overabundant or in excess of demand in the market. Also, drug in the market.

]]> By: Tommy Hawkins Jr. http://blog.norml.org/2009/07/14/cbs-news-series-marijuana-prohibition-and-possible-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-51278 Tommy Hawkins Jr. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:29:47 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/?p=1092#comment-51278 My name is Tommy Hawkins Jr., I am 43 years old, and I am a medical marijuana patient living in Fresno, CA. I use medical marijuana for a variety of reasons, including chronic pain from a back injury and depression. Medical marijuana has changed my life for the better in many ways. It helps alleviate my pain, helps me fight depression, and helps me to sleep regularly. Medical marijuana also helps me to use far less prescription drugs than I would without it, and it helps keep my alcohol and tobacco use lower than they would be otherwise. I can't say enough about how medical marijuana has helped me, and I only hope that current laws will be changed so that all people who can be helped by medical marijuana will have access to this important medicine. My name is Tommy Hawkins Jr., I am 43 years old, and I am a medical marijuana patient living in Fresno, CA.

I use medical marijuana for a variety of reasons, including chronic pain from a back injury and depression.

Medical marijuana has changed my life for the better in many ways. It helps alleviate my pain, helps me fight depression, and helps me to sleep regularly. Medical marijuana also helps me to use far less prescription drugs than I would without it, and it helps keep my alcohol and tobacco use lower than they would be otherwise.

I can’t say enough about how medical marijuana has helped me, and I only hope that current laws will be changed so that all people who can be helped by medical marijuana will have access to this important medicine.

]]> By: J http://blog.norml.org/2009/07/14/cbs-news-series-marijuana-prohibition-and-possible-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-51225 J Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:41:03 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/?p=1092#comment-51225 The thing everyone seems to forget about the main problem with Dutch drug laws (rude tourists going there to party too hard; the kind of people who go look at the prostitutes but not at the art museums)is that it would cease to be a problem (or at least become much less of a problem) if a few other places had the same policies. The thing everyone seems to forget about the main problem with Dutch drug laws (rude tourists going there to party too hard; the kind of people who go look at the prostitutes but not at the art museums)is that it would cease to be a problem (or at least become much less of a problem) if a few other places had the same policies.

]]> By: The "convince my mom weed is harmless" thread - Grasscity.com Forums http://blog.norml.org/2009/07/14/cbs-news-series-marijuana-prohibition-and-possible-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-51220 The "convince my mom weed is harmless" thread - Grasscity.com Forums Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:40:41 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/?p=1092#comment-51220 [...] The "convince my mom weed is harmless" thread Get her to watch this when it comes out: CBS News Series: Marijuana Prohibition And Possible Alternatives | NORML Blog __________________ "If death meant just leaving the stage long enough to change costume [...] [...] The "convince my mom weed is harmless" thread Get her to watch this when it comes out: CBS News Series: Marijuana Prohibition And Possible Alternatives | NORML Blog __________________ "If death meant just leaving the stage long enough to change costume [...]

]]> By: vix http://blog.norml.org/2009/07/14/cbs-news-series-marijuana-prohibition-and-possible-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-51214 vix Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:36:48 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/?p=1092#comment-51214 OK THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME TO RUN A CAMPAIGN ON ANNUAL # of DEATHS FROM PRESCRIPTION OD'S VERSUS SMOKING MARIJUANA. OK THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME TO RUN A CAMPAIGN ON ANNUAL # of DEATHS FROM PRESCRIPTION OD’S VERSUS SMOKING MARIJUANA.

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