Why Marijuana SHOULDN'T Be Legal

Ok, first before I start, I am not positive either way. I go back and forth. But I believe no it shouldn't here's why.

If marijuana was to become legal, it would be run by tobacco companies, increasing amount of daily users, and users who will use it like cigarretes. They are worse for you than cigarretes. But they are sort of better, due to the fact that they aren't as addictive.

If it were to become legal, what do you think drug dealers would do? Give up? No, I say this: the people who sell drugs will push to sell harder dangerous drugs such as crack, and heroin, among other things. Not only that but marijuana does impact your thinking and motor skills.

I also think that they would increase in crimes, robbery ETC... To make the money.

Here's my solution. Keep it illegall. The only problem is illegall marijuana could be dangerous. People have been known to have seizures. So my advice? Stay away from Mary Jane.

Edit: Please note I go back and forth. These are just reasons it shouldn't be legal.

If marijuana was to become legal, it would be run by tobacco companies, increasing amount of daily users, and users who will use it like cigarretes. They are worse for you than cigarretes. But they are sort of better, due to the fact that they aren't as addictive.

dunl12496

Who gives a crap?

If it were to become legal, what do you think drug dealers would do? Give up? No, I say this: the people who sell drugs will push to sell harder dangerous drugs such as crack, and heroin, among other things. Not only that but marijuana does impact your thinking and motor skills.

dunl12496

Drug dealers wouldn't be able to sell it as cheaply and/or the market will have a better supply. People won't go to the drug dealers. They can't find the dealers. The dealers can't sell their harder stuff. The reason pot is a "gateway drug" is because dealers get people on the weak stuff then push the hard, expensive stuff.

Pot isn't any worse then alcohol in the motor skills argument.

I also think that they would increase in crimes, robbery ETC... To make the money.

dunl12496

If pot isn't addictive (as you previously said), why would people resort to violence to get a fix?

Pointless conjecture bobaban

Think how many people would buy it, IT would literally PULL america out of debt, You could have 3 brands mild milder and the highest etc...

Of coarse it would cut down on crime.. people would buy it legally instead of going to a drug house and risk getting caught

yes its bad for you, but who cares? People have been smoking cigs for years, If you put it for sale, Alot of crime would go down i can honestly see it..

Bad argument based on nothing more than mere unfounded speculation.

[QUOTE="dunl12496"]

Who gives a crap?

[QUOTE="dunl12496"]

If it were to become legal, what do you think drug dealers would do? Give up? No, I say this: the people who sell drugs will push to sell harder dangerous drugs such as crack, and heroin, among other things. Not only that but marijuana does impact your thinking and motor skills.

cd_rom

Drug dealers wouldn't be able to sell it as cheaply and/or the market will have a better supply. People won't go to the drug dealers. They can't find the dealers. The dealers can't sell their harder stuff. The reason pot is a "gateway drug" is because dealers get people on the weak stuff then push the hard, expensive stuff.

Pot isn't any worse then alcohol in the motor skills argument.

I also think that they would increase in crimes, robbery ETC... To make the money.

dunl12496

If pot isn't addictive (as you previously said), why would people resort to violence to get a fix?

You don't get it. Pot is the #1 seller for drug dealers. If it were legal, they would have to resort to other means to get money, such as robbery. I'm not saying either way. I think it should be legal sometimes, then other times not. And it may not be even CLOSE to alchohol. But you don't have to go through 6 bottles of it to get high.

Think how many people would buy it, IT would literally PULL america out of debt, You could have 3 brands mild milder and the highest etc...KingOfAsia

[QUOTE="bobaban"]Pointless conjecture KHAndAnime

Yes, but we have no evidence until we legalize it, which we should try. Start in some states first.

[QUOTE="KingOfAsia"]Think how many people would buy it, IT would literally PULL america out of debt, You could have 3 brands mild milder and the highest etc...cd_rom

It would take alot to pay $14 trillion, but yeah it would help. More likely get dumped down the crapper on some bull idea anyways.

Should we outlaw alcohol for the same reason?thegerg

No, this is why we need to remember history. Prohibition was a nightmare.

You don't get it. Pot is the #1 seller for drug dealers. If it were legal, they would have to resort to other means to get money, such as robbery.

dunl12496

#1 seller doesn't mean biggest money-maker. If it was, they would only be selling pot.

They already rob.

And it may not be even CLOSE to alchohol. But you don't have to go through 6 bottles of it to get high.dunl12496

Buy a man's drink next time.

lulz, why would i expect anything other than brainless fearmongering?

teh seizures teh seizures!!!

you should write for the evening news. could pot be making your children rape your pets???? tune in at 11.

I dont use weed but i think it should be legal...here is why

Weed is not addictive....alchohal can be

salvia IS legal and harder then weed...weed just makes you feel calm

When your drunk you punch people in the face...on weed you only think about doing it and calm down seaconds later

weed dosnt causes any known long lasting effects....alchohal can mess up your liver and tobacco can give you lung cancer

The money that comes from the distribution of weed could benifit schools and other things.

A lot less crimes would be happening because you could just go to a 711 and by some weed.

I mean honestly i think its saver then a lot of stuff out there which is why i dont know why its illegal..thats just me though..i dont really care either way if its illegal or not but it probably should be..i mean...alchohal was illegal at a point right? maybe thats like mary jay and it will be legal one day

[QUOTE="thegerg"]Should we outlaw alcohol for the same reason?dunl12496

No, this is why we need to remember history. Prohibition was a nightmare.

Just as it's been a nightmare for other drugs. Clearly prohibition doesn't work and only causes more problems.

[QUOTE="dunl12496"]You don't get it. Pot is the #1 seller for drug dealers. If it were legal, they would have to resort to other means to get money, such as robbery.

cd_rom

#1 seller doesn't mean biggest money-maker. If it was, they would only be selling pot.

They already rob.

And it may not be even CLOSE to alchohol. But you don't have to go through 6 bottles of it to get high.dunl12496

Buy a man's drink next time.

well I'm convinced

lulz, why would i expect anything other than brainless fearmongering?

teh seizures teh seizures!!!

you should write for the evening news. could pot be making your children rape your pets???? tune in at 11.

Riverwolf007

My mom had a seizure back in high school. I'm saying it SHOULD be legal for that. :| Because with government watching how it's made, we wouldn't have that.

well I'm convinced

Colin1192

I would say not sure if serious. But I know.

If marijuana was to become legal, it would be run by tobacco companies, increasing amount of daily users, and users who will use it like cigarretes. Can I have your crystal ball when you're done with it?

They are worse for you than cigarretes. This has been proven wrong time and time again.

dunl12496

[QUOTE="thegerg"]Should we outlaw alcohol for the same reason?dunl12496

No, this is why we need to remember history. Prohibition was a nightmare.

[QUOTE="dunl12496"]

[QUOTE="thegerg"]Should we outlaw alcohol for the same reason?thegerg

No, this is why we need to remember history. Prohibition was a nightmare.

We shouldn't. It's the legal to illegall that causes the problems.

I believe more evidence would've been sufficient, but seriously GS don't give this kid a hard time.

...go back to smoking your weed.

[QUOTE="thegerg"][QUOTE="dunl12496"]

No, this is why we need to remember history. Prohibition was a nightmare.

dunl12496

We shouldn't. It's the legal to illegall that causes the problems.

So if we shouldn't continue prohibition then why shouldn't weed be legal?

[QUOTE="dunl12496"]

If marijuana was to become legal, it would be run by tobacco companies, increasing amount of daily users, and users who will use it like cigarretes. Can I have your crystal ball when you're done with it? No

They are worse for you than cigarretes. This has been proven wrong time and time again. Probably

Saturos3091

Yes, but because you don't smoke 12 joints a day. I know it probably is, but the facts I've seen say so. It can cause lung cancer, that's what's important. Besides, a large majority of users are underage. Not saying it's not easy to get, but why make it easier?

[QUOTE="Riverwolf007"]

lulz, why would i expect anything other than brainless fearmongering?

teh seizures teh seizures!!!

you should write for the evening news. could pot be making your children rape your pets???? tune in at 11.

dunl12496

My mom had a seizure back in high school. I'm saying it SHOULD be legal for that. :| Because with government watching how it's made, we wouldn't have that.

I believe more evidence would've been sufficient, but seriously GS don't give this kid a hard time.

...go back to smoking your weed.

magitekk

21. Cough cough. (From the weed.) :o

Besides I'm mostly for legallizing it. I'm just giving some what ifs.

[QUOTE="Colin1192"]

well I'm convinced

dunl12496

I would say not sure if serious. But I know.

how could i not be. your predictions have solid thinking behind them. I can tell you put a lot of thought into them, and not just make them up on the spot like some people do

[QUOTE="dunl12496"]

[QUOTE="Riverwolf007"]

lulz, why would i expect anything other than brainless fearmongering?

teh seizures teh seizures!!!

you should write for the evening news. could pot be making your children rape your pets???? tune in at 11.

Riverwolf007

My mom had a seizure back in high school. I'm saying it SHOULD be legal for that. :| Because with government watching how it's made, we wouldn't have that.

Confused. She doesn't even drink anymore. That was back when. Can you clarify?

[QUOTE="dunl12496"]

[QUOTE="Colin1192"]

well I'm convinced

Colin1192

I would say not sure if serious. But I know.

how could i not be. your predictions have solid thinking behind them. I can tell you put a lot of thought into them, and not just make them up on the spot like some people do

Ok, now you're killing me. Are you being serious?

[QUOTE="dunl12496"]

[QUOTE="thegerg"] Why, then, continue prohibition? thegerg

We shouldn't. It's the legal to illegall that causes the problems.

Big surprise, OT is heavily in favor of legalizing weed... Ironic how TC gets blasted for not providing facts and evidence yet one of the strongest arguments for its legalization is that it would cut down on crime and provide an enormously large source of revenue, both of which are also pure "conjecture."UCF_Knight

:P Yes, but you have to consider the unknown. We have no idea what would happen if 25% of america smoked weed, even occasionally.

Yes, but because you don't smoke 12 joints a day. I know it probably is, but the facts I've seen say so. It can cause lung cancer, that's what's important. Besides, a large majority of users are underage. Not saying it's not easy to get, but why make it easier?

dunl12496

[QUOTE="Colin1192"]

[QUOTE="dunl12496"]

I would say not sure if serious. But I know.

dunl12496

how could i not be. your predictions have solid thinking behind them. I can tell you put a lot of thought into them, and not just make them up on the spot like some people do

Ok, now you're killing me. Are you being serious?

and add that you keep flip flopping saying you are more for legalizing it, but your thread is about keeping it illegal.

I can tell, you are a man with great knowledge on this topic

Big surprise, OT is heavily in favor of legalizing weed... Ironic how TC gets blasted for not providing facts and evidence yet one of the strongest arguments for its legalization is that it would cut down on crime and provide an enormously large source of revenue, both of which are also pure "conjecture."UCF_Knight

Criminalizing a substance puts control of it into the hands of criminals. This isn't conjecture, history has born this out. The mafia, for example, was near irrelevant in this country before the criminalization of alcohol.

Big surprise, OT is heavily in favor of legalizing weed... Ironic how TC gets blasted for not providing facts and evidence yet one of the strongest arguments for its legalization is that it would cut down on crime and provide an enormously large source of revenue, both of which are also pure "conjecture."UCF_Knight

it does not seem like conjecture when there is an example that is exactly what we are talking about right in front of us.

[QUOTE="UCF_Knight"]Big surprise, OT is heavily in favor of legalizing weed... Ironic how TC gets blasted for not providing facts and evidence yet one of the strongest arguments for its legalization is that it would cut down on crime and provide an enormously large source of revenue, both of which are also pure "conjecture."worlock77

Criminalizing a substance puts control of it into the hands of criminals. This isn't conjecture, history has born this out. The mafia, for example, was near irrelevant in this country before the criminalization of alcohol.

check out the homicide rate during prohibition.

[QUOTE="dunl12496"]

Yes, but because you don't smoke 12 joints a day. I know it probably is, but the facts I've seen say so. It can cause lung cancer, that's what's important. Besides, a large majority of users are underage. Not saying it's not easy to get, but why make it easier?

Saturos3091

Not unless they're doing it right! Open wide!!

[QUOTE="dunl12496"]

Yes, but because you don't smoke 12 joints a day. I know it probably is, but the facts I've seen say so. It can cause lung cancer, that's what's important. Besides, a large majority of users are underage. Not saying it's not easy to get, but why make it easier?

Saturos3091

Not unless they're doing it right! Open wide!!

[QUOTE="UCF_Knight"]Big surprise, OT is heavily in favor of legalizing weed... Ironic how TC gets blasted for not providing facts and evidence yet one of the strongest arguments for its legalization is that it would cut down on crime and provide an enormously large source of revenue, both of which are also pure "conjecture."Riverwolf007

it does not seem like conjecture when there is an example that is exactly what we are talking about right in front of us.

[QUOTE="UCF_Knight"]Big surprise, OT is heavily in favor of legalizing weed... Ironic how TC gets blasted for not providing facts and evidence yet one of the strongest arguments for its legalization is that it would cut down on crime and provide an enormously large source of revenue, both of which are also pure "conjecture."dunl12496

:P Yes, but you have to consider the unknown. We have no idea what would happen if 25% of america smoked weed, even occasionally.