not necessarilly … not necessarilly true, Portugal has decriminalized all drug use and drug consumption has actually decreased a tiny amount. The US has some of the harshest laws on drug use and consecuently one of the most drug consuming countries in the world.
Actually I do think … Actually I do think there is a way for the government to make money on marijuana. Instead of jail time, possession should be a civil infraction. That way the government could make loads of money off all the tickets, and not have to pay money to jail users.That would bring in a lot more money than a tax.
Regardless, once … Regardless, once legalized the price of marijuana will drop significantly similarly to the way it did in Europe and Canada. It would just be another cigarette tax that cant even pay for the health toll on the system. Look I fully understand that people who want to legalize marijuana cant be persuaded otherwise despite any evidence against it, and I harbor no grand delusions that I can convince you.
The marijuana is … The marijuana is ALREADY being consumed. Of course consumption would go up after legalization but there is a MASSIVE portion of the population BEGGING to be TAXED so they don’t have to buy from some shady person in unsafe circumstances. Right now, silver is trading on the open market for 18.44 per OUNCE. Quality MJ is $300/Oz or higher You can buy an Ounce of gold ($1138/oz with a Quarter Lb. of a PLANT THAT ANYONE CAN GROW. Prices could reduce the market value by 30% and still make profit.
I think it was … I think it was either the Wall Street Journal or the NYT that did the math. Given the additional strain legalizing an additional drug would have on the health industry, it would cost several times more than the war on drugs. Many of my econ courses in college there were plenty of students who tried to show how the taxes would be beneficial but their theories always got shot down when start digging into the details on costs and consequences. Look how much damage alcohol & cirgarettes do already.
You’re fooling … You’re fooling yourself if you don’t think that the Marijuana industry would create thousands of jobs, eliminate drug cartel funding through marijuana, reduce prison populations and make Uncle Sam a buck.
You’re right, Marinol was not well received by patients because it didn’t give them the effects that they would receive from cooking and eating the raw product. You can actually make marijuana more potent by cooking it. You can reduce it’s potency by overheating it.
Many patients … Many patients complain that marijuana doesn’t do anything when it is swallowed in pill form. They usually take the marijuana out of the pills, wrap it, then smoke it. Marijuana as a financial savior is a pot head pipe dream. Not even the heavy taxes levied on alcohol and cirgarettes make a dent in the tax & medical burdens. The cigarette taxes aren’t even enough to pay for people to quit smoking let alone medical bills. Marijuana wouldn’t be any different & therefore isn’t a financial answer.
@MrHamlet if pot … @MrHamlet if pot were legal you could eat it and that would completely negate any possible argument you might have for “marijuana causes lung cancer”.
America is in a financial crisis. You could single handedly pay for our healthcare plan by legalizing it and taxing it. The amount of money saved in the prison system releasing non-violent criminals would be exponential. It’s time we woke up to the insanity that is marijuana laws.
Got one of these … Got one of these for X-Mas from a friend. Too cool.
Now I have to go buy one I can drink. Vodka isn’t my favorite, but curiosity is worth the 50 bucks. See if Dan has something, or just whistling out his backside.
Tell that to my old … Tell that to my old college roommate who has esophageal cancer and only smoked marijuana. National Cancer Institute conducted a study that proved Marijuana smoke does in fact cause cancer and is unhealthy for a multitude of reasons. Over time THC build up in the body also causes damage and lowers the immune system. These are only a few ways marijuana is unhealthy. But you won’t hear of it will you? You will just argue that it is just another conspiracy. The man is out to get you man!
Uy uy uy… Mr … Uy uy uy… Mr Aykroyd? Are you serious? VODKA? In order to achieve enlightenment? …Instead of, say, lisergic acid? Or ayahuasca? Or water, for that matter? Mmmm…
Sounds to me like someone is, quite simply, making a buck.
This guy is off his …
This guy is off his rocker.
This is awesome. …
This is awesome. Must buy soon
it would help
it would help
not necessarilly …
not necessarilly true, Portugal has decriminalized all drug use and drug consumption has actually decreased a tiny amount. The US has some of the harshest laws on drug use and consecuently one of the most drug consuming countries in the world.
Whoa whoa whoa. …
Whoa whoa whoa. Medically made THC in pill form is by NO means the same thing as natural THC.
Awesome…simply .. …
Awesome…simply ……Awesome
Actually I do think …
Actually I do think there is a way for the government to make money on marijuana. Instead of jail time, possession should be a civil infraction. That way the government could make loads of money off all the tickets, and not have to pay money to jail users.That would bring in a lot more money than a tax.
Regardless, once …
Regardless, once legalized the price of marijuana will drop significantly similarly to the way it did in Europe and Canada. It would just be another cigarette tax that cant even pay for the health toll on the system. Look I fully understand that people who want to legalize marijuana cant be persuaded otherwise despite any evidence against it, and I harbor no grand delusions that I can convince you.
The marijuana is …
The marijuana is ALREADY being consumed. Of course consumption would go up after legalization but there is a MASSIVE portion of the population BEGGING to be TAXED so they don’t have to buy from some shady person in unsafe circumstances. Right now, silver is trading on the open market for 18.44 per OUNCE. Quality MJ is $300/Oz or higher You can buy an Ounce of gold ($1138/oz with a Quarter Lb. of a PLANT THAT ANYONE CAN GROW. Prices could reduce the market value by 30% and still make profit.
I think it was …
I think it was either the Wall Street Journal or the NYT that did the math. Given the additional strain legalizing an additional drug would have on the health industry, it would cost several times more than the war on drugs. Many of my econ courses in college there were plenty of students who tried to show how the taxes would be beneficial but their theories always got shot down when start digging into the details on costs and consequences. Look how much damage alcohol & cirgarettes do already.
You’re fooling …
You’re fooling yourself if you don’t think that the Marijuana industry would create thousands of jobs, eliminate drug cartel funding through marijuana, reduce prison populations and make Uncle Sam a buck.
You’re right, Marinol was not well received by patients because it didn’t give them the effects that they would receive from cooking and eating the raw product. You can actually make marijuana more potent by cooking it. You can reduce it’s potency by overheating it.
Honestly I don’t …
Honestly I don’t know, but would be interesting to find out.
Thanks for the condolenses.
Many patients …
Many patients complain that marijuana doesn’t do anything when it is swallowed in pill form. They usually take the marijuana out of the pills, wrap it, then smoke it. Marijuana as a financial savior is a pot head pipe dream. Not even the heavy taxes levied on alcohol and cirgarettes make a dent in the tax & medical burdens. The cigarette taxes aren’t even enough to pay for people to quit smoking let alone medical bills. Marijuana wouldn’t be any different & therefore isn’t a financial answer.
@MrHamlet if pot …
@MrHamlet if pot were legal you could eat it and that would completely negate any possible argument you might have for “marijuana causes lung cancer”.
America is in a financial crisis. You could single handedly pay for our healthcare plan by legalizing it and taxing it. The amount of money saved in the prison system releasing non-violent criminals would be exponential. It’s time we woke up to the insanity that is marijuana laws.
Wow, just wow. …
Wow, just wow. Next time, learn to Google first…
He may be batshit …
He may be batshit insane, but he’s still a legend. Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters are classic films.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Isn’t marijuana tar …
Isn’t marijuana tar much thicker than a cigarette? They have filters on ‘em for a reason.
Bad break for your roomie, sorry.
It’s actually a …
It’s actually a pretty good vodka even on it’s own!!!! Beats grey goose anyday! I’m drinking some now!
Got one of these …
Got one of these for X-Mas from a friend. Too cool.
Now I have to go buy one I can drink. Vodka isn’t my favorite, but curiosity is worth the 50 bucks. See if Dan has something, or just whistling out his backside.
Tell that to my old …
Tell that to my old college roommate who has esophageal cancer and only smoked marijuana. National Cancer Institute conducted a study that proved Marijuana smoke does in fact cause cancer and is unhealthy for a multitude of reasons. Over time THC build up in the body also causes damage and lowers the immune system. These are only a few ways marijuana is unhealthy. But you won’t hear of it will you? You will just argue that it is just another conspiracy. The man is out to get you man!
Who the is Dan …
Who the is Dan Aykroyd?! Nice vodka, however.
Uy uy uy… Mr …
Uy uy uy… Mr Aykroyd? Are you serious? VODKA? In order to achieve enlightenment? …Instead of, say, lisergic acid? Or ayahuasca? Or water, for that matter? Mmmm…
Sounds to me like someone is, quite simply, making a buck.
what’s next, …
what’s next, Bass-o-matic vodka?
that is the coolest …
that is the coolest beverage EVER only dan, man