Is Cannabis legalization a Black and White issue?

[JackTheGrower]

2009 has been the year of Cannabis for me. First my "just do it" trip to Amsterdam for the ICMag cup this past April and then CCI ; well it's been an exciting year for me.

I wrote to my local paper many months back a letter to the editor that I thought it was a simple case of Black market control vs White market control. The point was that by not openly accepting Medical Cannabis Shops we were choosing to support an illegal and unregulated market.
At the time the debate was about Medical Cannabis shops in Stanislaus County California. We now have a ban everywhere in this county if I remember correctly..

So, if I may, let me extend that to discussion here:

Is it really the Conservative's agenda to support a black market Cannabis market over a publicly regulated legal cannabis market?

The contrast of black and white is meant in a logical way not a racial way.

 

[banscheee]

I believe you may be right, but its not just an agenda of the conservatives, republicans, whatever. I feel the whole legitimate cause for opposition is the fact that cannabis can be used on a variety of different levels. We live in a world where profit is king. If something can help, its most likely going to be banned, for if it were legalized, many prescription drugs would be rendered useless. Now its not just the drug companies that take part in this. Just take a look at the jan. 2010 issue of High times, they do a great article on rick, and his cannabis oil. Do you really think anyone wants a cure for cancer? not anyone who benefits from the profits of chemo, or anything related. its a sick society we live in, not even willing to look at the facts.

 

[karmical]

Is it really the Conservative's agenda to support a black market Cannabis market over a publicly regulated legal cannabis market?

Maybe they fear the closing of the "gateway" they created

their choosing the words "gateway drug" then successfully building upon ignorance, coming up with a whole fear based campaign trying to link marijuana to other hard drugs.

the gateway is created by the black market, as many of those harder drugs are found while looking for mj.

so in a way, legalization/regulation of mj would actually cut down on first time users of harsher stuff.

wouldn't that be a good thing?

 

[JackTheGrower]

I'm still pondering what the mindset is?!

Great posts you two.

We have to admit this 2009-2010 is the season of Cannabis.. The only War Obama may be able to do something about.


Either of you go to a church or such where you hear what is being said about cannabis? I mean in a funny way I think the anti-cannabis side has dug their heals in and that's all they need I guess..

I just don't feel any opposition forces.. I am confused.. Has the wall really fallen?

 

[oregon024]

There going to legalize it eventially.They'll need experienced growers.

 

[Hash Zeppelin]

I think it is a black and white issue of freedom vs. ego. Our will for freedom must be stronger than the old men of the anti-pot eras' god like egos. These old evil bastards only survive by the powerful Lazarus pits that are their egos. Their hearts are long rotted out and are as black as oil. If they admit they are wrong about anything, even once, they would instantly die. They would melt into a black puddle and become a terrible carpet stain.

 

[zenoonez]

I think it is a black and white issue of freedom vs. ego. Our will for freedom must be stronger than the old men of the anti-pot eras' god like egos. These old evil bastards only survive by the powerful Lazarus pits that are their egos. Their hearts are long rotted out and are as black as oil. If they admit they are wrong about anything, even once, they would instantly die. They would melt into a black puddle and become a terrible carpet stain.

I agree, pot is fundamentally an issue of freedom. Check out Ron Paul's stance on drugs. His argument is white picket fence American freedom. Framed in such a way the anti pot advocates tend to make themselves look like left wing activists who oppose the ideas of American freedom.

 

[Fuzz420]

Its a green issue. Its more about what can the proceeds of illicit activities do for you?

http://icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=149521

You can do a lot with $352 billion

Prohibition otherwise kept us a float, or did it?

 

[sunwukong]

I think it is a black and white issue of freedom vs. ego. Our will for freedom must be stronger than the old men of the anti-pot eras' god like egos. These old evil bastards only survive by the powerful Lazarus pits that are their egos. Their hearts are long rotted out and are as black as oil. If they admit they are wrong about anything, even once, they would instantly die. They would melt into a black puddle and become a terrible carpet stain.

Well said zep. These jerks would rather subvert the will of the people than admit the largest, most expensive and longest running policy our government has is nothing more than a failure. Thank god, like all beings they will eventually pass on. Time is on our side I suppose.