Legalize drugs and then tax sales of them. And while we’re at it, welcome all forms of gambling (rather than just the few currently and arbitrarily allowed) and let prostitution go legit too. picked by bornbad 6 months ago

"Remove all penalties under California law for the cultivation, transportation, sale, purchase, possession, and use of marijuana, natural THC and paraphernalia by persons over the age of 21," "prohibit local and state law enforcement officials from enforcing federal marijuana laws (more on that later)" and establish a fee of $50 an ounce on marijuana on top of whatever pot will... read full post picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

Legalizing marijuana isn't an endorsement of underage or irresponsible use. Best would be that everyone deal with life unmedicated, but adults arguably have a right to amuse themselves in ways that don't harm others. picked by muppet 2 years ago

Medical marijuana is giving activists a chance to show how a legitimized pot business can work. Is the end of prohibition upon us? picked by nickcobb 3 months ago

Widely Reported New Zealand Study Bases Its Findings On Only 14 Cases. picked by dOntEAtpOOp 2 years ago

A group of demonstrators in Toronto rallied for the legalization of marijuana during the unofficial "4-20" holiday, as police looked on. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

By (1) refusing to free Marc Emery and (2) refusing to Re-Legalize the Self-Cultivation of Marijuana, President Obama is well on his way to becoming the most hypocritical President in US history If he refuses to do these two things immediately the American People should understand that they have been betrayed. The time for the American People to demand these actions, from President Obama, is right... read full post picked by nickcobb 3 months ago

A bill to tax and regulate marijuana in California like alcohol would generate nearly $1.4 billion in revenue for the cash-strapped state, according to an official analysis released Wednesday by tax officials. picked by shep182 4 months ago

In a recent town hall meeting, President Obama, when asked about the legalization of marijuana, nervously laughed and briefly dismissed the idea, which had been advanced as a way to help pull out of our current economic doldrums. In doing so, the President was following conventional wisdom when it comes to marijuana -- that to openly support reform or repeal of harsh anti-pot laws is tantamount to... read full post picked by iamamaniac 8 months ago

Here's the essay written by the student arrested for firing up a joint during his high school speech.

In response to zebrahdh's question. picked by Feds 6 months ago

A Nevada woman got her marijuana and pipe back from police Wednesday after her drug possession case was dismissed in Municipal Court. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Obviously no single item will solve the economic woes, but what are some of the pros & cons of legalizing marijuana? picked by kingjames 1 year ago

More than three dozen marijuana plants seized by authorities from a Fort Collins couple were returned to them dead today by police. The couple, James and Lisa Masters, along with their attorneys, said they will take legal action... picked by kissmenow 2 years ago