You’re being lied to...

They can't tax weed, therefor they don't sell it.

Explain to me how they "can't tax weed."
They can tax alcohol and cigarettes, they could tax weed (and make a killing off it, by the way. It's not expensive to grow plants.)

Ah. I see.

Still, seems a little bit stilted.

Bunkered wrote: Explain to me how they "can't tax weed." They can tax alcohol and cigarettes, they could tax weed (and make a killing off it, by the way. It's not expensive to grow plants.)

I can't. Its just a quote I picked upa nd use everytime this debate comes up. I'm not very learned on the reasons The Man puts down weed.

Snake6 wrote: Bunkered wrote: Explain to me how they "can't tax weed." They can tax alcohol and cigarettes, they could tax weed (and make a killing off it, by the way. It's not expensive to grow plants.) They could tax it, but it is easier for to grow weed than it is tobacco or to make moonshine. If they did legalize weed you would still be able to get it cheaper from a home grower than to buy it from a gas station or whatever.

I'll go with that.

Haha, wow.

That was not an unbiased source you linked to at all.

Yeah, smoking anything is bad for you. BUT OMG LIEK TABACOO IS...Shush, I
care not, I would like to see them ban tabacco smoking as well.

Edited by Tae Kwon Do - 16 December 2006 at 11:32pm

Tae Kwon Do wrote: Haha, wow. That was not an unbiased source you linked to at all.

Again, yes, it is a site about news on Cannabis.
However, the articles are NOT from the website, and are gathered from actual news sources.
I actually have seen more than once anti-weed article on the site, but they ARE mostly people who lean towards legalization.

If they banned tobacco  I would die... 

Bunkered wrote: I know why it BECAME legal... but I just can't figure out why it hasn't been changed yet, other than the government refusing to admit they were wrong.

Possibly because of the DEA.  The DEA and the FDA are the ones who can decide which drug is scheduled where.  If suddenly marijuana is rescheduled, or placed on the same area as tobbacco and alcohol, then it will possibly cause loss of jobs to people in the DEA (maybe), who knows really...  they spend millions on eraticating the plant, and making sure it is not coming from over the border, so that could be one reason why.  What is also weird is all this new research that is coming out which claims it helps more than it harms is government funded, and yet the DEA still doesn't recognize that.  Even on their website a lot of the information they give on marijuana contradicts what various studies show.

The harmful effects of marijuana on the Brain and Central Nervous System
Impaired thinking, mood, memory, and coordination
Marijuana (THC) is an extremely powerful and pleasurable intoxicant. It
affects, alters, and damages brain cells controlling thinking, emotion,
pleasure, coordination, mood and memory. The pituitary gland is also
damaged which regulates hunger, thirst, blood pressure, sexual behavior,
and release of sex hormones.
Clogged synapses, brain damage and addiction
Marijuana accumulates in the microscopic spaces between nerve cells in
the brain called "synapses." This clogging interferes by slowing and
impairing transfer critical information.
Long term use causes the brain to stop production of brain chemicals
necessary to "feel good" - a negative feedback condition. And, the user
becomes chemically addicted to marijuana.
The harmful effects of marijuana on the Heart
Speeds up heartbeat as much as 50%, increases blood pressure, and
poses great risk to those with hypertension and heart disease.
The harmful effects of marijuana on the Endocrine System
Marijuana damages the network of glands, organs, and hormones
involved in growth and development, energy levels, and reproduction.
Organs and glands affected:
pituitary gland
thyroid gland
stomach
duodenum
pancreas
adrenal glands
testis
The harmful effects of marijuana on the Reproductive System males and
females
Marijuana use can decrease and degenerate sperm, sperm count,
movement, and cause lowered sex drive. Females can have egg damage,
suppression of ovulation, disrupt menstrual cycles, and alteration of
hormone levels.
Regular use during pregnancy can lower birth weight and cause
abnormalities similar to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (small head, irritability,
poor growth and development.
Can destroy the number of chromosomes, resulting in cell abnormalities
and impaired function.
Other affects on the central nervous system
distortions of perceptions, thinking and reality
Difficulty in forming concepts and thoughts
Poor concentration
Mental confusion
Loss of motivation
Wide mood swings
Aggression and hostility
Depression, anxiety and paranoia
The harmful effects of marijuana on the Eyes
Sleep looking, blood-shot eyes with dilated pupils.
The harmful effects of marijuana on the Throat
Irritates membranes of the esophagus; increases chance of developing
cancer of larynx and esophagus.
The harmful effects of marijuana on the Lungs
Significant damage and destruction of the air sacs of the lungs, reducing
the lungs ability to bring oxygen and remove carbon dioxide -
Emphysema.
Causes bronchial tubes to be inflamed, thickened and to produce more
mucus; resulting in narrowing of the air passages - Chronic Bronchitis.
Marijuana smoke has twice as much "tar" as cigarette smoke and
significantly increases chance of lung cancer, inflammation and infection.