Do you think marijuana will be legalized nationwide? If so, how long will it take?

[brutal]

If it was legal all those people would not be crowded in one state.

Well, it's (recreational) legal in AK, WA, OR too, so not just one state. 10-11 more on tap expected to legalize it soon.

 

[brutal]

If it were to become legal on a federal basis then I would bet almost all business wouldn't test for it. They only do it now to receive tax breaks. Think of it this way, your company will usually only test you for alcohol if you come in drunk and reeking because they arnt federally required too, I would see the same thing for marijuana.

I disagree.

When you're dealing with financial and health organizations, government security, etc. and all the security requirements that go along with that, there's no way in hell "most" companies, and that especially includes tech companies, are going to give pot use a pass. Nope, not gonna happen. Private employee can still specify their employment rules and if you don't like it, you're free to find another job. Substance abuse, in whatever form it takes, is verboten. Same for having a morals clause, no weapons policies, etc. etc. etc. Their rules as long as it doesn't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, and of course for many now, identity.

 

[CBH13]

I disagree.

When you're dealing with financial and health organizations, government security, etc. and all the security requirements that go along with that, there's no way in hell "most" companies, and that especially includes tech companies, are going to give pot use a pass. Nope, not gonna happen. Private employee can still specify their employment rules and if you don't like it, you're free to find another job. Substance abuse, in whatever form it takes, is verboten. Same for having a morals clause, no weapons policies, etc. etc. etc. Their rules as long as it doesn't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, and of course for many now, identity.

that doesn't change the fact that the majority of tests are done for tax breaks, you get rid of those and I promise you most companies wont waste the money or a meaningless test. If you want to pass one you can easily no matter how much you use, trust me. and your financial, health organizations and government security doesn't come close to making up the majority of jobs. Do most companies test all employees for alcohol on a regular basis? it will be treated the same in the work place.

 

[brutal]

Didn't read the other replies, so mine may have been covered. But, just legalize it already. Marijuana actually has some redeeming qualities (i.e. lowers likelihood of dementia and Alzheimers happening later in life, also delays the onset of Parkinson's and MD). Just legalize it like they did in Colorado - dispensaries have to submit to regular checks, the revenue from their sales goes toward education and takes less from the state budget, etc. Now yes, you have people that will move to CO or WA just to get high, but that's because those are the only two places they won't get locked up for recreational use.

Furthermore, legalization takes some power away from the drug cartels. No need for their product if someone can buy it in a local store.

People abuse alcohol the same as they might Marijuana. However, in today's society they need not go far to score some on the black market. It all comes down to the person - if they want to use in moderation, they will. If they don't, they won't. But I have family that abuse alcohol and prescription drugs (for sleeping, anxiety, etc) because that's legal. Give them a joint, tell them "have fun" and they'll be out in no time, or go into a more relaxed state where their anxiety or stress gets put on the back burner. Alcohol and pills are very hard on your liver. Pot isn't.

When will it happen - the transition is taking place now. GA already has a foot in the door with the medical Marijuana oils. Give it another 20 years and will be available for recreational use. The general consensus in this country is that there are fewer and fewer reasons to keep Marijuana in prohibition status, and start letting adults make their own choices.

That's not working out so well here. They just shift the money from one pocket to the next. It's always more more more for education, parks, roads, and it's never enough, and never improves the schools, parks, or roads. We also have this thing called TABOR that requires a taxpayer vote for any budget windfall. They underestimated the tax income and were required by law to REFUND that excess tax to the taxpayers. Well, guess what? They put a referendum on the ballot to KEEP the excess tax money and it passed.

The state never stops taking money out of our pockets. We were promised improved roads and bridges with added vehicle registration costs. Didn't happen, they're still asking for more money. Legalizing weed did not help anyone but those that are growing/selling.

 

[brutal]

cool setup. get the obamapot card, get buzzed, call for pizza on your obama phone and pay with ebt.

FIFY

 

[brutal]

It is that simple, you either believe in personal freedom or you don't. You either believe that people are free to make their own choices or you believe that's a role best left to government. If you complicate it more than that you've fallen into the socialist trap of putting society as a whole above the freedoms of the individual.

I don't think it's as black and white as you make it out to be.

When you pay for your own treatment, you can do whatever you want. Smoke dog turds, I don't care.

If you want me to pay for anything, I should have some say in what that might be. There is a fine line between individual liberty and society's right to not be burdened with someone's bad choices.

Do you agree that public assistance recipients should be drug free?

 

[brutal]

that doesn't change the fact that the majority of tests are done for tax breaks, you get rid of those and I promise you most companies wont waste the money or a meaningless test. If you want to pass one you can easily no matter how much you use, trust me. and your financial, health organizations and government security doesn't come close to making up the majority of jobs. Do most companies test all employees for alcohol on a regular basis? it will be treated the same in the work place.

Source?

 

[Smoothie]

Source?

I'm with you, it has nothing to do with tax breaks. Health insurance rates possibly but I'm not sure that is even the case.

there's no way in hell "most" companies, and that especially includes tech companies, are going to give pot use a pass.

Do you even business Bro?

It completely depends on the company, although most silicon Valley companies do not test. Google, Facebook, Uber, and NCR do NOT test, whereas IBM and Amazon DO test.

Tech companies in general tend to hire millennials and that age bracket tends to be pro weed, or at least pro choice for weed. (68% support legalizing it if you believe this website)

http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/04/14/6-facts-about-marijuana/

 

[Smoothie]

your neighbor can call the cops if your recreation drifts into their yard and disturbs them..

They can call the cops if you don't brush your hair in the morning but that doesn't make it illegal.

On residential private property, retail marijuana consumption in any outdoor location is illegal unless the person is the property owner or lessee or has been granted express or implied permission by the property owner or lessee. On private non-residential property, marijuana consumption is illegal in any outdoor location if it is clearly visible from a public place. [/QUOTE=]

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/marijuanainfodenver/residents-visitors

 

[carver]

The United Nations is also strongly against any nation legalizing cannabis.

f*** them, i could care less what they think about anything, in fact we need to get the un out of America!