Who else voted against weed legalization for rec use in MD?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I am not sure that it is inevitable. Why has there been zero progress in Congress even though the Democrats have had a trifecta the last two years? It’s a strong demonstration that it is not good politics.

Marijuana use is also a strong part of the general feeling that cities are becoming disorderly. People that spend any amount of time in DC, SF, LA, Denver or Seattle are not impressed because it is very unpleasant to have to smell it everywhere.

You can believe that MJ will be recriminalized in jurisdictions that have already legalized it. People also believe in sky fairies. You can try running backward on a treadmill, see how far that gets you too. Jurisdictions that legalized will never want to give up that tax revenue.

The only way MJ will ever be recriminalized in DC is if the GOP owns all three branches of government and they care enough to criminalize it. But they had all the branches in 2016-2018 and they didn't overturn legalization then.

tl dr--keep dreaming.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I am not sure that it is inevitable. Why has there been zero progress in Congress even though the Democrats have had a trifecta the last two years? It’s a strong demonstration that it is not good politics.

It's great politics. Even a majority of GOPers are in favor of MJ legalization. Americans simply do not want to waste taxpayer resources prosecuting and criminalizing MJ users simply because a bunch of old "liberal" biddies don't like the smell.

I think what will happen federally is that the next D president will deschedule MJ and officially allow the states to determine whether or not to legalize MJ. The southern states won't do it because they want to lock up as many blacks and other people of color and poor people as possible. But most other states will legalize MJ.

[Anonymous]

It is disappointing but wholly unsurprising to see all these so called liberals in Maryland who are in favor of criminalizing consumption of a plant simply because they don't like the smell. A plant that has been safely used recreationally since the beginning of time. A plant that was only criminalized about 100 years ago for racist reasons, because it was popular with an ethnic minority. A plant that is safer to consume with limited social consequences than alcohol and tobacco, two drugs that have been commonly consumed in the US for eons.

In America, we give the benefit of the doubt to citizens and residents to "live and let live" in the privacy of their own homes as long as that associated behavior doesn't hurt others. And if that behavior does hurt others, like say drinking and driving, there are consequences. And just because MJ legalization isn't currently perfect but is a work in progress, we should not just default to prosecuting and incarcerating MJ users and possessors simply because a bunch of hand wringers don't like things. Enough.

MJ users do not deserve to face the threat of criminal prosecution and ultimately incarceration because of the use and possession of a plant. That is an incredible waste of taxpayer resources that can be better used elsewhere. MJ users are contributing members of society. You are undoubtedly a terrible person for supporting MJ criminalization.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I am not sure that it is inevitable. Why has there been zero progress in Congress even though the Democrats have had a trifecta the last two years? It’s a strong demonstration that it is not good politics.

Marijuana use is also a strong part of the general feeling that cities are becoming disorderly. People that spend any amount of time in DC, SF, LA, Denver or Seattle are not impressed because it is very unpleasant to have to smell it everywhere.

You can believe that MJ will be recriminalized in jurisdictions that have already legalized it. People also believe in sky fairies. You can try running backward on a treadmill, see how far that gets you too. Jurisdictions that legalized will never want to give up that tax revenue.

The only way MJ will ever be recriminalized in DC is if the GOP owns all three branches of government and they care enough to criminalize it. But they had all the branches in 2016-2018 and they didn't overturn legalization then.

tl dr--keep dreaming.

You seem to have never heard of a thing called the Constitution, which includes the commerce clause and the supremacy clause.

I recommend reading more and smoking less.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is disappointing but wholly unsurprising to see all these so called liberals in Maryland who are in favor of criminalizing consumption of a plant simply because they don't like the smell. A plant that has been safely used recreationally since the beginning of time. A plant that was only criminalized about 100 years ago for racist reasons, because it was popular with an ethnic minority. A plant that is safer to consume with limited social consequences than alcohol and tobacco, two drugs that have been commonly consumed in the US for eons.

In America, we give the benefit of the doubt to citizens and residents to "live and let live" in the privacy of their own homes as long as that associated behavior doesn't hurt others. And if that behavior does hurt others, like say drinking and driving, there are consequences. And just because MJ legalization isn't currently perfect but is a work in progress, we should not just default to prosecuting and incarcerating MJ users and possessors simply because a bunch of hand wringers don't like things. Enough.

MJ users do not deserve to face the threat of criminal prosecution and ultimately incarceration because of the use and possession of a plant. That is an incredible waste of taxpayer resources that can be better used elsewhere. MJ users are contributing members of society. You are undoubtedly a terrible person for supporting MJ criminalization.

It’s been decriminalized since 2015. Nobody is getting locked up for weed alone. When they do lock them up, it’s because they are going after violence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I did. I am a progressive, left of center Democrat for practically everything, but not for this.

Same. The smell and impaired drivers affect me personally. Those two factors prevent me from “let live” in this case.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Me.

It will increase traffic and pedestrian deaths. Every state thats legalized recreational use has seen increased fatalities.
Most fatalities are among people of color.
Most are in equity emphasis areas.
The state leadership has not set out explicit approaches it will take THIS SESSION to mitigate the documented harms of legalization.

It has not been studied anywhere near as extensively as alcohol. A smart state would have done the prep work first. Not after it actually kills more people.

We are no longer smart.

uh... source?

[Anonymous]

I love you, Mary Jane!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is disappointing but wholly unsurprising to see all these so called liberals in Maryland who are in favor of criminalizing consumption of a plant simply because they don't like the smell. A plant that has been safely used recreationally since the beginning of time. A plant that was only criminalized about 100 years ago for racist reasons, because it was popular with an ethnic minority. A plant that is safer to consume with limited social consequences than alcohol and tobacco, two drugs that have been commonly consumed in the US for eons.

In America, we give the benefit of the doubt to citizens and residents to "live and let live" in the privacy of their own homes as long as that associated behavior doesn't hurt others. And if that behavior does hurt others, like say drinking and driving, there are consequences. And just because MJ legalization isn't currently perfect but is a work in progress, we should not just default to prosecuting and incarcerating MJ users and possessors simply because a bunch of hand wringers don't like things. Enough.

MJ users do not deserve to face the threat of criminal prosecution and ultimately incarceration because of the use and possession of a plant. That is an incredible waste of taxpayer resources that can be better used elsewhere. MJ users are contributing members of society. You are undoubtedly a terrible person for supporting MJ criminalization.

Chew gummies.


Your plant gives off psychoactive substances and carcinogens. People need air to love, you don't need weed to live. Everyone has a right to breathe air unpolluted by your weed, just like the same argument that was used to ban cigarettes in public spaces. Take your weed and shove it where the sun don't shine.

[Anonymous]

Today was on Rockville Pike and 495. Smelled weed. Out of control.

Definitely smelled on 495.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s been decriminalized since 2015. Nobody is getting locked up for weed alone. When they do lock them up, it’s because they are going after violence.

You can get locked up for weed in MD for possessing more than a certain quantity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Chew gummies.


Your plant gives off psychoactive substances and carcinogens. People need air to love, you don't need weed to live. Everyone has a right to breathe air unpolluted by your weed, just like the same argument that was used to ban cigarettes in public spaces. Take your weed and shove it where the sun don't shine.

Poor you

[Anonymous]

I lost a childhood friend to alcohol addiction when he was just 32. I'm not saying that a raging weed addiction would have been a good thing, but he wouldn't be dead today had he smoked a lot of pot instead.

So, fine, less harmful than legal stuff.

[Anonymous]

I would have gladly voted yes for legalization if users were only allowed to partake in their own homes or yards. I’m tired of the stench while driving on side streets to highways. Do it at home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would have gladly voted yes for legalization if users were only allowed to partake in their own homes or yards. I’m tired of the stench while driving on side streets to highways. Do it at home.

What is your solution to this predicament? Police arresting people for smoking in public? Completely irrational.