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[quote=Anonymous][quote=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. [/quote]

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. [/quote]

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