Survey Results on the Legalization of Cannabis in the US

By free wheelan, published Jan 19, 2007
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I recently wrote an article on the "Legalization of Cannabis in the USA", and the feedback I received from this survey is highly interesting.

Abstract from my Article: (here are just a few answers and may give you insight as to how the public feel)

"I just wanted to get an idea of how many people actually smoke Cannabis out there? Feel free to be as honest as possible and don't hold back!."

Some answers I received: FOR AND AGAINST THE LEGALIZATION OF CANNABIS

MIKE: "Do what you like, as long as I don't have to smell or pay for any of your healthcare, if I do, then make it illegal. Of course, the day it becomes legal in the USA, we'll have tax hikes everywhere. Pot, hashish, and any other illegal drugs; AGAINST. Regardless of whatever junk science you and others who do feel the same way, throw at me, I have the advantage of seeing it destroy several people from a first-hand perspective. There is a good reason why it is illegal. It always, ALWAYS, leads to something else, harder and more addictive."

R MOORE: "I am sitting on the fence on this one and not quite as adament as Mike. You asked for it Free Wheelan so you will get it. Everywhere you go today people smoke regularly and a lot of the time, out in the open. It is not considered a major deal by many and it is by many others. Had to read this as you lured me in with your heading, "Don't hold back now". Will check back on this later on to see how many other replies you get."

KEVIN: "Mike indicates that it always leads to something else, harder and more addictive. 35+ years for me and I have not gone onto anything else, harder or more addictive. Personally I think the most addictive drug out there should be illegal. Cigarettes. Never smoked them and never will.

Takeaways
  • Do what you want as long as I dont have to smell or pay for your healthcare
  • I say legalize all drugs, tax and regulate them
  • I have never smoked anything, much less pot. I will never smoke either and I don't let people smoke in my house or in my yard.
Did You Know?
Free, I have an opinionated son who might want to weight in on this one -JODY
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smoked all my life

Posted on 04/30/2007 at 8:04:00 AM

 
The feedback on this article is really highly appreciated. Thank you all for your input and points of view.

Posted on 04/25/2007 at 7:04:00 AM

 
hello punks

Posted on 04/20/2007 at 2:04:00 AM

 
did you ever write a follow up?

Posted on 03/18/2007 at 1:03:00 PM

 
Im a smoker Cant understand what all the fuss is about Alcohol is worse and legal

Posted on 03/16/2007 at 3:03:00 AM

 
It should be legal. Would save so much trouble. Im a smoker and it has never led onto anything harder. Tequila Sunrise...perhaps....oh no...im in deep trouble I have gone from a spliff to a tequila sunrise call the cops

Posted on 03/12/2007 at 4:03:00 AM

 
Good article. I don't agree with the idea that marijuana and alcohol are gateway drugs like someone infered. It's tobacco, ther first drug a young kid gets hooked on, and last time I checked illegal to buy unless your 18+. So your doing what Charles said, breaking the law for a drug. And a cheap one at that.

Posted on 01/25/2007 at 1:01:00 PM

 
Or should I say re-legalize it. For a short period of time it was legal.

Posted on 01/25/2007 at 11:01:00 AM

 
It's too late to legalize it. Too large of an issue.

Posted on 01/25/2007 at 11:01:00 AM

 
If it weren't for marijuana, my favorite uncle would have spent his last days in excruciating pain and a state of malnutrition. He had pancreatic cancer and couldn't eat or even move without pain. Also, with all of the information available about tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana today the onus should be on the consumer whether or not they choose to use it. I vote for educated consumers who make their own decisions, not mindless drones who want a new law every time someone gets hurt or killed. I smoked marijuana for years-heavily-and never moved on to harder drugs. Quit cold turkey, no problem, 30 days before boot camp. Went for 17 years before I took it up again occasionally for pain, and I'm still not addicted. *THINK FOR YOURSELF*. By the way, if it were legalized, kids wouldn't have such easy access to it.

Posted on 01/25/2007 at 10:01:00 AM

 
I think if people can drink then they should have the right to smoke. As for health effects, we all know it decreases your memory and in a way makes you stupid. Alcohol on the other hand does much worse. Along with liver and kidney disease, it makes you even stupidder. Slurring your speach, doing things you normally wouldn't do and so on. I have seen many lives ruined from alchohol and I have seen many lives ruined from smoking pot. These are choices we make and I don't think the government should control either of them.

Posted on 01/25/2007 at 9:01:00 AM

 
I try to give a balanced view in any article that I write however sometimes my own personal feelings have to be put forward.

Posted on 01/24/2007 at 2:01:00 AM

 
I think that you have written a fair article showing both sides of the US people's thoughts on this subject. Good article!

Posted on 01/20/2007 at 4:01:00 AM

 
I can see why people are paranoid. Your article is extremly well balanced giving both sides of the issue time. I think it is down 2 taxes myself. Also, I like the way u r willing 2 tackle any agenda. Talented writer. I am 4 the legalization of it

Posted on 01/19/2007 at 10:01:00 AM

 
EXCELLENT READ I am in total agreement with Kevin. Thanks

Posted on 01/19/2007 at 9:01:00 AM

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