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Re: Unpopular opinions
(Anonymous) 2019-07-06 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)I think there actually should be more regulations on alcohol. The way we do it now in the US is not really working. But at least we've done research and know the effects of alcohol. At least there are laws in place for when people get drunk and hurt other people (not necessarily perfect laws, but they are there).
I'm not saying that legalization at some point in the future would be bad. I just don't think we're there yet. We need to know more. And we need to lay the groundwork with laws in place to control things.
Re: Unpopular opinions
(Anonymous) 2019-07-06 11:24 pm (UTC)(link)Re: Unpopular opinions
(Anonymous) 2019-07-06 11:34 pm (UTC)(link)And what will the laws be about advertising for different kinds of marijuana. For example, while smoking marijuana is less cancer-causing than cigarettes, it is still cancer-causing. So what will the rules be about advertising?
There are just a lot of unanswered questions. And I haven't seen these things being really answered in places that have legalized. It seems to be an all or nothing thing. I just think some caution would be a good idea.
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Re: Unpopular opinions
(Anonymous) 2019-07-06 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)That's... that's still driving while intoxicated. At least in the United States. A bunch of states have passed more specific laws about marijuana-impaired driving, too, but driving while under the influences of drugs is still a crime in general. It's not like driving on cocaine is legal.
Or just hurts someone else while using?
But... if you assault someone, or whatever, wouldn't that still just be assault? I don't understand this argument at all.
What will the age limit be (since marijuana is just as damaging to young brains as alcohol is)?
This is actually an argument in favor of legalization as opposed to decrim! Having specific laws regulating the sale of marijuana is what allows you to set and enforce an age limit and have licensing and regulations. That's the whole advantage of legalization.
And what will the laws be about advertising for different kinds of marijuana. For example, while smoking marijuana is less cancer-causing than cigarettes, it is still cancer-causing. So what will the rules be about advertising?
I mean, I agree that this is an issue, but I don't think it's that difficult to solve. We already have laws regarding alcohol and tobacco advertising, so we have a pretty good idea of how to approach the problem. And again, this is another argument for legalization as opposed to decrim - legalization allows you to regulate advertising, as states with recreational marijuana have done. See, for example:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=BPC&division=10.&title=&part=&chapter=15.&article=
So, I guess, I get your concerns. But I think the best way to address them is to pass laws through the legalization process as various states have been doing.
Re: Unpopular opinions
(Anonymous) 2019-07-07 12:20 am (UTC)(link)I’m in California where things containing lead (some electrical cables, pottery, some kinds of vinegar, etc) have lead warning labels by law, and of course tobacco products have the cancer warning label; stick one on weed products detailing cancer risk (and psychiatric illness risk) on a state by state basis until federal decriminalization/legalization kicks in.
The age limit should be 21 like for alcohol—which I think it is in most states where it’s legal—unless a patient under 21 has a prescription.
No tv or kid focused advertising.
Right now, it’s not like marijuana is harmless, but I think criminalizing weed does more harm than legalizing it will.
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Re: Unpopular opinions
(Anonymous) 2019-07-07 12:26 am (UTC)(link)Here's part of one of the statutes that deals with driving in Arizona, where medical marijuana is legal:
28-1381. Driving or actual physical control while under the influence; trial by jury; presumptions; admissible evidence; sentencing; classification
A. It is unlawful for a person to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle in this state under any of the following circumstances:
1. While under the influence of intoxicating liquor, any drug, a vapor releasing substance containing a toxic substance or any combination of liquor, drugs or vapor releasing substances if the person is impaired to the slightest degree.
3. While there is any drug defined in section 13-3401 or its metabolite in the person's body.
B. It is not a defense to a charge of a violation of subsection A, paragraph 1 of this section that the person is or has been entitled to use the drug under the laws of this state.