So 64 just got signed

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Originally Posted by Ronin13

I've heard that, but not sure on the facts behind it at all. Some pro-MJ conspiracy folk think that's exactly what happened, they claim it was mostly the paper industry that pushed for the prohibition of MJ (something like cannabis is 300% more efficient for producing paper).

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W.R. Hearst was a major financier involved in the move to criminalize hemp. His investments in logging-newspapers was threatened by the quick to grow and produce plant. Unlike deforestation which took years to bring back, hemp was able to re-grow within months of being cultivated.
There was also another movement in the mid 40's regarding people of color and their desire to rape "white women" while under the influence. Mass hysteria and blatant lies, combined with white America's "fear" of blacks did nothing to dispel the myth. Similar to some erroneous firearm laws prohibiting blacks from possession, combined with less than tolerant whites [KKK]in the south being shot at, by those who had issues with neck tie parties after dark.

I am one of those old guys that looks at the cost of this "war on drugs" as it applies to Marijuana in both $$ and lives ruined because of the increased penlites and voted yes.

As to the law and employers it is one of those things that is up to the employer. You want the job then do not come up hot on a test. Just like not coming to work with alcohol in your system they can require you to not have THC in your system. I understand all about how it stays x-number of days and one may not be stoned but again their rules.

There are even places that will not hire you if you have nicotine in your system and it is legal but if ya want the job you have to play by there rules. I myself do not and being a federal worker and a Medical worker have never thought about it but for those that are in a position to and want to I say what the hell.

Although driving and smoking do not mix in recent memory I have seen many stories about how someone got drunk and beat the wife/husband/kids/dog or challenged the cops to a fight. I can't remember the last time I saw the news story "Man Smokes Pot and goes on rampage"

Just a thought from some old guy. [Coffee]

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Originally Posted by jerrymrc

I am one of those old guys that looks at the cost of this "war on drugs" as it applies to Marijuana in both $$ and lives ruined because of the increased penlites and voted yes.

As to the law and employers it is one of those things that is up to the employer. You want the job then do not come up hot on a test. Just like not coming to work with alcohol in your system they can require you to not have THC in your system. I understand all about how it stays x-number of days and one may not be stoned but again their rules.

There are even places that will not hire you if you have nicotine in your system and it is legal but if ya want the job you have to play by there rules. I myself do not and being a federal worker and a Medical worker have never thought about it but for those that are in a position to and want to I say what the hell.

Although driving and smoking do not mix in recent memory I have seen many stories about how someone got drunk and beat the wife/husband/kids/dog or challenged the cops to a fight. I can't remember the last time I saw the news story "Man Smokes Pot and goes on rampage"

Just a thought from some old guy. [Coffee]

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GET OFF MY PLANTS

Every time a CO legal outfit is busted by the Feds, the Feds should also follow the tax money from said legal outfit and door kick the local schools to seize the equivalent amount of assets. It's only fair.

Nothing good will come of 64. Good vid Ronin thanks for posting that.

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Originally Posted by jim

W.R. Hearst was a major financier involved in the move to criminalize hemp. His investments in logging-newspapers was threatened by the quick to grow and produce plant. Unlike deforestation which took years to bring back, hemp was able to re-grow within months of being cultivated.
There was also another movement in the mid 40's regarding people of color and their desire to rape "white women" while under the influence. Mass hysteria and blatant lies, combined with white America's "fear" of blacks did nothing to dispel the myth. Similar to some erroneous firearm laws prohibiting blacks from possession, combined with less than tolerant whites [KKK]in the south being shot at, by those who had issues with neck tie parties after dark.

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Good job bringing up Hearst. He was diabolical. Everyone should see Citizen Cane.

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Originally Posted by jim

GET OFF MY PLANTS

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You better have an M1 to say that. [LOL]And I thought ya drove a Yugo not a 73 ford. [hahhah-no] [mop]

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Originally Posted by jerrymrc

You better have an M1 to say that. [LOL]And I thought ya drove a Yugo not a 73 ford. [hahhah-no] [mop]

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nissan versa. and a FNC.

This whole thing is foolish. I hope the Feds come in and regulate.

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Originally Posted by Fmedges

This whole thing is foolish. I hope the Feds come in and regulate.

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There are people who feel the same way about guns.