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Legalizing Marijuana
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Replies: 13 — Last Post Dec. 5, 2008 6:40am by Micus
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I think marijuana should be decriminalized in the United States, or at least in my state, so what can I do, as an individual, to try to make this happen?  

I sound cliche, but I'm serious.  I know you can write representative and participate in protests or whatever, but is that actually effective?  Has anyone here ever actually tried to be active in getting pot legalize?

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nah, i really don't ever think weed will be legalized

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The government has the drug war on lock.  I honestly don't see much in the future despite the obvious issues with the way it was made illegal in the first place.

Writing can't hurt but....what we need is someone who can make a serious case against it in the Supreme court.

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U should read up on it 1st deary...u should have already known that ppl have been trying for yrs..ive written plenty of papers on it...just rally up and talk to your congressman/woman i guess google it

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Info on legality if you're interested
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good luck. thats all i can say. GOOD LUCK.

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Quote: from greatescape11 at 12:03 pm on Dec. 3, 2008
what we need is someone who can make a serious case against it in the Supreme court.

I can agree.  But I still don't feel like just waiting around for that.
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Americans have a better shot now than they ever did. Obama has been answering countless legalize marijuana statements on his website since he was elected. That has to show that he's open to the idea.

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Quote: from Styx at 2:17 pm on Dec. 3, 2008
Americans have a better shot now than they ever did. Obama has been answering countless legalize marijuana statements on his website since he was elected. That has to show that he's open to the idea.

This is true.  Although it would probably be a more worthwhile effort to just try in Wisconsin.  Our governor Jim Doyle is a good man, imo.  He was in the Peace Corp.  Even if he would be against legalization, I would probably give his opinion more respect that some other politicians I could think of...
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the people in this world aren't ready for drugs

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NORML Is a common one. I'm not sure what being a member entails, but if you look to the right side of the page, there are updates of upcoming legislation votes, as well as ones that have been denied. An easy way to start off would to be to keep updated on those, and use them to create awareness flyers / petitions etc. It's a start. Also, check out here for activist happenings, and lists of several other activst groups.

Post edited at 1:26 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 by pInKiE

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I don't think it should be, we will have more idiots on unemployment sitting around eating nachos and stuff because they are "tripping balls".
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Quote: from Dyreft at 9:33 pm on Dec. 4, 2008
I don't think it should be, we will have more idiots on unemployment sitting around eating nachos and stuff because they are "tripping balls".

You don't "trip balls" on pot.

You get stoned and continue on with your day.

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