On Guard for Thee Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 PIK, when you legalize something that typically means there is no law left to ignore. Have you heard many prominent politicians (or anyone else for that matter0 talking about legalizing DUI? I think not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIK Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 We're talking about the freedom to smoke something that doesn't impact anyone else but you. Why do you hate individual freedoms?Ever smell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Ever smell it.You would criminalize stinky farts if you could? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallc Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) Ever smell it. When that's the best you can do, you know it's time to legalize it. My biggest problem with it is that it does very little to me and I don't see the point. My fiancé on the other band loves it. Edited October 27, 2014 by Smallc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercoma Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 My fiancé on the other band loves it.Is that an Indian joke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallc Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Is that an Indian joke? Haha, oops...but I'm glad someone pays attention to what I say (she's an 'indian' lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Really I suffer from some chronic pain and weed does nothing, but maybe help you sleep. IMO This is a scam. 'Your results may vary'. Just like any other drug. ASA does not work for me, neither does acetaminophen. Ibuprofen however does wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacee Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 It would be awesome if they did ignore the ruling so MJ would be legal but the provinces wouldn't apply their puritan regulations on the distribution of the product. But there's no money in that, so fat chance. Plenty of money to be made ... and the provinces would be delighted to jump on board, I'll bet. http://m.thestar.com/#/article/news/queenspark/2013/06/17/lcbo_reaps_record_profits_again.html LCBO: the government-owned agency is pumping $1.711 billion into provincial coffers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Plenty of money to be made ... and the provinces would be delighted to jump on board, I'll bet. http://m.thestar.com/#/article/news/queenspark/2013/06/17/lcbo_reaps_record_profits_again.html LCBO: the government-owned agency is pumping $1.711 billion into provincial coffers. It shows you're political slant that you take pride that the LCBO fleeces the people of Ontario with their anti-competitive practices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitops Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) Definitely time to legalize it. Cigarettes and alcohol are legal. Both are more hazardous, and both smell worse after excessive consumption. If alcohol was not here, 95% of police would be out of a job, according to a friend who is an officer. In contrast, there are almost no police calls due to the effects of pot on someone. If I got a magic button where I could replace all drinking and cigarette smoking with an equivalent amount of pot smoking, as a doc I would push that button in a second. Edited October 27, 2014 by hitops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 It shows you're political slant that you take pride that the LCBO fleeces the people of Ontario with their anti-competitive practices. I'd take an anti-competitive LCBO model that generates billions over the status quo, which is little more than a drain on society. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIK Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 When that's the best you can do, you know it's time to legalize it. My biggest problem with it is that it does very little to me and I don't see the point. My fiancé on the other band loves it. People do not want to have to smell it in public. Legalization INO will take yrs, where criminalize it in a short time. We donèt need to go all the way in one swoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIK Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I'd take an anti-competitive LCBO model that generates billions over the status quo, which is little more than a drain on society. You really think legalization is going to stop illegal sales. What have you been smoking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallc Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 People do not want to have to smell it in public. Legalization INO will take yrs, where criminalize it in a short time. We donèt need to go all the way in one swoop. Why not go all the way? It would be excellent public policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacee Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 You really think legalization is going to stop illegal sales. What have you been smoking. Oh there may still be a few 'bootleggers' ... but it'll put a lot of criminals out of business! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 People do not want to have to smell it in public. I don't want to smell a lot of things. Second hand cigarette smoke, for example. Stupid reason to make something illegal. Legalization INO will take yrs, where criminalize it in a short time. We donèt need to go all the way in one swoop. Sooner we get started, the sooner we'll be finished with it. You really think legalization is going to stop illegal sales. What have you been smoking. Not completely, but it will reduce the black market trade to insignificant levels. The status quo or decriminalization will ensure the manufacturing and distribution side remains entirely in the hands of criminal enterprises. Why do you support criminals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIK Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I don't want to smell a lot of things. Second hand cigarette smoke, for example. Stupid reason to make something illegal. Sooner we get started, the sooner we'll be finished with it. Not completely, but it will reduce the black market trade to insignificant levels. The status quo or decriminalization will ensure the manufacturing and distribution side remains entirely in the hands of criminal enterprises. Why do you support criminals? It will not reduce anything. Government in business is a disaster. They will screw it like the LCBO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIK Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Oh there may still be a few 'bootleggers' ... but it'll put a lot of criminals out of business! How. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIK Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Why not go all the way? It would be excellent public policy. I do not want my country becoming a weed tourist destination. I do not want to see it or smell it in public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 It will not reduce anything. Government in business is a disaster. They will screw it like the LCBO. The same LCBO that generates billions of dollars every year for the Ontario government? How. Because there's more money to be made as a legitimate business than as a black market entity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I do not want my country becoming a weed tourist destination. I do not want to see it or smell it in public. Good thing its not all about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIK Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Good thing its not all about you. I am not the only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallc Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I do not want my country becoming a weed tourist destination. I do not want to see it or smell it in public. Good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercoma Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I am not the only one.So? I don't like jorts. I don't want to see them in public. I think we should ban them. That's how absurd your argument is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeball Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I do not want my country becoming a weed tourist destination. I do not want to see it or smell it in public. Then stay home and close your friggin doors and windows. As for preventing weed tourism, what about wine and beer tourism? Wineries are becoming about as ubiquitous as B&B's around touristy parts BC these days. The government even provides signage on highways and roads directing drivers to them. Imagine that, people just drive around the countryside sampling wine and beer as they go. What were you saying about DUI laws again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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