Canada will be the first G7 nation to legalize marijuana

Good, doesn't effect me personally, but is a good step. Alcohol, is in my personal opinion, much more dangerous than marijuana, but, there would never be effort ever made to make it 'illegal'. I hope it leads to a revival in hemp production also.

'affect', not 'effect'

The Senate wanted a provision to permit provinces to ban home grows and of course the gov't removed that provisions. My neighbours have already ordered lumber to build planters in their basement. There won't be anywhere you can go to escape this shit now.

They're legalizing this crap to keep the population nice and stoned so it won't care when the neoliberal elite destroy everything. It's just the new Soma.

They claim there will be laws in place to keep criminals out of legal pot selling. Just like they did a good job keeping criminals out of the cigarette business during the smoke wars decades ago.

The right move obviously. There is no point in the marijuana prohibition, better to regulate and tax it like alcohol and tobacco.

You'll be able to light up anywhere no matter who you bother, but God forbid you smoke a cigarette anywhere.

To be fair r7, that headline was the vote about to happen. This headline is the vote has passed. And it isn't like that thread took off.

[quote]You'll be able to light up anywhere no matter who you bother

No, that is never how it works.

Good luck enforcing it R10. People are already smoking out in public where I live and the cops don't do anything about it.

Well yes, people drink and smoke where they aren't supposed to,

Just saying that isn't how the laws are written.

R12: Stop speaking sensibly to the Mary who MUST clutch her pearls!! They're smoking the park! LAWDY!!!

R13 is too much of a burn out to care who he bothers with his addiction.

Thanks Trudeau.

R14: Addiction? Bitch will shut up and back down cause bitch doesn't know me! Marijuana is not addictive, first of all. And I haven't smoked it in over 10 years! The law will not allow people to smoke openly, if they do, call the cops, if there are busy it will be prioritized. It's petty crime but it is a crime. You claimed it would be perfectly legal. It is not. You are wrong. You may shut up now.

And yes, thank you Justin Trudeau for doing the right thing and proving once again how Canada can the lead the way on these matters. I agree with you there, we all must thank Mr. Trudeau.

^^^Pathetic junkie living off taxpayers Go to work asswipe.

[QUOTE]Jealous bitches?

Oh yeah. In more ways than I ever thought possible.

R16 is a perfect example.

R16: Watch your language or daddy WILL take his belt off!

MuuMuus don't have belts R18. Should't you be snacking on something right now?

R17 doens't like edibles because they don't help his Fibro like smoking does.

R19: You were wrong pal. Just wrong. Admit it. And then shut up.

R20 is the problem and the nuisance the rest of us will have to suffer with.

The only nuisance in this thread is you r21. It's sad you don't realize that.

Expect a lot of schizophrenia.

Marijuana is completely addictive. And people who smoke it regularly are zombies and if you're male you'll grow breasts.

Get back on your bong R22.

BLAZE IT

Seriously though this is smart common sense policy, of course it should be legal. People will smoke it regardless. All prohibition does is put the profits in the hands of criminals

No, the criminals will still be there. It just enlarges the problem. This was a stupid move, one of many by Justin.

Vast majority of smokers would rather buy from legitimate businesses than street dealers. We have witnessed the illegal market shrivel up in several US states already. It's smart policy. Widely supported by a majority of voters.

Nope, there have been complaints about it in the US, including people who want to reverse the policy.

Nonsense R29. Colorado has actually become more favorable to legalization in polls since it was enacted. Even the very popular governor who vocally opposed it now said he supports. It's provided tens of millions, most of which went into a school fund

I can't even see that poster r30. Guess some Trump trolls are also anti-weed.

R28 we had a smoke war here in Canada during the late 80s to early 90s when the provincial gov't raised the taxes on cigarettes and people started buying illegally off Indian reservations. The bikers got involved and even the mafia in smuggling smokes into Canada to sell at cut rate prices.

Organized crime will do what it always does--it will infiltrate the legitimate businesses and take them over. Bikers will not be cut out of the pot business no matter what the gov't does.

A local guy lost his bid for a vendors license after a background check showed his uncle was a member of a well known Canadian biker gang. He somehow forgot to mention that during the application process.

Hells Angels and organized crime are getting into the legal market, so they will be in the legal AND illegal markets.

There have been complaints about it in Colorado and people want it banned again.

You're making shit up

This is going to blow up in our faces and the gov't will never take responsibility for it. I have voted Liberal since I was able to start voting in 1989 but this is one thing I can't stand within the party.

No, I read it, R35. I will try to find it.

[quote]This is going to blow up in our faces

Weed has been legal in certain US states, the Netherlands and Uruguay for years now. Doesn't seem to cause any issues, but okay.

Like we get detailed reports on Uruguay.

Officials: Engineer From Chester Amtrak Crash Tested Positive For Marijuana

It will just make the place even more fucked up. Anyone that needs recreational drugs to enjoy life is a sad fuck. Marijuana is extremely dangerous, and a gateway drug.

[quote]Anyone that needs recreational drugs to enjoy life is a sad fuck

Like alcohol?

[quote]Marijuana is extremely dangerous, and a gateway drug.

Nancy Reagan, is that you? No one thinks of marijuana as "extremely dangerous". I've seen less uptight people at a Mormon potluck.

Canada's oil and gas industry warns legalized pot a workplace hazard

. The results of this meta-analysis suggest that marijuana use by drivers is associated with a significantly increased risk of being involved in motor vehicle crashes.

Legal Pot Behind Rise In Car Crashes

R42 Horse long bolted on alcohol. I've seen first hand how a younger relative using marijuana since the age of 16 developed within 4 years bi polar disorder bordering on schizophrenia. I've got a couple of pals who have used for years and they are clearly mentally impaired from long term use. You don't need that in you system. But hey, it's your call.

Lmao marijuana cannot develop bi polar disorder. You sound unhinged.

Marijuana use and schizophrenia: New evidence suggests link

Cannabis use in adolescence linked to schizophrenia

Psychoactive compound in cannabis may trigger the brain disorder, researchers say

I should have said helped worsen it. My fault. Story for you. I'm not American. First time I visited the US, as a teen, I was on a rooftop in Midtown Manhattan, watching the July 4th fireworks. A joint was offered to me. I'd never tried it. I politely declined. I was told I'd appreciate the fireworks more. My very innocent response was that as I'd never seen fireworks before(banned in my country), I was sure I wouldn't need a drug to enjoy them. Lived in the States for years, offered EVERYTHING,,,,no thanks. Didn't need anything. Mens sana in corpore sano.

[quote] Just like they did a good job keeping criminals out of the cigarette business during the smoke wars decades ago.

That's still going on, to some degree. I have a friend who pays $25 a carton, including home delivery. I believe the the supplier pays between 10-15$. He buys them from a nearby reservation. I'm not sure how much a carton costs retail. Over 80$ maybe?

Yeah there is still an underground market of shipping cigs from cheaper states to more expensive states. The same pack of cigs will cost 5.5 in NC, but 13 in NY.