Frank-Paul Bill to Legalize Marijuana

[QuickStang5o]

This bill is the first step. Many states are introducing legalization bills this year but they will be pointless without federal decriminalization. Ron Paul 2012, real change!

[funknowhereman]

I don't smoke it, because I want to be an upright citizen. You can't be a criminal and a good citizen. I use to smoke it when I was a young man, and I hope some day the government will get out of my personal business. I would like to smoke it. I would smoke it over a beer any day of the week. I'm just waiting for this simple plant not to be the factor that makes me into a criminal if I want to partake it. Choice!

[Twilightifyable]

The Arizona shooter, Jared Loughner was a liberal pothead. In order for a true mental illness to be diagnosed one must be clean for two years for brain chemistry to normalize enough for a proper diagnosis. The left is trying to blame it entirely on mental illness now that it has been established that he was a liberal. (see my About Me for link)

At first the left not only blamed Palin & Beck for the shooting but campaigned to revoke Palin’s right to freedom of speech.

[akkrauta]

I'm not a big fan of Barney Frank, but I agree with him and Dr. Paul on this bill. Rep. Frank has reintroduced the bill this session. It's HR 2943. Call your Representatives and tell them to co-sponsor this legislation. We have state and local laws governing the possession and consumption of marijuana, we don't need federal drug laws to do the same thing.

[CptBoots]

except that the civil penalty provided in section 405 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 844a) may be imposed for the public use of marijuana if the amount of the penalty does not exceed $100.

[CptBoots]

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no penalty may be imposed under an Act of Congress for the possession of marijuana for personal use, or for the not-for-profit transfer between adults of marijuana for personal use. For the purposes of this section, possession of 100 grams or less of marijuana shall be presumed to be for personal use, as shall the not-for-profit transfer of one ounce or less of marijuana,

[CoinDetective]

What we really need is the legalization of Industrial Hemp. The benefits of the plant can save our planet from pollution. It can help to end starvation. It can provide a whole new industry of jobs to produce environmentally friendly products. Just do a little research.

[KJBPSkipper]

You make a great point,but this bill they are introducing is garbage,wont make a difference at all until it is completely legal,which it should be.

[rhinolimits]

YES I DO!!!!!! I want my liberties.

[tweekernessism]

Sadly this bill died.

:( before it was even reported by committee. It was only introduced.

[WAKINGUPAMERICA]

now if their where to slide it in as a hidden ear mark with one of the bail-out plans they might have a chance.Weather you use marijuana or not this is more about the FREEDON to choose,I use my freedom every day and don`t care if they pass it or not I know I will always pass it.puff puff pass

[ownman420]

it need to be legalized i'm on probation and i deal with alot from my past and i need cannibus to ease myself instead now i'm forced to drink beers which make you gain weight and could kill you

[mand1sh3p]

I feel u! I refuse to take some fucked up anxiety pill to make me get blood clots, lose hair, etc

[shawzie1916]

and make you more prone to fight someone who would knock you out with 1 punch because he bumped off your shoulder ...or something...

[BrianM313]

3 and a half ounces?? nice!

[shawzie1916]

i know right!!!?? ever feel one in your hands? man its one of the best feelings you get......right before you smoke/sell it =P

[NathanielFaunce]

Frank knew this bill would never pass. He set the amount of marijuana to be decriminalized WAYYY too high for it ever to be taken up by the subcommittee on crime.

If he really wanted to get a decriminalization bill through, he would have set the amount at no more than 30 grams and he would have gotten a co-sponsor that is actually taken seriously in Washington.

If you put Ron Paul's name on a bill you might as well throw it in the garbage can because it's never going anywhere.

[shawzie1916]

2 ounces?hmm still a lil too high and easy to sell on as 8 50 bags and a 25 bag..

[NathanielFaunce]

I mean its too high to gain enough support to ever become law. I'm not saying that it would make bad policy, just bad politics.

[NathanielFaunce]

Yeah, 5843 would have been good legislation it just sucks that it was ruined by putting Ron Paul's name on it. None of Ron Paul's legislation ever gets passed. Having as him co-sponsor means it will never even get out of committee.

Ron Paul is probably the most ineffective legislator on Capital Hill.

[NAMELESSRA]

The lack of ethically morale policies in Washington regarding marijuana and it's questionable effects on health related matters has lead to a much greater incarceration of our youth. Don't you think it's time we see the reality for what it is? If marijuana does not kill anyone in comparible contrast to cigarettes and alcohol, doesn't that already take public safety issues off the table?

[kmish213]

you know whats really funny, if marijuana is legal, the DEA is gonna fail even more miserably, they make all of their money on marijuana,

nothing hard about finding a medical marijuana dispensary, parking in front of it, laughing and smiling while passing the plant towards the van,

nothing difficult about finding a sick person's house, breaking in, killing their dogs maybe, and stealing their medicine.

take that job away from them? what can they do? find criminals? actually do work? no way

[jsmallwood2007]

dont forget the vibrant underground economy that the government actualy needs...muck like cheep illegal imagrant labour they dont want it legal because of the lost revenue

[AJuner78]

No Drugs or alcohol should be illegal. Prohibition didn't work in the 20s and it hasn't worked for the general Public Now. The General public being the Those who count.

People should be have to get a an easy to attain license to purchase any drug, caffeine, nicotine products. This way anyone could sell products, we could tax those items and help those who have the need for help if addicted.

I don't use(think is disgusting) but , I understand there are those who do. What a shame.

[jermur613]

This kind of reminds me of the tobacco law in Delaware. It is illegal for someone under the age of 18 to buy tobacco products and it is illegal to sell tobacco products to them. But it is legal for someone under 18 to have them in their possesion and smoke them.

[bbkmomma]

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[tlg847]

Not enough politicians with the guts to pass this bill. Posturing, that's what our government officials are good at, posturing.

[wogsland]

But they may do it in Argentina...

[Manieshevitz]

i actually saw that today on the news. i think its a good idea.

[distorteddogma]

Legal MJ? Great I could use the sleep.

Be Well.

[BGenerous]

Don't forget to use quotes when you say drug "war" :)

[TimberGeek]

Our Rep. isn't exactly a free thinker, but I'll see if I can nudge him in the right direction.

[Octahoney]

Small steps. I hope we get there. :)

[OHTXAZ]

Sneaky Little Buggers, Yes They Are. If It Is Not Illegal To Posses A Small Ammount, People Will Start Smoking In Public. Then, They Will Know Who To Follow To Find The Sellers Of Said Marijuana. I Guess Even Smoking A Very Small Ammount Over The Years Can Make You Paranoid. ;;;Looking Out The Window Over My Shoulder::: I Do Agree With Going After Bigger Fish And Worse Criminals, Like Child Molesters. KEEP THEIR ASSES IN FiretrUCKIN PRISON!!!!! ;0)

Roberta

[boobtubious]

Have you been smoking some o' that funny stuff? LOL

I tried it when I was 15 and it never really did anything for me, but if they want to legalize that little amount it certainly wouldn't affect me one way or the other.

[wogsland]

When Mexican gangs financed by the drug trade move their violence north to your town you might sing a different tune. They're already executing hits to wipe out competitors in Atlanta.

[mattbaldea]

@wogsland BECAUSE ITS ILLEGAL