taxing cannibas is entirely possible. Its only stoned people that think that it cant be taxed. People are essentially lazy and pot smokers are amongst some of the laziest Ive ever meet lol! They pay around $20 for about 3 joints worth (cigarettes are around $15 for 20 smokes). The price of cannabis is so high because of the illicit status. Legalize it and the price plummets. wala taxation becomes extremely profitable on the supply verses demand scale of drug addict economics.
@CowboysBman I have a job, I'm not lazy and I'm most definetly not a hippie, but it SHOULD be legalized, weed is safer than alcohol, and it's never killed anyone, but alcohol has. You are a fucking idiot.
Fuck these idiots need to grow up. Doesn't matter what there opinion is at the moment its against the law the smoke weed. Do i agree with it ? no. Would i do it in public in front of cops? no
of course he was locked in a jail cell against his own will you silly stoner hippies. no body wants to get locked up, go smoke weed somewhere else and leave New Zealand, no one wants you.
@DRP996 when you smoke smoke a cigarette you smoke a drug - i'll let you do your own googling - key words "Nicotine, addictive, mind altering, substance, classified, drug.
@origin8 Thats different, it doesnt rot your brain or make your mind like jelly. Do you think its also right to chew on the coke leaves in the amazon? or smoke the coke leaves in the amazon and press it to make pure coke? ofcourse its not, juts because something grows from the ground, doesnt make it right. Its a drug that when smoked can cause you and others harm.
@DRP996 nicotine will rot your brain in the long term and if you want comparisons, alcohol will rot your brain and turn your mind like jelly much sooner (actually its the sugar, which makes the alcohol) - and what people do and have done for hundreds of years in the amazon is none of my business. actually what you choose to drink, sniff, smoke or whatever is your own responsibility and at your own risk with better education required in regards to risks to self and others imho
Cannabis was made illegal in NZ For the following reasons: A - Pressure from the League of Nations (remember this was 1927) B-) The govt feared that hemp would wipe out the timber industry which was at the time a major contributor to the NZ Economy, 85 years later whats changed? Lion and Dominion Breweries and British American Tobacco NZ pump millions of dollars into the prohibitionist movement every year despite there products being 10000000x more dangerous than cannabis ever is.
We live in a very warped society...Two of the most widely available drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco that are know to cause tens of thousands of deaths per year (in the UK at least) and countless social and economical problems, are perfectaly LEGAL to buy over the counter. Yet a plant, literally just a plant that you can grow in your garden to use for your own personal means thats is impossible to overdose on, relaxes you and has scientificaly proven health bennefits is illegal...WHAT THE FUCK?
@jamesunit19 If alcohol was illegal then most likely people would turn to drugs, easiest of which would probably be marijuana. So legalizing alcohol will reduce the number of marijuana users. Use of alcohol does not cause a lot of problems, misuse does. Cannabis can also be misused in similar ways. Plus, it is linked with mental health issues which is no good for education and cause social problems. Also alcohol can be easily tested for. Marijuana is hard to manage and economically treacherous.
@fizzpopbangcrack That is just not true, If alcohol was declared illegal, it would just be produced illegally, like 80% of the cannabis is in my country. Thats the reason why its "economicaly treacherous", because a safe recreational drug is wrapped in up bullshit laws, flooding millions into the black makret, that could be put to better use. As for misuse, is it the stoned guy brawling in the street at 3AM..? No its the drunk who's lost all raionality and mental comprehension.
@Unmatchedz But even if it was the horrible drug people like to say it is, that does not mean that prohibition is the answer. Prohibition has done far more damage than the drug has ever done.
Clearly, a drug free lifestyle is a healthier lifestyle. Nevertheless, it is also clear from the statistics that prohibition has not resulted a reduction of drug related harm. I think it is time we accept that we tried prohibition, it didn't work, so lets try using education and healthcare programmes.
@Unmatchedz I'm sorry, but that is simply not correct. I smoke cannabis on a fairly regular basis. I work a full time job and lead a normal life without any difficulty at all, as do many others I know.
In fact, I have never personally observed anyone with any serious issues resulting directly from their consumption of cannabis. I have seen many people with serious issues resulting from currently legal substances (alcohol, tobacco etc.)
@SeanACampbell Yep, and plenty of people drink without problem as well. Its when the whole population are smoking marujuana. Driving while high will cause problems and can't be easily tested for. Yes you can use it safely and good on you. But doesn't mean it should be legal for everyone.
@fizzpopbangcrack Yes, but the problem is the drug being illegal has done absolutely nothing to reduce the harm of its use. Since the drug prohibition began, drugs have become stronger, cheaper, and more widely used than ever before. Literally trillions of dollars have been spent on it and absolutely no positive benefits have resulted.
Meanwhile, in some countries they have had success through decriminalization combined with education and healthcare programs - more successfully and cheaper.
@fizzpopbangcrack Absolutely, driving while high is a danger and such offenses must remain criminal. But you do not stop people from driving while under the influence by trying to ban the drugs. You simply create an underground market.
And yes at the moment it is difficult to test people for drugs. But countries already have programs in place to test for drugs. Not so long ago it was difficult to test for alcohol too, but now technology has been developed which is capable of doing so.
@JustinFromSydney Because bananas can't get you high? Jeez that was a stupid bit of logic on your part. You cannabis can be banned because it gets you high, if governments started banning food because they can't tax it then people would just tell them to fuck off.
@jjjaysunn Of course the government can tax marijuana. They tax Tobacco and alcohol. They can only not tax it when its illegal. Making it legal makes it taxable. Stop being so naive
@jjjaysunn If they can tax tobacco they can tax cannabis! I think they should tax it, then all the $ floating around NZ illegally could be used to fund education & health and JAILS for those who again think they are above the law of the country they live within.
@goldifying You can make/grow your own Alcohol, Fruit & Vegetables! But people still buy it by the supermarket trolley load and that's all taxed! Enlighten me how cannabis would be different??
the law is actully over the top. to arrest someone for smoking a plants flower that may or may not harm them is dumb cause its thier life and body that they effect. and the reason its illegal is health isues. well locking someone up for weed is like locking someone up for falling over.
get an open mind and a life you would not even know who smokes weed or not, its just judged on appearance ,some of lifes greatest people smoked weed and u dont even know
Hmm... You hate cannibis smokers? Well, you need to stop masturbating and shitting your pants, find yourself a job and maybe a hobbie, glad we concluded that you're regarded rather highly on the wanker ometre.
I can understand how people can support this heavily. I have a friend in a wheelchair who has emence pain unless he has one every now and then, because painkillers are actually destroying his body. But, thats not my point. I can't stand the slogan "from our earth". Especially since Oliander also comes from the earth. And it's the most lethal poisen known to man. Maybe time for a change? No hate here, just lettin out some words.
Gateway drug lol... so what is alcohol? I suppose it's not a drug? What about that shit they give you in a chemist / drug store? That shit kills more people every year than mary jane. How many deaths every year are attributed to dope? You know that caffeine kills more people than dope right? Mental illness is caused by working in an office environment and going home to a life you can't stand. Working for the man. Don't believe me why is everyone fucking depressed?
it leads to mental illness and is a gateway drug, a lot of other "plant that grows on OUR planet" are toxic and have negative effects including death if smoked. Its from the ground is a stupid argument.
@j0hnb0wman it doesn't cause mental illness, the gateway theory has been disproved many times already. if you honestly believe what you just said there, then it looks like the government is doing a good job keeping you misinformed. next i suppose you will tell me that you're christian too. only theists believe any bullshit put in front of them like that.
@j0hnb0wman ROFL, you must be kidding. im a student, and ive smoked weed once every weekend or two. its relaxing and i enjoy it. its much better than alcohol for you, and you cant overdose. so take your backwards logic elsewhere before you get offended.
after reading the comments from pro-cannabis folk i can only conclude that cannabis does indeed inpair peoples judgement and also causes severe brain damage.but don,take my word for it,read them and judge for yourself.
@PRUNABULAX Of course. You do realize though that I don't completely find your logic correct. There a lot more well-spoken pro-cannabis folk than there are anti-cannabis folk. It doesn't depend upon a plant, it really depends on the individual. Your ignorance just shows what kind of individual you are. You have a right to your opinion but let me tell you, it means absolutely nothing to me or anyone else who is pro-cannabis.
lol, pot isn't bad at all, have smoked for the last 17 years! managed to get away with it in the air force, and am now happily employed as an electrical engineer. my booze drinking buddies have had a lot more grief from alcohol than i have, and i seem to have a better job, in terms of pay. so whats the problem with pot? its the people that cant control themselves, which means its not a pot related issue, its an attitude problem of the individual, pot or booze, they'd be a problem!!
@gav240z really because there has been a shit load of protesting against the wars and for drugs and uni fees and all that yet they all still happen maybe small things sure they could sway the decision and get it changed but not the big ones
you have a fucked name man weed is all good the tourist revenue it would produce for this country if we legalised it is enough to get us out of debt without selling our assets i think national are scum
Why do people always moan about rights? The basic human rights are to food, clothing & shelter. Suddenly it's a 'right' to smoke what one wants, say & do what one wants? I have no issue with people protesting laws & wanting change, indeed that's how changes are made. But to simply reduce it down to saying it's your 'right' to smoke cannabis, get real. If you don't like the law, fine, you can try to change it, but do it properly...not like this. Smoking it in public is only going to end one way.
@riksta01 how the fuck are we meant to change it? of course it is a basic human right to do something you enjoy that causes no harm to yourself or anyone else
@riksta01 The rights I should expect are food, clothing & shelter ? Say's f**king who ? You ? I've never smoked dope and never intend to.But if an adult wants to smoke something or make any other choice about what goes in or stays out of his body, who are you or any government to tell him otherwise? You have the mindset of a well-trained slave who knows his place. And did you you come down in the last shower? protesting laws makes changes?do you remember the anti-smacking referendum?
lol if its been deemed illegal u cant smoke it in public.. sure its natural from the planet blah blah but you cant go against the law to prove a point unless ur expecting to get arrested.. focus more on getting it legalised and show how it can benefit the community ie. more jobs, tax etc instead of smoking it in cops faces
with National yet again in power we will continue to be persecuted for something that's natural and a personal choice. This is a violation of free will, against human rights, and a moral misjustice. Things will never change unless people take a stand. What Dakta Green is doing is exactly that, standing up for his rights. We all need to make a stand. We all need to educate people on the benefits, not the abuse of our smoke, make reform work and continue to vote for change.
@jjoonnoo11 Unfortunately law is still law. Until it changes it's still going to be Illegal. The job of the Police is to enforce the law. They don't decide them, they're empowered to enforce them though. You say people are just trying to have fun why is it illegal? I'm sure boy racers think the same thing, they're out doing burn outs in the street and get their cars impounded and possibly arrested. Just pointing out that your arguement is hypocritical at best
I don't want ignorant fucks like you living in "my" society. Hurp derp drugs are bad mkay? They're illegal and if you want to do them I will judge you from behind my computer screen.
You're a fucking joke bro, I pitty all people like you
@thepumpkinking866 Marijuana first off isnt a drug it was given the name "drug" in 1960's because the government couldnt make any tax from it like alcohol, and whitedevil? my friend Dakta green is one of the nicest people i have ever meet in my life nice enough not to leave a comment like this on youtube, so i pity you for even insulting such a good man.
Lol, I hadn't read his description. Maybe he is a stoner with deep seeded hate towards himself because everyone tells him that smoking makes him a terrible person.
Drugs and alcohol are a plot to keep you either pacified or to place you in dishonour by causing you to become incompetant. If one is to consume any mind altering substance one is always going to be vulnerable to the control of others as an altered state of mind is living a fantasy. Unless you have your wits about you you will never be able to grasp reality in a way that will ensure your maximum true freedom.
I can't see any government making cannabis legal anytime soon.To many people will keep supporting the ignorance which allows the attitude that cannabis is evil and causes all sorts of things which it does not.Again I repeat cannabis has many beneficial medicinal and therapeutic uses.Many of these uses have been scientifically proven as well.There has been to much ignorance around cannabis put about for to long to change some peoples attitudes anytime soon.
Marijuana helps with hundreds if not thousands of illnesses, reduces cancer rates, grows brain cells, and encourages thought. The government and pharmaceutical companies can't have this. You sheeple keep drinking beer, and smoking cigarettes. Get addicted, get sick, stay sick, stay dumb, don't question how we run your lives, and give us your money... NOW, or we'll lock your hippy ass away! What's that, your smoking safe medicine?! GET DOWN ON THE GROUND, NOW! I'LL BEAT YOUR ASS DOWN, PUNK! :'(
@iHateCannabisSmokers Why is that your username when you uploaded an "appalling" arrest video, and captioned it with "Innocent man is locked away in a jail cell against his own will for smoking a plant that grows on OUR planet" - pretty pro-cannabis sounding description...??
@dilmah23 ......no arguements here....its a resourse that all New Zealanders should share in......and all should look after....so its not ravaged by greedy people or nations.
@XAlexmotoX ........you missed the piont...im not questioning his dedication.............its an offensive...its a drug........whats next...legalise Cocain, herion, P, ekees....come on!....
@madmaori1963 Fair enough, but marijuana is much safer than alcohol, tobacco, you name it....Thats why i think its wrong to lock up people using a safer alternative. Some people go to the pub and get wasted, some people prefer to peacefully chill at home and get high with some mates. Thats why i think hes not a loser, (cannabis users are stereotyped to often), and i think hes doing a great job.
@XAlexmotoX ...Your very much intitled to your opinion....i personally see no health benefits or any other ...especially when people abuse...no matter how you police any drug.
@madmaori1963 Fucking hell its not the end of the world its just weed and ofcourse theyr not guna legalise cocaine or heroin you dickhead weed kills NOBODY.
@darkrx777 ................no one said it was the end of the world...........but when you start giving dispensation to individuals or groups for there own benifits, and not that of the whole of society....then lets give dispensation to Wife beaters...Pedophiles...Gangs....crooks...etc..
@darkrx777 .............Ive probably lived more a life than you...and Ive seen more uglyness of people, than you will ever see.........the usual sign of a frustrated person such as yourself, is when they have fail to get their piont accross, by reverting to poor language and comments like yours.....but isnt it great that in a society like ours...we can express our views, whether there informitive or misguided....have a good day Darkrx777
Actually if you check the criterias for a drug, cannabis only fills them in one aspect: it's illegal. Alcohol is a drug, coffee is a drug, heroin, coce whatever. The point is that all drugs are not equal, actually almost none of them are, different effects, differently dangerous. People should have a right to decide what they do with theyre own body.
For smoking something which is illegal the arrests should stop? Get a life people. POLICE don't make the laws they are the ones who have to deal with the scum bags who bitch about everything. For 55k a year the police have to deal with alot of your shit. Write letters to your local MP they have law changing power not the police!
@Delta2249 if you were a policeman and you were asked to do something which was morally wrong in your eyes, would you do it? would you blindly follow orders for your "55k a year"? you sir, are a moron.
@Delta2249 I agree that police should uphold laws (it would suck if all police decided suddenly not to) but mostly people can see that cannabis prohibition laws are morally wrong - you're punishing someone for a victimless crime. police that can see that (and those that cannot have a warped view of justice) should be questioning the law rather than unquestioningly following it. imagine the scenario of hearing your child was to be banged up for 5 years for possession - would u feel the same?
@exile4eva Until it's passed as a legal act to use or grow cannabis we have to accept the outcome of our actions for being caught. If my child was given 5 years I would be gutted in all honesty.
If everyone could get good quality weed legally, we could wipe out the problems with alcohol and pharmaceutical abuse. I believe cannabis is the key to moderation.
@Krisando You dumb fuck. The University of Saskatchewan has already found that marijuana creates new brain cell growth. Not to mention the fact that bio-cannabinoids are already naturally created in breast milk! When we breast feed babies, the babies are experiencing stoned effects. Also, children who are breast fed are found to often be more intelligent than those who weren't.
The only stupidity that people should fear is ignorance. You're a perfect example.
@Krisando You ignorance is typical so I forgive you. People from all sorts of life styles smoke cannabis and you are completely blind to it. Fire fighters, Police Officers, politician's, business owners, professors and I could go own and own. Basically my point is that plenty of respectable people smoke cannabis. Cannabis may stop child abuse and murder's. Adults should be able to enjoy a smoke in the weekend just like we enjoy a few beers (alcohol does more harm than cannabis)
Ive seen people do alot worse drinking at the pub i bet u have too an drinkings legal "so is sniffing gas" what kind of government allows this NZ Government "SHOCKING"
@JeremiahSmithNZ Why should anyone have to stop smoking weed? The greatest Natural resource the earth produces and improves the quality of live. Try doing some research ( Actual facts) on marijuana and maybe you would understand. But instead People feed in to the bullshit you hear from government and support a ridiculous law . The Truth is most Governments know they were wrong about what they thought the actual effects from marijuana are. It's just too late 2 admit after charging everybody.
@HighIQ1 True, but most politicians are getting paid off to bring that into the states. so, it has to stay illegal for them, the crooked politicians, to stay rich.
Yes it looks like the media attention brought on by the Daktory and Dakta green forced the police to do illegal searches and harass a political candidate before the bi-election.
Don't support cannabis being legalised and regulated and taxed, just sit at home and smoke your bong and one day they will come for you!
youre a fucken dick head ya ol cunt
azzwaltstandup22 13 hours ago
ohh get fucked mate. its illegal BOTTOM LINE. deal with or fuck off
MickyDiLeva 1 day ago
taxing cannibas is entirely possible. Its only stoned people that think that it cant be taxed. People are essentially lazy and pot smokers are amongst some of the laziest Ive ever meet lol! They pay around $20 for about 3 joints worth (cigarettes are around $15 for 20 smokes). The price of cannabis is so high because of the illicit status. Legalize it and the price plummets. wala taxation becomes extremely profitable on the supply verses demand scale of drug addict economics.
888WulfDog888 1 day ago
you're an idiot for posting this with that title and description
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anyone who thinks cannabis should be legalized is a lazy fucken hippie who needs to get a job
CowboysBman 1 week ago
anyone who thinks cannabis should be legalized is a lazy fucken hippie who needs to get a job
CowboysBman 1 week ago
@CowboysBman I have a job, I'm not lazy and I'm most definetly not a hippie, but it SHOULD be legalized, weed is safer than alcohol, and it's never killed anyone, but alcohol has. You are a fucking idiot.
FRILL3X 6 days ago
Why is this appauling? Pulling out a joint in front of officers on duty is just asking for trouble.
thedoyla 2 weeks ago
Fuck these idiots need to grow up. Doesn't matter what there opinion is at the moment its against the law the smoke weed. Do i agree with it ? no. Would i do it in public in front of cops? no
wiidsmkr69 2 weeks ago
NEK MINNIT
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rbfuknbskidda 3 weeks ago
of course he was locked in a jail cell against his own will you silly stoner hippies. no body wants to get locked up, go smoke weed somewhere else and leave New Zealand, no one wants you.
nzman101 4 weeks ago
sorry i dont see it... a man was arrested for smoking a drug, rightly so.
DRP996 4 weeks ago
@DRP996 when you smoke smoke a cigarette you smoke a drug - i'll let you do your own googling - key words "Nicotine, addictive, mind altering, substance, classified, drug.
origin8 4 weeks ago
@origin8 Thats different, it doesnt rot your brain or make your mind like jelly. Do you think its also right to chew on the coke leaves in the amazon? or smoke the coke leaves in the amazon and press it to make pure coke? ofcourse its not, juts because something grows from the ground, doesnt make it right. Its a drug that when smoked can cause you and others harm.
DRP996 4 weeks ago
@DRP996 nicotine will rot your brain in the long term and if you want comparisons, alcohol will rot your brain and turn your mind like jelly much sooner (actually its the sugar, which makes the alcohol) - and what people do and have done for hundreds of years in the amazon is none of my business. actually what you choose to drink, sniff, smoke or whatever is your own responsibility and at your own risk with better education required in regards to risks to self and others imho
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Cannabis was made illegal in NZ For the following reasons: A - Pressure from the League of Nations (remember this was 1927) B-) The govt feared that hemp would wipe out the timber industry which was at the time a major contributor to the NZ Economy, 85 years later whats changed? Lion and Dominion Breweries and British American Tobacco NZ pump millions of dollars into the prohibitionist movement every year despite there products being 10000000x more dangerous than cannabis ever is.
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SanAndreasVagos 1 month ago
its illegal coz it makes you chilled out and lazy. a chilled out working class wont get as much work done
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa78815 1 month ago
legalise it
gwginn 1 month ago
We live in a very warped society...Two of the most widely available drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco that are know to cause tens of thousands of deaths per year (in the UK at least) and countless social and economical problems, are perfectaly LEGAL to buy over the counter. Yet a plant, literally just a plant that you can grow in your garden to use for your own personal means thats is impossible to overdose on, relaxes you and has scientificaly proven health bennefits is illegal...WHAT THE FUCK?
jamesunit19 1 month ago
@jamesunit19 If alcohol was illegal then most likely people would turn to drugs, easiest of which would probably be marijuana. So legalizing alcohol will reduce the number of marijuana users. Use of alcohol does not cause a lot of problems, misuse does. Cannabis can also be misused in similar ways. Plus, it is linked with mental health issues which is no good for education and cause social problems. Also alcohol can be easily tested for. Marijuana is hard to manage and economically treacherous.
fizzpopbangcrack 1 month ago
@fizzpopbangcrack That is just not true, If alcohol was declared illegal, it would just be produced illegally, like 80% of the cannabis is in my country. Thats the reason why its "economicaly treacherous", because a safe recreational drug is wrapped in up bullshit laws, flooding millions into the black makret, that could be put to better use. As for misuse, is it the stoned guy brawling in the street at 3AM..? No its the drunk who's lost all raionality and mental comprehension.
jamesunit19 4 weeks ago
@Unmatchedz But even if it was the horrible drug people like to say it is, that does not mean that prohibition is the answer. Prohibition has done far more damage than the drug has ever done.
Clearly, a drug free lifestyle is a healthier lifestyle. Nevertheless, it is also clear from the statistics that prohibition has not resulted a reduction of drug related harm. I think it is time we accept that we tried prohibition, it didn't work, so lets try using education and healthcare programmes.
SeanACampbell 1 month ago
@Unmatchedz I'm sorry, but that is simply not correct. I smoke cannabis on a fairly regular basis. I work a full time job and lead a normal life without any difficulty at all, as do many others I know.
In fact, I have never personally observed anyone with any serious issues resulting directly from their consumption of cannabis. I have seen many people with serious issues resulting from currently legal substances (alcohol, tobacco etc.)
SeanACampbell 1 month ago
@SeanACampbell Yep, and plenty of people drink without problem as well. Its when the whole population are smoking marujuana. Driving while high will cause problems and can't be easily tested for. Yes you can use it safely and good on you. But doesn't mean it should be legal for everyone.
fizzpopbangcrack 1 month ago
@fizzpopbangcrack Yes, but the problem is the drug being illegal has done absolutely nothing to reduce the harm of its use. Since the drug prohibition began, drugs have become stronger, cheaper, and more widely used than ever before. Literally trillions of dollars have been spent on it and absolutely no positive benefits have resulted.
Meanwhile, in some countries they have had success through decriminalization combined with education and healthcare programs - more successfully and cheaper.
SeanACampbell 1 month ago
@fizzpopbangcrack Absolutely, driving while high is a danger and such offenses must remain criminal. But you do not stop people from driving while under the influence by trying to ban the drugs. You simply create an underground market.
And yes at the moment it is difficult to test people for drugs. But countries already have programs in place to test for drugs. Not so long ago it was difficult to test for alcohol too, but now technology has been developed which is capable of doing so.
SeanACampbell 1 month ago
Cannabis is basically illegal because the governments can't successfully tax it
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@jjjaysunn False - why then, wouldn't fruits like Banana's be illegal?
JustinFromSydney 1 month ago
@JustinFromSydney Because bananas can't get you high? Jeez that was a stupid bit of logic on your part. You cannabis can be banned because it gets you high, if governments started banning food because they can't tax it then people would just tell them to fuck off.
jjjaysunn 1 month ago
@jjjaysunn its illegal because it causes mental problems
gamingmidget 1 month ago
@gamingmidget like alcohol and tobacco.. yeah that makes alot of sense Einstein
bruiserblu 3 weeks ago
@jjjaysunn Of course the government can tax marijuana. They tax Tobacco and alcohol. They can only not tax it when its illegal. Making it legal makes it taxable. Stop being so naive
fizzpopbangcrack 1 month ago
@jjjaysunn its illegal, beacause if legal it would make alcohol,cigarettes and big pharma companies lose money.. simple
Yavin1v 3 weeks ago 6
@jjjaysunn i forgot hemp also makes a very cost efficient fuel, so the oil industry as well
Yavin1v 3 weeks ago
@jjjaysunn If they can tax tobacco they can tax cannabis! I think they should tax it, then all the $ floating around NZ illegally could be used to fund education & health and JAILS for those who again think they are above the law of the country they live within.
resistshock 3 weeks ago
@resistshock they cant tax cannabis because people will just grow their own.
goldifying 4 days ago
@goldifying You can make/grow your own Alcohol, Fruit & Vegetables! But people still buy it by the supermarket trolley load and that's all taxed! Enlighten me how cannabis would be different??
resistshock 3 days ago
@jjjaysunn Bullshit. If the government can tax alcohol and booze then they can tax weed.
You can brew your own booze quicker than grow your own weed.
Treblaine 2 weeks ago
the law is actully over the top. to arrest someone for smoking a plants flower that may or may not harm them is dumb cause its thier life and body that they effect. and the reason its illegal is health isues. well locking someone up for weed is like locking someone up for falling over.
mcbjboy 1 month ago
get an open mind and a life you would not even know who smokes weed or not, its just judged on appearance ,some of lifes greatest people smoked weed and u dont even know
clutchkickerz 1 month ago
@Unmatchedz no it doesnt lol?
n0m4xx 1 month ago
lol weed on the cannibus
jizzaforizal 1 month ago
haha im sure everyone is locked up against there own will
n0m4xx 1 month ago
its well known that the aussie police are some of the most racist in thhe world....no respect for tehm or their laws....
pdalaigh 1 month ago
bullshit fuck the police
surfgod6663 1 month ago
Hmm... You hate cannibis smokers? Well, you need to stop masturbating and shitting your pants, find yourself a job and maybe a hobbie, glad we concluded that you're regarded rather highly on the wanker ometre.
eruweraranj0r 1 month ago
FTP!!
MaryJaneMtR 1 month ago
jhon key can suck my dick.hiding in his mansion
sencless1 1 month ago
Thats awesome.
Tiwaking 1 month ago
"it grows on the planet"....so does Daytura. What's your point?
Usag1Yoj1mbo 1 month ago
@Usag1Yoj1mbo Datura isnt illegal but cannabis is.... hurrrrrrrp
mafuhungy 1 month ago
@mafuhungy lol thats datura is horrible and so no one takes it
n0m4xx 1 month ago
@n0m4xx lol agreed, i know a guy though believe it or not who thought it would be a good idea
mafuhungy 1 month ago
i cant believe they found cannabis on the cannabis
black101dahlia 1 month ago
@black101dahlia Cannabis on the canna-bus.
yeahnahsweetas 1 month ago
@yeahnahsweetas oh yea makes a little more sense
black101dahlia 1 month ago
I can understand how people can support this heavily. I have a friend in a wheelchair who has emence pain unless he has one every now and then, because painkillers are actually destroying his body. But, thats not my point. I can't stand the slogan "from our earth". Especially since Oliander also comes from the earth. And it's the most lethal poisen known to man. Maybe time for a change? No hate here, just lettin out some words.
TheArkTek 1 month ago
Gateway drug lol... so what is alcohol? I suppose it's not a drug? What about that shit they give you in a chemist / drug store? That shit kills more people every year than mary jane. How many deaths every year are attributed to dope? You know that caffeine kills more people than dope right? Mental illness is caused by working in an office environment and going home to a life you can't stand. Working for the man. Don't believe me why is everyone fucking depressed?
gav240z 1 month ago
it leads to mental illness and is a gateway drug, a lot of other "plant that grows on OUR planet" are toxic and have negative effects including death if smoked. Its from the ground is a stupid argument.
j0hnb0wman 1 month ago
@j0hnb0wman it doesn't cause mental illness, the gateway theory has been disproved many times already. if you honestly believe what you just said there, then it looks like the government is doing a good job keeping you misinformed. next i suppose you will tell me that you're christian too. only theists believe any bullshit put in front of them like that.
d9thwonder 1 month ago
@d9thwonder are you a doctor or just a doped out idiot that has been dumbed down by years of drug abuse?
j0hnb0wman 1 month ago
@j0hnb0wman ROFL, you must be kidding. im a student, and ive smoked weed once every weekend or two. its relaxing and i enjoy it. its much better than alcohol for you, and you cant overdose. so take your backwards logic elsewhere before you get offended.
d9thwonder 1 month ago
cannabis is the least of the worlds problems.. Let them smoke it they are only doing harm to their selves.
jaggass 1 month ago
@jaggass and to those who love them.
kwfsuperstar 1 month ago
@jaggass And then possibly jumping in a car and killing your son.
200208195 1 month ago
after reading the comments from pro-cannabis folk i can only conclude that cannabis does indeed inpair peoples judgement and also causes severe brain damage.but don,take my word for it,read them and judge for yourself.
PRUNABULAX 1 month ago
@PRUNABULAX Of course. You do realize though that I don't completely find your logic correct. There a lot more well-spoken pro-cannabis folk than there are anti-cannabis folk. It doesn't depend upon a plant, it really depends on the individual. Your ignorance just shows what kind of individual you are. You have a right to your opinion but let me tell you, it means absolutely nothing to me or anyone else who is pro-cannabis.
MsGetStoned 1 month ago
lol, pot isn't bad at all, have smoked for the last 17 years! managed to get away with it in the air force, and am now happily employed as an electrical engineer. my booze drinking buddies have had a lot more grief from alcohol than i have, and i seem to have a better job, in terms of pay. so whats the problem with pot? its the people that cant control themselves, which means its not a pot related issue, its an attitude problem of the individual, pot or booze, they'd be a problem!!
sean12ab34cd 1 month ago
Well done, idiot. Name is iHateCannabisSmokers but you sound like you love them. Sort it out muppet.
Buymefoodforfree 2 months ago
wow pot heads wondering why they are getting arrested BECAUSE YOURE BREAKING THE LAW IF YOU WANT IT CHANGED DO IT LEGALLY YOU MORONS!!!
nicamy8988 2 months ago
@nicamy8988 last time I checked protesting was a good way to get laws changed? :)
gav240z 1 month ago
@gav240z really because there has been a shit load of protesting against the wars and for drugs and uni fees and all that yet they all still happen maybe small things sure they could sway the decision and get it changed but not the big ones
nicamy8988 1 month ago
you have a fucked name man weed is all good the tourist revenue it would produce for this country if we legalised it is enough to get us out of debt without selling our assets i think national are scum
highwhatsyourname 2 months ago
Just came here to give the uploader shit about his name but i can see i am too late.
RCorbzz 2 months ago
Why do people always moan about rights? The basic human rights are to food, clothing & shelter. Suddenly it's a 'right' to smoke what one wants, say & do what one wants? I have no issue with people protesting laws & wanting change, indeed that's how changes are made. But to simply reduce it down to saying it's your 'right' to smoke cannabis, get real. If you don't like the law, fine, you can try to change it, but do it properly...not like this. Smoking it in public is only going to end one way.
riksta01 2 months ago 15
@riksta01 how the fuck are we meant to change it? of course it is a basic human right to do something you enjoy that causes no harm to yourself or anyone else
yngvaibucketrucci 2 months ago
@riksta01 The rights I should expect are food, clothing & shelter ? Say's f**king who ? You ? I've never smoked dope and never intend to.But if an adult wants to smoke something or make any other choice about what goes in or stays out of his body, who are you or any government to tell him otherwise? You have the mindset of a well-trained slave who knows his place. And did you you come down in the last shower? protesting laws makes changes?do you remember the anti-smacking referendum?
1enzeder 5 days ago
pigshit cunts.
iNeedTheHerb 2 months ago
lol if its been deemed illegal u cant smoke it in public.. sure its natural from the planet blah blah but you cant go against the law to prove a point unless ur expecting to get arrested.. focus more on getting it legalised and show how it can benefit the community ie. more jobs, tax etc instead of smoking it in cops faces
blyne 2 months ago
with National yet again in power we will continue to be persecuted for something that's natural and a personal choice. This is a violation of free will, against human rights, and a moral misjustice. Things will never change unless people take a stand. What Dakta Green is doing is exactly that, standing up for his rights. We all need to make a stand. We all need to educate people on the benefits, not the abuse of our smoke, make reform work and continue to vote for change.
istoking 3 months ago
the cops are just making dummies of themselfs really they are arresting people trying to be happy. thumbs down for the police on this one!
jjoonnoo11 3 months ago
@jjoonnoo11 Unfortunately law is still law. Until it changes it's still going to be Illegal. The job of the Police is to enforce the law. They don't decide them, they're empowered to enforce them though. You say people are just trying to have fun why is it illegal? I'm sure boy racers think the same thing, they're out doing burn outs in the street and get their cars impounded and possibly arrested. Just pointing out that your arguement is hypocritical at best
drummer12345654321 3 months ago
How much longer will the American people take it up the ass!?
peterpotpie 3 months ago
Damn, fascism in action
MegaPaddz 4 months ago
He was basically asking to get arrested what do you expect "durrr have a blaze in public im not gonna get arrested"
n0m4xx 4 months ago
Coming from the WHITEDEVIL..
I don't want ignorant fucks like you living in "my" society. Hurp derp drugs are bad mkay? They're illegal and if you want to do them I will judge you from behind my computer screen.
You're a fucking joke bro, I pitty all people like you
thepumpkinking866 4 months ago
@thepumpkinking866 Marijuana first off isnt a drug it was given the name "drug" in 1960's because the government couldnt make any tax from it like alcohol, and whitedevil? my friend Dakta green is one of the nicest people i have ever meet in my life nice enough not to leave a comment like this on youtube, so i pity you for even insulting such a good man.
ngarewaO9 3 months ago
drugs are illegal and if you want to do drugs then you are a criminal. i dont want criminals living in my society
WHlTEDEVlL 5 months ago
Lol, I hadn't read his description. Maybe he is a stoner with deep seeded hate towards himself because everyone tells him that smoking makes him a terrible person.
samt137 5 months ago
@miikeymolestation you think that "ihatecannabissmokers" is a stoner? Lol
samt137 5 months ago
Drugs and alcohol are a plot to keep you either pacified or to place you in dishonour by causing you to become incompetant. If one is to consume any mind altering substance one is always going to be vulnerable to the control of others as an altered state of mind is living a fantasy. Unless you have your wits about you you will never be able to grasp reality in a way that will ensure your maximum true freedom.
chris5a3w 5 months ago
HAHAHAHA!! COOL!
onehunga313 6 months ago
The Police are just doing their job. If the law gets changed then they will leave you alone but untill then your going to get locked up dude.
ambo6253 6 months ago
I can't see any government making cannabis legal anytime soon.To many people will keep supporting the ignorance which allows the attitude that cannabis is evil and causes all sorts of things which it does not.Again I repeat cannabis has many beneficial medicinal and therapeutic uses.Many of these uses have been scientifically proven as well.There has been to much ignorance around cannabis put about for to long to change some peoples attitudes anytime soon.
Julia52421 6 months ago
Watch through the bus window at the beginning, you just see them for a split second... see 'em?.... It's Snoop and Willie !!
lawnsausages 7 months ago
fucking losers. just dont get caught , fucking hell.
kilo12ww 7 months ago
123lukeymo, Learn to spell before you type. good on ya mate.
T4POUT 7 months ago
If we did that in the U.S. not only would we go to jail but we would get a beating from the cops as well!
they didn't even hand cuff him, wow!
salcamarano 8 months ago
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Old Prick!..good job..just creating more addictions for the next generation..Keep that shit illegal
T4POUT 8 months ago
GOOD JOB U OLD DICK HEAD!! just creating more addictions for the new generation..KEEP THAT SHIT BANNED!!
T4POUT 8 months ago
@T4POUT UR A GAY FAGGOT DONT CALL DAKTA GREEN ADIK HEAD OR IL KNOCK UR BLOCK OFF
123lukeymo 7 months ago
@T4POUT its less addicting than alcohol and tobacco which are both sold in fucking 7/11 s you cock
5alami5ami 6 months ago 12
@5alami5ami there are loads of people that smoke weed alll the time but dont even touch tobacco, they only use alil for when they smoke cannabis
kinstar 1 month ago
If you're going to upload a video like this, you may want to correctly spell the title. You're one of the smart stoners arn't ya.
MiikeyMolestation 8 months ago
we can all make a stand if we just keep trying guys.... dont ever back down to the cops!!
lovepeaceprosper 8 months ago
Smoking isnt illegal here in canada , but smoking in public is....
NoExpression 9 months ago
arrests for cannabis are NOT over. . .2011
harobmx123 9 months ago
Fail!
IIIIIRepoIIIII 9 months ago
dak makes the world go round dak makes me feel dakked dak makes my kai taste good too lots of dakness
KFCmaori 9 months ago
Marijuana helps with hundreds if not thousands of illnesses, reduces cancer rates, grows brain cells, and encourages thought. The government and pharmaceutical companies can't have this. You sheeple keep drinking beer, and smoking cigarettes. Get addicted, get sick, stay sick, stay dumb, don't question how we run your lives, and give us your money... NOW, or we'll lock your hippy ass away! What's that, your smoking safe medicine?! GET DOWN ON THE GROUND, NOW! I'LL BEAT YOUR ASS DOWN, PUNK! :'(
NormanMatchem 9 months ago
@iHateCannabisSmokers Why is that your username when you uploaded an "appalling" arrest video, and captioned it with "Innocent man is locked away in a jail cell against his own will for smoking a plant that grows on OUR planet" - pretty pro-cannabis sounding description...??
nodozer555 10 months ago 17
@nodozer555 Good troll is good.
cbftothinkofaname 1 month ago
How many people a year do you think die from drinking alcohol ?
How many people a year do you think die from smoking pot ?
The law is Ridiculous... This man is the key to bringing NZ positive change.
ryler7930 10 months ago
A man arrested for smoking something illegal
nocodplease 10 months ago
good job cops
sentinel531 11 months ago
Haha old prick! Arrests for Cannibis are over? LMFAO! You just got OWNED!!!
kr0n1kd0gg 11 months ago
weed smokers hate your channel name.
stonevrscx 1 year ago
who ever made this channel is a fucking twat
DPx111 1 year ago
Cannabis is a drug...full stop......hes a loser....what did he expect....
madmaori1963 1 year ago
@madmaori1963 your a maori....full stop...share nz's foreshore
dilmah23 1 year ago
@dilmah23 ......no arguements here....its a resourse that all New Zealanders should share in......and all should look after....so its not ravaged by greedy people or nations.
madmaori1963 1 year ago
@madmaori1963 That man is more dedicated to what he believes in than all of you Maoris put together.
XAlexmotoX 1 year ago
@XAlexmotoX ........you missed the piont...im not questioning his dedication.............its an offensive...its a drug........whats next...legalise Cocain, herion, P, ekees....come on!....
madmaori1963 1 year ago
@madmaori1963 Fair enough, but marijuana is much safer than alcohol, tobacco, you name it....Thats why i think its wrong to lock up people using a safer alternative. Some people go to the pub and get wasted, some people prefer to peacefully chill at home and get high with some mates. Thats why i think hes not a loser, (cannabis users are stereotyped to often), and i think hes doing a great job.
XAlexmotoX 1 year ago
@XAlexmotoX ...Your very much intitled to your opinion....i personally see no health benefits or any other ...especially when people abuse...no matter how you police any drug.
madmaori1963 1 year ago
@madmaori1963 Fucking hell its not the end of the world its just weed and ofcourse theyr not guna legalise cocaine or heroin you dickhead weed kills NOBODY.
darkrx777 1 year ago
@darkrx777 ................no one said it was the end of the world...........but when you start giving dispensation to individuals or groups for there own benifits, and not that of the whole of society....then lets give dispensation to Wife beaters...Pedophiles...Gangs....crooks...etc..
madmaori1963 1 year ago
@madmaori1963 Coffee is a fucking drug mate your such a nutsack live life once in a while if your man enough to stop sucking your mummys tit. nob.
darkrx777 1 year ago
@darkrx777 .............Ive probably lived more a life than you...and Ive seen more uglyness of people, than you will ever see.........the usual sign of a frustrated person such as yourself, is when they have fail to get their piont accross, by reverting to poor language and comments like yours.....but isnt it great that in a society like ours...we can express our views, whether there informitive or misguided....have a good day Darkrx777
madmaori1963 1 year ago
@madmaori1963
Actually if you check the criterias for a drug, cannabis only fills them in one aspect: it's illegal. Alcohol is a drug, coffee is a drug, heroin, coce whatever. The point is that all drugs are not equal, actually almost none of them are, different effects, differently dangerous. People should have a right to decide what they do with theyre own body.
anderec 1 year ago
he lost his rights when he smoked canabis in a public place its illegal u dumbass this guy would have to be nzs biggest dick
mrfade616 1 year ago
ghandai once stated "an unjust law is an act of voilence in its self, the arrest for its breech, is even more so"
Haliss420 1 year ago
For smoking something which is illegal the arrests should stop? Get a life people. POLICE don't make the laws they are the ones who have to deal with the scum bags who bitch about everything. For 55k a year the police have to deal with alot of your shit. Write letters to your local MP they have law changing power not the police!
Delta2249 1 year ago
@Delta2249 if you were a policeman and you were asked to do something which was morally wrong in your eyes, would you do it? would you blindly follow orders for your "55k a year"? you sir, are a moron.
exile4eva 1 year ago
@exile4eva I'm not against cannabis so it is not wrong in my eyes (the arrests).
Police have their job to do and they have to up-hold and maintain the laws of NZ.
Sure some laws aren't the best but blame the govt not the people who enforce the laws.
Delta2249 1 year ago
@Delta2249 I agree that police should uphold laws (it would suck if all police decided suddenly not to) but mostly people can see that cannabis prohibition laws are morally wrong - you're punishing someone for a victimless crime. police that can see that (and those that cannot have a warped view of justice) should be questioning the law rather than unquestioningly following it. imagine the scenario of hearing your child was to be banged up for 5 years for possession - would u feel the same?
exile4eva 1 year ago
@exile4eva Until it's passed as a legal act to use or grow cannabis we have to accept the outcome of our actions for being caught. If my child was given 5 years I would be gutted in all honesty.
Delta2249 1 year ago
If everyone could get good quality weed legally, we could wipe out the problems with alcohol and pharmaceutical abuse. I believe cannabis is the key to moderation.
mrmelo25 1 year ago
Our society is already dumb with Maoris, cannabis will just increase this.
Krisando 1 year ago
@Krisando You dumb fuck. The University of Saskatchewan has already found that marijuana creates new brain cell growth. Not to mention the fact that bio-cannabinoids are already naturally created in breast milk! When we breast feed babies, the babies are experiencing stoned effects. Also, children who are breast fed are found to often be more intelligent than those who weren't.
The only stupidity that people should fear is ignorance. You're a perfect example.
GrowTheTruth 1 year ago
@GrowTheTruth do they look smart to you??
whohasmynameiwant 1 year ago
@whohasmynameiwant Does who look smart to me?
GrowTheTruth 1 year ago
Dakta grower and Dakta green are hero's. Respect!!!!!
kyledagg 2 years ago
LEGALIZE!!!!!
400,000 New Zealanders smoke cannabis another million kiwi's use to smoke it or have tried it.
From police officers to old grandmothers.
If you do not like democracy you ignorant scum move to communist china because one day we will prevail.
GloomFate 2 years ago
Keep it to yourself, once this passes you will complain about something else. "Legalize child abuse and murdering people".
Krisando 1 year ago
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@Krisando You ignorance is typical so I forgive you. People from all sorts of life styles smoke cannabis and you are completely blind to it. Fire fighters, Police Officers, politician's, business owners, professors and I could go own and own. Basically my point is that plenty of respectable people smoke cannabis. Cannabis may stop child abuse and murder's. Adults should be able to enjoy a smoke in the weekend just like we enjoy a few beers (alcohol does more harm than cannabis)
GloomFate 1 year ago
What kind of dickhead made this video?
FREE DAKTA GREEN
TheStonedSlackerNZ 2 years ago
LEGALISE CANNABIS!
Drinking should be illegal! Its far worse than smoking cannibis, And cannabis is a Great pain relief. you shoul try it sometime.
LEAVE DAKTA MEMBERS ALONE.
jaykuno 2 years ago
No harm done here. Legalise Cannabis
Ive seen people do alot worse drinking at the pub i bet u have too an drinkings legal "so is sniffing gas" what kind of government allows this NZ Government "SHOCKING"
MeinataR 2 years ago
"I can't believe they found cannabis on the Cannabus!"
I respect Dakta Green, all he wants is for people to be able to smoke the odd joint, in much the same way you would drink the odd beer.
unprofessionalemail 2 years ago 38
I agree, i was there, dude in the green shirt on the video.
These arrests have to stop !!!
beautytherapy01 2 years ago 15
@beautytherapy01 Then just STOP smoking the stuff. Easy! The cops are just doing their job and the old man got what was coming to him!
JeremiahSmithNZ 11 months ago
@JeremiahSmithNZ Why should anyone have to stop smoking weed? The greatest Natural resource the earth produces and improves the quality of live. Try doing some research ( Actual facts) on marijuana and maybe you would understand. But instead People feed in to the bullshit you hear from government and support a ridiculous law . The Truth is most Governments know they were wrong about what they thought the actual effects from marijuana are. It's just too late 2 admit after charging everybody.
HighIQ1 10 months ago
@HighIQ1 True, but most politicians are getting paid off to bring that into the states. so, it has to stay illegal for them, the crooked politicians, to stay rich.
But one day it will eventually be legallized.
s14attack 10 months ago
Yes it looks like the media attention brought on by the Daktory and Dakta green forced the police to do illegal searches and harass a political candidate before the bi-election.
Don't support cannabis being legalised and regulated and taxed, just sit at home and smoke your bong and one day they will come for you!
eastwoodvincent 2 years ago