Conservatives on legalization

September 2nd, 2010 | By Reverend

Just as the title says. Conservatives in favor of legalization? THIS is conservative!

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YouTube hunting, Is Hemp like Marijuana?

September 2nd, 2010 | By Reverend

I thought that this very plain and truthful video would be of value to those still learning about hemp and marijuana.

Same plant, way different breeds.  You can’t get high from smoked hemp (or otherwise), its humanly impossible!

Hemp and Marijuana

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp

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Vote YES on Prop 19! Legalize Marijuana 2010

August 30th, 2010 | By Reverend

I am not currently a California resident, but I own property in California, and I grew up there off and on.
We will be moving back to Cali within the next 12 months, and this is partially why.  Prop 19 baby!

Proposition 19 offers more freedom to more people for using cannabis.

In my video I describe how I don’t believe Prop 19 effects medical marijuana, and how local municipalities are already taxing and regulating medical marijuana.

I think it’s a shame that only less than 100,000 Californians get to enjoy legal marijuana, but millions of others are at risk of getting a cannabis crime (drug crime) on their record, which would make life much more difficult for most.  (jobs, school, military service can all be interfered with by having a drug crime on your record).

It is time we START to restore freedom with Prop 19, and it is important to amend this law to make it less restrictive in the future.

Please see my video blog.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XgCtbt0UXc

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Why to legalize according to the youth – Prop 19

August 22nd, 2010 | By Reverend

Why should we legalize? I don’t know who this kid is, but he makes a lot of sense.

http://facebook.com/Trooper

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Devils advocate; Prop19 does not exempt cannabis medicine from taxes

August 22nd, 2010 | By Reverend

This is the statement I often get from opponents of Prop 19.

“Proposition 19 does not exempt patients from taxes”

My answer:

If Proposition 215 doesn’t already do that, then Proposition 19 won’t change anything.

Medical marijuana is already technically taxable in California.

At present only a portion of the state’s 200-plus medical cannabis dispensaries pay sales taxes. In principle, medical cannabis is subject to sales tax under current Board of Equalization rules, which exempt only drugs dispensed in licensed pharmacies by a physician’s prescription. However, many patients’ groups contend that sales tax shouldn’t apply to non-profit cooperatives and collectives.

http://thebleak.com/MedicalMarijuana/420/?tag=proposition-215

So that is a reason for another new initiative.  If people want marijuana to not be a taxable substance for patients, then they need to step up to the plate and make that happen.  Because medical marijuana, unless prescribed via a pharmacy with DEA drug scheduling, etc, is not presently exempt from taxes.  So again, Prop19 doesn’t change Prop215.

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Why I support Prop19

August 22nd, 2010 | By Reverend

I have vested interests California politics. Since I will be living there by year’s end again, and since I am a cannabis consumer. You don’t have to worry about my opinion, as you likely have your own on this topic.   So take it or leave it.
But it’s VERY obvious to me, that more legalization is better than the current system. Prop19 is not perfect. But it does not override Prop215, and it makes cannabis legal (even if in part) for millions of people.

RE:  http://stash.norml.org/californias-prop-19-a-word-for-word-analysis

Currently how many folks can legally cultivate marijuana?
Answer = Less than 100,000 people

Currently how many folks can legally possess marijuana?
Answer = Less than 100,000 people

Currently how many people are at risk of being charged with a cannabis crime for simple possession?

Millions!

So if Prop 215 is not effected by Prop19, and if more people can enjoy more freedom. Then WTF is the problem?

I don’t have a problem with Prop19, other than I will push later for another initiative to increase the freedom allowed under Prop19.

I intend to see the age limit decrease to 18 years old.
I intend to see the grow area restriction be eliminated.

But that’s the greatest thing about ballot initiatives!

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