Ron Paul to introduce bill to legalize marijuana

[maersksealand]

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/lawmakers-introduce-bill-legalize-marijuana-225335489.html

A group of US representatives plan to introduce legislation that will legalize marijuana and allow states to legislate its use, pro-marijuana groups said Wednesday.
The legislation would limit the federal government's role in marijuana enforcement to cross-border or inter-state smuggling, and allow people to legally grow, use or sell marijuana in states where it is legal.
The bill, which is expected to be introduced on Thursday by Republican Representative Ron Paul and Democratic Representative Barney Frank, would be the first ever legislation designed to end the federal ban on marijuana.

[underthe total]

i will replace my craype merttles with Marijuana plants

[Bluehorseshoe]

Ballsy for a guy running for President. It's a HR move.

[Cougar Bait]

If Paul ends up with GOP backing do you think the media might bring up the "Borat" clip? It's a bit of an odd situation. How do you explain that?

[gafl]

Barney Frank has been trying to get gambling legislation passed for years, hope he has better luck with a pot bill.

[JohnGalt2341]

EVERY single Presidential Debate should start with this question... "What do you think would happen if we legalized Marijuana?". Although I doubt this question will actually ever be asked I suspect this is some of the answers we would get:
Candidate 1: When I was 9 I was climbing a tree.... blah blah blah blah...
Candidate 2. When I am forced with tough questions I look to God for answers... blah blah blah blah....
Candidate 3. That reminds of a time in my youth... blah blah blah blah...
Ron Paul: We could Tax the hell out of it and balance the budget. We could get SOME drug dealers off of the street. We could stop wasting tax payers money by not sending non-violent criminals to prison. We would be in increasing individual Liberty's like the Constitution intended. Marijuana usage among the general population would stay exactly the same. There is no downside to this. NONE!

[LordVodka]

Ballsy for a guy running for President. It's a HR move.

That's why he's doing it. He's trying to get the young vote.

[LVHerbie]

If Paul ends up with GOP backing do you think the media might bring up the "Borat" clip? It's a bit of an odd situation. How do you explain that?

You would have a difference response to being seduced by a man in hotel room?

[Justin7]

EVERY single Presidential Debate should start with this question... "What do you think would happen if we legalized Marijuana?".

1. We would save billions of dollars by not keeping "marijuana criminals in jail.
2. We would raise billions of dollars taxing it.
3. The Christian conservative right would vote against any republican backing it, because that core knows that man is not wise enough to choose and think for himself.

To organized religion, I say Ptahhh!

[JOHON8]

50 million Americans regularly smoke pot so it's not a bad idea to find votes.

Very unlikely it will pass, it would cut off a billion dollar business for drug cartels and a billion dollar business for law enforcement.

[TexansFan]

Just legalize pot and all forms of gambling.

[JohnGalt2341]

1. We would save billions of dollars by not keeping "marijuana criminals in jail. 2. We would raise billions of dollars taxing it. 3. The Christian conservative right would vote against any republican backing it, because that core knows that man is not wise enough to choose and think for himself. To organized religion, I say Ptahhh!

Justin7 for Prez! Let me know if you are looking for a running mate.

[samgurt]

That's why he's doing it. He's trying to get the young vote.

already should have the young vote with his stance on Social Security

[Iced]

That's why he's doing it. He's trying to get the young vote.

No, he's doing it because he's principled. Unlike the other establishment GOPers looking to get elected at any means whatsoever.

[jjgold]

hard to sell know matter what you guys think
So many conservative voters
Plenty of weed to buy now
Lets not rock the boat and flush out the drug dealers

[30K Millionaire]

What percent of stoners actually vote though?
maybe half?

[LVHerbie]

What percent of stoners actually vote though?
maybe half?

Who in the past have they had to vote for? Plus voting when you're stoned is fun....

[jkilla990]

He has my vote if he really pushes for this. I've always thought the easiest way out of this hole the US is in is to legalize weed and gambling, its 2 things that are recession proof and are down in great volumes by US citizens while the government loses by not taxing it.

[underthe total]

conservatives dont have an option this year

paul might have chance

or guy from utah

[maersksealand]

EVERY single Presidential Debate should start with this question... "What do you think would happen if we legalized Marijuana?". Although I doubt this question will actually ever be asked I suspect this is some of the answers we would get:
Candidate 1: When I was 9 I was climbing a tree.... blah blah blah blah...
Candidate 2. When I am forced with tough questions I look to God for answers... blah blah blah blah....
Candidate 3. That reminds of a time in my youth... blah blah blah blah...
Ron Paul: We could Tax the hell out of it and balance the budget. We could get SOME drug dealers off of the street. We could stop wasting tax payers money by not sending non-violent criminals to prison. We would be in increasing individual Liberty's like the Constitution intended. Marijuana usage among the general population would stay exactly the same. There is no downside to this. NONE!

No, Ron Paul NEVER voted to raise taxes...he doesn't believe in taxing people

[underthe total]

i want them to legalize weed to

but taxes? fuk taxes

flat tax

that way all money get taxed

[maersksealand]

Just legalize pot and all forms of gambling.

July 20 2010

Ron Paul: Legalize Online Gambling – And Don’t Tax It!

http://www.ronpaul.com/2010-07-20/ron-paul-legalize-online-gambling-and-dont-tax-it/

[JohnGalt2341]

No, Ron Paul NEVER voted to raise taxes...he doesn't believe in taxing people

Fair enough. But Marijuana would surely be taxed. And it would raise Billions like Justin7 said. I wasn't actually trying to quote Ron Paul in my post. I was just trying to get the general message across. I'm pretty sure we are on the same side when it comes to this issue.

[ABEHONEST]

Never underestimate the depth of Ron Paul's intelligence! He tackles the controversial issues other less gutsy candidates willnot attempt.

You can be assured, any unpopular decision he makes, he has thoroughly dissected

[sweethook]

its about time , but 30 years to late

[AribaAriba]

he doesnt say he will legalize it, he wants Federal level be no part of it. Legalizing it would decide from the people of the states.

[AribaAriba]

Just legalize pot and all forms of gambling.

exactly, alcohol was illegal back in the days. The only reason gov't is hesitant on mary jane legalization is they'll have hard time regulating the product in order for it to be taxed. You can grow the product right at your backyard.

[flyingillini]

Basically is out here in CA.. Certain cities treat it a little different. You can see people smoking weed leaning up against cop cars hitting the pipe on Turk and Eddy St in the "Loin" out here in the Ya Area. They could care less about weed but you will get busted for any harder drugs.

[ACoochy]

exactly, alcohol was illegal back in the days. The only reason gov't is hesitant on mary jane legalization is they'll have hard time regulating the product in order for it to be taxed. You can grow the product right at your backyard.

You can grow tobacco plants in ur backyard also except its a federal offence. Try taking their revenue away and watch what happens...Replicate that model with pot..

[wtf]

throw in a flat tax and watch america explode !

[Killer_Demo]

if they legalize it we can pay off the US debt buy growing large amounts of dank then we can spray it down after drying and sell it to the damn chinese...gain a few z's with some spray

[BigDan]

if they legalize it we can pay off the US debt buy growing large amounts of dank then we can spray it down after drying and sell it to the damn chinese...gain a few z's with some spray

Use sprite so they think it that good sticky icky.

[BigDan]

If they decide to legalize and tax can i receive repercussions for the injustices i suffered in the past thanks to the current unconstitutional marijuana laws?

[vividjohn45]

i guess it would be cool to light up while i play on full tilt. thanks Mr. Frank. and Paul

[thezbar]

Won't happen but its a nice thought.