Cannabis Legalized In New YorkTuesday, 2. September 2008 |
Finally: Cannabis legalized in New York, says CNN…:
What is Cannabis?
Cannabis is a flowering plants that includes three species: Cannabis sativa subsp. indica L., Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa Lam. and Cannabis ruderalis Janisch. These three plants are indigenous to central Asia and surrounding regions. Cannabis has long been used for fibre (hemp), as a medication and as a psychoactive substance.
Industrial hemp products are made from Cannabis plants selected to produce an abundance of fiber and minimal levels of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), the main psychoactive molecule that produces the psychoactive effects associated with marijuana. The drug consists of dried flowers and leaves of plants selected to produce high levels of THC. Extracts like hashish and hash oil are also produced. The dried flowers and leaves, which are often being smoked for recreational or spiritual use, are often called Marijuana.
Is Marijuana legal?
Since the 20th century, most countries have enacted laws affecting the legality of cannabis regarding the cultivation, use, possession, or transfer of cannabis for recreational use. Many jurisdictions have lessened the penalties for possession of small quantities of cannabis, so that it is punished by confiscation or a fine, rather than imprisonment. Punishment focuses more on those who traffic and sell the drug on the black market.
Some jurisdictions/drug courts use mandatory treatment programs for young or frequent users with freedom from "narcotic" drugs as goal. A few jurisdictions permit cannabis use for medicinal purposes. However, there are also changes in a more restrictive direction as in Canada, Denmark, Netherlands or United Kingdom and drug tests, more or less mandatory, are more common than before in many countries.
Some countries allow the sale through drug companies. However, simple possession can carry long jail sentences in some countries, particularly in East Asia, where the sale of cannabis may lead to a sentence of life in prison or even death penalty!
Should Marijuana be legalized?
Look at this revealing statistics:
| Annual American deaths caused by drugs | |
| Tobacco | 400,000 |
| Alcohol | 100,000 |
| All legal drugs | 20,000 |
| All illegal drugs | 15,000 |
| Caffeine | 2,000 |
| Aspirin | 500 |
| Marijuana | 0 |
So, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Marijuana caused ZERO deaths! Compare that to the death toll of nicotine and alcohol…
And let's hear what Jay Leno, American TV Host and Comedian, said about cannabis:
Scientists in Australia are working on making biodegradable car parts out of hemp. This might get confusing. When someone says, roll up the window, they might mean, roll up the window!
(Jay Leno)
More information about the legal status of Marijuna: Legalizationofmarijuana.com
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@ 02:34
Actually studies show that middle aged people who smoke pot have a better memory that those who don’t so would I give it to a kid no just like I wouldn’t give a kid a beer. And another thing I don’t have fewer inhibitions nor am I lazy in any sense and although I’m not a genius it doesn’t really affect my comprehention or my capabilty to attain knowledge
@ 16:03
would you give marijuana to a child?
No, you wouldnt , because it has some properties that we realise that arent good….
Its not totally harmless….lets be honest with ourselves
most stoners are emotional and have low ambition due to the marijuana they smoke…they also have low memory
so while it may not kill you….it does affect you in a negative way
@ 16:20
legalize it, get our state out of debt and make that the focus instead of Drinking, which I personally think is the worst thing you can do. more families break apart from drinking, more deaths occur from drinking. You never see anything like that from pot.
@ 00:37
In the last 30 years our government has spent 4.2 trillion dollars JUST upholding marijuana laws. In the last 30 years they have lost over 1.5 trillion dollars in taxes at least. That’s close to 6 trillion dollars, almost half of our current nations debt. Don’t try and tell me legalizing marijuana wouldn’t help the economy.
Hemp itself, is a very beneficial plant. It can be used as fuel, building materials, plastic replacement, food, and thousands of other thing. Hemp contains a very useful oil that can be used to power a million different things. In essence, the hemp plant can be used to power vehicles, homes, schools, hospitals, ect. all for free! Simply plant it, and it grows. The hemp seeds contain several essential amino acids while containing more protein than a soy bean; which means they are very healthy to eat! The fibers can be used to create any type of substance, they basically compact it down to a very hard substance. Houses have been built out of 100% hemp, plastic, bags, paper, rope, ect. It’s a much safer alternative to killing people for oil, or killing off the entire gulf of mexico for some oil. I’d rather just grow a plant…
@ 16:25
GREATNESS ALL THE SMOKE YOU COULD GET STONED ASLEEP
@ 06:12
hahahahaha… oh my god. that picture made me laugh. New York up in herbal Smoke! Put a smile on may face!!
@ 14:03
This shouldn’t mean marijuana is totally without side effects…. take care.
@ 20:49
“Smoke on the water…fire in the sky…..”
