Schwarzenegger Marijuana debate

[Sutter Kane]

DAVIS, Calif., May 6 (UPI) -- California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says it's time to seriously debate the merits of legalizing and taxing the recreational use of marijuana.

Although the Republican does not support a legalization move, he did say Tuesday in Davis, Calif., that in a time of economic crisis that has plunged the state's budget into red ink, the time is right to discuss the idea, The Sacramento Bee reported Wednesday.

"Well, I think it's not time for (legalization), but I think it's time for a debate," Schwarzenegger said. "I think all of those ideas of creating extra revenues, I'm always for an open debate on it. And I think we ought to study very carefully what other countries are doing that have legalized marijuana and other drugs, what effect did it have on those countries?"

The governor's comments came after a statewide poll indicated 56 percent of registered California voters supported legalizing and taxing marijuana to raise revenue for the cash-strapped state.

Thirteen years ago, California voters authorized marijuana's use for medical purposes, the newspaper said.
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/05/06/Schwarzenegger-Marijuana-debate-is-needed/UPI-82621241635254/
Its inevitable; I'm moving to Cali! :happydance:

[3/6]

:happydance:

[BooBerry]

I don't really partake in it but I say go for it. It seems less dangerous than drinking and smoking for shits sake, it's strange that it's not legal already.

[Sutter Kane]

People are going to buy it legal or not. Gov might as well tax it and make a buck for the kids.

[KING]

Super High Me opened my eyes, I see no problem with it :smoking4:

[FrighT MasteR]

Whatever helps this F'd up economy :mad:

[Shreds_of_Flesh]

STONER BASHING TIME

[mitchell mcintyre]

:nod:
Whatever helps this F'd up economy :mad:

[Doc Awesome]

Whatever helps this F'd up economy :mad:

Especially Cali. They need every bit of help they can get.

[IKickAssForTheLord]

Shreds if this happens its gonna cut into your Jerkin' off time, with all this Stoner Bashing.

[Shreds_of_Flesh]

:mhehe:

[Z0mbieJ0e]

Whatever helps this F'd up economy :mad:

thats what I'm saying:thumbup:

[Cobretti]

Well if you've ever watched 'Pumping Iron' you'd know ole' Arnie certainly isn't opposed to puffing on the occasional fattie.

[Wally The Cannibal]

Well if you've ever watched 'Pumping Iron' you'd know ole' Arnie certainly isn't opposed to puffing on the occasional fattie.

Which is why it strikes me as odd that he would not support a legalization movement. Is he still scarred from the many years it took to get over his debilitating marijuana addiction?

It's a bit strange to suggest debating legalization while saying right away you don't think it's time to do that. It's like telling your child you're not going to buy them gum but you can debate the benefits of buying the gum with no change in outcome possible, debate or not, because you already decided it's not time to buy your child the gum.

[Titanosaurus]

:dancefool: I'm in.

[Rust In Peace]

Hopefully Washington state will be next after Cali. :bigthumbup:

[Sutter Kane]

Which is why it strikes me as odd that he would not support a legalization movement. Is he still scarred from the many years it took to get over his debilitating marijuana addiction?

It's a bit strange to suggest debating legalization while saying right away you don't think it's time to do that. It's like telling your child you're not going to buy them gum but you can debate the benefits of buying the gum with no change in outcome possible, debate or not, because you already decided it's not time to buy your child the gum.


I didn't know there was such a thing as a "Debilitating Marijuana Addiction"

I agree though its strange that Arnie is both for and against legalization. All this doublespeak from our elected officials mean that the Marijuana lobby finally has its foot in the door.

[Dagon01]

:smokecough:

[steelba]

Hopefully Washington state will be next after Cali. :bigthumbup:
I wish :smoking4:

[SkullBat308]

Whatever helps this F'd up economy :mad:

think of all the money that will be saved by not having to prosecute people and locking them up for marijuana possesion, which all costs money, taxpayer money. the money gained from weeds taxation would just be the tip of the iceburg! :zombxplode: