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| California Prop 64 proposes the legalization of Marijuana in California. The main reason here is to decriminalize Marijuana in order to reduce the amount of non-violent drug offenders. Voting yes would simply legalize it while voting no would cancel the proposition. Those who are for argue that it will open the doors for a new industry with large revenues while also ending the failed war on drugs. On the other hand those who are against argue that the proposition will increase DUI rates while also decimating small farmers. Most people consider the war on drugs a failure and Prop 64 is seen by many as a step away from the failed war on drugs. A lot of people however still see Marijuana as a dangerous gateway drug and therefore do not consider legalization a smart move. Questions
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Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Prop 64 Legalize it?
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Yes, I believe that this proposition will pass as the majority population of California are for legalization of marijuana. Also passing this proposition would keep drug money out of criminal hands and would possible aid the U.S economy
ReplyDeleteI do not believe that this Prop will totally help end the war on drugs. There are a lot more drugs than just marijuana that cause the drug war. Prop 64 will pass in California, but there will still be the illegal exchange of other drugs in the state, and also across the border.
ReplyDeleteI believe that proposition 64 will pass because many Americans believe that this drug is harmless and will not cause major harm to society. Also, the majority population of California are for the legalization of marijuana.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that Prop 64 will end the war on drugs, because it legalizes only one drug. While it seems to be the most popular, especially in California, there are a number of other drugs that are still illegal and are more dangerous than marijuana. Also, if someone is caught with more than an ounce of marijuana in public, they will be arrested. So, the war on drugs is not really affected by Prop 64. However, I believe it will help reduce non-violent drug charges, because people have more freedom due to Prop 64.
ReplyDeleteI do not believe that the passing of this prop will end the war on drugs. Marijuana is not considered to be extremely dangerous (when compared to cocaine, heroine, etc), and in a few states, it is already legal. With the legalization of marijuana, focus will merely be rerouted to other kinds of drugs. Obviously, with this proposition, there will be less non-violent drug charges, as the sale and purchase of marijuana for adults over 21 is now legal. Overall, I don't think that Prop 64 will help end the war on drugs, as many already believe that it isn't very harmful.
ReplyDeleteI do not think this will end the war on drugs. Marijuana is perceived as pretty harmless compared to more severe drugs such as cocaine and heroine. Thus, legalizing marijuana while helping non-violent drug offenders will not do anything to stop the exchange of other drugs. Therefore, i feel that Prop 64 which has passed will do nothing to help the war on drugs
ReplyDeleteI think many Californians advocated for the passing of Prop 64 because they saw the personal benefits that they could get out of it. However, there are many possible dangers that are present, and even the governor of Colorado warned the citizens of California in a 60 minutes interview not to pass the prop. One major issue with passing Prop 64 is that there is still no concrete test for marijuana in a person’s system. Which there are breathalyzer and blood tests for alcohol, it is proven that marijuana remains in a person’s system much longer, and cannot be tested for past a certain time frame. This would be an enormous issue for police in attempting to regulate the use of marijuana among drivers and minors. Additionally, social factors create another issue for marijuana legalization. Since marijuana has previously been legal for medical use in California, that makes many Californians think that it is a medicine, rather than a drug. Many Californians don’t understand why it was prescribed, only that it was for people with serious diseases, often cancer. This creates an unjustified feeling of safety among Californians, who would be more likely to use marijuana because it seems more ‘safe’. It’s like telling people that there is a very special medicine that only really sick people can have, and then opening it up to all people. Especially among less educated communities, this would create an enormous problem, as many people could unknowingly overuse it, or drive while under the influence in the mindset that it’s a medicine, not a drug. Lastly, there is drastically insufficient research about the effects of marijuana on youth and adolescents, which means that, once legalized and much easier to get one’s hands on it (even if it isn’t legal for minors), it could have a largely negative effect on minors, without anybody knowing.
ReplyDeleteI do not consider Marijuana anymore of a gateway drug as alcohol. I do not think legalizing marijuana will have a serious consequences because if anything it will decrease illegal actions. I believe prop 64 will not create a larger problem with drug war and will reduce non-violent drug charges.
ReplyDeleteI do consider marijuana a gateway drug. People say it is not addictive but it can so easily become a lifestyle based on its recreational value and accessibility. From there the lifestyle can lead to the attempt of other drugs. However with this in mind I still believe that the benefits of legalization outweigh the costs. The proposed benefits of legalization will benefit a lot of people. People will not stop smoking weed, whether its legal or not, so if making it legal will help in many ways, then prop 64 should pass.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, marijuana is a gateway drug. There are not many people who go straight to cocaine or heroine, they typically start with marijuana and then works their way up to the more intense types of drugs. Marijuana also contributes to DUI's which I think is a huge issue that needs an even larger focus. Driving under the influence of marijuana makes you a threat to yourself and everyone else on the road. Taking DUI's into account this definitely affects my stance on Prop 64, although I believe that marijuana for medical purposes is a valid excuse.
ReplyDeleteMarijuana should be legal nationally, not only is the gateway drug argument invalid, the government should not have the authority to police it's use. As a country that is proud of it's liberty and freedom, we should be giving people the ability to choose if they want to smoke or not. The government is not our parents and should not tell us, what we can and cannot do.
ReplyDeleteI understand where you are coming from, but arguing that the government should not have the authority to police us would produce anarchy. Is there something unique about marijuana which you are thinking of when determining that the government should not police it? If not, I fail to see how it is any different from policy the use of cocaine, heroin, or other drugs, even other victimless crimes. If the government is not in some reasonable ways our "parent", how are we to be "disciplined" and not simply cause imminent lawless action? Arguing that the government cannot or should not tell us what we can or cannot do defies the entire purpose and existence of government.
DeleteThe prop will pass because lately there has been a growing pro-marijuana sentiment. Legalizing Marijuana will help reduce non-violent drug offenders and as a result reduce the burden on the prison system. While Marijuana is definitely a drug it is not a serious gateway drug. Instead what causes the move from Marijuana to more serious drugs is often mental health and peer pressure. Two things that we have to combat but not by prohibiting the use of Marijuana.
DeleteWill this Prop pass? Why/why not? I believe that it will pass because there is a large amount of pro 64 sentiment in the media, as well as a growing population who support legalizing marijuana. I think that California is one of the key states to legalize it, and because of the fact that it is a nonviolent drug it will soon be legalized by the federal government as well.
ReplyDeleteI believe prop 64 will pass in California for many reasons. California is a liberal state in which many people do use marijuana for recreational. However, with that said, I don't think the proposition will end the war on drugs. Marijuana is only one drug out of many, there will still be illegal exchange of drug within the country. I do believe that passing the proposition will help to reduce the violence.
ReplyDeleteProp 64 will pass in California due to our state's liberal and progressive views. However, this will not stop the war on drugs because weed is not as expensive than cocaine for example. Which means it will not have the same type of profits as more "serious" drugs. I do not consider marijuana a gateway drug because it's effects are minimal compared to hard drugs like cocaine.
ReplyDeleteI believe that with the legalization of marijuana, the number of people imprisoned for non violent drug crimes will decrease drastically. I believe it would have been better for the government to pass more laws to ensure that marijuana is used in a way that does not endanger others, such as the legalities of driving while high, and is not accessible to children, however overall I believe that the passage of marijuana will help California, as it will drastically decrease the number of people imprisoned for harmless activities.
ReplyDeleteProp 64 will pass in California because its already a liberal state and change has been proposed for this law for far too long. However the war on drugs will not be stopped as black market drug price always going to be cheaper than retail prices which will not make a difference in the war of drugs
ReplyDeleteProp 64 will (and should) be passed in California. Much to what Aashish said, CA is a liberal/"hippy" state where the idea marijuana legislation has been circulating for a long time. It's safe to say that marijuana is very much ingrained in the west coast culture, so it's more a question of when than if pot will be legalized. Additionally, legalizing marijuana would generate tons of revenue and minimize expenditures on people in jail for the drug.
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