United Nations: Colo. & Wash. state legal pot violates international drug treaties

[Scott Hartnell's Mane]

All they have to do is legalize cannabis...and I will guarantee you that the deficit in the United States would be nonexistent after a year, ball park. 102 years of prohibition...enough is ****ing enough...it needs to end..just like the alcohol prohibition ended. The sooner the government realizes the astronomical cost it is dishing out to keep this versatile and miraculous plant illegal...the better...they have failed in this war. It's over. Cut your losses and go home.

[kyledude]

Bunch of globalist scum. "But it's international law..." F*** right off!

[ronthecivil]

Not much the UN can do, but it will be interesting to see how the US Federal Government handles the situation.

As for the international treaties, as already said by a few they are kind of meaningless since they cannot be enforced. Portugal has signed all three mentioned by Wetcoaster and has broken the agreement on them all by decriminalizing all drugs with no repercussions (though there is mounting data on the benefits of decriminalization, and by extension possibly legalization).

[ronthecivil]

All they have to do is legalize cannabis...and I will guarantee you that the deficit in the United States would be nonexistent after a year, ball park. 102 years of prohibition...enough is ****ing enough...it needs to end..just like the alcohol prohibition ended. The sooner the government realizes the astronomical cost it is dishing out to keep this versatile and miraculous plant illegal...the better...they have failed in this war. It's over. Cut your losses and go home.

[Armada]

You underestimate the size of the US deficit.

Removing the enforcement costs and adding tax revenue would be a help but even the massive tax increases and budget cuts that were called the fiscal cliff would have only halved the size of the fiscal imbalance....

[ronthecivil]

On the topic of deficit.

Isn't the US deficit going to be cut in half next year?

[Scott Hartnell's Mane]

You underestimate the size of the US deficit.

Removing the enforcement costs and adding tax revenue would be a help but even the massive tax increases and budget cuts that were called the fiscal cliff would have only halved the size of the fiscal imbalance....

[Goal:thecup]

Here is the link to the website for BC's Dana Larsen's Sensible Policing Initiative:

http://SensibleBC.ca

Larsen may be onto a "work-around" of the marijuana prohibition system here in BC.

The initiative has gained support from many political figures and a majority of British Columbians.

[:D]

Scott Hartnell's Mane likes weed.

[Mr. Ambien]

On the topic of deficit.

Isn't the US deficit going to be cut in half next year?

[Gustavo Fring]

And you underestimate the impact that cannabis legalization would have, not only on revenue...but on the state of the economy as well. Legalizing would unlock the glorious properties of hemp. There are over 25,000 known uses for hemp.

The heating and compressing of hemp fibers can create building materials superior to wood in strength, quality and cost.

Hemp is heat, mildew, pest, light, and rot resistant.

Hemp fabric is softer, warmer, more water resistant and more durable than cotton. Hemp fabric also uses less chemicals to produce.

Industrial uses of hemp in China date as far back as 10,000 years

Hemp is cold hardy, able to withstand even bitter New Hampshire winters.

Hemp is pest resistant ( except from the 2-legged kind)

Hemp is drought resistant

It is estimated that if 6% of the continental U.S. planted with hemp would provide for all national energy needs.

Hemp has a production rate of up to 10 tons per acre, every 4 months.

1 acre of usable hemp fiber is equal to the usable fiber of 4 acres of trees or 2 acres of cotton.

Trees mature in 50-100 years; hemp matures in as little as 100 days.

The University of Missouri estimates that an average-size metropolitan area production of 100 million gallons of biodiesel fuel could generate $8.34million in personal income and 6000 temporary and permanent jobs. (Ref: National Biodiesel Board)

In 1776 a hemp shirt cost .50 cents to $1.00; a cotton shirt cost $100-$200

Biodiesel fuels emit 80% less carbon dioxide & nearly 100% less sulfur dioxide.

Hemp paper can be recycled up to seven times; wood pulp paper can be recycled four times.

Hemp fuels do not destroy the ozone layer or contribute to global warming.

Hemp fuels burn clean; they do not cause acid rain.

Hemp fuel is 10 times less toxic than salt, and as biodegradable as sugar.

Hemp oil is the highest source of essential omega 3 and 6 fatty acids which, among other things, help control cholesterol, arterial blockage and the immune system.

Commonly-known medicinal uses of hemp include: nausea & vomiting; multiple sclerosis/muscle spasm disorders; spinal cord injuries; Crohn’s disease; Alzheimer’s disease; Tourette’s syndrome; digestive disorders; glaucoma; asthma; neurodegenerative disorders;

At one time American companies Eli Lily, Squibb and Park Davis produced cannabis extract medicines.

I've done years of research on the benefits of this wonderful plant...and still remain dumbfounded as to why it is illegal. Anyone with a brain KNOWS why it's illegal...because William Randolph Hearst in the 30's ran smear campaigns against it..."yellow journalism"...because he was scared to death that hemp rope would bankrupt his recent investment in cotton. Cannabis is unjustly prohibited..and that's about all there is to it. As long as Big Pharma has their grubby paws down Washington's pants...the Sacred Smoke will always be vilified. So tired and weary of all these environmentalists talking about alternative sources of energy when there's a savior plant staring them right in the face but the majority of the US is too stuck up their own ass to realize its benefits. It makes me sick.

[Scott Hartnell's Mane]

Scott Hartnell's Mane likes weed.

[Aladeen]

And you underestimate the impact that cannabis legalization would have, not only on revenue...but on the state of the economy as well. Legalizing would unlock the glorious properties of hemp. There are over 25,000 known uses for hemp.

The heating and compressing of hemp fibers can create building materials superior to wood in strength, quality and cost.

Hemp is heat, mildew, pest, light, and rot resistant.

Hemp fabric is softer, warmer, more water resistant and more durable than cotton. Hemp fabric also uses less chemicals to produce.

Industrial uses of hemp in China date as far back as 10,000 years

Hemp is cold hardy, able to withstand even bitter New Hampshire winters.

Hemp is pest resistant ( except from the 2-legged kind)

Hemp is drought resistant

It is estimated that if 6% of the continental U.S. planted with hemp would provide for all national energy needs.

Hemp has a production rate of up to 10 tons per acre, every 4 months.

1 acre of usable hemp fiber is equal to the usable fiber of 4 acres of trees or 2 acres of cotton.

Trees mature in 50-100 years; hemp matures in as little as 100 days.

The University of Missouri estimates that an average-size metropolitan area production of 100 million gallons of biodiesel fuel could generate $8.34million in personal income and 6000 temporary and permanent jobs. (Ref: National Biodiesel Board)

In 1776 a hemp shirt cost .50 cents to $1.00; a cotton shirt cost $100-$200

Biodiesel fuels emit 80% less carbon dioxide & nearly 100% less sulfur dioxide.

Hemp paper can be recycled up to seven times; wood pulp paper can be recycled four times.

Hemp fuels do not destroy the ozone layer or contribute to global warming.

Hemp fuels burn clean; they do not cause acid rain.

Hemp fuel is 10 times less toxic than salt, and as biodegradable as sugar.

Hemp oil is the highest source of essential omega 3 and 6 fatty acids which, among other things, help control cholesterol, arterial blockage and the immune system.

Commonly-known medicinal uses of hemp include: nausea & vomiting; multiple sclerosis/muscle spasm disorders; spinal cord injuries; Crohn’s disease; Alzheimer’s disease; Tourette’s syndrome; digestive disorders; glaucoma; asthma; neurodegenerative disorders;

At one time American companies Eli Lily, Squibb and Park Davis produced cannabis extract medicines.

I've done years of research on the benefits of this wonderful plant...and still remain dumbfounded as to why it is illegal. Anyone with a brain KNOWS why it's illegal...because William Randolph Hearst in the 30's ran smear campaigns against it..."yellow journalism"...because he was scared to death that hemp rope would bankrupt his recent investment in cotton. Cannabis is unjustly prohibited..and that's about all there is to it. As long as Big Pharma has their grubby paws down Washington's pants...the Sacred Smoke will always be vilified. So tired and weary of all these environmentalists talking about alternative sources of energy when there's a savior plant staring them right in the face but the majority of the US is too stuck up their own ass to realize its benefits. It makes me sick.

[Scott Hartnell's Mane]

whoa whoa whoa, that all sounds like Hippy jargon to me... this is why we can't legalize Marijuana, people will actually start thinking for themselves. Better to arrest and fill our jails with pot smokers that way we can use the excuse that our prisons are full when the public cries out to punish white collar criminals and dangerous offenders! Besides your list and many other reasons, what else does it do for us? nothing... now if you'll excuse me I am gonna go out and buy some Cigarettes, Chewing Tobacco, Whiskey and Red Bull, then stop at starbucks for a caffenine infused super sugary latte and feel good knowing that the government is keeping me healthy with their logical and sound policies.

[ronthecivil]

And you underestimate the impact that cannabis legalization would have, not only on revenue...but on the state of the economy as well. Legalizing would unlock the glorious properties of hemp. There are over 25,000 known uses for hemp.

The heating and compressing of hemp fibers can create building materials superior to wood in strength, quality and cost.

Hemp is heat, mildew, pest, light, and rot resistant.

Hemp fabric is softer, warmer, more water resistant and more durable than cotton. Hemp fabric also uses less chemicals to produce.

Industrial uses of hemp in China date as far back as 10,000 years

Hemp is cold hardy, able to withstand even bitter New Hampshire winters.

Hemp is pest resistant ( except from the 2-legged kind)

Hemp is drought resistant

It is estimated that if 6% of the continental U.S. planted with hemp would provide for all national energy needs.

Hemp has a production rate of up to 10 tons per acre, every 4 months.

1 acre of usable hemp fiber is equal to the usable fiber of 4 acres of trees or 2 acres of cotton.

Trees mature in 50-100 years; hemp matures in as little as 100 days.

The University of Missouri estimates that an average-size metropolitan area production of 100 million gallons of biodiesel fuel could generate $8.34million in personal income and 6000 temporary and permanent jobs. (Ref: National Biodiesel Board)

In 1776 a hemp shirt cost .50 cents to $1.00; a cotton shirt cost $100-$200

Biodiesel fuels emit 80% less carbon dioxide & nearly 100% less sulfur dioxide.

Hemp paper can be recycled up to seven times; wood pulp paper can be recycled four times.

Hemp fuels do not destroy the ozone layer or contribute to global warming.

Hemp fuels burn clean; they do not cause acid rain.

Hemp fuel is 10 times less toxic than salt, and as biodegradable as sugar.

Hemp oil is the highest source of essential omega 3 and 6 fatty acids which, among other things, help control cholesterol, arterial blockage and the immune system.

Commonly-known medicinal uses of hemp include: nausea & vomiting; multiple sclerosis/muscle spasm disorders; spinal cord injuries; Crohn’s disease; Alzheimer’s disease; Tourette’s syndrome; digestive disorders; glaucoma; asthma; neurodegenerative disorders;

At one time American companies Eli Lily, Squibb and Park Davis produced cannabis extract medicines.

I've done years of research on the benefits of this wonderful plant...and still remain dumbfounded as to why it is illegal. Anyone with a brain KNOWS why it's illegal...because William Randolph Hearst in the 30's ran smear campaigns against it..."yellow journalism"...because he was scared to death that hemp rope would bankrupt his recent investment in cotton. Cannabis is unjustly prohibited..and that's about all there is to it. As long as Big Pharma has their grubby paws down Washington's pants...the Sacred Smoke will always be vilified. So tired and weary of all these environmentalists talking about alternative sources of energy when there's a savior plant staring them right in the face but the majority of the US is too stuck up their own ass to realize its benefits. It makes me sick.

[Aladeen]

Uh, said legalizing would have benefits. But nothing in the magnitude of halving the US debt.

Going over the fiscal cliff would have resulting in collecting 10-20% more taxes from everyone and laying off 2 million federal workers. And that would only have cut the deficit in half.

No plant is that magic. And if you believe it is perhaps you should be aware of it's other properties.

[theminister]

Uh, said legalizing would have benefits. But nothing in the magnitude of halving the US debt.

Going over the fiscal cliff would have resulting in collecting 10-20% more taxes from everyone and laying off 2 million federal workers. And that would only have cut the deficit in half.

No plant is that magic. And if you believe it is perhaps you should be aware of it's other properties.

[Scott Hartnell's Mane]

Uh, said legalizing would have benefits. But nothing in the magnitude of halving the US debt.

Going over the fiscal cliff would have resulting in collecting 10-20% more taxes from everyone and laying off 2 million federal workers. And that would only have cut the deficit in half.

No plant is that magic. And if you believe it is perhaps you should be aware of it's other properties.

[Aladeen]

Its "other properties"??? Do elaborate. This oughta be good for a laugh.

[Goal:thecup]

Some very nice support in the above comments.

I would amend, "there are those who abuse the properties of marijuana for recreational purposes".

I do not think those who use marijuana for recreational purposes are abusing it.

It is like "shame on you, you are enjoying yourself".