aGENT Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 [citation needed] It's not that simple. It's the responsibility of the provinces to enforce all federal criminal law (Constitution s.92(14)). They can't just pick and choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 It'll be a great day when it is finally legalized, and people will see how many more resources the government will have to give towards other areas. It will generate revenue, as well as cut costs from a pretty pointless war on drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 [citation needed] It's not that simple. It's the responsibility of the provinces to enforce all federal criminal law (Constitution s.92(14)). They can't just pick and choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 because local police always enforce all laws at all times... nobody is ever let go with a warning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 huh, turns out they CAN pick and choose, if they really want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoreanHockeyFan Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Screw decriminalization. Just legalize the damn plant already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackberries Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Can they actually deny you entry into the US for signing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustapha Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 No, I have never once smoked weed, never been offered or been around it and that's just fine with me. I have seen stories on what pot does I don't need anyone to tell me otherwise. It is illegal for a reason, because it is not safe to use. I am against any form of dicriminalization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common sense Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Given the stringent requirements needed to put this to referendum, and then have Elections BC conduct a vote itself, this has a very slim chance of coming to fruition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimayo Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I must not. Don't see many of his posts but it strikes as odd that his avatar and username would be what it is. I guess I took that the wrong way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimayo Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I didn't say there aren't legal (or other) differences. But the same "It's federal law" and "it won't matter" naysayers were out in force there as well. Even if it doesn't actually federally, legally, fully decriminalize the substance, it's a powerful statement and important baby step towards the ultimate goal. Officially binding, valid or not. It's symbolic of the will of the people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 They actually asked me if I was taking weed to Washington state last week and I was like wtf shouldn't they worry about weed coming out of Washington? Who would bring weed to a place where it's sold legally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromeslab Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Oh I WILL be sighning this,support it 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockout Casualty Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 A)It still doesn't work the same. And the only reason the naysayers were wrong is because of the Obama administration. Against all previous precedence(he backtracked on medical marijuana and sent the DEA after medical marijuana dispensaries) he has instructed federal agents not to enforce federal law in states where it has been legalized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Can they actually deny you entry into the US for signing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Can they actually deny you entry into the US for signing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimayo Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 It's also a pretty clear message to the local governments (provincial and municipal) that they could probably divert funding and court/legal resources elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonLever Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 CTV News is reporting that the peitition is following behind in its goals after one month: The Sensible BC petition campaign for marijuana law reform wrapped up its first month about 15,000 signatures short of its target, according to founder Dana Larsen. Organizers hoped to have 80,000 signatures from across B.C. within 30 days of the 90-day campaign, but have so far only collected about 65,000. “We’re still well within range of hitting our targets. We’re seeing substantial growth every week in terms of signatures and registered canvassers,” Larsen said in a statement. Related Stories Sensible BC dismisses pot petitioner after cancer claimsTim Hortons puts a lid on marijuana reform meetings The number of registered canvassers working on the campaign has ballooned from about 1,600 at the outset to more than 3,000 now, according to the group. Larsen said the process of registering new canvassers slowed their progress in the early weeks of the campaign, but he expects things to pick up in the second month. “The bureaucracy required is quite formidable,” he said. “Much of the first two weeks was spent getting people organized and ready to go.” Sensible BC is pushing for an amendment to the Police Act that would prevent officers from enforcing simple pot possession laws. If the campaign can collect signatures from 10 per cent of registered voters in each of B.C.’s 85 ridings by November, it would force the government to either vote in the legislature or hold a non-binding referendum on the issue. Larsen said the campaign is ahead of schedule in Nelson, Kelowna and Kamloops, but has been having trouble in Prince George, he added. Metro Vancouver is expected to present the biggest challenge due to sheer numbers. If each canvasser can collect three signatures per day for the remaining 60 days, they will achieve their goal, Larsen said. A list of petitioning locations is available at the Sensible BC website. Anyone looking to help gather signatures can register at the same site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustavo Fring Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 It has been proven to be a gateway drug, bad for your lungs, makes you do stupid things, and you want it easier for kids to smoke it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsedin33 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I believe it IS a gateway drug and will never support it. Plus i hate people who party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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