This could definitely be used as support for Chris' argument - about the economic benefits, and it provides a ton of secondary credibility...
"Budgetary Implications of Marijuana Prohibition in the United States"
Endorsed by a number of economists
http://www.prohibitioncosts.org/endorsers.html
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Myth: Marijuana Is Harmless
Reality: Marijuana Is Dangerous to the User
From Karen P. Tandy, DEA, for About.com
Updated: April 28, 2005
http://alcoholism.about.com/od/pot/a/bldea050426_4.htm
(I don't know how reliable About.com is, but this caught my eye... And surprise! It comes from the DEA!)
Facebook Event...
Marijuana: It's Time For a Conversation
| Host: | |
| Type: | |
| Network: | Global |
| Date: | Tuesday, April 14, 2009 |
| Time: | 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Location: | CUB Auditorium |
| City/Town: | Pullman, WA |
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=72022640271&ref=nf
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Group Dialogue?
Were we supposed to have a group meeting last Thursday, 3/5... If so, I'm sorry I missed it, I've been really busy lately, as well as being sick and I haven't even made it to most of my classes for the past 2 weeks. Great timing for midterms and all...
I saw that it also says we're supposed to meet this Thursday, 3/12. Is that happening? What do we have planned for the "progress report?"
Again, sorry I missed the meeting! Things are a lot better now, so I should be back on track!
I saw that it also says we're supposed to meet this Thursday, 3/12. Is that happening? What do we have planned for the "progress report?"
Again, sorry I missed the meeting! Things are a lot better now, so I should be back on track!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Pullman Police Commander Chris Tenant
This afternoon I spoke with Commander Chris Tenant of the Pullman Police.
In regards to marijuana laws, Tenant said the toughest challenges are poorly written marijuana laws because of medicinal use (approved 7-10 years ago).
Law allows a 60 day supply, but what is a 60 day supply.
Manufacturing (growing) marijuana (unless for medicinal use) is a felony.
Tenant personally believes the government should “Legalize it and tax the shit out of it.”
Tenant does not buy the argument that legalization would stop the drug trade, because police efforts would still have to be focused on stopping growers from selling untaxed pot.
Tenant said decriminalization would still require the same paperwork, because police would still be issuing citations (level 2 civil infraction) - $100 fine.
Tenant said “moonshining” disappeared because it was a difficult process, but growing marijuana would be easier.
Tenant said people smoking marijuana “get sleepy and get the munchies,” and are not prone to
violent criminal activity.
Alcohol use carries higher risk for violence lately because of energy drinks. Tenant said, in the past, people would “get drunk and go home and sleep it off.” These days, because of the energy drinks, people stay out later and get drunker, and are more prone to get into fights.
Tenant believes the problems with alcohol use make it much worse than marijuana. However, he does believe that it adds the criminal element because of the money involved in selling it.
Because drug dealers want to protect their investments, they buy guns.
If the money was taken out of the illegal drug trade (through marijuana legalization), then violence would go down.
Pullman sees none of the money from drug prosecutions. Whitman county gets it because drug cases are filed through the district court.
In regards to marijuana laws, Tenant said the toughest challenges are poorly written marijuana laws because of medicinal use (approved 7-10 years ago).
Law allows a 60 day supply, but what is a 60 day supply.
Manufacturing (growing) marijuana (unless for medicinal use) is a felony.
Tenant personally believes the government should “Legalize it and tax the shit out of it.”
Tenant does not buy the argument that legalization would stop the drug trade, because police efforts would still have to be focused on stopping growers from selling untaxed pot.
Tenant said decriminalization would still require the same paperwork, because police would still be issuing citations (level 2 civil infraction) - $100 fine.
Tenant said “moonshining” disappeared because it was a difficult process, but growing marijuana would be easier.
Tenant said people smoking marijuana “get sleepy and get the munchies,” and are not prone to
violent criminal activity.
Alcohol use carries higher risk for violence lately because of energy drinks. Tenant said, in the past, people would “get drunk and go home and sleep it off.” These days, because of the energy drinks, people stay out later and get drunker, and are more prone to get into fights.
Tenant believes the problems with alcohol use make it much worse than marijuana. However, he does believe that it adds the criminal element because of the money involved in selling it.
Because drug dealers want to protect their investments, they buy guns.
If the money was taken out of the illegal drug trade (through marijuana legalization), then violence would go down.
Pullman sees none of the money from drug prosecutions. Whitman county gets it because drug cases are filed through the district court.
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