Marijuana: Washington State Decriminalization Bill Wins Committee Vote
A bill that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana in Washington state was approved by the state Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday. The measure now heads for the Senate Rules Committee, which must also approve it before it can head for a floor vote.
Washington State House, Olympia
A companion bill, HB 1177, has been referred to the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness, where it has yet to be scheduled for a public hearing. If a hearing isn't held by next Wednesday, the effort will be effectively dead because that's the day by which bills must be passed out of committee.
Twelve states have decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana, the most recent being Massachusetts last November. A decriminalization bill is also being considered this year in New Hampshire.
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Comment posted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/20/2009 - 9:04pmits about god dam time this crap about weed being ileagal is bull shit .if these fucking goverment employes dont get off thier fat ass we need to fire these cocksuckers and hire some new ones.wtf
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Comment posted by Glen Stark on Wed, 02/25/2009 - 9:02amHey friend.
First of all, I agree with everything you say. I also agree with your sentiments, the emotions you feel, and when speaking with people who are friendly to the issue I even use similar language.
I hope that when speaking to less friendly audiences you adopt another tone? It's important that we anti-prohibitionists come across as reasonable and educated people, in order to win over the indoctrinated masses. For that reason I would encourage you to practice expressing yourself in a more palatable fashion when speaking in public forums.
But I understand the need toi vent, and I can empathisize with the feelings of impotent frustrations overcoming ones ability to communicate clearly. Happens to me often enough.
MEXICO
Comment posted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/21/2009 - 1:04amDoes anyone know about what is going on with the recent drug decrim promulgated by the Cald. governent in Mex? I was under the impression that it was headed for approval. Does DRCnet have any breaking news on this?
It's decriminalized...
Comment posted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/22/2009 - 10:34pmBut give us your money?
What sort of bullshit decriminalization effort is that? Imagine the same scenario with tobacco:
Officer stops pedestrian with a pack of cigarettes:
"You know that cigarettes are bad for your health! Shame on you! Don't you listen to our public service ads? Give me that pack of Reds, oh and while you have your wallet open how about handing me a Benjamin. Then...well... you're 'free' to go."
Pedestrian:
"Oh thank you munificent representative of the state. I am so glad to not be thrown in jail for years and have my family torn from me for using one of God's greatest gifts. I am happy to give you your blood money! Now would you please, please, PLEASE take your boot off of my neck?"
legalized mrijuana
Comment posted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/23/2009 - 6:27pmi think that we should legalize marijuana because it helps ceer pain
what
Comment posted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/17/2009 - 4:56pmceer what the hell is that and no it doesnt you need to stop smoking for a sec and finish school then make sure you use the edit button
Grown for a reason
Comment posted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/25/2009 - 2:19pmAll natural is much better than man made.It should be legal,much safer than pills.
common sense
Comment posted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/26/2009 - 12:35pmLooking @ TV and listening to radio one would think that the only drug plague on the streets is marijuana. I understand that Pres. Obama has tapped the Seattle Chief as drug czar. Since Seattle has a "smoke fest" annually, there may be "some light" @ the end of the tunnel. The prohibition laws were started from a racist POV that has filtered down over the years from "elected" official to official that are taken $$ from beer & tobacco companies to keep thier "product" legit. Personally, I drive a truck and have to "P" randomly so I have no choice but to abstain. But I have been verbal with my senator via e-mail and of course no response. These people are afraid of losing face with their peers and the conservative front, but most of all the $$$. P N in a cup only proves previous "exposure". Why not have some one there to check coordination @ the time of work. Being a veteran of the USMC I've realized that anything dealing with the government that makes common sense, makes no sense to them @ all. Love and peace and blaze one for me.
“if alcohol is legal then why is Marijuana illegal”
Comment posted by DeWayne in Arkansas on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 9:08pmThe age old “if alcohol is legal then why is Marijuana illegal”, does not work nor has it ever! Plain and simple you the law makers of this corrupt society, have created Laws to drain its citizens of their personal wealth. Making the need for more law makers, defenders and victims in this chaotic mess of laws designed to take our Constitutional rights away from us! We have Medical Marijuana of which I’m against! I will vote for it if given the opportunity but I see it as just another way for BIG BROTHER to keep there thumb on me. Oh and don’t forget a Doctor controlling my ability to self medicate or just catch a buzz. Costing me for the doctor’s visit as well as loss of productivity while taking off work to pacify the needs of the Fed in controlling my every breath! I have been waiting for 30 years for the LEGALIZATION of MARIJUANA and I don’t consider Medical Marijuana as the long term fix. Medical Marijuana should not be in place but Legalization of Marijuana is the real answer to the problem. Let’s face it I like to catch a BUZZ but Alcohol has a tendency to make me loose control! Marijuana makes me relax enjoying simple pleasures. I have medical conditions that make it impossible for me to consume Alcohol and I want that FREEDOM to catch a BUZZ.
The details on keeping accountability! Liquor Stores/Weed Shops Market Marijuana at the same shops as liquor, No one under the age of 21 allowed. Use Micro Technology to insert a microscopic signature (ID) in all alcohol, Marijuana or tobacco products. When the buyer scans his Id to make his purchase it keeps the information along with the controlled substances Id numbers for, let’s say 30 days. A teenager is caught with a substance that is logged to you it’s your responsibility for supplying alcohol to a minor.
Use the billions of dollars that cross our border every year to purchase illegal Marijuana to supply the revenue to create a national health program. Legalize with Control, Tax for the betterment of our country, our home!
Decrim in other states
Comment posted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/20/2009 - 11:27amThe decrim bill in New Hampshire is essentially dead. However, there is a medical marijuana bill in New Hampshire that is very much alive -- HB 648.
Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Montana, Hawaii, Tennessee, and Texas are considering decrim bills as well.