This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. How awesome would that be to buy marijuana out of a vending machine?! I think it’s a great solution and it makes life easier for those who need to purchase, especially if it’s in the middle of the night. It’s completely safe and takes precautions: personal card, video, photograph, etc. This way the store can keep track of their customers and not just anyone can use it. Now if only marijuana was legal and this vending machine was out on the streets—instead of buying a can of soda, I’d be buying cannabis. Cannabis is much healthier then a can of soda anyways!
4.22.2008
It's about time Massachusetts
Massachusetts is finally joining the pot-smoking team and planning on passing a bill to remove penalties for possession and small amounts of marijuana. They’ve finally come to this conclusion because they realize how far behind they are from the rest of the country. Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank is the one proposing the bill.
The bill is being proposed for the following reasons according to local Utah news The Spectrum:
~We need a federal bill because we need to put an end to this fruitless, expensive prohibition once and for all.
~We need a federal bill because of the growing number of people across the nation who are clamoring for the legalization of marijuana for medicinal and recreational uses.
~We need a federal bill because the prohibition of marijuana is rooted in racism, fear and greed, not science.
The bill is being proposed for the following reasons according to local Utah news The Spectrum:
~We need a federal bill because we need to put an end to this fruitless, expensive prohibition once and for all.
~We need a federal bill because of the growing number of people across the nation who are clamoring for the legalization of marijuana for medicinal and recreational uses.
~We need a federal bill because the prohibition of marijuana is rooted in racism, fear and greed, not science.
“This bill is based on the 1972 National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse study commissioned by then-President Richard Nixon, which reported that "the use of drugs for pleasure or other non-medical purposes is not inherently irresponsible; alcohol is widely used as an acceptable part of social activities," and added, "the actual and potential harm of use of the drug is not great enough to justify intrusion by the criminal law into private behavior.”
4/20 Rules!! Especially in Denver
Every year on 4/20 at 4:20pm, marijuana activists gather in parks and college campuses around Denver to smoke pot! How wonderful is that?! Where are these gatherings in Southern California? I was too hung-over to really celebrate 4/20 the right way this year, but did put in a little bit of effort. I think I would have put in a little bit more had there been one of these gatherings, at least I’d going to it for a good cause—well two good causes!
Denver is one of places where one is allowed to possess the drug, but not allowed to smoke it. That doesn’t make much sense to me? If I can’t smoke it, then why would I have it.
And something else that is confusing: “Most the time officers just stand by and watch for major disruptions, but they don’t have the manpower to arrest everyone. This year’s rally in Denver was peaceful, and while several people were cited, no one was arrested.” This was stated in the article from Denver News Channel 7.
If the US is so against marijuana being illegal, the police, at any level, wouldn’t allow for this to happen. The cities of the US wouldn’t allow something like this happen. They’re basically giving us an “OK” to smoke pot, which I’m not going to pass up, but it’s a on the hypocritical side.
Check out the website and watch the video of the rally!! Stoners are fabulous!!!
4.21.2008
Death and Marijuana
Key for Chart
*white=deaths in auto accidents NOT due to alcohol and/or drugs
*blue=deaths in auto accidents due to alcochol
*purple=deaths in auto accidents due to smoking marijuana
--Note how you can't see the purple!!
So you know those commercials that say smoking marijuana can affect your driving? Well here’s a fabulous chart I found on a website that shows some evidence disproving this claim. I’ve been a believer that smoking doesn’t affect driving skills. In fact, I can say that I’m a better driver when I’m high! I drive slower and I’m more aware of my surroundings. This chart also shows that driving under the influence of alcohol is more dangerous. But I think most of already know that! I mean like DUH!!
Yet this website completely disproves what I just said. Then again it is a government website. You be the judge, but I bet the person who came up with is stuff never drove high!!
Q: How does marijuana affect driving?
A: Marijuana has serious harmful effects on the skills required to drive safely: alertness, concentration, coordination, and reaction time. Marijuana use can make it difficult to judge distances and react to signals and sounds on the road.Marijuana may play a role in car accidents. In one study conducted in Memphis, TN, researchers found that, of 150 reckless drivers who were tested for drugs at the arrest scene, 33 percent tested positive for marijuana, and 12 percent tested positive for both marijuana and cocaine (1). Data have also shown that while smoking marijuana, people show the same lack of coordination on standard "drunk driver" tests as do people who have had too much to drink (8).
Yet this website completely disproves what I just said. Then again it is a government website. You be the judge, but I bet the person who came up with is stuff never drove high!!
Q: How does marijuana affect driving?
A: Marijuana has serious harmful effects on the skills required to drive safely: alertness, concentration, coordination, and reaction time. Marijuana use can make it difficult to judge distances and react to signals and sounds on the road.Marijuana may play a role in car accidents. In one study conducted in Memphis, TN, researchers found that, of 150 reckless drivers who were tested for drugs at the arrest scene, 33 percent tested positive for marijuana, and 12 percent tested positive for both marijuana and cocaine (1). Data have also shown that while smoking marijuana, people show the same lack of coordination on standard "drunk driver" tests as do people who have had too much to drink (8).
That's what I'm Screamin!!!
This man knows where it's at. This is one of my arguments about legalizing marijuana. Having it be legal would benefit the economy and we all know how much help our economy could use right now! Having marijuana legal would allow both parties-economy and users/smokers-to benefit: the economy would benefit by making a profit and users/smokers would start paying a lower price on the streets! That would be nice for college students like myself!
4.16.2008
Awoo for Minnesota
FuN WeeD FaCT of the DaY!
In 1974, the average THC content of illicit marijuana was less than one percent. Today most commercial grade marijuana from Mexico/Columbia and domestic outdoor cultivated marijuana has an average THC content of about 4 to 6 percent., although some samples have tested as high as 25 percent THC.
In 1974, the average THC content of illicit marijuana was less than one percent. Today most commercial grade marijuana from Mexico/Columbia and domestic outdoor cultivated marijuana has an average THC content of about 4 to 6 percent., although some samples have tested as high as 25 percent THC.
~brought to you by justthinktwice.com. A wonderful site thanks to the DEA!
So I was in a GooD MooD and decided to find some articles and some photos about this blog of mine. Here's one worth mentioning.
Minnesota is the 13th state in the United States to join the fight and helping to legalize marijuana for medical reasons-it's a step closer to maybe, hopefully, have it be legal for all reasons!! That would be nice!
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