Legalization of Marijuana, Obama's for it

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The discussion centers on the legalization of marijuana, with participants expressing divided opinions. One user advocates for state-level legalization, arguing that the harms of the drug war outweigh the risks associated with marijuana use. They suggest implementing high sales taxes and strict policies for government employees found using marijuana, similar to regulations for cigarette smoking. The conversation also references former President Obama’s support for legalization, prompting further debate on public health implications.

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Are you for it or not? I'm not and I think it's going to bring more harm than good to the general population because there are people could get health issues smoking pot. What do you think?

And apparently, Obama's for it: do you agree with him or not?
 
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If a head count is really what you're after, maybe restart the thread with a poll?

Personally I favor legalization at the state level given my observation of the harm done by the drug war versus the the drug itself, along with a simultaneous strong condemnation of its use by leaders to indicate that which is legal is certainly not necessarily good for the user nor to be condoned. I think condemnation should be *at least* on a level with cigarette smoking, to include, say, high sales taxes, policy of immediate termination of government employees found high on the job. So, nobody goes to jail; they go home with a lighter wallet instead.
 
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Are you for it or not? I'm not and I think it's going to bring more harm than good to the general population because there are people could get health issues smoking pot. What do you think?

And apparently, Obama's for it: do you agree with him or not?
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