NOW LOOK AT THIS (SAY NO TO QUESTION 7)

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mrraskal666

mrraskal666

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Proponents of Question 7 are lying to Nevada Voters
LIE #1:

“Our marijuana laws don’t work. Just 2% of Americans used marijuana before marijuana prohibition; today 50% of Americans have tried the drug”

TRUTH:

The large gains in marijuana use occurred as a result of society’s acceptance of marijuana not because of the laws prohibiting its use.

Nevada outlawed marijuana in 1923 when less than 2% of Americans had ever tried marijuana. Marijuana use rose dramatically during the 60’s and 70’s not because marijuana prohibition laws, but because decriminalization of marijuana and society’s acceptance of the drug. In the 80’s and early 90’s when drug laws were strengthened and society’s disapproval rose against marijuana, use dramatically decreased.

“Laws define what is acceptable in society, creating not only criminal sanctions and standards of conduct, but also serving as educational and normative statements that both shape and institutionalize public and individual attitudes. [J]ust 20 years ago, when marijuana enforcement waned and political and legal attitudes towards marijuana were permissive, 60% more high school seniors smoked marijuana as do now.” (Source: The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, Non-Medical Marijuana I)

Today ninety-four percent of Americans don’t currently use marijuana. :dead:

LIE #2:

“Last year, Nevada spent $42 million to arrest almost 5,000 people for marijuana possession.” (“The Budgetary Implications of Marijuana Prohibition,” Jeffrey Miron

TRUTH:

The report’s author is a Libertarian who supports legalizing all drugs and the Marijuana Policy Project paid for the report. The same organization is funding Question 7 in Nevada. (See FAQ: Did it cost Nevada $42 million to arrest almost 5,000 people last year for marijuana?)

LIE #3:

“Question 7 would take money away from gangs and drug dealers.”

TRUTH:

State law cannot supersede federal law and Nevada won’t be permitted to “control and regulate” marijuana sales and distribution. If Question 7 passes it will increase the profits of gangs and drug dealers because they will be the only ones selling marijuana to those who want to possess the drug. (See FAQ: Would the initiative help medical marijuana patients obtain the drug legally?)
LIE #5:

Question 7 will “generate tax revenues that Nevada needs”

TRUTH:

Little or no taxes will be collected if Question 7 passes. (See FAQ: If the initiative passes wouldn't the state tax marijuana and generate millions of dollars?)

LIE #6:

Marijuana users have to get their drugs from violent drug dealers lurking on our street corners.


TRUTH:

Most marijuana users obtained the drug from a friend. (76.0% of those who purchased
and 81.1% of those who obtained the drug for free had acquired it from a friend)


Most users got the drug for free or shared someone else’s marijuana. (55.1% free / 40%
purchased)

More than half (52.7 percent) of users who bought their marijuana, purchased it inside a
home, apartment, or dorm. This also was the most common location for obtaining
marijuana for free. (65.1 percent) (Source: 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health)

WHAT DOES EVERYBODY THINK BOUT THIS?? SINCE YALL DO SMOKE WEED OPINIONS

http://www.nevadasaysno.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
 
bayGIANTS

bayGIANTS

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I think we need to know what question 7 is before we look at the lies and truths about it. I cant really tell whether it is for marijuana or against it, lol
 
mrraskal666

mrraskal666

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this is the yes
If passed by a majority of Nevada voters, the initiative would:

1. eliminate the threat of arrest and jail for adults aged 21 and older who responsibly use and possess up to one ounce of marijuana (which is the equivalent of one-and-a-half packs of cigarettes);
2. regulate the manufacture, taxation, and sale of marijuana, whereby establishments that are licensed to sell tobacco will also be permitted to sell marijuana, provided that they neither sell alcohol nor are within 500 feet of a school or place of worship. Gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, casinos, and dance halls would also be prohibited from selling marijuana.
3. earmark half of marijuana-related licensing fees and tax revenues to alcohol and drug treatment and education, with the other half going to the state's general fund;
4. maintain penalties for underage marijuana use, smoking marijuana in public, using or possessing marijuana on school grounds or in prisons, and transporting marijuana across state lines;
5. increase penalties for providing marijuana to minors, as well as for motorists who kill someone while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or any other substance; and
6. take effect on November 28, 2006, if a majority of Nevada voters pass the initiative in November 2006.

This initiative would benefit Nevadans in numerous ways. It would:

* Allow police to focus on serious crimes. By removing marijuana from the criminal market, the initiative would free up police time so police officers can focus on violent crimes, property crimes, and people who drive under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or any other substance. According to the latest FBI statistics, Nevada's violent-crime rate is 7th highest among the 50 states.
* Generate tax revenues for drug education and treatment. The initiative requires that adults who use marijuana legally in the privacy of their homes must obtain their marijuana from legally regulated businesses, thereby generating tax revenues for the state rather than profits for drug dealers. According to a study released by the University of Nevada at Las Vegas in 2002, regulating marijuana would generate $28 million in annual tax revenues. (You can download the study here.) The initiative would earmark half of this money for drug education and rehabilitation programs, which currently receive only $13.5 million annually from the state.
* Make the roads safer. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of alcohol-related auto fatalities in Nevada rose 29% from 2001 to 2002. And 45% of car-crash deaths in Nevada were alcohol-related -- the 10th highest rate in the nation. By liberating the police from having to hunt down marijuana users, the initiative would allow police to spend more time on the roadways to intercept and arrest dangerous drivers, whether they are under the influence of marijuana, alcohol, or any other substance. And, if a motorist kills someone while under the influence of marijuana or any other substance, the initiative doubles the maximum fine and prison sentence for people convicted of such offenses.

Nevada's current marijuana laws are costly, they have failed to prevent teenagers from using marijuana, and they keep police from focusing on DUI and other real crimes. Bringing marijuana into a regulated system will serve all Nevadans well.

Please donate to CRCM's initiative campaign today.

SO IM GUESSING THAT SITE NEVADASAYSNO.COM IS AGAINST IT
 
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what it thizz

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where did you get these facts? weed is illegal in the usa but you can buy it in a BUD STORE (cannibus club) if you have the proper credentials because local police go by local laws, however federal agents could fuck you over.
So yes, it would take away some money from gangs, but because I'm guessing the weed would be taxed and regulated there would still be underground trade.
 
GHP

GHP

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what it thizz said:
where did you get these facts? weed is illegal in the usa but you can buy it in a BUD STORE (cannibus club) if you have the proper credentials because local police go by local laws, however federal agents could fuck you over.
So yes, it would take away some money from gangs, but because I'm guessing the weed would be taxed and regulated there would still be underground trade.
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theres a prop that will legalize it completly in nevada, i hope it passes cuz the laws against marijuana in this country are ridiculous. Alot of state give people serious jail time or stiff fines over a personal stash of pot because of propaganda from like the 1920s saying pot destroys americas youth and makes people go CRAZY and turns nice wholesome christian girls into loose floosys which is completly ridiculous. If you can find it look for "Reefer Madness" it is a PSA that they made people watch back in the day trying to illegialize pot. its completly ridiculous, I suggest watching it very stoned! I know 2 complete potheads who were validictorians of their classes, explain that Mr Scientist. I'd study with these guy for a big test and I wouldn't smoke to stay sharp and they would still pull better grades than me, I guess pot didn't make those guys stupid afterall.

I know 2 complete potheads who were validictorians of their classes. I believe that most people can responsibily smoke weed, its not like smoking D or shooting hop where its so addictive that one might prostitute themselves for it lol. Most people if weed is fucking shit up for them they can quit, its not that big of a deal. Alcahol, many perscription drugs and tobacco are proven to be more addictive and more dangerous than weed will ever be. Sure Weed may have more tar than like 5 cigarettes or whatever but usually when I smoke its with a couple of friends so its like I smoked a cigarette or 2 big whoop.

The opposition to props like this or most likley part of some law enforcement group that makes money off of drug offenders. People get fined the state gets money off of it and religious groups who think pot is destroying their kids when its more often than not their strict upbringings that make kids rebel. When kids rebel they don't just smoke pot they also smoke cigs and drink but no one is trying to make those illegal. I wonder why? Big business already has that shit on lock and is a major part of certain states regional economys.
 
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