Mainecat Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Yep- “Sleepy Joe”- you know: That stammering, stuttering, old, “worst POTUS in history” just happened to do this. Add it to the long list of “non-accomplishments” since he’s been in office. Statement from President Biden on Marijuana Reform OCTOBER 06, 2022•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES As I often said during my campaign for President, no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana. Sending people to prison for possessing marijuana has upended too many lives and incarcerated people for conduct that many states no longer prohibit. Criminal records for marijuana possession have also imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities. And while white and Black and brown people use marijuana at similar rates, Black and brown people have been arrested, prosecuted, and convicted at disproportionate rates. Today, I am announcing three steps that I am taking to end this failed approach. First, I am announcing a pardon of all prior Federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana. I have directed the Attorney General to develop an administrative process for the issuance of certificates of pardon to eligible individuals. There are thousands of people who have prior Federal convictions for marijuana possession, who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result. My action will help relieve the collateral consequences arising from these convictions. Second, I am urging all Governors to do the same with regard to state offenses. Just as no one should be in a Federal prison solely due to the possession of marijuana, no one should be in a local jail or state prison for that reason, either. Third, I am asking the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General to initiate the administrative process to review expeditiously how marijuana is scheduled under federal law. Federal law currently classifies marijuana in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, the classification meant for the most dangerous substances. This is the same schedule as for heroin and LSD, and even higher than the classification of fentanyl and methamphetamine – the drugs that are driving our overdose epidemic. Finally, even as federal and state regulation of marijuana changes, important limitations on trafficking, marketing, and under-age sales should stay in place. Too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana. It’s time that we right these wrongs. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/10/06/statement-from-president-biden-on-marijuana-reform/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 I mean several states have basically decriminalized a bunch of violent crimes why are they still going after weed? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toslow Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) Lol faf it was his VP that put alot of the people in jail for it dude your not very bright Edited October 6, 2022 by toslow 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roosting Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 so why not just issue an EO to decriminalize it outright? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toslow Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/09/11/kamala-harris-prosecuting-marijuana-cases/amp/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Roosting said: so why not just issue an EO to decriminalize it outright? I don’t think he can. He may need approval from congress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 Just now, toslow said: https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/09/11/kamala-harris-prosecuting-marijuana-cases/amp/ Why does this matter now? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Jackson Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Next he'll decriminalize crack. Hunter will do cartwheels! 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toslow Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Just now, Mainecat said: Why does this matter now? Ever hear the old saying, a leopard never changes its spots 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 minute ago, J. Jackson said: Next he'll decriminalize crack. Hunter will do cartwheels! So what he’s doing now is good or bad…..simple question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roosting Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, Mainecat said: So what he’s doing now is good or bad…..simple question? it's a populist move to garner support it's basically the only thing he can do to crawl out of the dumpster at this point 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Jackson Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 It's fine as far as the recreational smoker goes but those that were caught with large amounts or growers of more than, say, 3 plants are traffickers who did it for profit. How many people were involved with violent crime that comes with dealing weed? Lots for sure and they need to pay a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 23 minutes ago, Mainecat said: So what he’s doing now is good or bad…..simple question? Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toslow Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 34 minutes ago, Mainecat said: So what he’s doing now is good or bad…..simple question? What’s the motive behind what’s he doing would be a better question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 29 minutes ago, J. Jackson said: It's fine as far as the recreational smoker goes but those that were caught with large amounts or growers of more than, say, 3 plants are traffickers who did it for profit. How many people were involved with violent crime that comes with dealing weed? Lots for sure and they need to pay a price. 3 mature flowering plants are legal for recreational users. You must be 21 to grow your own marijuana in Maine. You can grow an unlimited number of seedlings. You are limited to 12 immature plants. You are limited to 3 flowering plants. Keep only the harvest of your plants. Grow in your own residence. If growing outdoors, grow on your own property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/welcome-to-denver-a-hellhole-of-drugs https://www.freedomsledder.com/index.php?/topic/51602-top-10-cities-people-want-to-flee/#comment-1425870 I get it, the decriminalization aspect. I know plenty who use casually, and just as many that wake n bake the rest of their day. Have also seen those with no self control go down the rabbit hole from pot to 'you name it', jail, rehab and one in a casket. Bidens move to me at this point seems more about midterms politics than any politicians care about those sitting in 'for profit' prisons. Racer should be thrilled to death as the American taxpayers spend a fortune to keep people locked up. Key Statistics: Total U.S. government expenses on public prisons and jails: $80.7 billion + On private prisons and jails: $3.9 billion + Growth in justice system expenditures, 1982-2012 (adjusted for inflation): 310% + Number of companies that profit from mass incarceration: ~4,000 + Annual cost to families of prison phone calls and commissary purchases: $2.9 billion + Percent of formerly incarcerated people who are unemployed: 27% + Average daily wage of incarcerated workers: $0.86 + Average earnings someone loses over their lifetime by being incarcerated: $500,000 + https://www.prisonpolicy.org/research/economics_of_incarceration/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 How in the fuck did weed ever get to be schedule 1? To this day that still blows my mind. It’s right up there with some of the most retarded laws ever. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 How about Dr assisted suicides, and prostitution? Are we going to allow people who can vote and go to war for our country to have a beer next, or that poor girl in California? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Meanwhile in Wisconsin our current governor it trying to buy student votes Wisconsin Governor Tells Students That Marijuana Legalization Depends On Their Vote, Says State Is Losing Revenue To Illinois Published 1 week ago on September 28, 2022 By Kyle Jaeger The governor of Wisconsin met with college students on Tuesday, urging supporters to get engaged and vote in the upcoming election, in part to ensure that the state advances marijuana legalization. Gov. Tony Evers (D) delivered remarks and held a roundtable discussion at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, telling students that “it’s time” to enact the reform—but it’s only achievable if young people make their voices heard at the ballot in November. And while Evers was focused on the election that’s coming up in about six weeks, voting could also play a central role in the fight to legalize marijuana in later elections if the legislature approves a resolution he’s now pushing for to allow citizens to put initiatives on the ballot. Speaking with students, the governor also joked about how Illinois’s governor has teased him about generating tax revenue from Wisconsin residents who cross the border to buy marijuana. It’s a point of economic rivalry that the governor has brought up on several occasions since the neighboring state enacted legalization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 Here in NH it’s sill not legal sale. Every state around us has legal dispensaries for the recreational user. The Repubs in the NH senate live in a fuckin cave but the state operates its own liquor stores. So drink up Otis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Jackson Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Snake said: 3 mature flowering plants are legal for recreational users. You must be 21 to grow your own marijuana in Maine. You can grow an unlimited number of seedlings. You are limited to 12 immature plants. You are limited to 3 flowering plants. Keep only the harvest of your plants. Grow in your own residence. If growing outdoors, grow on your own property. I've got no problem with the recreational user. I don't partake any longer but know many that grow for personal use. Got no issue with that. Edited October 6, 2022 by J. Jackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted October 6, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 hour ago, J. Jackson said: It's fine as far as the recreational smoker goes but those that were caught with large amounts or growers of more than, say, 3 plants are traffickers who did it for profit. How many people were involved with violent crime that comes with dealing weed? Lots for sure and they need to pay a price. Maybe in the hood. In whiteys world , not very ofton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted October 6, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Here in NH it’s sill not legal sale. Every state around us has legal dispensaries for the recreational user. The Repubs in the NH senate live in a fuckin cave but the state operates its own liquor stores. So drink up Otis. We get what we pay for and we pay $100 a yr for our reps. So we end up with dinosours who are living in the past. Fuck em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Mainecat said: So what he’s doing now is good or bad…..simple question? There is no one with federal charges or doing time for simple possession or doing federal time for simple possession. Only in CA are there people doing real state time for possession and that is only under the 3 strikes deal . And that has to be a felony. So it would not be simple possession it would have had to be 1/2lb or more even in the last 30 yrs in CA. But yeah it sounds good for the lemming . How about just using your pen for decriminalization of all pot past and present no matter the amount ? Then send it thrugh the house you have the votes to do it if he really gave a fuck . But let's be honest he is just reading what he is told to read and has zero fucking idea what he just played the parrot to 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 10 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: We get what we pay for and we pay $100 a yr for our reps. So we end up with dinosours who are living in the past. Fuck em. They get that fancy license plate too….lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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