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California to Legalize Weed for Everyone

Tue, 2008-07-01 05:33 — ABN

June 30, 2008

There is an initiative in the works that could end up on the November ballot that allows for marijuana to be sold to anyone, and anywhere that already sells alcohol. Its being called The Inalienable Rights Enforcement Initiative. From the full text of the measure:

"This initiative will amend the Constitution of California to defend and safeguard the inalienable rights of the People against infringement by governments and corporations, providing for the lawful growth, sale, and possession of marijuana. Marijuana will be taxed through a system of stamps and licenses--a $5 stamp will be required for the sale of an eighth ounce of marijuana and a $50 annual license will be required for the growth of one marijuana plant. To protect participants and encourage participation in the system, such licenses and stamps will be available anonymously in stores where marijuana is sold."

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Comments

Tue, 2008-07-01 10:24 — Bhadra

Stems N Seeds We Don't Need

This is a terrible idea. Not to legalize pot, but to tax it. We can grow daisies and tomatoes in our back yard tax free, so why not pot?
It doesn't make sense to say "The government shouldn't meddle in our personal affairs by criminalizing marijuana, but they should interfere in our personal affairs by taxing us for growing it."

If you are going to charge me for it, than just keep things the way they are.

Why should I start paying for something that is currently free of charge?

Oh, I think I said to much.