Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008

[robskicks]

I dunno if it's been posted.

The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008 is a bill in the United States House of Representatives introduced by Barney Frank (D-MA) on April 18, 2008 as HR 5843. Its passage would eliminate federal criminal penalties for possession of up to 100 grams (3.5 oz) and nonprofit transfer of up to an ounce of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act.

 

[kathy88]

giddy up

 

[ClayTrainor]

not perfect but definitely a step in the right direction.

what are the chances of this thing actually getting passed?

 

[Maximus]

Good, and I don't smoke the stuff

 

[SeanEdwards]

what are the chances of this thing actually getting passed?

Less than zero. Too many drug warriors makin their livin through oppression, they won't be reasonable when their paycheck is at stake.

 

[The_Orlonater]

Sweet, Barney is doing some good work at least.

 

[DFF]

Props to Barney Frank...but this won't pass. The U.S. has it's hands very deep in the illegal drug pie...and decriminalization of Marijuana might lead to decriminalization of harder drugs...which was cause a HUGE drop and prices...and subsequently a HUGE loss in profits.

 

[James Madison]

Less than zero. Too many drug warriors makin their livin through oppression, they won't be reasonable when their paycheck is at stake.

Gotta love the war on drugs, eh? Double the heroine, triple the cocaine, having a million people in jail for smoking a plant more harmless than caffiene.

 

[AJ Antimony]

what are the chances of this thing actually getting passed?

Hmmm, a pro-freedom bill in the United States of America... Zero.

It's actually a near-act of god that it made it this far.

 

[Alawn]

Why can't the anti drug people realize that even if you got rid of every single federal drug law it wouldn't make drugs legal. Crack, heroine, meth, cocaine, and everything else is still illegal in every state. The state laws would still be in effect. It would just let the states decide on the sentence and let the state police and courts do the work. So they don't have to fight it so much because they wont lose anything. The Constitution only authorizes something like 4 federal crimes. States are the ones who are supposed to be in charge of crimes.

And that marijuana is a schedule 1 drug so it cannot be prescribed by a doctor is insane. Cocaine and morphine are schedule 2 and can be prescribed.

 

[ForWhichItStood]

Hmmm, a pro-freedom bill in the United States of America... Zero.

It's actually a near-act of god that it made it this far.

Unfortunately, this is the sad sad truth.

 

[trey4sports]

Why can't the anti drug people realize that even if you got rid of every single federal drug law it wouldn't make drugs legal. Crack, heroine, meth, cocaine, and everything else is still illegal in every state. The state laws would still be in effect. It would just let the states decide on the sentence and let the state police and courts do the work. So they don't have to fight it so much because they wont lose anything. The Constitution only authorizes something like 4 federal crimes. States are the ones who are supposed to be in charge of crimes.

And that marijuana is a schedule 1 drug so it cannot be prescribed by a doctor is insane. Cocaine and morphine are schedule 2 and can be prescribed.

there are several counties in the U.S. that have decrimed marijuana but the fact that its illegal on a federal basis has never really allowed those counties to implement the law. it wouldnt be long and public beliefs about the drug war would change

 

[ryanmkeisling]

I think our man the great Dr. Paul is co-sponsor of this bill as Frank was the co on his own H.R. 5842, the “Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,” back in April.

 

[zach]

It doesn't help that commercials make marijuana to be worse than satan.

And people believe the propaganda still.

 

[mannycp]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j9udWvPMoY
HELP LEGALIZE WEED!

https://secure2.convio.net/mpp/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=177

 

[DamianTV]

I hope it will pass but I doubt that will happen. There is just too much money to be made off of drugs while they are illegal. Its kinda funny that before the US occupation of Afghanistan, their opium product was 0%. After US occupation, opium production accounted for 85% of the worlds output. Yeah, our very own government wouldnt have a damn thing to do with that now would they? Its like saying "Oh look! The Americanas are here! Quick! Everyone make opium!".

Then there is this whole big thing about buying illegal drugs supports terrorism. Well, thats partly right, except we are the terrorists!

 

[hillbilly123069]

http://congressorg.capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/bills/?billnum=H.R.5843&congress=110&size=full

 

[Freedom 4 all]

Well, with a wholly Democrat controlled government this may actually pass. Weed is something Dems are actually right on.

 

[amonasro]

Well, with a wholly Democrat controlled government this may actually pass. Weed is something Dems are actually right on.

That's one good thing that could come of this election. Maybe Congress is feeling the pressure of the 10+ states that have already decriminalized it to some extent. If all the states start doing this the DEA won't have the resources to enforce Federal law.

Michigan is about to vote on legislation where a doctor can prescribe it for you like in CA--if it passes you might see a similar kind of medical dispensary system. Who knows what the free market will produce with three college towns, all in southern Michigan, all within a few hours of each other, and two are Big Ten schools: WMU, MSU and U of M. I think a lot of people would be moving to Michigan, which would be good because the failing auto industry is making their economy suck big time.

 

[amonasro]

Here is some more info from NORML:


http://www.illinoisnorml.org/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/

HR 5843 NORML is pleased to report that H.R. 5843, an "Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults," has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul.

This measure, if passed, would strip the federal government of its authority to arrest responsible adult cannabis consumers. NORML founder and Legal Director Keith Stroup worked extensively with Frank’s staff to write this important legislation, which represents the first cannabis decriminalization measure introduced in Congress in 24 years.

Under current federal law, the penalty for cannabis possession is up to one year imprisonment and a $1,000 fine.

Please call 202 224 3121 and urge your Congressional Representative to cosponsor and vote YES on HR 5842 and HR 5843