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Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

U.S. law currently bans the sale and possession of all forms of marijuana. in 2014 Colorado and Washington will become the first states to legalize and regulate marijuana contrary to federal laws.

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 @8TFFWKPLibertariananswered…3yrs3Y

Regularizarla y manejarla pero no prohibir su venta libre

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would you feel if a family member chose to use marijuana for medicinal purposes?

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How does the portrayal of marijuana in media and film affect your views on its legalization?

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Can you share a personal experience where differing laws on marijuana may have affected you or someone you know?

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What impact do you think legalizing marijuana could have on peer pressure in high schools?

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If marijuana were legal, do you think this would affect your future career choices or opportunities?

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If marijuana were to be legalized, what concerns, if any, would you have about public safety?

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What do you believe are the ethical implications of incarcerating individuals for marijuana-related offenses?

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Do you think the legalization of marijuana could change its cultural significance or societal attitudes towards its use?

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If you could vote on the legalization of marijuana, what issues would you consider before making your decision?

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How might legalizing marijuana change the way it is perceived and used among your peers?

 @8ZL6BBD from Colorado  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, fore medical purposes and for people who smoke responsibly.

 @9334YP3answered…3yrs3Y

No, but the penalty for dealing marijuana should be increased, rather than the penalty for using marijuana.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but it should be regulated the way alcohol is regulated, with similar laws limiting use during certain activities such as driving. There should be more research to measure the long-term psychological and neurological effects it has.

 @8ZGJXBM from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

no, only if metical.

  Deletedanswered…4yrs4Y

No, but make marijuana use a health instead of criminal issue

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

No, and also ban tobacco products.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but let each state decide their own implementation

 @8CRXW6Canswered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only with low percentage of THC

  Deletedanswered…4yrs4Y

No, marijuana makes people paranoid and dumb. And leads to heavier drugs.

 @8LC8WGWanswered…4yrs4Y

Give it to kids it will make them calm down

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but it should be regulated the way alcohol is regulated, with similar laws limiting use during certain activities such as driving. There should be more research on the long term psychological and neurological effects it has.

 @88LK76J from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes and release anyone convicted of marijuana offenses

 @8BY4F2Y from Missouri  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, legalize, tax and regulate it, while also releasing all of those serving time for drug related charges

 @8ZK5HYT from New York  answered…3yrs3Y

No, but this decision should be made at the state and local level

 @8ZK5HYT from New York  answered…3yrs3Y

Regardless, this decision should be made at the state and local level

 @6HDD83R from California  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, legalize, regulate and tax all drugs

 @92YHQCV from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only for medical use, and A. immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses, & B. legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it.

 @8C4Q7JD from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

yes, there are a lot of studies that show positive effects for cancer patients etc. but, make sure there are similar laws to alcohol.

 @84JHJXZ from GU  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, for both medical and personal use. Also, release those serving time solely for drug possession.

 @7G3G2W3 from New York  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but also legalize all other drugs and release every non-violent drug offender from prison

 @8NTVJGHanswered…4yrs4Y

No, not until there is long term research into its effects on the bodies.

 @IINXMP from Pennsylvania  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but regulate it's manufacturing, requiring at least 40-50% consisting of CBD, not 10-20%.

 @73MMLPT from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and reduce the sentence for anyone serving time for non-violent drug offenders and have a age restriction in order to purchase it.

 @7D3JZKJ from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, legalize, tax, and regulate instead of criminalizing it, and release anyone serving time soley for marijuana related drug offenses.

 @7MKJ4WC from Nebraska  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, with proper regulation at the state level. Medical use should be prioritized.

  @RichardYRodgers from Maryland  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate it and release anyone serving time solely for non-violent marijuana offenses

 @78S5M87 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

legalize and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

 @78S5M87 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

legalize all drugs instead of criminalizing it.

 @7NCC4DH from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but at this point, it is a lost cause. Marijuana has become the new alcohol.

 @85QWNPG from Colorado  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, immediate release for anyone serving time for non-violent drug offences is also necessary, and the further decriminalization in posession of other natural substances is of utmost importance to lowering the extreme rate of imprisonment in many poor regions, and allowing more personal freedoms to those who wish to experiment with drugs that are far safer than both medications often prescribed and alcohol/cigarettes, which are widely available.

 @8BVCB3Y from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

Treat it like alcohol, and then decriminalize some other drugs

 @8CN7P7L from New Jersey  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, we could us the money to fund public schools.

 @8F3TJ7L from Utah  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but sentencing needs to be less severe and those serving longer than w determined maximum sentence--ideally a short maximum--should be released.

 @8HK5GRT from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, recreational drug use should be allowed for any drug. The government shouldn't regulate what people put into their bodies, unless it poses clear public safety concerns (eg - DUI).

 @8JDNVJK from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

Not federally, but leave the decision to state governments.

 @8KRDCF3answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, there is huge economic advantage.

 @8KVCS3F from Arkansas  answered…4yrs4Y

yes i love getting high

 @8L3V7FJ from Illinois  answered…4yrs4Y

No I do not because it has ruined my family.

 @8LG9WPJ from Maryland  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes and legalize, tax and regulate marijuana. It should be regulated the way alcohol is regulated, with similar laws limiting use during certain activities such as driving.

 @8MJN4XZ from Massachusetts  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, and use the tax money to fund public education, plus release those solely in jail or prison for drug use/possession.

 @8NY47RM from North Carolina  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but make harsher sentences on other drugs.

 @8NY4BWF from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

I think it should be legalized and taxed, but I also believe there should be someway to regulate how people that have used marijuana cannot drive while under the influence.

 @8PB4YRX from Illinois  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but there should be restrictions imposed socially and corporately allowing for regulation

 @8PRBVSN from GU  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but there should be a focus on rehab and government programs to mitigate drug use risk factors

 @8PVYR47 from Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only after drug rehabilitation has been increased.

 @8RB2K9D from New York  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only for medical use, and heavily tax the usage of it

 @8RB2K9D from New York  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only for medical use, and tax the usage of it

 @8RFP4WX from New York  answered…4yrs4Y

Tax and regulate it in addition to releasing past non-violent offenders

 @8S2LJ24 from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, tax it, regulate it, and immediately release anyone serving time soley for drug offenses.

 @8SGXQ5C from Colorado  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes but this should be a states rights issue

 @8SGXQ5C from Colorado  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes but it is a States rights issue

 @8STPPF3 from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, and all charges on people convicted of a non victim crime involving marijuana should be dropped and it should be legalized the same way alcohol is and the government should have no say in marijuana or ability to tax it more than any other stocked store item that is being sold

 @8TMFV7P from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug usage

 @8TRQ3CRanswered…3yrs3Y

Legalizing marijuana should be left to the states.

 @8TY6MBW from West Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes becasue is not a drug is a herb

  @8VHBC3L from West Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

All intoxicants should be banned

 @8WPN6FS from Ohio  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only under medical prescription circumstances.

 @8Y77Y9G from New York  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only for personal and medical use, and individuals who sell Marijuana to minors should be jailed.

 @8Y77Y9G from New York  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only for personal and medical use, and individuals who sell Marijuana to minors should be jailed

 @8Y77Y9G from New York  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but Marijuana should not be sold in any store, and individuals who sell Marijuana to minors should be jailed

 @926DQTR from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes. The Government did a horrible job in the past of, and continues to fumble, enforcing the Law that makes the Drug illegal, and it seems to be a waste of resources to not fully enforce the law. Plus, Marijuana has medicinal benefits, which should not be restricted by if your State has Marijuana Dispensary or something similar.

 @93CS3TH from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

No, drugs, including alcohol and tobacco, should be illegal but decriminalized, and addicts must be helped through rehabilitation programs.

 @926DM4T from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

yes, but only for doctors order medical use.

 @93RQL4H from Massachusetts  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate all drugs instead of criminalizing them, also release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses.

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