Think Legalization Will Be a "Slam Dunk"?

geologic · Jan 27, 2014

caregiverken said:
I don't vote because I have a felony
..I cant vote because i was caught with a 10th of a gram of meth 15 years ago
I have not been in trouble since then though

Im sorry you have to do all the heavy lifting...
Im going to try to have my record cleared soon

I do get involved, though.. I am an advocate.
Everyone I talk to is willing to vote to legalize
All my friends and family are pro leagalization.
I dont know anyone that thinks weed is bad...
I dont know anyone that thinks it should stay illegal

You live in California Ken,
not Georgia or Texas--
you can vote...

caregiverken · Jan 27, 2014

geologic said:
You live in California Ken,
not Georgia or Texas--
you can vote...

I can? :eek: Very cool..I did not know that..
A quick google check would have told me that though:facepalm:

https://www.aclunc.org/vote

news to me! :)
Thanks again!

caregiverken · Jan 27, 2014

Ok @pinegrovedave
Im ready to help :)
What kind of heavy lifting can I do?

caregiverken · Jan 27, 2014

i just volunteered here :woot:

geologic · Jan 27, 2014

caregiverken said:
I can? :eek: Very cool..I did not know that..
A quick google check would have told me that though:facepalm:

https://www.aclunc.org/vote

news to me! :)
Thanks again!

Jerry Brown didn't even know that back when he was running for President--
I had to tell him...

Seamaiden · Jan 27, 2014

caregiverken said:
I can? :eek: Very cool..I did not know that..
A quick google check would have told me that though:facepalm:

https://www.aclunc.org/vote

news to me! :)
Thanks again!

Think maybe you're gonna register? Once registered, you can do things like, oh, say, go witness your local vote count. You can also volunteer to work the election booths, and while that does nothing to ensure things go your (our) way, it's participation on a level that allows you to see what's actually happening in your district. I think vote counting is more important, but that happens overnight.

caregiverken · Jan 27, 2014

caregiverken · Jan 27, 2014

Seamaiden said:
Think maybe you're gonna register? Once registered, you can do things like, oh, say, go witness your local vote count. You can also volunteer to work the election booths, and while that does nothing to ensure things go your (our) way, it's participation on a level that allows you to see what's actually happening in your district. I think vote counting is more important, but that happens overnight.

Yes I am going to register! :)

Seamaiden · Jan 27, 2014

:D I'm proud of you, Ken.

caregiverken · Jan 27, 2014

:happy:

caregiverken · Jan 27, 2014

This is what the end of federal marijuana prohibition looks like, folks. Longtime drug warrior Sen. Chuck Schumer just said that states should be able to legalize without federal harassment.

The dominoes are falling...

http://marijuanamajority.com/?id=967

caregiverken · Jan 27, 2014

SAN DIEGO LIBERTARIAN PARTY ENDORSES JACK HERER'S CALIFORNIA CANNABIS HEMP INITIATIVE 2014

fishwhistle · Jan 27, 2014

'That doesn't explain how and why every officer I've had contact with since last year has told me, not verbatim but in so many words, that they think it should be legalized so they can go after the real criminals, the ones who make victims. How do we explain these officers, then?'

They talk the talk sea but they do not walk the walk,given the chance 99 3/4% of them will take the easy way out and shaft you for weed and if the opportunity presents itself trump up the charges even more,sales,transportation,smuggling,you name it they will charge you with it.

caregiverken · Jan 27, 2014

sanvanalona · Jan 27, 2014

YES ken!!!!!! I am so stoked to see some progress in this area, progress is one hundred percent relied on us voting, so FUCK YEAH brother!!!!! Now as for the cops and others standing in the way, sure. There were many of like minded fucks feeling that same way in 1933 when prohibition ended the first time, surely more folks like them will be around in 2018 when the federal classification ends on cannabis and it is rescheduled to 3. Thats right, my money is on 2018 for federal reclassification but I also dont doubt the power of money to solidify this reality. What I am curious of is what happens after this goes into place? How and what will the industry look like? I really am pushing for mom and pop stores in both CA and MT and am taking an active roll in both places for 2016 legalization.

This is a very amazing time, I was driving around SF yesterday thinking about 10 years ago and the first time I saw a dispensary in the U.S. and was simply blown away by the idea, and really thought that the Bush gov was going to put the hammer down: I was wrong then and have seen marijuana literally explode on the national scene since, not withstanding its own problem areas like MT and CA but wow, shit has moved very fast. I personally have never been more excited and simultaneously scared as shit about the aftermath of all of this.

Smoking Gun · Jan 27, 2014

Seamaiden said:
That doesn't explain how and why every officer I've had contact with since last year has told me, not verbatim but in so many words, that they think it should be legalized so they can go after the real criminals, the ones who make victims. How do we explain these officers, then?

That is what the final sentence of that first paragraph was implying. Most of the cops don't really believe in the war on Cannabis and would rather go after violent criminals. I have a friend who is a cop, countless times he has literally looked the other way while I smoked a joint or pipe. But they are still cops and will bust you if its convenient for them. When they retire they recant and some even fight to end the drug war.

Seamaiden · Jan 28, 2014

Then I am truly blessed, because I can recount several instances where I basically handed myself to them on a plate and they didn't take me up on the 'offer'. The first time was sitting at a stop light in Whittier toking a pipe, only to look over and see a Whittier cop looking right at me. He shook his head as the light turned green and we moved off, I thought for sure I was gonna be pulled over and arrested. Nope, he wagged his finger at me and kept going.

I am blessed.

caregiverken · Jan 28, 2014

Cops know, weed isn't dangerous

Pinegrove Dave had me pegged Sea...I havent voted in over 20 years..
It wasnt worth my time...till now :)

I hope this issue brings more folks back to voting!
I know I'm going to make sure everyone I know registers and votes yes on CCHI

Seamaiden · Jan 28, 2014

<--- is feeling all warm & fuzzy. :D Big hugs, Ken!

pinegrovedave · Jan 28, 2014

Well good for you Ken. We all need to keep in mind though that registering to vote is just the first step. In order for us to have a well running government that is "Of the people, by the people, and for the people" we all need to stay vigilant as to how our elected officials are voting on legislation. There are 2 types of voters in this country...we have informed voters who stay on top of current events and such and then we have the low/no information voters who simply watch their TVs and do the bidding of the media/govt/corporate machine.

We all have an obligation to be in the first group.

Think Legalization Will Be a "Slam Dunk"?

Think Legalization Will Be a "Slam Dunk"?

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