Marijuana laws- O/T

[Jlighter]

I'm not aware of a easy marajuana test similar to a breathalyzer, how could it be determined if a driver is under the influence? Many of the symptoms are similar to lack of sleep.

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by Jlighter

I'm not aware of a easy marajuana test similar to a breathalyzer, how could it be determined if a driver is under the influence? Many of the symptoms are similar to lack of sleep.

Well, it stinks for one thing.

It could be left to the discretion of the officer, I imagine. Maybe they can do a residue test on the skin.

Not perfect, and opens the door to wrong place, wrong time, wrong people to be around.........but it's an option.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

Well, it stinks for one thing.

It could be left to the discretion of the officer, I imagine. Maybe they can do a residue test on the skin.

Not perfect, and opens the door to wrong place, wrong time, wrong people to be around.........but it's an option.

Why not just do the same type, with a bit of tweaking, field sobriety test as they do on DWI's? If someone smoked a joint but has all of their faculties, enough to pass a field test, then so be it. If they look like they can't keep their eyes open or are dizzy then they can video them for proof. I believe almost every cop car has video now. Now if the driver just has the munchies but can still function, then directions to the nearest Taco Bell are in order ..

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by Leon

Why not just do the same type, with a bit of tweaking, field sobriety test as they do on DWI's? If someone smoked a joint but has all of their faculties, enough to pass a field test, then so be it. If they look like they can't keep their eyes open or are dizzy then they can video them for proof. I believe almost every cop car has video now. Now if the driver just has the munchies but can still function, then directions to the nearest Taco Bell are in order ..

Then you bring the fatigue factor into the equation.. What's to differentiate normal fatigue from being high? Although, I think some states are starting to look a little more closely at fatigued driving.. Whether the fatigue is intentional(pot) or un-intentional(sleep-deprived), what's the difference? Why not lump 'em together?

[EvilKing00]

im sure they could come up with some test and some , amonut, that says your too high to drive.

point is anyone who wants it gets it anyway. very easy to get. damn i was actually in calli for the 1st time this summer, and walking down that broadwalk (forgot the name) must of been 20 "Medical" store fronts, with guys who looked like they just got out of prison dresses in doctor scrubs trying to sell it to anyone! lmao (just thought it was funny that medical is leagle, but they werent giving it to only sick people)

[barrysloate]

One of the worst things about pot being illegal is there are countless people who are caught with a few grams of it (a small stash) that end up doing prison time. Do you know how much it costs to incarcerate somebody (I don't, but I assume it's not cheap)? Do you know how much it costs to house tens of thousands of these guys, most of whom are not the least bit dangerous? Give them a $50 fine and move on.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by EvilKing00

im sure they could come up with some test and some , amonut, that says your too high to drive.

point is anyone who wants it gets it anyway. very easy to get. damn i was actually in calli for the 1st time this summer, and walking down that broadwalk (forgot the name) must of been 20 "Medical" store fronts, with guys who looked like they just got out of prison dresses in doctor scrubs trying to sell it to anyone! lmao (just thought it was funny that medical is leagle, but they werent giving it to only sick people)

There was a big stink about this after Hempfest (Seattle) this year - basically, prescribers had their booths set up and were medically qualifying anyone who walked up and wanted some pot. I believe about 25% of the sellers had their licenses revoked.

As someone who lives in Washington and has all of his relatives living in Colorado, I'm feeling pretty good about this.

[E93]

Originally Posted by Jlighter

I'm not aware of a easy marajuana test similar to a breathalyzer, how could it be determined if a driver is under the influence? Many of the symptoms are similar to lack of sleep.

I am just laughing at the irony of your online name, "J lighter" .

[Jlighter]

Originally Posted by E93

I am just laughing at the irony of your online name, "J lighter" .

Lighter is actually my last name.

Best name ever? Pretty close I say.

[z28jd]

Originally Posted by Jlighter

Lighter is actually my last name.

Best name ever? Pretty close I say.

Best name ever is Aardvark Von Yardstick. Don't steal that, it's going to be the name of my second kid, whether it is a boy, girl or miscellaneous.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by z28jd

Best name ever is Aardvark Von Yardstick. Don't steal that, it's going to be the name of my second kid, whether it is a boy, girl or miscellaneous.

Thinks have sure changed. I remember you before you hit puberty, and now you are talking about your second kid.

[z28jd]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Thinks have sure changed. I remember you before you hit puberty, and now you are talking about your second kid.

Well I haven't had the first one yet, but I already had that ones name picked out before I thought of AVY and it isn't as good. My problem is I'm very picky, I only date girls who say yes when I ask them out. Mostly potheads because opposites attract, which brings us back to the subject. Circle of life.

[al032184]

Marijuana never should have been made illegal. It was outlawed because of money, corruption, and racism. The federal government states that marijuana is highly addictive and highly dangerous, but science has proved that they are wrong. The government has no right telling you that you cannot use marijuana, just like they have no right telling you that you cannot drink alcohol, eat at McDonalds, go rock climbing, or sit on the couch and play video games.
Here is a link to a study on the economics of marijuana prohibition and legalization which is very interesting.
http://www.cato.org/publications/whi...ug-prohibition
I don't think the effects will kick in until it is legalized on a federal level, but when it is, I think there will be quite a bit of money generated for the country.

[Matthew H]

Medical Marijuana is a joke. I went to a "Doctor" who writes prescriptions for the "medication"... He had no teeth and I'm pretty sure he was on acid... Might as well just legalize it already.