Finally, a Step to End the War on Drugs

All information and quotes from:

New Hampshire to Hold Marijuana Legalization Hearings at the State House on Thursday

       A friend showed me this article. I couldn't believe that finally they're working towards a reform on marijuana laws. It only makes sense, why not just tax the users instead of taking up jail space, stealing their money, and treating them like criminals? It saves so many people time, money, and space. Thanks, NH.

I bet that  HB 621 or HB 492 will pass.

Reasons why I think (and want) 492 will pass:

in HB 492:

"In the interest of the efficient use of law enforcement resources, enhancing revenue for public purposes, and individual freedom, the people of the state of New Hampshire find and declare that the use of marijuana should be legal for persons 21 years of age or older and taxed in a manner similar to alcohol."

This statement is amazing, it mentions so many crucial points that I've argued. Law enforcement, revenue, freedom - boom boom boom. This is a recipe for success and getting more states to follow suit.

An aside, though:

(d) Legitimate, taxpaying business people, and not criminal actors, will conduct sales of marijuana...

Um, excuse me? "criminal actors"? This is under the current law, the government made them into "criminal actors" just because of the law. Come on, let's be real.

Reasons why I think (and would prefer) 621 to pass:

in HB 621:

"Any person under 18 years of age who is in possession of less than one ounce of marijuana... shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a fine not to exceed $100 and forfeiture of the marijuana. The offender’s parents or legal guardians shall be notified of the offense. The court may order the offender to complete an approved drug awareness program..."

This is an interesting way to look at it, < 18, forfeit, fine, warning. Then possible drug rehab. I actually very much agree because being younger than 16 and smoking is too early - very much like cigarettes. Although I don't understand why/how 16 year-olds can get cigarettes, but that's just how things are. So basically, be smart kids. Be patient, your time will come.

So this makes me question what the bill is really saying:

"The Judicial Branch states this bill will provide that possession of less than one ounce of marijuana for personal use would be punishable as a violation not a class A misdemeanor, provides for a fine not to exceed $100 for an offender 18 years of age or older in possession of less than one ounce of marijuana"

I thought this was the legal part? I thought if person A is 18 and has < 1 oz of marijuana  it's okay and legal. I guess this contradicts that...? 

I don't like politics...

But this is cool.

Pce out.