Tanya 93 said:

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Burn-It said:

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Decrimilizing pot, . . . Look up Portland, Denver, Seatle & tell me how those experiments are going.

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It's legal in my town. Most people stick with edibles though.

I don't constantly smell pot

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Just like BO. You don't smell it because that is what you smell like.

Woods Ag said:

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I can't help California and the people in that state. We all agree they're beyond help. A jury from California.. imagine what that looked like.

Weed didn't kill that guy. I psycho did.

We've all lived thru the past few years. Let's not pretend that courts are of any significance when determining the truth.

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So you don't think the weed played a part? That is a naive take.

I'm sure it didn't help, but are you ready to attribute the next drunk driving death or drunken rage murder/beating/shooting to the alcohol and not punish the person?

Personal responsibility. Do what you want, but if and when what you did hurts someone else it's your responsibility. The end.

Nope, that's not it. I have contact with Dwayne Bohac, former rep, and he does have a smart phone. They just don't think legalization is a good policy. I am not a user, but I nevertheless don't think it's needed - I can go and get as much as I want within an hour I bet. Just would have to make a few calls.

I recall returning to the USA after consecutive overseas tours.
Was posted to Ft. Detrick, Frederick, Maryland.
Maryland had "Blue Laws" and on Sundays there were isles taped off that had non-food items in them.

Love it when this comes up. You still cant figure out nobody cares about this weed thing. Legal, illegal, nobody cares.

Grapesoda2525 said:

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https://www.marijuanamoment.net/texas-gop-attorney-general-sues-to-overturn-marijuana-decriminalization-anarchy-in-five-cities-despite-local-voter-approval/

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Wednesday filed lawsuits against the cities of Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin and Denton over the decriminalization policies that voters passed at the ballot over recent years.

Citing state statute and Constitutional provisions that he argues prevent localities from enacting laws that conflict with statewide policy, Paxton said in a press release on Wednesday that he "will not stand idly by as cities run by pro-crime extremists deliberately violate Texas law and promote the use of illicit drugs that harm our communities."

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If folks worked hard to get it on the ballot, people in that city or town voted for it, and it passed. I don't see the problem. Does Texas have no respect for the will of the people? Get rid of this nanny state nonsense from Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton.

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I don't care if you inhale gasoline. But there are very solid study's that have been showing that smoking MJ has negative impacts on health and behavior.

Again, I don't care what one does to self.

Shagga said:

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Nope, that's not it. I have contact with Dwayne Bohac, former rep, and he does have a smart phone. They just don't think legalization is a good policy. I am not a user, but I nevertheless don't think it's needed - I can go and get as much as I want within an hour I bet. Just would have to make a few calls.

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"They"

Might want to look up the history on votes in the state legislature on this topic. We've actually seen common sense bills advance to the senate where they always immediately die and aren't even debated.

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I don't care if you inhale gasoline. But there are very solid study's that have been showing that smoking MJ has negative impacts on health and behavior.

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Good and fair point. Anyone suggesting MJ is innocuous is kidding themselves. At the same time, saying it's a psychotic drug that causes people to commit violence and stab people 108 times and all these other things is silly too.

The reality is, it's a little less mind altering than alcohol, and way less toxic to the body.

I do think one area of concern is with children and young adults. Obviously with children it should always be illegal except extreme cases (certain seizures that are treated with THC, for example), and even with young adults, studies show that it has a huge impact on brain development.

Another area of concern is just the public nuisance. In major cities where it's legal, you can smell it everywhere. It's kinda disgusting.

In California, when they legalized weed, the sale of illegal weed went up 300%. That's because once it was regulated, the taxes made it so expensive that people went the illegal route.

I guess I'm for legalizing it, or at least having the state leave it up to the individual cities or counties to decide. I don't like everything being a federal issue, and I also don't like everything being a state issue. We're a large, diverse state, and allowing Austin to do one thing while Abilene or Fort Worth or whoever does something else is fine with me on issues like this.

CrackerJackAg said:

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Screw smelly pot smokers. I hope you never get what you want.

I want the right to not smell your stinky crap every where I go.

I was ok with it until I went to Oregon post legalization. Everything smells like pot. Rental cars, hotels, pot heads etc…

Vegas was ruined by it.

Do coke like the rest of us and leave everyone else the hell alone.

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Gummies are the way...

I travel to Chicago often, for work. I just got back from another trip today. It's completely legal there. I didn't smell any in my rental truck, in my hotel, or anywhere else for that matter. I'd advise you to stay away from the West coast. Everything there sucks.

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https://www.marijuanamoment.net/texas-gop-attorney-general-sues-to-overturn-marijuana-decriminalization-anarchy-in-five-cities-despite-local-voter-approval/

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Wednesday filed lawsuits against the cities of Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin and Denton over the decriminalization policies that voters passed at the ballot over recent years.

Citing state statute and Constitutional provisions that he argues prevent localities from enacting laws that conflict with statewide policy, Paxton said in a press release on Wednesday that he "will not stand idly by as cities run by pro-crime extremists deliberately violate Texas law and promote the use of illicit drugs that harm our communities."

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If folks worked hard to get it on the ballot, people in that city or town voted for it, and it passed. I don't see the problem. Does Texas have no respect for the will of the people? Get rid of this nanny state nonsense from Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton.

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I don't care if you inhale gasoline. But there are very solid study's that have been showing that smoking MJ has negative impacts on health and behavior.

Again, I don't care what one does to self.

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Hot take alert: Sugar and transfats are worse than MJ for the publics general health and behavior

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CrackerJackAg said:

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Screw smelly pot smokers. I hope you never get what you want.

I want the right to not smell your stinky crap every where I go.

I was ok with it until I went to Oregon post legalization. Everything smells like pot. Rental cars, hotels, pot heads etc…

Vegas was ruined by it.

Do coke like the rest of us and leave everyone else the hell alone.

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Gummies are the way...

I travel to Chicago often, for work. I just got back from another trip today. It's completely legal there. I didn't smell any in my rental truck, in my hotel, or anywhere else for that matter. I'd advise you to stay away from the West coast. Everything there sucks.

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I know something of those too.

Wes97 said:

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Tanya 93 said:

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Burn-It said:

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Decrimilizing pot, . . . Look up Portland, Denver, Seatle & tell me how those experiments are going.

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It's legal in my town. Most people stick with edibles though.

I don't constantly smell pot

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Just like BO. You don't smell it because that is what you smell like.

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Edibles are much nicer than smoking...

I have no doubt there is some support. But that's the trick, isn't it? It's a bicameral legislature. The case you want to be made hasn't won the day pursuant to the rules we use to establish policy. The Senate includes the President of the Senate, who happens to be the Lieutenant Governor. If his voters really wanted this policy, then they would find somebody else. But as of now they don't, and the experiences with it in Colorado, Oregon, and California probably has something to do with it. And that brings me back to my theory - it's not a big issue to most voters (or legislators) because those who like to consume can get it with no problem so they have an alternative without expending a lot of effort.

Paxton: it's illegal for cities in Texas to ignore Texas law

Also Paxton: it's legal for the state of Texas to ignore U.S. law as adjudicated by the U.S. Supreme Court


Make it make sense!

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Grapesoda2525 said:

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https://www.marijuanamoment.net/texas-gop-attorney-general-sues-to-overturn-marijuana-decriminalization-anarchy-in-five-cities-despite-local-voter-approval/

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Wednesday filed lawsuits against the cities of Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin and Denton over the decriminalization policies that voters passed at the ballot over recent years.

Citing state statute and Constitutional provisions that he argues prevent localities from enacting laws that conflict with statewide policy, Paxton said in a press release on Wednesday that he "will not stand idly by as cities run by pro-crime extremists deliberately violate Texas law and promote the use of illicit drugs that harm our communities."

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If folks worked hard to get it on the ballot, people in that city or town voted for it, and it passed. I don't see the problem. Does Texas have no respect for the will of the people? Get rid of this nanny state nonsense from Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton.

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Do people doing out of town business or simply driving through those cities have a right to expect safe drivers and sobriety of acquiescences?

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Yes. That's why it should be illegal to drive under the influence of marijuana, just like it is with alcohol.

In your opinion, does the fact that it's illegal impact the number of stoned drivers one is likely to encounter on the roads? Doubtful. Those who want it can apparently get it with ease.

As a Libertarian at heart, I think that consensual crimes are not crimes.

Ken Paxton thinks marijuana is harmful

IT IS

Aggie Apotheosis said:

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Paxton: it's illegal for cities in Texas to ignore Texas law

Also Paxton: it's legal for the state of Texas to ignore U.S. law as adjudicated by the U.S. Supreme Court


Make it make sense!

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Also look at Paxton's own personal history for "following" the law. Dude has a rap sheet longer than pretty much everyone on here.

Im Gipper said:

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Ken Paxton thinks marijuana is harmful

IT IS

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Ken Paxton also commits adultery. Should we all follow his lead?

Rogan had a doctor on that explained in detail how edibles are processed differently into the body via the liver instead of inhaling it through the kungs, Said something to like the THC effects in edibles in high dosages can very much act as a hallucinogenic and is much more intense than smoking it. I was a very interesting podcast explaining all the pros and cons or MJ and the human body.

Charpie said:

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Im Gipper said:

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Ken Paxton thinks marijuana is harmful

IT IS

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Ken Paxton also commits adultery. Should we all follow his lead?

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Depends, got a picture?

Charpie said:

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Im Gipper said:

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Ken Paxton thinks marijuana is harmful

IT IS

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Ken Paxton also commits adultery. Should we all follow his lead?

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Everyone has sinned so we should follow or agree with no one!

I think cannabis should be legal, and enjoy it in moderation much more than alcohol (which is MUCH worse), but that logic is silly imo.

ttu_85 said:

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Major border issues going on and this guy want to talk about weed, lots of weed.

WGaF!

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He doesn't really care, he's high, 24/7.

It's legal in Missouri now too

Plan a fly fishing trout trip and go home with all the gummies. I agree the edibles are the best. Especially to make sure you don't get too much.

Grapesoda2525 said:

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https://www.marijuanamoment.net/texas-gop-attorney-general-sues-to-overturn-marijuana-decriminalization-anarchy-in-five-cities-despite-local-voter-approval/

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Wednesday filed lawsuits against the cities of Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin and Denton over the decriminalization policies that voters passed at the ballot over recent years.

Citing state statute and Constitutional provisions that he argues prevent localities from enacting laws that conflict with statewide policy, Paxton said in a press release on Wednesday that he "will not stand idly by as cities run by pro-crime extremists deliberately violate Texas law and promote the use of illicit drugs that harm our communities."

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If folks worked hard to get it on the ballot, people in that city or town voted for it, and it passed. I don't see the problem. Does Texas have no respect for the will of the people? Get rid of this nanny state nonsense from Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton.

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Marijuana is harmful. To say anything different is not accurate. However, so are cigarettes, alcohol, and many other things. I personally don't care what drugs anyone, other than my family, use but don't gaslight people on the harm they can cause.

Slow down there cowboy. Edibles are pretty powerful, and eating 1/4 of a gummy vs 3/8 of a gummy could be the difference between a nice smooth trip and massive anxiety if you've never done them before. Also you can build up a tolerance pretty fast.

Edibles are great, but you have to be really careful. First time I tried some in Colorado I thought I was going to quit breathing when I fell asleep, so I was up for 3-4 hours having panic attacks...

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https://www.marijuanamoment.net/texas-gop-attorney-general-sues-to-overturn-marijuana-decriminalization-anarchy-in-five-cities-despite-local-voter-approval/

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Wednesday filed lawsuits against the cities of Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin and Denton over the decriminalization policies that voters passed at the ballot over recent years.

Citing state statute and Constitutional provisions that he argues prevent localities from enacting laws that conflict with statewide policy, Paxton said in a press release on Wednesday that he "will not stand idly by as cities run by pro-crime extremists deliberately violate Texas law and promote the use of illicit drugs that harm our communities."

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If folks worked hard to get it on the ballot, people in that city or town voted for it, and it passed. I don't see the problem. Does Texas have no respect for the will of the people? Get rid of this nanny state nonsense from Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton.

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I don't care if you inhale gasoline. But there are very solid study's that have been showing that smoking MJ has negative impacts on health and behavior.

Again, I don't care what one does to self.

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There are also plenty of studies (not study's) showing the medicinal benefits. There also forms other than smoking in case you weren't aware.

All the fear porn being put out on this thread has not been what I've seen at all growing up in Austin and now a college town. As covid proved, you can get studies to say whatever you want depending on who's paying the doctors. In my experience, MJ depending on the strand and type can do many different things for you. The people that struggle, would struggle without it too. The people that are lazy on it, were lazy without it. Killers are killers with or without weed. I've known countless successful people that use MJ, some every day. MJ for most of the people that the people here are saying are crazy because of MJ, are using MJ to ease the real problem. There are way too many examples of the positives to look at to* take a crazy stabbing her husband and using reefer madness as the excuse to take y'all serious.

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He probably likes blue laws too because pastor says so

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Do you realize blue laws were to help mom and pop small businesses compete against giant big box stores?

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Also Paxton: it's legal for the state of Texas to ignore U.S. law as adjudicated by the U.S. Supreme Court

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What laws did Texas ignore?

Ken Paxton owns 6 million dollars in out-of-state properties that he did not disclose as required. Says the forms are confusing.

Ken Paxton is a grifter

This is the Attorney General of Texas, folks.

Slow down what?

It warns you to start really small. I've seen edibles as smal as 2.5mg. It's kind of on you if you ate too much. That's like blaming cold&flu bottle for you overdosing by chugging straight out of the bottle instead of taking the measured recommended dosage