Should marijuana be decriminalized?

[Anonymous]

Yes

No

Other

[MysteriousDarkness]

What is Legalization?
Legalization is the act of a substance becoming permissible by law. In other words, it means that a once-banned substance is no longer illegal. People can use the substance without worry of being convicted or fined. However, there may be some restrictions set forth with the legalization of a drug, in efforts to keep users safe. For example, law may require you to be a certain age to use the drug. Government may also limit the amount that a person may carry or possess. In addition, suppliers (such as retail stores) may need licensure in order to sell the substance, like we’ve seen with cannabis.

What is Decriminalization?
Decriminalization is the act of removing any criminal sanctions against a certain drug, including its use or possession under a specified amount. A decriminalized drug is still illegal, but the punishment for it is much less harsh. For example, those found in possession of the drug (in a small amount) would not be incarcerated. Instead, they may be reproached with a civil fine, drug education, or drug treatment. Meanwhile, the production, dealing, and sales of decriminalized drugs is still prosecutable by law.

What is the Difference Between Decriminalization vs. Legalization?
Decriminalization is not synonymous with legalization. Legalization means that a once-banned drug is made legal, under federal or state law. Decriminalization means that a once-banned drug is still prohibited by law, but the legal system will no longer prosecute or criminalize a person for carrying under a certain amount.

Decriminalization ensures that drugs remain federally-controlled and regulated. It also can promote a clearer path to professional drug treatment, for those struggling with substance abuse. However, this is up for some debate. While decriminalization reinforces the importance of drug treatment, it may lead more people to use drugs, without fear of harsh punishment.

[NamerOfStars]

No- it should be legalized. States don't have the power to do that, but "decriminalization" is setting a VERY dangerous precedent. Arbitrarily deciding "we're not going to enforce that law" isn't going to bring you anywhere good.

[Anonymous]

It should be legal; as there are many benefits of marijuana for medical purposes.

[Lyndsielee666]

This is why I’m glad I live where its legal Lmfao

[bean2k21]

I think everyone should be required by law to smoke some really dank shit and watch this video.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpPQSsi9sw8

[Guy13]

It already has been with the oils and the 60 years of government, medical, and university research.

[shortster]

Legalized, not decriminalized. Decriminalization is dumb; "hey it is illegal but we're not going to do anything to enforce it." This just encourages a lawless society.

[MikeInHawaii]

Yes.

I’ve never smoked a joint in my life, but I also recognize how badly Prohibition has so the led.

[IesusHominumSalvator]

No, i doubt we want a society full of hippies and potheads.

[exitseven]

we already do.

[lost-in-a-reverie]

I could care less if it is, as long as it's treated like alcohol in how there's enforcement. Let's let businesses get money and adults choose what to do in their personal lives

[Anonymous]

read the update

[Cubus]

No. It's like cigarettes. It only harms you.

[In_Trance]

It already is here. Just another way of the government securing revenue through taxable sales

[RobEurope]

No its addictive and psycho active. It can cause psychotic episodes with long term use.

[Bratsondanielle]

In Colorado it is already

[joeldalton]

It should be legal for all purposes.

[jahaims]

It should be legalized