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 Missouri lawmakers consider ban on synthetic pot 
#12000880 - 02/10/10 08:08 AM (2 years, 4 days ago) |
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Missouri lawmakers consider ban on synthetic pot
February 9, 2010 - digitalburg.com
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) -- A widely available and legal drug that mimics the effects of marijuana could became illegal in Missouri through a bill considered Tuesday in the Legislature.
Bill sponsor Rep. Ward Franz, R-West Plains, told the House Public Safety Committee that easy access to the drug, which is sold in smoke shops and on the Internet, means even children can purchase and use it legally.
His bill would ban possession of a synthetic compound that has similar effects on the brain as THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. The synthetic compound is found in a mixture of herbs sold as incense in some smoke shops around the state.
Possession of a controlled substance is a felony punishable by up to seven years in prison.
"A 10-year-old child could walk into a head shop and buy it," said West Plains Detective Shawn Rhoads.
Rhoads said the drug is sold just blocks from West Plains High School. He said police and school officials are worried about the health impacts.
"We don't know much about it, so it's going to end up killing somebody," Rhoads said.
The drug was originally designed to study the effects of synthetic canniboids on the brain. It was developed in the mid-1990s by researchers at Clemson University. There has not been a study of drug's effect on humans. In mice, it can lead to a lower body temperature, partial paralysis and the temporary inability to feel pain.
Rep. Tom Flanigan, R-Joplin, voiced concern that the drug would still be available online, even if the state bans possession. Because the drug is not illegal in the U.S., it can be sent through the mail.
"You could still have it delivered to your home," Flanigan said.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Ethan Ahern said people use it as an alternative to marijuana.
"Everybody so far has told me it's 10 times stronger than marijuana," Ahern said.
Missouri State Troopers Association lobbyist Brad Thielemier said it affects communities across the state.
"It's going to spread like wildfire, if it isn't already," Thielemier said.
A similar bill is moving through the Kansas Legislature. Several European countries, including Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland, have banned the substance.
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Re: Missouri lawmakers consider ban on synthetic pot [Re: veggie]
#12000912 - 02/10/10 08:15 AM (2 years, 4 days ago) |
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"We don't know much about it, so it's going to end up killing somebody," Rhoads said.
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Re: Missouri lawmakers consider ban on synthetic pot [Re: Mr.Pink]
#12000952 - 02/10/10 08:23 AM (2 years, 4 days ago) |
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i honestly don't even know what to say so I'm gonna agree dumbnoob
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Re: Missouri lawmakers consider ban on synthetic pot [Re: PoopSoap]
#12001201 - 02/10/10 09:16 AM (2 years, 4 days ago) |
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"We don't know much about it, so it's going to end up killing somebody," Rhoads said.
riiiiiight, cause you have documented proof that someone has died as a direct result of smoking mary jane (jwh similar analogue to thc). you didnt know much about vegetables when you were a kid, but you still ate um and survived. man the ignorance is killing me, im done reading the news portion of this website.
let it grow!
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Re: Missouri lawmakers consider ban on synthetic pot [Re: tealeaf]
#12001593 - 02/10/10 10:20 AM (2 years, 4 days ago) |
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Synthetic pot???Are they talking about Spice Gold??
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Re: Missouri lawmakers consider ban on synthetic pot [Re: veggie]
#12001753 - 02/10/10 10:47 AM (2 years, 4 days ago) |
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veggie said:
"A 10-year-old child could walk into a head shop and buy it," said West Plains Detective Shawn Rhoads.
You've got to be fucking kidding me.
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Re: Missouri lawmakers consider ban on synthetic pot [Re: urbanwolf]
#12001809 - 02/10/10 10:55 AM (2 years, 4 days ago) |
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lol first the bouncing bears bullshit in KS, now this in MO. Just blow up the midwest. 
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Re: Missouri lawmakers consider ban on synthetic pot [Re: veggie]
#12001971 - 02/10/10 11:21 AM (2 years, 4 days ago) |
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"A 10-year-old child could walk into a head shop and buy it," said West Plains Detective Shawn Rhoads.
Yeah, because we all know the headshops would go out of business quickly without all these 10 year olds buying up hundreds of dollars worth of synthetic pot.  Give me a fucking break. It's as regulated as it's ever going to be right now. Once the legislation to ban it passes, then yeah, you're god damn right there will be 10 year olds everywhere buying it without a need to present their ID.
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"We don't know much about it, so it's going to end up killing somebody," Rhoads said.
It's quite scary to know that people like this actually believe the bullshit they make up on the spot. I guess it's easier to tell a lie if you believe it yourself. Fucking disgusting human.
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Re: Missouri lawmakers consider ban on synthetic pot [Re: veggie]
#12002050 - 02/10/10 11:31 AM (2 years, 4 days ago) |
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"A 10-year-old child could walk into a head shop and buy it," said West Plains Detective Shawn Rhoads.
Because head shops--tobacco shops--don't require ID. 
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It was developed in the mid-1990s by researchers at Clemson University.
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"It's going to spread like wildfire, if it isn't already," Thielemier said.
....So wildfires take over a decade to start, or they smolder very slowly.
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"Everybody so far has told me it's 10 times stronger than marijuana," Ahern said.
Fuck. Why am I still buying marijuana?
Damn youngins always know what's hip.
Edited by shthd (02/10/10 12:56 PM)
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Re: Missouri lawmakers consider ban on synthetic pot [Re: shthd]
#12002144 - 02/10/10 11:46 AM (2 years, 4 days ago) |
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this article is incredible.  
This just can't be serious.
They don't do some research before banning something! From the first time someone can have some fun or can self-medicated, they must ban it because its DANGEROUS, CRIMINAL HEADSHOP SELL IT TO KIDS AND KIDS BECOME DRUGGGGZARRR.
Wait, this is all illogical. Headshop are fucking strict, if they see a young person (in my area) they will tell them to just go away, that it is a place for adult.
But anyway, the most frustrating thing is that with article like this, they can turn up an entire population of ignorant people to be against some psychoactive substance just by saying some bullshit.
Wow, damn, I don't know what to say more. We live in a world full of fear  
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Re: Missouri lawmakers consider ban on synthetic pot [Re: Simplepowa]
#12002324 - 02/10/10 12:12 PM (2 years, 4 days ago) |
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And it starts! So much for jwh. And sumone hit it tight on the nail about how it's as regulated as it's goin to be now as it will ever be.
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I can't believe you guys aren't taking this seriously!
MY GOD, THINK OF THE CHILDREN!
 
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Re: Missouri lawmakers consider ban on synthetic pot [Re: Adamist]
#12003676 - 02/10/10 03:31 PM (2 years, 3 days ago) |
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Adamist said:
I can't believe you guys aren't taking this seriously!
MY GOD, THINK OF THE CHILDREN!
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