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Ythan
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Alaska closer to becoming 3rd state to legalize recreational marijuana
#19401398 - 01/10/14 10:06 PM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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Alaska closer to becoming 3rd state to legalize recreational marijuana cnn.com
Marijuana prohibition laws are slowly going up in smoke.
An Alaska citizens' group is pushing to legalize recreational marijuana, which would make it the third state to do so after Colorado and Washington.
Driven by growing public support, Campaign to Regulate Marijuana submitted more than 45,000 signatures Wednesday to Alaska election officials. It needs about 30,000 verified signatures to qualify for the August state ballot.
"The proposed initiative will take marijuana sales out of the underground market and put them in legitimate, taxpaying businesses," said Tim Hinterberger, one of the initiative's sponsors. "Replacing marijuana prohibition with a system of taxation and sensible regulation will bolster Alaska's economy by creating jobs and generating revenue for the state."
The proposal similar to one passed in Colorado legalizes the growing, buying and consumption of marijuana for adults ages 21 or older, CNN affiliate KTUU reported.
Alaska law currently allows those with a medicinal marijuana prescription to legally grow up to six plants or have up to one ounce, according to the affiliate.
The proposal will not only open doors for recreational use, it provides more options for medicinal marijuana users with limited access, Hinterberger told the affiliate.
Colorado pot law called springboard for other states
But marijuana legalization opponents say there are serious health consequences, and argue the drug is often a gateway to harmful, addictive substances.
Washington and Colorado legalized recreational marijuana last year, but the latter became the first state to commence sales this month. Sales in Washington have not started yet.
In addition to Colorado and Washington, 18 other states and the District of Columbia allow some legal use of marijuana, primarily for medicinal purposes.
Pro-recreational marijuana Initiatives are expected in various states in 2016, including Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana and Nevada, according to Mason Tvert of the Marijuana Policy Project.
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trampis
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Re: Alaska closer to becoming 3rd state to legalize recreational marijuana [Re: Ythan]
#19401603 - 01/10/14 11:14 PM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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The domino effect is in motion. It's just a matter of time.
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HardTrippin
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Re: Alaska closer to becoming 3rd state to legalize recreational marijuana [Re: trampis]
#19401611 - 01/10/14 11:18 PM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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Ah, states are finally starting to think of the children.
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Jesus Christ
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Re: Alaska closer to becoming 3rd state to legalize recreational marijuana [Re: trampis]
#19401628 - 01/10/14 11:22 PM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
trampis said:

The domino effect is in motion. It's just a matter of time.
it's taking time but it's definitely taking off a lot faster than had colorado not legalized it a year ago. times are changing and we're living in the middle of a huge historic turning point. it feels so good im gonna hit some more bowls
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Re: Alaska closer to becoming 3rd state to legalize recreational marijuana [Re: Jesus Christ] 1
#19401774 - 01/10/14 11:58 PM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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Alaskan thunder fuck or Alaskan ice ACTUALLY from Alaska that sounds like a novelty item I'd buy it
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Re: Alaska closer to becoming 3rd state to legalize recreational marijuana [Re: natzyshroomer] 1
#19402110 - 01/11/14 02:11 AM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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These are exciting times. Not just because of the pot. Sociologically, scientifically, spiritually.
Ladies and Gentlemen, it's been an honour living with you in this time, on this planet.
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BlackPeace
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Re: Alaska closer to becoming 3rd state to legalize recreational marijuana [Re: cli_hlt]
#19402647 - 01/11/14 07:24 AM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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And then Canada get Alaska back and start legalizing too!
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hidenseek1
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Re: Alaska closer to becoming 3rd state to legalize recreational marijuana [Re: BlackPeace] 1
#19403527 - 01/11/14 12:09 PM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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i thought it was the Russians that owned Alaska before the U.S.
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BlackPeace
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Re: Alaska closer to becoming 3rd state to legalize recreational marijuana [Re: hidenseek1]
#19405206 - 01/11/14 06:38 PM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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"The Alaska boundary dispute was a territorial dispute between the United States and Canada (then a British Dominion with its foreign affairs controlled from London). It was resolved by arbitration in 1903. The dispute had been going on between the Russian and British Empires since 1821, and was inherited by the United States as a consequence of the Alaska Purchase in 1867.[1] The final resolution favored the American position, and Canada did not get an all-Canada outlet from the Yukon gold fields to the sea. The disappointment and anger in Canada was directed less at the United States, and more at the British government for betraying Canadian interests in favour of healthier Anglo-American relations.[2]"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_boundary_dispute
*** But it's soooo off topic lol
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Re: Alaska closer to becoming 3rd state to legalize recreational marijuana [Re: natzyshroomer]
#19420429 - 01/14/14 11:41 PM (10 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
natzyshroomer said: Alaskan thunder fuck or Alaskan ice ACTUALLY from Alaska that sounds like a novelty item I'd buy it
Real Matanuska Thunder Fuck is supposedly no longer around, but a couple people keep telling me that it is.
I mean, I was told it was gone a long time ago, but there were a very small amount of people keeping it around.
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Edited by Boutang (01/14/14 11:46 PM)
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