Marijuana is illegal

[weedaholic721]

I am starting this thread to remind everyone of what seems so obvious. Marijuana is still illegal for much of the country/world and carries serious life changing consequences.

I say this because I have gotten the feeling from indulging myself in the broad legal scene in America and there is a large disconnect and lack of understanding for those where this plant is illegal. There is a pervasive idea that anyone in an illegal state who doesn't want to be a criminal has to either move away or fight to change the laws. The fact is those are not options for many, many people.

Cannabis use isn't a priveledge for those with excess passion/love for the plant, or those willing to risk everything; its a natural born right.

 

[doob]

I am just glad you called it cannabis in the end hehe. Amen to your post

 

[weedaholic721]

I'm am speaking generally as there are some amazingly compassionate people on this site as well as in my travels.

 

[CosmicGiggle]

.... There is a pervasive idea that anyone in an illegal state who doesn't want to be a criminal has to either move away or fight to change the laws. The fact is those are not options for many, many people....

I find that as long as you're willing to be reasonably discreet (play the game), you'll be left alone, just don't flaunt it.

 

[stoned-trout]

I moved to California 6 months before medicinal weed was passed.....I gave up everything and left the east coast ....didn't know anyone here ....I have more freedom but donations are lower...having cops show up and have to go away empty handed and your not cuffed======priceless...yeehaw..I smoked a j and waved goodbye....ha ha fuckers

 

[420somewhere]

Ain't that the truth..

Ain't that the truth..

I moved to California 6 months before medicinal weed was passed.....I gave up everything and left the east coast ....didn't know anyone here ....I have more freedom but donations are lower...having cops show up and have to go away empty handed and your not cuffed======priceless...yeehaw..I smoked a j and waved goodbye....ha ha fuckers

In the beginning everyone was very cautious, my wife was freaking out.

My best friend told me he could smell it outside my house, I fixed that.

Then when the LAPD paid me a visit, checked my paperwork, checked my grow and said have a good day as they left.

I don't worry about it here in Los Angeles anymore the cops have better things to do.

P.S. - It varies by county

 

[dddaver]

I know for myself, and a lot of people in those illegal states, we often don't loudly voice our opinions, go to rallies, or take an active part in volunteering, as example, to man cannabis pro-legalization tables because we are afraid of repercussions or getting on some petty-ass gov't shit-list. Therefor we do our thing on the down low. And even when medical eventually passes, we will still keep everything on the down-low.

 

[m314]

I know for myself, and a lot of people in those illegal states, we often don't loudly voice our opinions, go to rallies, or take an active part in volunteering, as example, to man cannabis pro-legalization tables because we are afraid of repercussions or getting on some petty-ass gov't shit-list. Therefor we do our thing on the down low. And even when medical eventually passes, we will still keep everything on the down-low.

I left Florida specifically because of the weed laws. I was tired of the legal risk that comes with growing in states like Florida and Georgia. I wanted to take a more active part in the legalization movement there, but it's risky. A lot more people would be open about weed if it didn't come with the legal risk.

 

[floralheart]

I am starting this thread to remind everyone of what seems so obvious. Marijuana is still illegal for much of the country/world and carries serious life changing consequences.

I say this because I have gotten the feeling from indulging myself in the broad legal scene in America and there is a large disconnect and lack of understanding for those where this plant is illegal. There is a pervasive idea that anyone in an illegal state who doesn't want to be a criminal has to either move away or fight to change the laws. The fact is those are not options for many, many people.

Cannabis use isn't a priveledge for those with excess passion/love for the plant, or those willing to risk everything; its a natural born right.

Let us know what you plan to do to help, and I'll see if I can chip in.