So then, Farooq ... does the Canadian government tax you when you grow roses on your own property? Roses have thorns. Children could be hurt by the thorns, especially with the risk of infection. Is growing roses in Canada a privilege or a right? Do you have rose growing codes?
Look I understand where you are coming from, however, we must understand the climate of this situation. Marijuana still has a bad rep. If we are going to have it legalized we must take some compromises, to ensure the public and it's representatives of not only their safety but of marijuana's safety. It would be extremely difficult for any politician to lobby for marijuana's full legalization without any provisions or regulation. Also to address the issue concerning children, their have been some studies that indicate adolescent use of marijuana could lead to some problems, so I think it be fair to institute some kinda of law that prevents children from being exposed to marijuana at an early age.
Why not just cut the hell out of the size and the scope of government and leave pot alone? Why does everything have to be taxed and double taxed? And a "sin" tax too? Man, do you think MJ is a sin? Personally, I think the cannabis plant is a gift from The Creator, placed here on earth to provide Man with cloth, fiber, medicine ... and a peaceful, harmless escape from the weary ways of the world.
I agree once again with Viredd. I'm about a 1/3 century old and my views have changed on this subject many times and I like the rose bush analogy. I live in the country where I remember being at my grandparents going out to collect some eggs for breakfast, milk, they had cows, goats, etc. They didn't sell much of it cause most other farms had the same things. I doubt they paid taxes on owning these animals who inturn reproduced more animals not for sale just to keep up the stock as chickens/cows/goats got older or eaten etc.Farooq ...
Ok, your points are well taken. I agree that children shouldn't smoke MJ, just as I believe they shouldn't smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol. That doesn't apply to adults in my estimation though. Adults should be free to do what they want as long as no harm is done to another person. Smoke a joint, freak out in traffic and kill someone ... manslaughter. Grow some plants in your backyard ... none of the government's business.
Its always interesting to me to talk with someone about these issues who were raised/living in another country. The traditions are different. The mindsets are different. I haven't seen you around this forum, but I'll just say to you that I've almost completed my third quarter-century on this planet. Being raised in an entirely different American society than the younger people on this site, not to mention those from countries foreign to mine, gives me a different perspective on the liberty issue than most. Americans of my generation, and the generations that came before me, would be totally insulted by the onerous regulations, laws, permits, taxes and CONTROL that the government now enjoys. I see things quite differently than most. Therefore, my rose bush analogy.
I'm afraid that true freedom is lost, not only physically, but in the minds of the people. How sad.
Vi
yea.try growing your own tabocco in the USA.see what can happen to youMore rubbish.
They sell home brew kits and wine making,spirit making kits all over the world,you just need a license to sell it
well done.
The ability to tax is the ability to enslave? How about the ability to put you in jail? What would you rather do? Pay tax on a substance, or go to jail where all you freedoms are definitely taken away? Also, I am perfectly fine paying for Health Care, why? ....The amount I pay in Taxes is far less than what I would pay in a 'Pay as Go' system in America. You don't have people dieing in the waiting room of hospitals in Canada, everybody is treated equally unlike in America were the rich are treated first and everybody else second.
i get tobacco seeds from the feed store and it's no cigarette a couple top leafs and u'll think u dropped a mild dose of acid , smoking a cigarette in like smoking leafs and stems . well not like x ack leeyea.try growing your own tabocco in the USA.see what can happen to you
that is retarded. I smell lobbyist behind this one. is this only for intent for distibution?
I'm afraid you've fallen victim to socialistic propaganda, Farooq.