http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#131259 Legalize Marijuana already, this is ridiculous how its not legal by now. Marijuana has not killed anyone, on the other hand alcohol and tobacco does. So it is obvious that the legal rule of drugs is not based on health.... 131259@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#129777 Regulate it and tax the crap out of it! Marijuana is just as dangerous as alcohol in a person’s stream while driving, and has been proven; it already falls under DUI and DWI. Cut down on overcrowding in the jail system, and hopefully cut down on crimes (sometimes violent) in our neighborhoods. Might help with the economy and help create jobs!... 129777@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#130033 its ridiculous that weed is illegal. way more deaths have been caused by alcohol and its an herb. the only bad thing about it is that it makes you sleepy.... 130033@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#117312 It will never pass cigarette and alcohol producers dont want it to infringe on them.... 117312@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#77234 It all comes down to if you don't like marijuana then don't smoke it. If you do like it then smoke it and don't be stupid when you do.... 77234@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#71936 I Think this bill should be passed because me and a lot of others like me have been arrested for small amounts of marijuana and have had to pay a lot of money or had to spend time in jail just for possession. I think if this bill is passed it will not cause an outrage or anything to that extent, but it will allow the people who actually smoke to come out of hiding people. It's not like you haven't even seen it before. A lot of people do it and it's ridiculous that they have such strict laws about marijuana. Congress needs to pass this bill or rethink their stand on marijuana.... 71936@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#68929 So sad that most politicians are ignorant (even with a Democratic majority - stupid liberals). RON PAUL 2012!!!! This will once again (cannabis is so stigmatized) die in committee!... 68929@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#68323 We need to pass this bill. This is simply the start of something that needs done BADLY. Please vote to end cannabis prohibition!... 68323@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#66307 This would be a huge win for America.... 66307@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#65619 RE:In reply to this post: Rich Croucher June 27, 2009, 6:35pm "If you really look at it the benefits just from legalizing hemp alone are amazing. It can be used to make gasoline, clothes, fiber broad stronger than wood, even plastics that are biodegradable unlike a lot of the chemically produced goods today." It's interesting that you brought this point up. It was suspected that William Randolph Hearst either owned holdings in DuPont or was doing a favor for a friend, but when Popular Science Magazine came out saying Hemp was the NEW BILLION dollar crop in 1937, he started his crusade. DuPont was making no money since there was no war going on at the time and they weren't selling much gunpowder. Strangely, they started inventing synthetic fibers not long after that (1938).... 65619@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#65630 Legalize it already wow! Can stand this anymore... 65630@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#65694 How can we uphold a unjust federal tax law that was aimed at Mexican imagrants we passed a law for pure racial and finacial benefit of pollititian's and early corprate amer but yet we brag about abolishing slavery for crying out loud I am permately disabled cause of a drunk driver but it's ok cause it's legal right ??... 65694@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#65435 Wisconsin, you're absolutely right. I went through and read all these comments, and have only come across maybe three stating they do not wish the bill to be passed. It's sad most of these people don't realize we've never had a population this huge in our country have complete legality of the substance. So they have no idea what will happen if this is passed. They should realize the changes that will take place on every thing that is fact on the drug now as opposed to it being legal. GIVE IT A CHANCE AMERICA. How could you know right from wrong if you've never expierienced right?... 65435@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#65070 there is no reasons for it to not be legal... 65070@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#65100 If you read the bill carefully this does not legalize marijuana. This is a decriminalization bill. A step in the right direction but still leaves the entire enterprise of buying cannibus in a grey area. Not only will this not motivate cannibus growers to go legit but will encourage them to be more brazen and hostile to control the more readily available clientele. All restrictions need to be lifted from the growing and selling of marijuana. This will reduce criminal activities; affect how law enforcement will be used to enforce public safety. I have been saying this for years; legalization has nothing to do with encouraging people to get high. This is a economic/social/national security issue that needs to be address. I find it funny how a president who swore to terminate government programs that are not working laughed dismissively when asked by his own base when cannibus will be legalized. Yeah; change we can believe in. More like; meet the new boss; same as the old boss.... 65100@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#65060 When I was 17 I got busted with only a gram of weed and a bowl and was taken to jail. I don't recall ever disturbing the peace or putting myself/others in danger. It angers me that the government and the police can charge hundreds of thousands of otherwise law-abiding citizens for this "crime", suck their wallets dry and leave it on their personal record, lessening their chances of achieving things in life such as getting a job or a scholarship. The government knows that marijuana is the most popular illegal drug, so it's the one they preach the most against, that is when they're not popping prescription painkillers or getting pulled over for drunk driving, which they get away with because to be the law is to be above the law. Why not concentrate on drugs that actually ruin lives without the help of the legal system? When will America wake up and smell the cannabis?... 65060@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#65069 OK 95% or more of the comments are for marijuana legalization... It is time for the American person to stand up against the "machines" that is Big Pharma, Policing Politicians (DEA), and Washington D.C.!... 65069@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#65026 HR 2943 Can we grow our own marijuana? Or do we still get it from organized crime? And why not buy it from someone locally? At least the fine is reduced from $10,000 to a hundred dollars.... 65026@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#64959 hey Matt, dont know if your still around but if you are I'm with ya man. you are well informed and these others would do well to learn from what your sayin. peace.... 64959@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#64983 Nothing would be better than to see the gang bangers and drug lords go broke. This is a good step forward.... 64983@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#64730 (1) Schedule I. - (A) The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse. (B) The drug or other substance has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. (C) There is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug or other substance under medical supervision. I fully support the bill, but I don't think it goes far enough. Eventually, pot should definitely be removed from the schedule 1 Drug list. It's not addictive, and has many established medical uses. And to say that it is "abused" is only to say that getting "high" is a crime, in which case, why is alcohol, or even tobacco legal?... 64730@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#64765 Walter Cronkite Recognized the Drug War Failure and the Ending Prohibition Solution. He was perceptive and engaged in the well-being of this country and the world. In his final yrs. He publicly recognized -the failed war on drugs. If you aren't convinced please, watch this youtube video/DVD as it is straight from the front lines! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LayaGk0TMDc "Anyone concerned about the failure of our $69 billion-a-year War on Drugs should watch this 12-minute program. You will meet front line, ranking police officers who give us a devastating report on why it cannot work. It is a must-see for any journalist or public official dealing with this issue." Please share this information with other legislators. These laws are destroying our country without any gain. Regulate Drugs -the tax dollars would be helpful. Barney's legislation is the baby step we need to move forward on this issue.... 64765@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#64768 Marijuana is treated much more seriously than it should be. The benefits of legalizing drugs far outweigh the negatives. No more dangerous imports from South America. A whole new legal industry for the US to profit off of. As long as you don't harm anyone else with it, it's your body.... 64768@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#64769 H.R. 2943, The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2009 is the IMPORTANT step we need to move forward with Drug Reform in this country!... 64769@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2943.html#64703 I'm so sick of people saying it should be legal only for medicinal use, or that it should be taxed. You people are retarded slave-minded sheep.All drugs should be legal, but we need a cultural paradigm shift that recognizes the value of tryptamines and other hallucinogenic(conciousness EXPANDING = GOOD)substances, while recognizing that the ego and boundary creating drugs like cocaine and alcohol are useless garbage designed to keep you stupid and chasing money and [vulgarity] like a stupid half-evolved monkey. I'm so sick of this stupid Obama-loving safe and weak ass society that is scared of people using harmless drugs but isnt scared that the government can force you on terribly powerful horrible unnatural medication in order to keep your job when they decide you have a "mental disorder" (which really just means you don't act how your supposed to). F--- this [vulgarity] this is the one thing that almost makes me think the 3judaic religions might be on to something with this apocalypse theory... 64703@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT