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Cascadia Vape is an independent e-cig, vape and e-liquid online retailer. They are one of the first to market devices specifically towards smokers of both tobacco and cannabis from a harm reduction perspective.
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CannabisCouchSurfers.com – The #1 Cannabis Travel Network Marijuana is now legal in more states across the USA and there has been an exponential rise in the usage of cannabis over the last few years. But despite this, it can still be a bit of a “taboo” subject. If you are a regular smoker, it may […]
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Pier420.com, is the #1 stop for Everything 420! boasting one of the top online outlets for Vaporizers , Ecigs , Replacement Parts , glasswares , grows & lighting , pipes , apparel , accessories & much much more! Pier420 was created by vape & Glass enthusiasts to bring together the very best smoking & vapor […]
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The National Weed Legalization Fund was established by an Army veteran as a non-profit corporation dedicated to spreading the message of the countless health benefits of medical-marijuana, especially for PTSD afflicted veterans and cancer and MS patients. The ultimate goal is to see marijuana, the “Wonder Weed”, regulated and taxed nationally, regulated by the states […]
How to Get a Medical Marijuana Prescription in Canada
Follow these three (3) easy steps to learn how to get medical marijuana in Canada from authorized producers under the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (or MMPR).
First small steps as a Marijuana Farmer
First small steps as a Marijuana Farmer Last year I grew my first big plant. Why only one plant? Because I have this great spot which allows for only one plant, if I put more plants there then the risk of discovery will increase significantly. This year I started more sprouts because I wanted to […]
Our kids have to be the guinea pigs because the government won’t legalize it
Marijuana in the United States has been federally illegal since the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937. The substance was made illegal for a number of reasons, most of which would be questioned by today’s generation. Lawmakers made allegations such as the use of marijuana leading to rape or murder, reckless eloping, and made the racist […]
mcig 2.0 review
The mcig 2.0 is out and its beautiful. Produced by the mCig company (which is now publicly traded under the symbol MCIG), the mCig is labelled as a “Herbal Electronic Cigarette” but is intended to be used as a vape pen for cannabis. After becoming curious about vape pens in the past, I managed to […]
The Republican Case for Legalizing Marijuana
From the social movements in the 1960s, to the Democratic party embracing the idea in recent years, marijuana reform has not enjoyed a tremendous amount of conservative support. Oddly enough, the modern bullet points for legalizing actually match the Republican/conservative philosophy perfectly.
Republican campaign manager, Ryan Scheutte recently submitted a piece to www.policymic.com, highlighting the reasons that marijuana legalization is and should be a Republican mission. The article describes quotes from Pauline Sabin, the first woman to sit on the Republican National Committee and was also the founder of The Women’s Organization for National Prohibition Reform. Back in 1932, she commented on alcohol prohibition by saying publicly “The young see the law broken at home and upon the street, can we expect them to be lawful?” Scheutte mentions that she was correct, and credits her with being an integral part in revoking the disastrous experiment of alcohol prohibition.
Scheutte discusses that it is acceptable to change one’s mind. In 2009, he ran a campaign for a candidate looking to unseat Ron Paul (R-TX), an outspoken defender of personal liberties and marijuana rights. The campaign referred to marijuana as a “troubling substance” and any measure to normalize it was a “blatant disregard” for the
districts values. Scheutte now admits he was mistaken and compares his view of only a few years ago to his great grandmother’s.
Ryan Scheutte then outlines, in detail, four benefits to marijuana legalization with all of them matching Republican values:
1. Pot would create jobs and help prevent Detroit-style bankruptcies
2. We could unplug overcrowded prisons and save tax dollars
3. Legalization could help starve violent cartels at home and abroad
4. We could ease suffering for those who live with chronic illnesses
We at marijuana.net agree! There are even more benefits, but for the time being it would be great progress if the Republican party adopted the above four principles. New Republican support is not a surprise as the vast majority of this country believes in serious marijuana reform. It is becoming the consensus issue.
Hawaii Senate Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana
New states seem to be joining the marijuana reform movement on a regular basis. Last week we discussed that several states, including Maine and Maryland, are considering drastic changes to their marijuana laws. This week another state joined the conversation.
The Hawaii Senate has voted in favor of decriminalizing marijuana. The bill will now have to go before Hawaii House members. If passed by the House, the bill will decriminalize possession marijuana up to one ounce. For those charged with possession of less than one ounce, they will receive a civil citation and a $1,000 fine. The fine was included in the bill because lawmakers wanted to stress that marijuana is still illegal. A bill to legalize recreational marijuana was rejected several weeks ago by Hawaii lawmakers.
Hawaii state Senator, Clayton Hee, stated that the change in the law was not to legalize marijuana, but rather, an attempt to reduce the backlog of marijuana cases awaiting trial. If the bill passes it is expected to save Hawaii taxpayers money that would normally be allocated toward arrest, incarcerations, and trials. New Mexico lawmakers have also passed a similar bill, but former prosecutor and current Governor, Susana Martinez, has indicated that she is against relaxing any drug laws.
As economic struggles continue in America, there may be many other states that decide to re-consider how they allocate tax dollars. This week we are starting to feel the effects of sequestration. Unless Congress comes to an agreement soon, the sequestration cuts will have an even greater impact on our economy. There may be no better time for activists to make the financial case for marijuana reform.