Denver Voters OK Marijuana Possession - The Orange Mane

ak1971 · 11-02-2005, 07:54 AM

Just when we get Invesco rocking we pass this....

DENVER - Residents of the Mile High City have voted to legalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for adults. Authorities, though, said state possession laws will be applied instead.

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With 100 percent of precincts reporting early Wednesday, 54 percent, or 56,001 voters, cast ballots for the ordinance, while 46 percent, or 48,632 voters, voted against it.

Under the measure, residents over 21 years old could possess up to an ounce of marijuana.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051102/...nver_marijuana

Hotrod · 11-02-2005, 07:56 AM

The Denver DA just said it does not matter since he goes by state laws. Just a waste of ballot space. I personally dont care what anyone does in their home as long as they stay off the roads but this changes nothing.

bronco_diesel · 11-02-2005, 07:59 AM

i understand there is still a federal ban - so it really doesn't matter what the state passes. like hotrod said, it was a wasted ballot space.

Bronco_Beerslug · 11-02-2005, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bronco_diesel

i understand there is still a federal ban - so it really doesn't matter what the state passes. like hotrod said, it was a wasted ballot space.

Not really. It's part of a larger picture that is happening across the country.
Wasting government time and money (our taxes) on pursing these "hardened" criminals is ignorant!

Hotrod · 11-02-2005, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

Not really. It's part of a larger picture that is happening across the country.
Wasting government time and money (our taxes) on pursing these "hardened" criminals is ignorant!

I agree to some point but on the other hand we have enough trouble with drunks clogging our highways I would think if Pot were more accessable that would just make the matter worse No

IMO the way your looking at it is the same as saying "well the boarder is screwed might as well just let it go"

Bronco_Beerslug · 11-02-2005, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod

I agree to some point but on the other hand we have enough trouble with drunks clogging our highways I would think if Pot were more accessable that would just make the matter worse No

IMO the way your looking at it is the same as saying "well the boarder is screwed might as well just let it go"

No, regarding pot, the government is spending billions on enforcement and incarceration. The laws are already in place to deal with anyone driving impaired.
Denying medical pot to people is just insane!

Personally, I quit smoking it over 20 years ago (when companies instituted drug testing) but if people want to temper ambition, mental awareness and deal with the munchies, I could care less.

Hotrod · 11-02-2005, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

No, regarding pot, the government is spending billions on enforcement and incarceration. The laws are already in place to deal with anyone driving impaired.
Denying medical pot to people is just insane!

Personally, I quit smoking it over 20 years ago (when companies instituted drug testing) but if people want to temper ambition, mental awareness and deal with the munchies, I could care less.

I agree with all of this. Like I said I dont care what crap people want to do in their own homes as long as it stays there.

bronco_diesel · 11-02-2005, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

No, regarding pot, the government is spending billions on enforcement and incarceration. The laws are already in place to deal with anyone driving impaired.
Denying medical pot to people is just insane!

Personally, I quit smoking it over 20 years ago (when companies instituted drug testing) but if people want to temper ambition, mental awareness and deal with the munchies, I could care less.

being a former smoker myself, i feel i am qualified to speak on this. i do believe we are wasting tons of money going after people who are essentially harmless when they do this in the confines of their own home.

most stoners (i know) do smoke and drive, but having a preference they'd rather stay home on the couch w/ a bong a bag, and the simpsons.

as you stated, it does temper ambition, mental awareness etc. my biggest concern on this part is - consenting adults, fine...but i worry for the younger generations and how it may affect things over the long term.

don't get me wrong, i believe this all starts at home with the parents...

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 11-02-2005, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod

I agree to some point but on the other hand we have enough trouble with drunks clogging our highways I would think if Pot were more accessable that would just make the matter worse No

Correct.

By the same token, instead of incarceration, there should be mandatory rehab for these people.

bendog · 11-02-2005, 12:03 PM

I think I'd be about the same in state of mind terms, if I smoked two small bowls after work than I am drinking a martini before dinner and two or three glasses of wine after the kid is in bed. And, I'd be healthier. But, it's against the law, so it's not for me nowdays.

Bronco_Beerslug · 11-02-2005, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bendog

I think I'd be about the same in state of mind terms, if I smoked two small bowls after work than I am drinking a martini before dinner and two or three glasses of wine after the kid is in bed. And, I'd be healthier. But, it's against the law, so it's not for me nowdays.

My last one is in HS now so I'm on the verge of parental freedom once again.
Who knows, I may mix in a hit of durbin hash bud while sippin some of this in the future sometime down the road.

Rascal · 11-02-2005, 02:20 PM

It should help with our obessity problem...errr...never mind.

bendog · 11-02-2005, 02:23 PM

Seriously, smoking helped me. I used to go vegan and no booze and drop weight easy. Back from when I tried to be a wrestler, but then I used speed too.

Hotrod · 11-02-2005, 02:41 PM

So its ok to smoke a joint in Denver but dont own a Pitt Bull

The freaking CA take over is moving faster then I first feared.

Chupacabra · 11-02-2005, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bronco_diesel

being a former smoker myself, i feel i am qualified to speak on this. i do believe we are wasting tons of money going after people who are essentially harmless when they do this in the confines of their own home.

most stoners (i know) do smoke and drive, but having a preference they'd rather stay home on the couch w/ a bong a bag, and the simpsons.

as you stated, it does temper ambition, mental awareness etc. my biggest concern on this part is - consenting adults, fine...but i worry for the younger generations and how it may affect things over the long term.

don't get me wrong, i believe this all starts at home with the parents...

I smoke regularly and feel I am also fairly qualified to speak on this topic. I've been a regular smoker for 3 years. I've never seen 1 fight where either of the persons are under the influence of marijuana. The number of drunken fights I've witnessed is endless. Also, I've never heard of any of my stoned friends wrecking their cars. Regular smokers tend to have no problems driving when they are high. Hell, I drive safer to avoid the 5-0. However, I wouldn't trust someone behind the wheel that isn't used to driving while under the influence of marijuana.
I think it should be legal to possess under 1 ounce (or some fixed number) of pot, legal to smoke in your home, and legal to carry on the street. However, I think smoking and driving should be punished similarly to drinking and driving.

"Just take a moment, to smoke a joint, once in a whiiiiiile..." -311

Hotrod · 11-02-2005, 02:45 PM

Thats all good and fine but whats your feelings on keeping Chupacabra's withing city limits

Chupacabra · 11-02-2005, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod

Thats all good and fine but whats your feelings on keeping Chupacabra's withing city limits

I'm not sure I follow..?

JPEZ · 11-02-2005, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chupacabra

I'm not sure I follow..?

Hey PEZMAN!!

Hotrod · 11-02-2005, 03:02 PM

is that Pez

Chupacabra · 11-02-2005, 03:04 PM

Uh.. Not Pez, guys..

Hotrod · 11-02-2005, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chupacabra

Uh.. Not Pez, guys..

Oh well welcome aboard.

Chupacabra · 11-02-2005, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod

Oh well welcome aboard.

Thanks.. but what'd you mean in your earlier post? Keep the chupacabra within city limits?

Hotrod · 11-02-2005, 03:18 PM

Um I was kind of making a funny about how Denver wont allow Pitt Bulls because their mean but I dont think they have banned the chupacabra yet even thou of course there is no such critter but if there were I would not want one living near me.

Pezman · 11-02-2005, 04:19 PM

Beware the Chupacabra! There are many living in Chile!

Rascal · 11-02-2005, 04:21 PM

Hi Pez

11-02-2005, 07:54 AM	#1
ak1971 uhhhh Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,550	Denver Voters OK Marijuana Possession Just when we get Invesco rocking we pass this.... DENVER - Residents of the Mile High City have voted to legalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for adults. Authorities, though, said state possession laws will be applied instead. ADVERTISEMENT With 100 percent of precincts reporting early Wednesday, 54 percent, or 56,001 voters, cast ballots for the ordinance, while 46 percent, or 48,632 voters, voted against it. Under the measure, residents over 21 years old could possess up to an ounce of marijuana. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051102/...nver_marijuana

11-02-2005, 04:19 PM	#24
Pezman Livin the dream Andy did you hear about this one? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Smoggy SoCal Posts: 9,833 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	Beware the Chupacabra! There are many living in Chile! __________________ Sitting on a beach, earning 20%

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11-02-2005, 07:56 AM	#2
Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	The Denver DA just said it does not matter since he goes by state laws. Just a waste of ballot space. I personally dont care what anyone does in their home as long as they stay off the roads but this changes nothing.

11-02-2005, 07:59 AM	#3
bronco_diesel giddy-up Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: denver Posts: 1,251	i understand there is still a federal ban - so it really doesn't matter what the state passes. like hotrod said, it was a wasted ballot space.

11-02-2005, 12:03 PM	#10
bendog Marginally Continent David Bowens, he'd be an upgrade Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 19,935 Adopt-a-Bronco: David Bowens	I think I'd be about the same in state of mind terms, if I smoked two small bowls after work than I am drinking a martini before dinner and two or three glasses of wine after the kid is in bed. And, I'd be healthier. But, it's against the law, so it's not for me nowdays.

11-02-2005, 02:20 PM	#12
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,582 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	It should help with our obessity problem...errr...never mind.

11-02-2005, 02:23 PM	#13
bendog Marginally Continent David Bowens, he'd be an upgrade Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 19,935 Adopt-a-Bronco: David Bowens	Seriously, smoking helped me. I used to go vegan and no booze and drop weight easy. Back from when I tried to be a wrestler, but then I used speed too.

11-02-2005, 02:41 PM	#14
Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	So its ok to smoke a joint in Denver but dont own a Pitt Bull The freaking CA take over is moving faster then I first feared.

11-02-2005, 02:45 PM	#16
Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	Thats all good and fine but whats your feelings on keeping Chupacabra's withing city limits

11-02-2005, 03:02 PM	#19
Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	is that Pez

11-02-2005, 03:04 PM	#20
Chupacabra Goat Sucker Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 565	Uh.. Not Pez, guys..

11-02-2005, 03:18 PM	#23
Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	Um I was kind of making a funny about how Denver wont allow Pitt Bulls because their mean but I dont think they have banned the chupacabra yet even thou of course there is no such critter but if there were I would not want one living near me.

11-02-2005, 04:21 PM	#25
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,582 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	Hi Pez