Medical marijuana has been legal in Canada since 2001 to people who suffer from AIDS, epilepsy, cancer and other terminal illnesses. In 2014 doctors were given the ability to prescribe marijuana to any patient who they deemed required it. In 2016 the Liberal party announced they would be proposing legislation in 2017 to legalize the use of recreational marijuana for adults over the age of 18.
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@B46V7MRLibertarian3wks3W
Yes, but it should not be taxed or regulated in any way. By legalizing marijuana, previously classified as an illegal substance, the government (as with other organized crime) has created a new stream of stolen revenue to finance itself, that up until five minutes ago, would have been considered the proceeds of crime, possibly even racketeering. Also, through legalization, the government was able to rally a contingent of the population who are grateful to no longer "criminals" in the eyes of the law, which had the unfortunate effect of manipulating public sentiment in favour of the government. It's a true match made in hell.
@B3YW9624wks4W
No. Decriminalization, not legalization. The government has no business getting involved in marijuana.
@9LD8F4Q1yr1Y
No, decriminalize it instead. Legalization is the government putting its hand into something that’s none of its business.
@9JM58261yr1Y
Yes, for medical use and also so that people will have a safe drug to use without any other diseases or corruptions inside them.
@9JBTHNJ1yr1Y
Yes, but reduce taxes and change certain laws around it, to maintain safety while also out-competing the black market.
@9G5RCDK2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as it’s reasonable or they have a reason like it helps them sleep, their mental well-being, or physical well-being.
@9F5KMPV2yrs2Y
It's none of my business what plant others smoke. If they wanna grow it and sell it they can. It's not harming anyone.
@9DQSF442yrs2Y
Yes, and legalize it , tax and regulate while also releasing anyone with personal possession charges.
@9VW59ZN6mos6MO
If people want to use marijuana, they should only be allowed to do so in their home, not in public or anywhere outside. There also needs to be tougher enforcement on driving while under the influence
@9T9L5MRIndependent7mos7MO
I dont really care if it is legal or not as its good for medical use and also helps people cope and calm down.
@9T59TXS7mos7MO
Yes but the government should have a mandatory rehab for people who are starting to get addicted to it.
@9Q6NY5X9mos9MO
Yes, but only for medical purposes. Otherwise increase the penalties for non-violent drug offenders.
@95HJXLC3yrs3Y
I'm indifferent to the legalization
@8WKXNXS3yrs3Y
yes, less criminal activity to buy it
@8VNYMNM4yrs4Y
if they made it a good age like 25 then yes its fine. but giving it to 18 year olds is not fine and can still damage the brain
@8VK37GC4yrs4Y
Yes, but people need to have more education on the harmful effects.
@8VJNWNB4yrs4Y
Yes, but only pharmaceutical CBD
@8VG9LHR4yrs4Y
It smells ransed no marujuana
@8VG6MFS4yrs4Y
Legalization of Marijuana is fine only in certified stores, and as long as they follow all the rules (must ask for an ID, must have a certain amount of a MAX amount can be sold)
@8VG2R4V4yrs4Y
@8VF6XBZ4yrs4Y
Yes, but only when used for medical reasons.
@8VF2NP34yrs4Y
No, because it causes addiction for younger individuals who now have easier access
@8VDZTBD4yrs4Y
If people want to smoke, let them you can't stop them, just smoke away from kids and should only be able to smoke if you have reached adult hood
@8VDCYM44yrs4Y
It doesn't affect me as I do not do drugs.
@8VCSST2New Democratic4yrs4Y
its not hurting anyone under the age of 21 we should higher the legal age of smoking it since it stops are brain development and its good for medical use
@8V9QFJP4yrs4Y
if you use it for only good
@8V55J2V4yrs4Y
Yes, regulate it, tax it and above all ban flavoring the stupid stuff with flavors enticing youth to try it even more.
@Ellewahl4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for medicinal use, and more accurate education needs to be provided to minors about the hazards of using before full brain development.
@8TYNLGT4yrs4Y
Only if employers are given the liberty to terminate users because of risks to safety and poor performance as a result of demotivation.
@8TWYSWW4yrs4Y
Yes, but ensure protections for the rights of non-users (allow it but restrict the usage locations and such so that the rights of non users are not infringed by people using near them.
@8TVPY844yrs4Y
i don't really care one way or the other...but i do care about legalizing or the giving away of hard core drugs...i son't want my tax dollars contributing to someones addiction
@8QTX67R4yrs4Y
Legalizing it has made it so people do not do it illegally. People will do it whether it is legal or not. But making it legal makes it more accessible.
@8QTRWL84yrs4Y
Yes & No but It's people's choice if they want to put substances in their body
@8QTFFYF4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for medical use with strict guidelines in place for prescriptions. That being said, it is concerning at how much easier it is for youth to (illegally) access it. Just within my own community there is suddenly an abundance of minors doing drugs because they are easier to access. I go to school with a bunch who (even though they say they don't, they do in fact) have drug addictions. And guess what they all started with? Vaping and marijuana.
@8QD4K4K4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as there are strict public guidelines as to where this substance can be used, as public spaces should be kept clear of such things to protect the rights of all users of public spaces. Legalizing marijuana does not give users the right to use it wherever they want, as many non-users do not want to be in the presence of such substances.
@8QCWKL64yrs4Y
No, decriminalize it instead. Keep the government’s hands off my bong.
@8K222LS4yrs4Y
i somewhat do i somewhat dont
@8F4V62T5yrs5Y
Yes but the government should regulate to ensure THC is below certain levels, edibles are not legal, and the age should be 21. Use science as a guide for THC affects developing brains.
@8CQK8VX5yrs5Y
people take advantage over the legalization of it. and can turn people into a moron. That is all I have to say...
@98T4L4H2yrs2Y
Yes, but raise the legal age to use marijuana to 25.
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@8VCTH3S4yrs4Y
yes but no. lowers illeagal drug use but is not good
@8V76GNDNew Democratic4yrs4Y
I have been on a waitlist for total knee replacement services for three years now. Prior to being on the waitlist I was managing my pain with SNAIDs, which caused severe side effects that significantly impacted my health in a negative way. I have been able to manage my pain and improve my mobility, flexibility, and stability for three years on medicinal marijuana. I think there should be more health care research on the use of and benefits of medicinal marijuana, prescriptions should be funded and not taxed. I would be in a wheel chare today without it, and with wait lists for surgery as long as they are, it has literally been a lifesaver for me.
@8J6H78S4yrs4Y
Yes but not candy-like edibles and TCH should be capped and age upped to 21
@97V8NXS2yrs2Y
I don't really care about the legalization of marijuana
@96RR9332yrs2Y
yes, but you have to have 3 ways of identification that shows you're over 18
yes, but they have to be over 18
@96KJVCD2yrs2Y
yes, and immediately release anyone serving time for marijuana drug use.
@96GCKP92yrs2Y
yes because if it is being sold illegally they can put anything inside and kill the person who bought it
@96G9W5H2yrs2Y
yes, but people who use it should not abuse it.
@96G8MDV2yrs2Y
I don't really care because it isn't effecting me
@938YWJ93yrs3Y
I do and I don't. But I do more than don't since my brother's uses it to release his stress
@937956H3yrs3Y
there should be a limit on how much you take
@Danrumartin3yrs3Y
Yes, but marijuana is a harmful substance which promotes laziness and damages the brain. The higher THC levels found in legal marijuana is only increasing this potential risk, while making the public treat the drug in a more lax manner.
i dont support it or not support it
@96C34PN3yrs3Y
Yes but increase age requirement to 25
@967V2B43yrs3Y
I choose to remain neutral on political subjects
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