NH house to vote on legalizing up to 1 oz. of pot

[OneCrazyDiamond]

Source: AP (yahoo)

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire's House votes early next month whether to legalize up to 1 ounce of marijuana for recreational use for anyone age 21 and older.

Supporters propose taxing the drug when it is sold at retail at a rate of $30 per ounce and letting people grow up to six marijuana plants in a controlled environment.

State Rep. Steve Vaillancourt, a Manchester Republican supporting the bill, says the legislation is modeled after one approved by Colorado voters last year and is similar to one Washington voters passed.

"Nothing in the bill would allow anyone to drive under the influence of marijuana or any other substance. By legalizing, regulating and taxing (marijuana), society would in effect be taking the profit away from illegal operations which truly harm society," he wrote fellow representatives in support of the bill.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/nh-house-vote-legalizing-1-155327915.html

[CrispyQ]

1. I have to say I did not think I would see this much change on this issue in my lifetime.

[Comrade Grumpy]

2. Look for Alaska and Oregon to legalize via initiatives this year.

And things to move legislatively in Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire.

And more in 2016.

[billhicks76]

3. Wow...here it goes

How will society judge all the liars who profited off this fraudulent drug war that has destroyed lives a thousand times more than any drug itself could? That is the question. This isn't 1933 prohibition...information travels much faster now and people will not be so forgiving.

[loudsue]

4. I hope more and more states start legalizing it really quickly.

There has to be a way to stop the ridiculous drug war, too.

[Warren Stupidity]

5. it won't pass. Too many uptight idiots on both sides.

A shame. We can't even get a decent medical marijuana bill, the one we have is hopelessly restrictive for both users and providers.