News (Media Awareness Project) - CN ON: PUB LTE: Many States Have Decriminalized |
Title: | CN ON: PUB LTE: Many States Have Decriminalized |
Published On: | 2002-12-27 |
Source: | Ottawa Sun (CN ON) |
Fetched On: | 2008-01-21 16:10:55 |
MANY STATES HAVE DECRIMINALIZED
In spite of the tough talk from the American drug czar John Walters, many
states have already decriminalized marijuana, The state Ohio issues a fine
for possession of less than 100 g of marijuana.
Ohio is still here, the state legislature isn't full of stoners and society
hasn't collapsed. 30 grams is just a tad over an ounce (28 g), and about
20-30 "joints" a carton of cigarettes contains about 10-12 oz. and in the
U.S. about 200 cigarettes; each much larger than the average joint.
From my point of view, a fine for a mere 30 g seems a little harsh, but
take it from Ohio, a little doesn't hurt, not even a little bit.
Jim White
Oregon, OH
(We can believe it)
In spite of the tough talk from the American drug czar John Walters, many
states have already decriminalized marijuana, The state Ohio issues a fine
for possession of less than 100 g of marijuana.
Ohio is still here, the state legislature isn't full of stoners and society
hasn't collapsed. 30 grams is just a tad over an ounce (28 g), and about
20-30 "joints" a carton of cigarettes contains about 10-12 oz. and in the
U.S. about 200 cigarettes; each much larger than the average joint.
From my point of view, a fine for a mere 30 g seems a little harsh, but
take it from Ohio, a little doesn't hurt, not even a little bit.
Jim White
Oregon, OH
(We can believe it)
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