Uruguay completely legalises marijuana; first country to do so - Polidicks

[url]http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/11/us-uruguay-marijuana-vote-idUSBRE9BA01520131211?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&dlvrit=992637[/url] [quote]Uruguay became the first country to legalize the growing, sale and smoking of marijuana on Tuesday, a pioneering social experiment that will be closely watched by other nations debating drug liberalization. A government-sponsored bill approved by 16-13 votes in the Senate provides for regulation of the cultivation, distribution and consumption of marijuana and is aimed at wresting the business from criminals in the small South American nation. Backers of the law, some smoking joints, gathered near Congress holding green balloons, Jamaican flags in homage to Bob Marley and a sign saying: "Cultivating freedom, Uruguay grows."[/quote]

Hopefully that will speed up the process everywhere else.

Bout time someone starts this. Watch Uruguay become a huge exporter of illegal marijuana in other countries.

I have a feeling Uruguay is going to have an influx of tourists very soon.

time to go visit uruguay

Jokes about "Let's go visit Uruguay!" aside I think this could actually have some big implications for their economy and help them grow as a nation.

Doesn't North Korea have zero restrictions on weed? I thought I read somewhere that it's not even classified in any law. It's just treated as any other plant would be.

North Korean diplomats smuggle meth too.

wonder how long the US will take

What about North Korea?

[QUOTE=Explosions;43141169]Doesn't North Korea have zero restrictions on weed? I thought I read somewhere that it's not even classified in any law. It's just treated as any other plant would be.[/QUOTE] yeah north korea doesn't care about weed at all. they let it grow freely wherever

[QUOTE=TheHydra;43142564]yeah north korea doesn't care about weed at all. they let it grow freely wherever[/QUOTE] I don't know if NK counts though It's like saying its legal to take opiates in Afghanistan Well, considering the country is ran by warlords, who generally don't care about drugs and actively grow the worlds supply of opium there, of course its not illegal. At least Uruguay is a country with stable enough and open enough governing body/economy/social state to be considered a proper transitioning country vs. an underdeveloped nation like NK (or afghanistan). I mean Uruguay is no Brazil (which has its own issues) but its not too unlike a country such as Peru or the Mexico. Its generally considered a stable, visit-able country.

I think that when the title says "legalizes," it implies that it was illegal and then made legal. Otherwise, there's plenty of countries that used to have legal marijuana but outlawed it, or never had restrictions on it that would invalidate the title of this article.

[QUOTE=KorJax;43142640]I don't know if NK counts though It's like saying its legal to take opiates in Afghanistan Well, considering the country is ran by warlords, who generally don't care about drugs and actively grow the worlds supply of opium there, of course its not illegal. At least Uruguay is a country with stable enough and open enough governing body/economy/social state to be considered a proper transitioning country vs. an underdeveloped nation like NK (or afghanistan). I mean Uruguay is no Brazil (which has its own issues) but its not too unlike a country such as Peru or the Mexico. Its generally considered a stable, visit-able country.[/QUOTE] Well-worded comparison. I agree though, it will be interesting to see how Uruguay model's for Marijuana legalization. [editline]10th December 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=TwitchWitEt;43142709]Well-worded comparison. I agree though, it will be interesting to see how Uruguay model's for Marijuana legalization. More so, will it show a more broader population / a better model than that of Colorado and Washington?[/QUOTE]

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in other news, russia has now doubly illegalised marajhuana in response to a country legalising it their response "because we want to be original and preserve morals" the new law will mean posessors will be charged twice for any drug related infraction, more on this at 12!

tbh most countries are probably just waiting for one country like uruguay to take the plunge so they can see what happens first

Can't find it in the source, but I've heard on the news that usage is restricted to residents and selling the stuff to tourists and other people is prohibited and actually punishable by law, if i remember correctly. So don't pack your bags just yet. However, it was a Russian news channel, so idk.

[QUOTE=Kondor;43142780]tbh most countries are probably just waiting for one country like uruguay to take the plunge so they can see what happens first[/QUOTE] I don't see the big deal as long as it's regulated like alcohol. I.E. don't go to work under the influence, don't drive, etc. With such restrictions in place, it can be an EXTREMELY profitable business.

[quote=LoneStriper]Hopefully that will speed up the process everywhere else.[/quote] People disagreeing are eighter drug-dealers not wanting their illegal trade made legal and less profitable, or just downright ignorant.

[QUOTE=Water-Marine;43143626]I don't see the big deal as long as it's regulated like alcohol. I.E. don't go to work under the influence, don't drive, etc. With such restrictions in place, it can be an EXTREMELY profitable business.[/QUOTE] This shouldn't even be mentioned. You dont go around reeking of beer picking up your kids from kindergarden. Drugs are Drugs everything that somehow changes your perception is to be kept in your social circle not random strangers or places were it would be inappropriate. You share a few beers with your mates in a bar and not during a customer meeting or something. Pisses me off when people go like, "if we legalise it everybody will be stoned all the time". There probably will be people like that but they ain't gonna be better than drunks. All the points that are contra-legalising have no basis and are easily disproven.

Please dont fuck it up, prove to the rest of the world that marijuana isn't bad.

[QUOTE=The Combine;43144508]This shouldn't even be mentioned. You dont go around reeking of beer picking up your kids from kindergarden. Drugs are Drugs everything that somehow changes your perception is to be kept in your social circle not random strangers or places were it would be inappropriate. You share a few beers with your mates in a bar and not during a customer meeting or something. Pisses me off when people go like, "if we legalise it everybody will be stoned all the time". There probably will be people like that but they ain't gonna be better than drunks. All the points that are contra-legalising have no basis and are easily disproven.[/QUOTE] Yeah, but a lot of parents will spark up a cigarette on the way to picking their kids up. My single concern is that if it was legalized, many people would have a relaxed attitude towards it because you smoke it just like tobacco. Stressful day? Just have a quick one at lunch to calm the nerves etc. Alcohol is so destructive that you couldn't get away with going about your everyday life totally smashed, but you could easily get away with smoking weed and going back to work as long as you didnt stink of it.

[QUOTE=maxumym;43141066]I have a feeling Uruguay is going to have an influx of tourists very soon.[/QUOTE]The law is designed specifically to prevent that. You have to register to be permitted, and only permanent residents of the country are allowed to register.

[QUOTE=Sgt Doom;43144757]The law is designed specifically to prevent that. You have to register to be permitted, and only permanent residents of the country are allowed to register.[/QUOTE] Time to apply for citizenship!

[QUOTE=mchapra;43144765]Time to apply for citizenship![/QUOTE] [B][quote]permanent residents of the country[/quote][/B] You'd have to make a hell of a commitment for that. Not just citizenship, but moving and living there.

[QUOTE=Cushie;43144744]Yeah, but a lot of parents will spark up a cigarette on the way to picking their kids up. My single concern is that if it was legalized, many people would have a relaxed attitude towards it because you smoke it just like tobacco. Stressful day? Just have a quick one at lunch to calm the nerves etc. Alcohol is so destructive that you couldn't get away with going about your everyday life totally smashed, but you could easily get away with smoking weed and going back to work as long as you didnt stink of it.[/QUOTE] I guess employers would look at it in the same way as drink. If you decide to smoke a joint on your breaks and it affects your productivity then consequences will follow. Likely to be even tougher on staff who drive for a living or operate heavy machinery. I barely smoke weed any more but I would welcome the repeal as it would stop putting money in dealer's pockets and if anything probably get more kids off it as they'd find it harder to buy with age restrictions on such. I'm sure the law would bring in certain restrictions such as not smoking it certain public areas as they do with alcohol in the UK so it wouldn't be a case of the high streets stinking of the stuff.

[QUOTE=Cushie;43144744]Yeah, but a lot of parents will spark up a cigarette on the way to picking their kids up. My single concern is that if it was legalized, many people would have a relaxed attitude towards it because you smoke it just like tobacco. Stressful day? Just have a quick one at lunch to calm the nerves etc. Alcohol is so destructive that you couldn't get away with going about your everyday life totally smashed, but you could easily get away with smoking weed and going back to work as long as you didnt stink of it.[/QUOTE] Tobacco, while unhealthy as shit, doesn't affect your brain much beyond psychological addiction. And I'm sure that if legalised, they'd create new regulations for THC content in the system in order to prevent situations like this. I can see where you're coming from, but after the first few idiots are caught doing it then others will become more aware of the repercussions

[quote=Water-Marine]words[/quote] I'm interested in what you mean with effecting your brain. Also don't underestimate physical nicotine addiction. And then "NEW" regulations for THC content. Are there even regulations for the THC content, and if so, how is THAT gonna prevent a situation where a person lights a dooby in their lunch break? High or low THC content, that shit is still gonna happen. I have no idea where you are coming from, but the idiots that get caught doing it are obviously doing something wrong.

It's a shit law.