The 10 worst most anti marijuana states

Here is the list that I put together for the 10 worst anti mj states. I'm judging on mandatory sentencing and harshness of penalties.

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Mandatory minimum sentence: When someone is convicted of an offense punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence, the judge must sentence the defendant to the mandatory minimum sentence or to a higher sentence. The judge has no power to sentence the defendant to less time than the mandatory minimum. A prisoner serving an MMS for a federal offense and for most state offenses will not be eligible for parole. Even peaceful marijuana smokers sentenced to "life MMS" must serve a life sentence with no chance of parole.[/FONT]


If you've never studied this you really should, especially in the case of driving through one of the mentioned states.

This is not in order by any means. Check out South Dakota; holy crap!!

WARNING: THIS IS SOME ARCANE SHIT!

South Dakota
http://norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4564
Delivery of less than a half oz mandatory 1 f'kn year!

Georgia
http://norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4531
1 ounce in possession lands you mandatory 1 year in the federal prison!

Delaware
http://norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4528
Sale of a bowl is mandatory felony!!

Wyoming
http://norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4574
Selling any amount could get you 10 years left up to the judge. Within 500 ft of a school a gram will get you 2 years mandatory

Connecticut
http://norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4527
Caught driving with a packed bowl a 1/4 mile away from a school? MANDATORY 3 YEARS IN PRISON!!! The judge is rendered powerless!

Rhode Island
http://norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4562
If your plants weigh more than a kilo and you live 1000 ft away from a school mandatory 20 years!!!

Oklahoma
http://norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4558
Have an old bag of shake under the seat and got busted there before 2 years mandatory. Sell an 8th in a park? 4 years mandatory!! Grow that seed for fun? mandatory 2 years.

Montana
http://norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4548
Sell any amount mandatory 1 yr

Alabama
http://norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4521
1 plant will positively get you 3 years mandatory!!!

South Carolina
http://norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4563
More than 1 ounce is considered "trafficking"

I've been to all these states except Del. and didn't know shit about their laws. If you have any personal ex. or if you have different opinion or ex. please post these.

Thanks for posting the links.

Rob Roy said:

Thanks for posting the links.

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No problem, this is crazy huh

Any time somebody tries to force otherwise peaceful people to do something, yes, it is crazy. Proof that many laws are arbitrary and have no basis in PROTECTING rights, rather in STEALING them.

What kills me is the range of penalty. If you sell 1 ounce in Minnesota it's a ticket and a fine sell an oz across the street in South Dakota it's a FELONY! I'm all for states rights but the fed should step in and pronounce this cruel and unusual punishment...and just straight up stupid.

I live in one of those. Goddamnit

I try to remain optimistic that one day marijuana will be legalized. But it just seems so hard to believe our government would completely abandon such draconian laws. It looks like there would be just too many corrections officers hitting the unemployment line in states like those.

nice. I don't live in any of those. sucks to be you guys.

skunky33 said:

What kills me is the range of penalty. If you sell 1 ounce in Minnesota it's a ticket and a fine sell an oz across the street in South Dakota it's a FELONY! I'm all for states rights but the fed should step in and pronounce this cruel and unusual punishment...and just straight up stupid.

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Skunky I've gotta agree the penalties are absurd. I disagree that the FED should step in though. I don't believe more government is the way to freedom. I think the FED and STATES should butt the fuck out of peple's private lives.

I Agree with Rob Roy!

Oklahoma http://norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4558 Have an old bag of shake under the seat and got busted there before 2 years mandatory. Sell an 8th in a park? 4 years mandatory!! Grow that seed for fun? mandatory 2 years.
of course oklahoma, the most assbackwards conservative state would have some of the worst laws. that place is the asshole of america. if youre ever in oklahoma you better move around the law especially if youre a longhair who likes to smoke dank. those rednecks would probably give public executions for weed if they could.

sucks to be in those stares

And Texas does not make the list!

Hooray!

Rob Roy said:

Skunky I've gotta agree the penalties are absurd. I disagree that the FED should step in though. I don't believe more government is the way to freedom. I think the FED and STATES should butt the fuck out of peple's private lives.

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What's the difference if the FED gives you rights or the states? How is that butting into people's lives, it's the direct opposite.

Antidisestablishmentarian said:

And Texas does not make the list!

Hooray!

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I don't know how.

Rob Roy said:

Skunky I've gotta agree the penalties are absurd. I disagree that the FED should step in though. I don't believe more government is the way to freedom. I think the FED and STATES should butt the fuck out of peple's private lives.

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How is less government more government?

What pisses me off are states like Alabama in which spout all these states rights. Yet are federal tax welfare states in which money from other states (usually liberal one's) is used to support their infrastructure.

Alabama gets more than 1.60 for every dollar they spend in federal taxes because they are unable to support themselves. So exactly why should they be able to support their archaic laws with other states tax dollar's?

With all do respect this is the UNITED States of America. I agree that states should be able to decide for themselves on most issue's. But when the separation in this case between states is drastic and the laws are so different than something needs to happen for the good of the country.

Antidisestablishmentarian said:

And Texas does not make the list!

Hooray!

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Well, They don't have mandatory minimum sentencing that's the only reason they didn't make the list. It was a balancing act when I judged the states. In Texas the judge holds the right to send anybody to rehab for under 1 pound in possession. But beware, selling over a quarter ounce is a felony in Texas!

http://norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4566

Lotsa "red" states on that list. Happy i live in a "blue" state where up to 1.5 Oz. is just a civil offense, no crime at all.

skunky33 said:

What's the difference if the FED gives you rights or the states? How is that butting into people's lives, it's the direct opposite.

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Rights do not "come from government".
Rights do not come from other people who believe they are entitled to speak for you. They are inalienable or unalienable if you prefer.

Having mastery over your own body is a natural right. The natural rights we have should not be usurped by any
manmade attempt to herd people into accepting loss of freedoms.

skunky33 said:

How is less government more government?

What pisses me off are states like Alabama in which spout all these states rights. Yet are federal tax welfare states in which money from other states (usually liberal one's) is used to support their infrastructure.

Alabama gets more than 1.60 for every dollar they spend in federal taxes because they are unable to support themselves. So exactly why should they be able to support their archaic laws with other states tax dollar's?

With all do respect this is the UNITED States of America. I agree that states should be able to decide for themselves on most issue's. But when the separation in this case between states is drastic and the laws are so different than something needs to happen for the good of the country.

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States should be able to decide for themselves? States are not a cohesive unit and are often made up of people with different desires and tastes..So let's go a little further... Why not individual PEOPLE should be able to decide for themselves?

The "good of the country" is an arbitrary thing and can be defined numerous conflicting ways dependant upon the point of view. I may not agree with what you believe is for the good of the country, nor you with me. So why not agree to respect others freedom and leave all levels of government out of it?

Again, If a person harms nobody, does anybody have the right to restrict their behavior or ownership of their body?
I say no.