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You seem to imply that cannabis laws follow some sort of red/blue divide. This, is - IMO - naive at best, disingenuous at worst, especially if you consider th

You seem to imply that cannabis laws follow some sort of red/blue divide. This, is - IMO - naive at best, disingenuous at worst, especially if you consider that libertarians and like-minded folks increasingly align themselves with the right (in light of the US left having completely removed individual freedoms from their political agenda in favor of collectivist goals).

ausbah 6y ago
Cannabis laws do follow a red blue divide still. Most Americans thankfully support its legalization, but its support is still slanted towards Democrats with something like 80% vs 50% support compared to Republicans. [1]. I also think it's worth remembering that personal freedoms can be attained through collectives goals. Everyone is better off when they don't have to worry about starving if they lose their job or going into debt if they are get sick. [1] https://www.forbes.com/sites/irisdorbian/2020/11/09/record-high-percentage-of-americans-support-marijuana-legalization-says-new-poll/?sh=51c5290c154d https://www.forbes.com/sites/irisdorbian/2020/11/09/record-h...
elil17 6y ago
It’s so obviously a red/blue issue for politicians. Decriminalizing marijuana is literally part of the Democrat’s party platform. Of states that have implemented marijuana legalization, only one has had a red legislature (and that was Alaska, which is an outlier in so many ways). Of course, many conservatives people support decriminalization and/or legalization, but that doesn’t mean it’s a policy priority for their representatives. Also, the claim that the US left has completely removed individual freedoms from their political agenda is definitely not true. Reducing incarceration, reducing immigration enforcement, and making it easier to vote - which are all also part of the Democrats “party platform” - are undoubtedly about individual freedom.
- deathlight 6y ago
  See the anti-legalization effort that just passed in Idaho.

ausbah 6y ago

Cannabis laws do follow a red blue divide still. Most Americans thankfully support its legalization, but its support is still slanted towards Democrats with something like 80% vs 50% support compared to Republicans. [1]. I also think it's worth remembering that personal freedoms can be attained through collectives goals. Everyone is better off when they don't have to worry about starving if they lose their job or going into debt if they are get sick. [1] https://www.forbes.com/sites/irisdorbian/2020/11/09/record-high-percentage-of-americans-support-marijuana-legalization-says-new-poll/?sh=51c5290c154d https://www.forbes.com/sites/irisdorbian/2020/11/09/record-h...

elil17 6y ago

It’s so obviously a red/blue issue for politicians. Decriminalizing marijuana is literally part of the Democrat’s party platform. Of states that have implemented marijuana legalization, only one has had a red legislature (and that was Alaska, which is an outlier in so many ways). Of course, many conservatives people support decriminalization and/or legalization, but that doesn’t mean it’s a policy priority for their representatives. Also, the claim that the US left has completely removed individual freedoms from their political agenda is definitely not true. Reducing incarceration, reducing immigration enforcement, and making it easier to vote - which are all also part of the Democrats “party platform” - are undoubtedly about individual freedom.

deathlight 6y ago
See the anti-legalization effort that just passed in Idaho.