Nobody Speaks at Cannabis Decrim Hearing 2020
The bill is not perfect, of course, as I point out during my testimony in the two-hour long hearing. It still treats people under 21 like children by retaining violation-level penalties for people between 18 and 21, and also penalizes people under 18 for possession by forcing them into the juvenile system. That’s not fair or right. Also, the limits on the amounts that would be legal to possess are too low. That said, it’s a major step in the right direction and does it without creating a taxing and regulatory structure.
The real shocker at the public hearing this week was the lack of any police presence. Having attended these cannabis hearings over more than a decade, this is the first time where the police not only did not speak against the bill, but weren’t even there watching. The chiefs of police association did sign the blue sheet against the bill, and were the only ones to sign against it. All other signatures were for the bill. Plus, of all the various people who spoke, there was only one who spoke against it, the woman from prohibitionist busybody group “New Futures”. All the other voices were in favor of the bill passing.
One prominent speaker for the bill was NH 2020 gubernatorial candidate “Nobody” who has announced he’ll be challenging incumbent governor Chris Sununu this year in the republican primary. Nobody’s perspective on the issue is valuable as he has been prosecuted and sent to jail in New Hampshire for selling cannabis. He has promised that if elected, he’ll pardon every non-violent drug conviction in New Hampshire history.
Nobody told the house Criminal Justice panel that rather than punishing people under eighteen by putting them into the harsh juvenile system if they are caught with cannabis, the most the state agents should do is call their parents. He said further, “The idea that kids should be subject to more criminal liability than adults kind of flies in the face of reason, when you think about it. I mean, we’re going to attach a criminal penalty to your behavior because your mind is not well enough formed yet to make decisions that have a lasting impact. Well, don’t you think it’s possible that taking criminal sanction against somebody has a lasting impact on their life? Maybe they shouldn’t be bound to that by a decision they make so young.”
Here’s the clip of just Nobody’s testimony:
States balk on this because scientists are finding that higher THC levels in marijuana are causing greater harm then thought: Strained or ruined interpersonal relationships Arrest and incarceration Social withdrawal and isolation Job loss and unemployment Financial problems Family discord Damage to heart and/or lungs Bronchitis Diminished immune system functioning Physical injury due to impaired cognition, perception, and/or coordination Sexual dysfunction Other types of substance abuse Cognitive delays Academic failure Also, the tax payers have to flip the bills for a lot of these people because they blow all their money on illegal drugs, and we get stuck paying the… Read more »
You guys rock! Free the weed! I can’t wait to move to NH and help out!
Jumping Jacks.
Now that’s what I call a tirade. Too bad everything you said there was based on archaic science.
Jumping Jacks.
They’re the coping mechanism for them. Which means throwing people in jail only makes their problems worse.
Jumping Jacks.
It’s well understood these days that recreational drug use isn’t the cause societal harms. They’re the coping mechanism for them. Which means throwing people in jail only makes their problems worse.
@Jumping jacks
You forgot to say it would make white women want to dance with negroes.
Baby Yoda BUT With Subtitles – There is nothing archaic about it. Your thinking is archaic. There are multiple scientific studies out there that back up the claims I have made. You don’t.
You perpetuate the stereotypical statements that continues to be disproven. As a matter of fact, the multiple detrimental consequences have come from the periodical AMA Journal, I assure you the journal is very up to date medically and a go to for health care professionals. Many medical journals are saying the same things. All you have is hearsay.
Bob C. – “You forgot to say it would make white women want to dance with negroes”. What exactly are you saying? This is a very childish attempt to avoid the subject at hand.
His hairy look is like biblical or something
OR the freak brothers… If anyone knows who they are
“States balk on this because scientists are finding that higher THC levels in marijuana are causing greater harm then thought:” Jacks: What you call “harm” is an exaggeration to whatever truth there is in the claims. When I eat a Big Mac from McDonalds by your standard of harm I’m being “harmed”. While one can eat too much to make a claim that eating is somehow harmful is misleading. The things listed are also not all THC related, but caused by the method by which THC is consumed. To me your claims scream liar and biased. “Also, the tax payers… Read more »
Jumping Jacks.
Outstanding. That response had almost every element of intellectual ineptitude attached to it. Appeals to authority, non sequiturs, overstatements. Plus you avoided answering the most important question: How does throwing drug addicts into prison help them with their problems? Could you swing back around and explain that part to me? I’d really appreciate it.
@Jumping jacks, my comment was a reference to a Harry Anslinger quote, he was a prohibitionist too.
Geez, figured you knew about him and had a picture of him in your wallet or something.
“Also, the tax payers have to flip the bills for a lot of these people because they blow all their money on illegal drugs, and we get stuck paying the bills through higher medical costs, and higher taxes. There is a part of my clinic that receives federal grants for these studies.” I think you’re confused, Jacks. Taxpayers aren’t on the hook PAYING the medical bills of anyone. We’re GIVING money to them. And all out of the kindness of our hearts! Just ignore that government gun pointed at our heads. That’s only there to show us how much they… Read more »
kk – Again, Your antiquated statements make no sense. You have not posted anything that is scientifically based. Dr.’s, scientists, PhD’s are learning about THC and it’s effects upon the body. You can try to justify it all you want but the real hardcore facts are out there. Pick up a medical journal and read it. You would be surprised about a lot of things. You call me a “violent thug” You don’t know me. I could call you the same but since I don’t know you won’t. Your response was very childish. ” Lots of religions use drugs in… Read more »
“You call me a ‘Violent thug’ You don’t know me. I could call you the same but since I don’t know you won’t. Your response was very childish.” You advocate violence against your fellow man via government. umm yea, violent thug is an appropriate description of you. “Really? Tell me one legitimate church that allows marijuana in it’s ceremonies. Catholic mass does have wine but it’s a sip.” You need to read the constitution sometime. The government is not permitted to endorse a particular religion or decide what is and is not a “legitimate” religion. Plus if something you consider… Read more »
kk – Again you are wasting time and energy write nonsense. ” families f*cking each other”? You jump from one poorly stated and non relevant to the conversation at hand. You are going to believe what you want to believe. Even though you have the wrong information and you interject your opinions stating as facts without real proof. I have posted more information with scientific back up and you haven’t. I refuse to indulge in these weird fantasies and inappropriate fallacies. Which are left overs from our previous conversations. When you become educated then converse with me. I cannot lower… Read more »
Jumping Jacks.
What’s a dead giveaway that someone has a massive ego?
1. They can’t take criticism.
2. They can’t acknowledge others’ contributions.
3. They won’t indulge other people’s opinions.
4. They refuse to acknowledge that they might be misinformed or wrong about a subject.
Baby Yoda BUT With Subtitles – interesting
Jacks: You have a serious reading comprehension problem. I can’t believe I have to point out that the example was a demonstration of why you can’t believe everything you hear from “experts” and read in “official” books or even loads of research on a subject particularly if the research wasn’t properly conducted. It wasn’t a tangent on child sexual abuse as you seem to suggest. It’s well known that most child sexual abuse is connected to the home. Not pedos driving white vans kidnapping kids as the media has presented it over the years. The later is so extraordinarily rare.… Read more »
kk- “You have a serious reading comprehension problem” Write something comprehensive and will try again. Your insults fall on deaf ears. You haven’t been right about anything. Your illogical comparisons and rants mean nothing. You haven’t backed any of your rants and raves with cold hard facts. “You really don’t need to imprison most people who’ve committed murder for the sake of protecting the public”. Please tell me you are not serious. “. If my ex-wife is harassing me and I have no way out it’s not hard to imagine I might want to and actually carry out a murder… Read more »
Jumping Jacks.
What’s a dead giveaway that someone has a massive ego?
5. They try to convince detractors that they possess professional honors and degrees they clearly don’t have the brains to earn.
Jacks: “Please tell me you are not serious.” Totally serious. The government has released lots of murders not excluding Mark Edge and yet neither Mark Edge nor most others who have committed murder have gone on to commit serial murder. “I would be very careful about wishing murder on people. You will get locked up.” Wow- now we’re talking thought crime. No jacks. Thinking murderous thoughts will not get you locked up. It’s not a crime to want to murder. It’s a crime to plan a murder, to act on a plan to murder, and to murder, but thinking or… Read more »
kk – Again, I must tell you that your rants and raves are falling on deaf ears. I cannot lower myself to have a conversation with you about illegal drugs or any kind of addiction for that matter. Your childish inane remarks, name calling, You are talking about serial murderers and pedophile scenarios that do not belong in this conversation. I know for sure you have a drinking problem. I can see it in your over the top statements. Your writing style changes the drunker you are. What you say doesn’t make sense. Third graders understand about illicit drug addictions… Read more »
Thank you jacks!
Jumping Jacks.
You shouldn’t be shocked that people here are making light of you. Ph.D.’s need to be productive writers. You can barely construct a comprehensible sentence. And we live in an age where computers can pretty much do that for you.
Baby Yoda BUT With Subtitles – Yawn……………..zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Jumping Jacks.
What’s a dead giveaway that someone has a massive ego?
6. Instead of just taking things on the chin, they always have to be a one-upper.
Don’t be a one-upper, JJ.
Baby Yoda BUT With Subtitles – “What’s a dead giveaway that someone has a massive ego”?
6. “Instead of just taking things on the chin, they always have to be a one-upper”.
It would appear you are doing that right now.
Jumping Jacks.
You’re a two-upper, too? That’s unexpected. Let’s see if you can put me in my place with three then. Should be no sweat for you seeing as you’re a doctoral candidate and all.
Congratulations to the winner of the medal for the longest post ever posted on FreeKeene… You are the gold madal winner… It’s a honorable honor and you are the first winner!
I’m in Keene: I might vote for mayor Pete in a will like the NH primary….. I’m saying him like that bc I can’t say or spell his last name..
Jumping Jacks:
You are wrong on the science.
But even if you were right, you would still not have any right to stop me from smoking weed. I have a right to pursue happiness, in my own way. And that leaves the choice in MY hands.