Legalize the shit and use the man power to go after murderers, thieves and rapists...Sigh
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I don't think Bahamas is even on this list 0_0

Thank God we are all safe now. Someone could have eaten an entire bag of Doritos!

Yep, those poor, distressed Long Islanders cannot catch groupers ....... so they deal drugs... they have to feed their families.............................. (is that what LBT would say???)

Last year Colorado Raised More Tax Revenue From Marijuana Than From Alcohol. 70 million vs 42 million. Imagine how much money the Bahamas could generate in a echo friendly tourism or medicinal environment. Those who argue the morality of it have no problem drinking alcohol,, smoking cigarettes or eating copious amounts of kfc, fritters, and high glycemic carbs. Marijuana has proven medicinal value and can be produced cheaply and taxed heavily rather than killing the poor with VAT on essential items. Its major side affect is eating more food which is a good source of revenue for our restaurants.

I have recently booked my first trip to Nassau from the United States. What brings me to this website is my concern over the crime in Nassau- true crime. Like many others I say legalize marijuana. I would be glad to legally purchase some and contribute to your legal economy. I am scared of the murders and such. The United States is slowly and reluctantly coming to grips with the difference between true crime and religious morals. I hope the Bahamas will soon have an awakening on the difference.

Tourist should not be afraid of violence on the Island. The News and us commentators tend to add allot of hype to crime here, but the realities are that most crime occurs in "over the hill" communities which are away from the Downtown area (literally... OVER the other side of the Hill).

Also those targeted by violent crime are usually known to and specifically targeted by the assailants.

The most you have to worry about is is being over charged for pretty much everything on Paradise Island. ($5USD for a cheapo lighter??!! that's crime o_o)

It is iteresting that every drug bust is a "major blow" to the drugs trade. How come it (the drugs trade) has not subsided or even taken notice? You think the war on drugs is going to work, will be sucsesful, I want some of what you are smoking. It is a complete waste of the polices time and energy just as America itself is admitting. They have seen the light and are legalizing and taxing the weed. Our supposed leaders are to old and tierd to realize the amounts of money and the amounts of visitors that could be garnered through the legalization of weed. If they would legalize it I bet it would have a whole lot less of an negative effect than the numbers houses are going to have on the poor community's of The Bahamas. Crime will go down, taxes will go up and visitors will increase. All for a weed the good lord put on this earth.

Don't worry, we'll follow about 5 years behind when the US legalizes it nationwide and miss out on any economic benefits. That's just how we roll.

In the mean time.... roll one

I respect the above mentioned posts. But the truth is..... the problems far out weigh the benefits as it relates to the legalization of marijuana.

From a medical perspective...... all cannabinoids are considered drugs. And drug distribution must be heavily regulated and controlled. Contrary to popular belief, marijuana is not a harmless drug. Any drug that has the ability to alter your perception, inhibit your judgement, dull your senses and decrease your level of consciousness, needs to be taken seriously.

And while marijuana may have medicinal applications....... it would only serve as a distructive component within the Bahamian public domain if it were legalized.

Alcohol (ethanol) has medical properties too. But it does more damage than good.