Notice how the FAKE ‘war in drugs’ escalated after Minnis said they were ready to debate (and passs) the marijuana bill? Certain agencies in America doesn’t want this bill passed because it would make the presence of hundreds of their agents in this country not justified.And what does these agents do? Wreak havoc on Bahamians and this society. Too many Bahamians, especially young males are dying under questionable circumstances. But our PM and definitely the minister of national security are being hoodwinked and bamboozled by foreigners with ulterior motives. Your VOTE counts! Minnis cannot win an election unless he addresses the marijuana issue.

Other parties must be extremely vigilant, especially with this ‘so called’ permanent register. Ensure it is Bahamians who elect their government and NOT their neighbors.., nuff said

Notice how liquor stores are popping up all over the inner city? First there use to be one one every corner. Now there’s one at every other lamp pole. And the Chinese include restaurants in their model so they can be open when all other liquor stores have to be closed. Word is liquor smuggling (aka rum running) is big and very lucrative business. Some of the liquor wholesalers estimate that at least 40% of the alcoholic beverages sold in The Bahamas is smuggled merchandise. Meaning no duty is paid. And the local beer brands now have to discount their prices to compete in a market saturated with smuggled goods. It’s even worse in the Northern Bahamas where persons just hop on a speed boat and go to Miami to shop.

Regardless of the chatter, those **today** convicted of non-violent marijuana offenses face: on conviction a fine of **US$125 thousand or **imprisonment for 10 years, or both,** pursuant to **existent law** Section 29(2)(a) of the Act.
Anyone wants to guess, **what is longest sentenced** served up in a cell at Her Majesty's Slop-bucket Fox Hill Prison?

And, what is the number of prisoners **who deaded,** whilst serving out their sentences, yes?

We don't know or pretend not to know that just slant eyes get a million liquor licenses in a week after election than Native Bahamians could get in fifty years of rejection. we know slant eyes and Gambling mafia might also own Marijuana only, crime free, fields. While 36,000 Marijuana users will also have to pay the coral reef dollar king black crabs to smoke a joint everyday. DNA must just legalize it with education. Unlike the gaming minister who violated Bahamian laws that failed to educate Bahamians that gambling is DSM-5 Cocaine like addiction, that puts you on your back to maintain your habit. We have the greatest ever criminals of Armageddon against Bahamians ever ever in Bahamian history. Driven only by enslaving Bahamians money to their personal digital profits. Our two black gevernments in 48years of independence only know green in their pickers while the man in the streets own the 10billion dollars bill.

How derogatory and racist of you !!

**We are all about to awaken** to learning a lot about a **Comrade Christian,** said to be a resident of Florida, and **did he really** lead the charge **as a lone wolf** to topple Jovenel Moïse to **become Haiti's newest president,** yes?

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Studies show that crime either decreases or is unaffected by legalization of marijuana. Currently in this country it costs about &100 to purchase marijuana to equal a pack of cigarettes and the average consumer will smoke about half that amount in a week. So considering the widespread use of marijuana, the market is quite lucrative. And considering the youthful age (14, 15, 16) the average male starts smoking they will be consuming marijuana for 3/4 of their lives or at least 40 years, Although most marijuana smokers tend to reduced consumption in their late 20’s and early 30’s. This is especially true for persons who start a family or become career oriented. But the most disturbing trend amongst marijuana smoking recently is the number of females taking to pot. Unlike in the past, where there were rough, ghetto ‘jungulist’ women who smoked, more ‘refined’ or ‘lady like ‘ women and trying marijuana and the backwoods that come with it. And usually they have a boyfriend or female friends who smoke. But again for most and fortunately smoking marijuana is only a fad and short lived. They only smoked because of their boyfriend or because of the friends they were hanging with. You can’t smell like a Bar-B- que grill and west Victoria Secret the same time.

@john. True indeed. The 1970s Marijuana smokers gave the joint a rebellious sinful character as young persons used it as a counterculture to sit on the blocks being non-productive. Educated females in Victoria secret dress code for well mannered, private, and dignified do use recreational MJ. There is little stigma attached to see females of every class buy paraphernalia. So the females attach onto the tough guys because the clean cut Christian folks are fearful of the stigma and threat of arrest. It is cruel any form of MJ legislation would contain elements of the one presented. A political disaster.

There is medical marijuana

There is decriminalizing marijuana

There is legalized sales and consumption

And likely many more aspects of this to consider

Obviously to decriminalize it’s use, and possession of quantities for personal use is good.

But not so sure it’s sale in stores is a good thing.

Why do we need to make access to mild altering drugs more accessible and acceptable.

Look at alcohol, it’s not as though that has done us any good.

Sure they are different In use and effect , and have different results in general. But do you really think it will be a good thing if for pleasure usage increases?

How about if you’re 20 year old says hey mom, can you pick me up some weed on your way home. Will you do it ? Will you be ok with your same 20 year old smoking weed on the back porch while your having a dinner party

People are bad enough without reducing their mental faculties.

Or do you think people have such an abundance of brain power, ethics , energy and discipline that they can afford to and need to get high ?

Maybe we need a bill to prevent use from ruining people’s lives via criminal prosecution and records for simple usage. But maybe it’s not in the populace’s best interest to make marijuana access and use as available as other consumer products.

I think we have proven that we can’t manage our consumption of alcohol, fast food so far