http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes Comments on 'vote in the next General Election but I will NOT VOTE for any candidate that wants to keep cannabis illegal regardless of their political party or any other policies they have. By signing this pledge I am promising to make legalising/decriminalising cannabis a non-negotiable issue in determining my vote' en-gb team@pledgebank.com hourly 2 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2868011 legalise, then just leave it alone... http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2849139 "Everybody must get stoned" 'Scuse me while I light my spliff http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2821219 Prohibition ruins countless more lives than cannabis has in thousands of years of medicinal, spiritual and recreational use in many different countries and cultures across the world. Cannabis has never killed anyone, it is impossible to overdose on cannabis, it does not cause cancer, cannabis is not physically addictive and does not cause negative social effects like violence and recklessness, these are all things that the three legal drugs caffeine, alcohol and tobacco do. Caffeine containing drinks and alcohol are even advertised regularly and are not seen as or called drugs. Caffeine is physically addictive (withdrawal causing flu-like symptoms, headaches, lethargy, decreased motivation and low mood), causes insomnia, increases anxiety, nervousness, long term use can cause stomach ulcers and depression and lethal overdose is very possible and it has killed thousands over the years. But this drug causes increased productivity so the state chooses to ignore the fact that it is infinitely more dangerous than cannabis and even goes so far as to encourage use with coffee breaks. Prohibition means that cannabis users can be locked up for up to 2 years with (and take the place of) murderers and rapists, for just carrying it. In prison these otherwise completely innocent and harmless cannabis users face the possibility of rape and murder from other prisoners and when they come out are left with the permanent scar of a criminal record. And all this over a plant that has never taken a life. It is the sensationalist tabloids and the politicians who pander to them who are ruining lives, breaking up families with their gross violation of the human rights of millions of cannabis users across the country, THAT is what is harmful, not cannabis. http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2799740 it depends on what variety of cannabis you eat hybridized cannabis has a higher potency and is considered dangerous to eat ,non hybridized cannabis has a lower potency and is considered safe to eat http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2798312 Cannabis has far greater effects when eaten, as opposed to smoking it. Eating cannabis requires very small amounts to achieve the same effect as smoking. For instance 0.5grammes of cannabis smoked has the same effect as 0.1 grams eaten. This is due to the fact that the human digestive system is able to extract and break down far more of the various types of Cannabinoids than our lungs can. In short - cannabis eaten is far stronger than cannabis smoked. http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2797716 cannabis is a drug when smoked but is safe when eaten this is a known fact and scientists know it and have published this http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2794192 Millions of voters smoke cannabis. Think about it. I'm 63 and I've been thinking about it for more than 40 years, keeping my head down. The time has come to stand up and be counted. http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2652617 It's so hypocritical to criminalise cannabis when, based on the loutish behaviour in our so-called modern society it's ALCOHOL abuse that causes the problems, yet it is legal and easy to buy and consume. How can that be right? I know this from familial experience, I have a brother who's life is is tatters through alcohol. Cannabis is a medicine and healer NOT the scourge the media and authorities would have us believe - I don't know any one who smokes pot, in my social circle, who causes violence! Let's free the weed and the world would be a more social, respectful and loving place! http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2630759 Legalise Cannabis. It can be regulated and taxed like alcohol. It is easier to get hold of than alcohol for kids, if it is legal it will not be. http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2610585 cannaibis is a drug but lets face it it can be used as a medicine is realy not as bad as some people make out to be. It mellows people out unlike alcohol which makes people loud agressive and uncontrolable. I dont even smoke it but i think the uk should addopt a netherlands style coffee shop system. http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2503686 cannabis is a medicine and not a drug http://www.gwpharma.co.uk/sativex.asp http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2488718 when the three things which are the most damaging to individual health or the fabric of society or both are not only legal but are shoved down our throats at every cross and turn, i mean fags, booze and the telly, of course, a deadly combination to rot your lungs, your liver and your mind. it doesn't surprise me that the one thing showing light at the end of the tunnel is to be kept in the dark http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2488617 Legalised cannabis would enable all the regulations that apply to be put on the sale of cannabis (consumer protection, taxation on profits - hygiene, quality control, weights and measures...) and it is highly likely that the Government would introduce age restrictions on customers, limit citing of outlets etc - plus, we hope, allow people to grow their own. http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2485547 Ban alcohol, i'll vote for that. I wonder how much public money is waisted fighting a war that CAN NOT be won. Cannabis is here to stay, even the blind can see that... Free the weed or allow criminal gangs to prosper - the balls in your cournt MP's - The current age limit for buying dope is £10. Regulate cannabis, that's the only place my votes going. http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2485371 Time to let the politicians, know we mean it! To give up my right to vote, after, people gave there life's to get me my vote, I take as very serious. Legalise Cannabis Now! http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2484033 I will vote at the next election but as many of you, i wont be voting for those who seek to keep cannabis as an illegal substance yet allow Alcohol, Tobacco and prescription medicines to effect people's lives with severe losses and no threat of review. Allow shops to sell cannabis as in Holland, fine those found smoking it on the streets and those found to be cultivating mass quantities for sale. Allow 5 mature plants at any one time for those who would wish to grow it for medicinal usage. Reduce the stress on the police force and prisons while making money from taxed sales to pay for mental health research and care. http://www.pledgebank.com/cannabis-votes#comment_2483611 If anyone signs this pledge, will they remember to carry it out? :D Anyway, I think cannabis should be sold under license, but it should be illegal to sell it on the streets, etc. Is that your view, or would you allow anyone to buy/sell it?