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Should marijuana be legalized in Guam for recreational use? (Poll Closed)

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Total Votes: 877
19 Comments

  • freedomfighter - 8 years ago

    People without the proper knowledge of cannabis are going around like Chicken Adobo shouting, "The coconuts are falling!" Cannabis will be legal in these islands. There is nothing to stop it from happening. Welcome to the Green Revolution. Biba.

  • Jorge C - 8 years ago

    Sure, they're doing it everywhere because they know it's harmless. It might offset alcohol crimes and or alcohol related crimes.

  • Safebound - 8 years ago

    Sure why not, all the legal substances are horrible for us. Cigarettes contains acetone (paint remover) paint is permanent and if there's a chemical that can dissolve paint that's inordinately toxic and scary to think about if we are consuming the fumes of that and that's just 1 of 30000 chemicals cigarettes consist of and there are milions of people dying from it annualy. So as alcohol, frankly people see it as a tolerable drug but there are about 40,000 people dying from alcohol use. If you see upon perspectives the economy is royally fucked for distributing toxins/poison off the counter and then making such a harmless beautiful plant illegal and the people look at it as a dissaproving drug and stigmatize, now that's aburd. There is no record of anyone dying from marijuana and there are heavy consumers globally, it has potential to induce euphoria and enrich life. I personaly am a occasional consumer and my brain has not curtailed because i balance with knowledge consumptions. And those who are sophist about weed being a gateway drug, I disagree, just a gateway to chips and a lot of water(natural detox very healthy habit), not other drugs. So I say why not, maybe give it a try and see if it's problematic and if not, big ups to your industry for making big bucks, that's where all the money's at considering that it's a crop and you can have an unlimited source of flow. Goverment will be filthy rich and the people will be joyful for the awakening of the island, i see stoners as a unification filld with loving and friendly people, we are not criminals.

  • Ginger Annette Masga - 8 years ago

    I do NOT agree. Even though its been around since then & way before I was born. My experiences within on it back then. It did help my pain BUT it is not a long time effect. Yet, it evidently drained out my strength leaving me to become LAZY & also has rot into my brain cells being FORGETFUL. I had problem not remembering things with scheduled functional doings on whatsoever I had daily planned on. I've been going into work late; forgten the I had kids to raised, & excessively over eating than I normaly do. More importantly....I am so grateful for ANTIOXIDANT for flushing it out of my body system. I am NOW back in track & way ahead of simple life Im in....Deep down; I have NO REGRETS but hoping for others to see the worst outcome or understand what it can do to them.

  • JESSE F. TORRES JR. - 8 years ago

    GovGuam should benefit from this proposal "recreational use" help needed for schools & hospital.

  • Cheech - 8 years ago

    Let's just say, not all legal drugs are good and not all illegal drugs are bad

  • K - 8 years ago

    Well, it's both a positive and a negative aspect to think about.. Pertaining to business it's a highly profitable substance to build the economy and also be a bio degradable product. Some negative aspects include the side effects and also in some cases cause paranoia to some people. I thought deeply about this and wondered why cigarettes are legal and not marijuana ????

  • Grace - 8 years ago

    While I am for medical marijuana, I can't bring myself to accept it for recreational use. It's another vice. Another escape. And another way to break families apart. Just like alcohol and other drugs. Your reasons for voting yes are justified and so are others who voted no. A lot of people on Guam are not disciplined and will take it to the next level. And I don't care what anyone says that it does not turn into an addiction. That fact that you buy it use it on a regular is already an addiction.maybe not the substance, but its the high you're addicted to.

    Some already don't value their education what more if you put it in the hands of non graduates or minors or people who don't have jobs? Will that make a difference? Yes. Because we have a bunch of lazies on this island!

    But there are people who react to it differently and are more productive. Good on you. It's not like that for everyone. Some will actually neglect their responsibilities and maybe just be off in their own world.

    Someone said it doesn't impair you? Are you kidding me? I've done it before and hell yeah I was impaired!! I couldn't even walk or drive. I could have been raped and not know it because I was that messed up. Your statistics only show what you want to see. But this is just me. Good on your if you have determination and support from family that allows you to still be successful. You're one of the lucky ones. However, there are a lot of people on this island who I know will abuse it and families do have the potential to fall apart...for selfish reasons.

    But I get it. I just wish I had better experience with it to be able to say Yes.

  • Cannabis Chris - 8 years ago

    Cannabis should not be re-scheduled, it should be DE-Scheduled!!! Utilized in the same way as caffeine, nicotine & alcohol...

  • Ya boy - 8 years ago

    Yo if you guys really want know how it is going to turn out. Watch some documentaries like "High Profits" then make your statements about Marijuana being in recreational use. :D

  • Da Breeze - 8 years ago

    Of Course ! Do it now !
    I'd rather see folks use Marijuana instead of Ice (Crystal Meth).
    Crystal meth addiction is rampant on the and has led to many crimes and it has destroyed many families.

    I've seen people who are stoned, drunk, and high on crystal meth.
    I feel more safe with a stoned person. !

  • navret04 - 8 years ago

    Last year at the first meeting Senator Muna-Barnes held that was open to the public regarding medical marijuana a gentleman asked to speak. He identified himself as the President of the Japanese Medical Marijuana Association. He further stated the association had over 10,000 members but his government did not recognize their organization. He asked if Guam would consider recognizing and accepting their credentials and allow members to purchase and smoke marijuana when visiting Guam. My interpretation was .....can my members come and pay for lodging and eat in your restaurants and spend money on tourist activities.
    Guam is within 5 hours flying time for millions of people who may consider coming here if there is a draw.
    It is fairly safe to assume most governments in Asia will not move on marijuana legalization anytime soon. Guam may be able to capitalize on a new industry much like Amsterdam did for nearly three decades. However, as Amsterdam has found out, the window can be limited. As Colorado, Oregon, Washington legalized marijuana, the tourism numbers of Americans traveling to Amsterdam have dropped considerably.
    Why three growers only? Rather than three paying $35K each, why not 100 or more "boutique" growers paying $500.00 each and limiting the number of flowering plants to a set amount. There could be a clearing house where a cultivation tax per ounce is charged to the grower as the product comes in and a sales tax is charged to the consumer as the product goes out. The clearing house would be tasked to ensure the product does not contain harmful substances such as pesticides.
    Concerned about "family friendly" Tumon. Create an opportunity for B & B's that cater to the marijuana smoker. Have the owners register as a "Marijuana B&B" and pay the same or slightly higher tax rate than the hotels for occupancy.
    These are just a few of the basics, but there is an opportunity for Guam to create a new draw for tourism and allow for many on Guam to participate in what could be a huge economic boon.

  • Benjamin Bentley - 8 years ago

    Comparing the alcohol to cannabis, is like comparing oranges to potatoes. The two are in total contrast to one another.

    The fear people are manifesting in these debates stems from lack of knowledge and misconceptions that have been perpetuated in the media since prohibition began in the 1930's.

    Contrary to popular belief, cannabis does not induce a zombie affect, nor does it impair cognitive reasoning skills.

    Legalizing cannabis has repeatedly shown( in multiple places) to yield many many benefits. The economy thrives, more jobs are created, crime rates go down.

    Legalizing cannabis on the island is inevitable and I encourage people to educate themselves and to be open to it.

    Cannabis has benefits that far outweigh the negatives.

  • grassroots movement - 8 years ago

    If you are in support of this, please come to the final hearing Tuesday June 7 at 6pm @ the courthouse

  • anon - 8 years ago

    comments stating that the crime rate is going to go up and that people are going to use and abuse it but if you take a look at the places where weed is legal for medicial and recreational use, the crime rate has went down and they've made millions of dollars in profit that they use for the schools and government, suicide rates have even gone down.. so before you go and shout out all the negatives, take a step back and look at the positives because they without a doubt outweigh the negatives, i'm sure the ones that are talking down on it are the ones that never tried it, so before you knock it, try it first and you'll see it's a blessing and not a curse

  • Rose - 8 years ago

    Our people are already being killed out on the roads from drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol...its going to get worst with this legalized medicinal marijuana...and much much worst if you legalize it for recreational use.

  • Antjony Leon Guerrero - 8 years ago

    use (and abuse would be constant) would cause impairment and surely accidents follow, like alcoholic beverages, although regulated. check out stats in Colorado and Washington. if legalized, I would not consider returning to Guam to visit, let alone settle. "welcome to Guam, the zombie capital of the pacific islands tourists' destination"

  • jeff - 8 years ago

    It will take years to figure out all the medical issues and our Arizona connection is gone. Open it up like Colorado and Washington it might help the economy and smoke out the dramatic ice problem we are experiencing.

  • Koko - 8 years ago

    Why not. Include all others & regulate them.

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