I don't have a link, im mobile, but I just saw on my breaking news feed that Chicago has decided to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Do you think that is a good thing or a bad thing?
Do you think that is a good thing or a bad thing?
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on Jun. 27, 2012 at 2:50 PM
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on Jun. 27, 2012 at 2:56 PM
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Thats great. And its also a small way help clean up their streets. And hope fully when they see the difference it makes they will decrimalize it completly. This is a great to fix that city.
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on Jun. 27, 2012 at 3:15 PM
CHICAGO, June 27 (Reuters) - The Chicago City Council on Wednesday is expected to vote to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, the latest U.S. city to support diminished penalties for the drug's use.
Under the proposal, police officers in the nation's third-largest city would be able to issue a written violation for possession of 15 grams or less rather than make an arrest.
Supporters of the ordinance, including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, said the measure would help raise revenue for the city, save money and free up police to pursue more serious crimes.
More than a dozen states and several large U.S. cities have already taken similar steps.
Chicago Police Department statistics indicate that last year there were 18,298 arrests for possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana, according to a statement from the mayor's office. Each case involves approximately four officers - two arresting and two transporting officers - and places an additional burden on the Cook County court and jail system, the statement said.
The issue of freeing up police officers for more serious crimes is particularly pressing this year in Chicago, which has seen a 37 percent spike in its murder rate.
Fifteen states have reduced the penalty for possession of limited amounts of marijuana, according to Allen St. Pierre, executive director of NORML, a lobbying group working to legalize the drug.
Other cities with similar policies include Seattle, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, as well as university towns like Champaign, Illinois, and Madison, Wisconsin. Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana.
Opponents of decriminalization say it condones drug use and results in a lost opportunity for intervention to stop it. (Reporting By Mary Wisniewski; Editing by Vicki Allen)
Under the proposal, police officers in the nation's third-largest city would be able to issue a written violation for possession of 15 grams or less rather than make an arrest.
Supporters of the ordinance, including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, said the measure would help raise revenue for the city, save money and free up police to pursue more serious crimes.
More than a dozen states and several large U.S. cities have already taken similar steps.
Chicago Police Department statistics indicate that last year there were 18,298 arrests for possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana, according to a statement from the mayor's office. Each case involves approximately four officers - two arresting and two transporting officers - and places an additional burden on the Cook County court and jail system, the statement said.
The issue of freeing up police officers for more serious crimes is particularly pressing this year in Chicago, which has seen a 37 percent spike in its murder rate.
Fifteen states have reduced the penalty for possession of limited amounts of marijuana, according to Allen St. Pierre, executive director of NORML, a lobbying group working to legalize the drug.
Other cities with similar policies include Seattle, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, as well as university towns like Champaign, Illinois, and Madison, Wisconsin. Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana.
Opponents of decriminalization say it condones drug use and results in a lost opportunity for intervention to stop it. (Reporting By Mary Wisniewski; Editing by Vicki Allen)
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on Jun. 27, 2012 at 3:18 PM
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Its a good thing. Now they will have more space for real criminals.
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on Jun. 27, 2012 at 3:18 PM
They keep trying here in CT. I wish they would pass it already. They just passed medical marijuana so fingers crossed they will try the decriminalization again. It would save so much money, clean up the streets, clear out the jails. Bring in money (in civil fees imposed). All around postive.
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on Jun. 27, 2012 at 3:19 PM
It will definitely help the economy, instead of housing all the people in jail and sucking up funds because of a joint, money will come in from the people. Corporate socialism.
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on Jun. 27, 2012 at 3:36 PM
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on Jun. 27, 2012 at 3:44 PM
Yay....I love Chicago....had a blast there during my college days :) Now I'll have more reason to visit!
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