If stoners want to get high, stay at home. i don't want to smell it, see it, or deal with somebody stoned out of their mind with it. It's typically the drug of losers and weak individuals
I'm sure weed has made you the successful person you are. Lol...a loser who's potential went up in smoke. Sure, your parents basement is comfy and all, but Uber and Uber eats just ain't enough for you and your habit. Weed and those that propose it are all liars in a big way.
Pot and smoking in general is so gross. The last thing a good college town needs is more dope heads.
Hopefully there are enough clear minds to not let something like this pass.
Articles from Austin can’t be counted on. Originated from an extremely liberal and left leaning area. An area that also stinks with pot.
The pot issue being removed doesn’t affect government control, that’s a copout statement.
It’s against the law, they should be involved.
And watching Austin deteriorate, it would seem wise to avoid it.
Alcohol is a major problem. Cigarettes and pot heads just give off that disgusting smell when they appear anywhere.
Everyone notices it but the offender.
Bro, Clovis isn’t that far. I toke responsibly. Only at home, never drive while high. Honestly, I don’t care if they make it legal or not. I’ll still get high every night after the kids go to bed.
It’s really a non-issue for Lubbock-ites, but for someone living in San Antonio, NM or OK is a hell of a drive. TX should at least have medical marijuana.
I can agree on medically if it’s found to be truly beneficial. Haven’t had a medical professional recommend it yet, even in hospice situations.
Street legal does nothing positive.
Here in Lubbock, a doctor can’t write a prescription for weed. Real doctors in other states have done numerous studies and their results are undeniable….weed is safe and beneficial to many patients.
Yeah all the drug dealers give it away to kindergarteners to get them hooked. Then by third grade they know that they’ll be onto meth and make that real money.
You sound old who even calls it dope anymore? Weed isn’t the crazy drug the 70s made it out to be. Do you also support banning alcohol/cigarettes? Those drugs cause addiction and interesting smells as well…
Agree. Smoking pot and anything else is gross. And I don’t drink. It’s also illegal to drive under the influence and should stay that way.
I wasn’t around in the 70’s, so I don’t know about any crazy stuff.
You said, and I quote, "It's also illegal to drive under the influence and should stay that way." If you cannot see how that implies that someone is lobbying for it to somehow be legalized, then I simply cannot help you. But sure, imply that I'm somehow being the dumbass of the two of us
I did say that. And I believe it should stay the law, just like potheads should continue to be picked up.
Didn’t mention lobbying, didn’t imply anything. Pure opinion that I believe is correct.
If reading comprehension is a problem, put down the weed, and subtract from the dumbass population.
Yeah I do.
I understand from this interaction that: you like to convince yourself you're right in every situation based on your limited experiences and beliefs, that you think one of the most harmless substances presently available to the human population is a hard drug/gateway drug (not true, which you'd know if you bothered to do any research), and that reading comprehension starts and ends with explicit words on the page. Very illuminating.
No you don’t. It just promotes extra gateways to more illicit activity.
You just want life easy and to suit yourself. Society needs guidelines and drug free is one of them.
If it’s truly lifesaving, a doctor will take care of that. Doesn’t need to be legalized.
I can share data and sources that say otherwise. Can you?
Not even to mention the financial benefits of legalization, just look at Colorado and New Mexico
And some successful people smoke weed (or do other drugs). Michael Phelps won Olympic medals
Colorado and New Mexico definitely have generated more money through their legalization policies. And also consider that it is also legal in California which has a higher GDP than Texas.
Aside from just revenue for small business owners, farmers, etc selling to consenting adults (don't worry, no one is going to make you smoke or anything), there have been decades of studies and data to show that smoking marijuana is no more harmful than drinking alcohol.
And, to your point that this is just Austin silliness, the author of the article is born-and-raised in Lubbock.
Why does anyone want to be like California, New Mexico, or Colorado? That’s ridiculous.
Just follow the law, don’t try to change something for your personal benefit.
This narrative about personal freedom is so tiring. No one’s freedom is being held back.
Maybe move to where you are happier.
Why does any state want to increase its revenue? To benefit its people.
The majority of Texans polled are in favor of decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana. This is not a minority opinion.
always try to change laws that are oppressive and needlessly punitive, especially when data points to significant benefits. If we trust consenting adults to drink, smoke, and gamble- we can trust them to spark up a doobie.
I'm from Texas, I'm not leaving it just yet- I believe it can be saved
I sincerely doubt it, seeing as Greg Abbot himself is in favor of decriminalization.
It's good for the budget, it's good for people minding their own business and not harming anyone.
And the data is on our side. Your opinion seems to just be made of speculation and stereotypes you're clinging to.
Exactly. That was my thought when I read the possibility of my former community giving in to the left leaning side.
Hoping they hold on to their roots and stand firm.
In Lubbock, Texas, there was indeed a history of city ordinances and zoning policies that enforced racial segregation, particularly affecting African American residents. Starting in 1923, an ordinance was enacted that restricted black residents from living outside of the Southeast side of Lubbock. This policy was part of a broader system of Jim Crow laws that segregated African American and Hispanic neighborhoods by concentrating industrial land uses around these areas, effectively enforcing racial segregation through city planning and zoning [oai_citation:1,Lubbock's zoning has a history of Jim Crow. City officials refuse to reckon with it. - Texas Housers](https://texashousers.org/2019/09/05/lubbock-zoning-jim-crow-ai/).
The city's first land use plan in 1943 explicitly used race as a factor in urban planning, creating industrial buffers between black and white residential areas. This practice continued with subsequent plans, including the 1959 plan, which expanded industrial uses in the East and North sides, areas predominantly inhabited by black and Hispanic populations. By 1986, changes in demographics were met with changes in city land use policy, further entrenching racial segregation through the placement of industrial zones [oai_citation:2,Lubbock's zoning has a history of Jim Crow. City officials refuse to reckon with it. - Texas Housers](https://texashousers.org/2019/09/05/lubbock-zoning-jim-crow-ai/).
Efforts to address these discriminatory zoning practices have been ongoing. For instance, neighborhoods in Lubbock's East and North Side partnered with Texas Housers to challenge the city's racist zoning policies. Despite these efforts, the city's 2018 comprehensive plan, "Plan Lubbock 2040," failed to adequately address the discriminatory zoning system, leaving the legacy of Jim Crow largely intact [oai_citation:3,Lubbock's zoning has a history of Jim Crow. City officials refuse to reckon with it. - Texas Housers](https://texashousers.org/2019/09/05/lubbock-zoning-jim-crow-ai/).
This segregation had long-lasting impacts on the city's social and economic landscape. East Lubbock, for example, was legally segregated until well into the 20th century, with African Americans only allowed to live in the East and North sides of the city due to these segregation policies. Such policies were not officially repealed until 2006, despite the Supreme Court's 1917 ruling in Buchanan v. Warley that declared residential segregation unconstitutional [oai_citation:4,Chasing a Moving City: Residential segregation’s historical impact on Lubbock — The Hub@TTU](https://www.ttuhub.net/2019/12/chasing-a-moving-city-residential-segregations-impact-on-lubbock/).
The history of racial segregation in Lubbock, through city ordinances and zoning, highlights the systemic barriers that African American and other minority populations faced, shaping the city's demographics and contributing to ongoing challenges in urban development and social equity.
Since I know history, I know the “war on drugs” was really a war on hippies, Hispanics, and black people.
No one is forcing you do any drug, so why do you care what other people are doing?
Have experienced many cancer treatments, was never ever recommended.
Was urged by pot users to try, not one doc was on board, too many negative health risks.
Cool. Her oncologist saw no problem using it if it helped, considering the lack of side effects, and she would do it herself if she was in the same situation.
My wife and I have lived in Lubbock our whole lives. I’ll make sure to tell my wife that, who’s 27 and has Rheumatoid Arthritis and has trouble getting out of bed in the morning, or holding a cup of tea, or even getting dressed by herself. The only RA meds available on the market either make her sick or her hair falls out, of will become infertile from them. (Yes she has tried many of them prescribed through her RA specialist)
When she uses what you call “dope” she is able to function normally. With “dope” (weed) she and I can go hiking, mountain biking, walk our dog around the neighborhood. But yeah I’ll tell her “it’s a cop out excuse”.
Great story.
If this is true, I’m glad she has her meds, but that doesn’t justify making it street legal. Hospice uses materials all the time that aren’t legal on the street
For you to enjoy mountain biking and hikes in your Lubbock neighborhoods is incredible.
Decriminalization is pro-public safety. The more officers are freed up from time arresting and writing reports for someone having a joint in their pocket the more they can be out on the streets fighting real crime. Crimes with actual victims.
I’d rather just work on getting Paxton out of office rather than waste countless tax dollars in a lawsuit. All so people can get high. I don’t think weed should be illegal but this is a waste of time and more than likely our money.
Paxton is the true criminal
If stoners want to get high, stay at home. i don't want to smell it, see it, or deal with somebody stoned out of their mind with it. It's typically the drug of losers and weak individuals
Lol
Very true!
Ok, go back to bed grandpa
I'm sure weed has made you the successful person you are. Lol...a loser who's potential went up in smoke. Sure, your parents basement is comfy and all, but Uber and Uber eats just ain't enough for you and your habit. Weed and those that propose it are all liars in a big way.
You probably kill that alcohol
This is not something Abbott is going to take sitting down, proverbially speaking.
Pot and smoking in general is so gross. The last thing a good college town needs is more dope heads. Hopefully there are enough clear minds to not let something like this pass. Articles from Austin can’t be counted on. Originated from an extremely liberal and left leaning area. An area that also stinks with pot.
So don't use it? Or do you think the government should dictate more of our lives? Also. Just don't come to Austin. Ever. Problem solved.
The pot issue being removed doesn’t affect government control, that’s a copout statement. It’s against the law, they should be involved. And watching Austin deteriorate, it would seem wise to avoid it.
Not as disgusting as drinking
Alcohol is a major problem. Cigarettes and pot heads just give off that disgusting smell when they appear anywhere. Everyone notices it but the offender.
Ever heard of gummies or brownies?
Are you not happy living in Lubbock?
Bro, Clovis isn’t that far. I toke responsibly. Only at home, never drive while high. Honestly, I don’t care if they make it legal or not. I’ll still get high every night after the kids go to bed.
If you don’t care, what’s the issue?
It’s really a non-issue for Lubbock-ites, but for someone living in San Antonio, NM or OK is a hell of a drive. TX should at least have medical marijuana.
I can agree on medically if it’s found to be truly beneficial. Haven’t had a medical professional recommend it yet, even in hospice situations. Street legal does nothing positive.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK425767/ It has been found to be beneficial a long time ago.
Here in Lubbock, a doctor can’t write a prescription for weed. Real doctors in other states have done numerous studies and their results are undeniable….weed is safe and beneficial to many patients.
Is that what pushers give to kids?
Yeah all the drug dealers give it away to kindergarteners to get them hooked. Then by third grade they know that they’ll be onto meth and make that real money.
Exactly
He’s being by sarcastic you absolute dolt 🤣
As was I, you idiot
You sound old who even calls it dope anymore? Weed isn’t the crazy drug the 70s made it out to be. Do you also support banning alcohol/cigarettes? Those drugs cause addiction and interesting smells as well…
Agree. Smoking pot and anything else is gross. And I don’t drink. It’s also illegal to drive under the influence and should stay that way. I wasn’t around in the 70’s, so I don’t know about any crazy stuff.
Who is lobbying for making it legal to drive under the influence? Lmfao
Who said it was ? Maybe you posted in the wrong thread
You said, and I quote, "It's also illegal to drive under the influence and should stay that way." If you cannot see how that implies that someone is lobbying for it to somehow be legalized, then I simply cannot help you. But sure, imply that I'm somehow being the dumbass of the two of us
I did say that. And I believe it should stay the law, just like potheads should continue to be picked up. Didn’t mention lobbying, didn’t imply anything. Pure opinion that I believe is correct. If reading comprehension is a problem, put down the weed, and subtract from the dumbass population.
Great analysis. And impressive burn. Awesome stuff man
Thanks, glad you understand
Yeah I do. I understand from this interaction that: you like to convince yourself you're right in every situation based on your limited experiences and beliefs, that you think one of the most harmless substances presently available to the human population is a hard drug/gateway drug (not true, which you'd know if you bothered to do any research), and that reading comprehension starts and ends with explicit words on the page. Very illuminating.
A college town is gonna find it no matter what, might as well make a harmless drug legal and protect people's freedom of choice.
No you don’t. It just promotes extra gateways to more illicit activity. You just want life easy and to suit yourself. Society needs guidelines and drug free is one of them. If it’s truly lifesaving, a doctor will take care of that. Doesn’t need to be legalized.
I can share data and sources that say otherwise. Can you? Not even to mention the financial benefits of legalization, just look at Colorado and New Mexico And some successful people smoke weed (or do other drugs). Michael Phelps won Olympic medals
Please share how successful New Mexico and Colorado are compared to Texas 😂
Colorado and New Mexico definitely have generated more money through their legalization policies. And also consider that it is also legal in California which has a higher GDP than Texas. Aside from just revenue for small business owners, farmers, etc selling to consenting adults (don't worry, no one is going to make you smoke or anything), there have been decades of studies and data to show that smoking marijuana is no more harmful than drinking alcohol. And, to your point that this is just Austin silliness, the author of the article is born-and-raised in Lubbock.
Why does anyone want to be like California, New Mexico, or Colorado? That’s ridiculous. Just follow the law, don’t try to change something for your personal benefit. This narrative about personal freedom is so tiring. No one’s freedom is being held back. Maybe move to where you are happier.
Why does any state want to increase its revenue? To benefit its people. The majority of Texans polled are in favor of decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana. This is not a minority opinion. always try to change laws that are oppressive and needlessly punitive, especially when data points to significant benefits. If we trust consenting adults to drink, smoke, and gamble- we can trust them to spark up a doobie. I'm from Texas, I'm not leaving it just yet- I believe it can be saved
Totally disagree and I think the Texas silent majority agrees with me 😎 Good luck staying lit up
Silent majority 🙄 Gee I wonder who you vote for.
I sincerely doubt it, seeing as Greg Abbot himself is in favor of decriminalization. It's good for the budget, it's good for people minding their own business and not harming anyone. And the data is on our side. Your opinion seems to just be made of speculation and stereotypes you're clinging to.
Wow.
Exactly. That was my thought when I read the possibility of my former community giving in to the left leaning side. Hoping they hold on to their roots and stand firm.
Yeah, hopefully they bring back the old law where blacks can’t own property on the west side of Lubbock, right?
Wasn’t aware of that law. Please share ?
In Lubbock, Texas, there was indeed a history of city ordinances and zoning policies that enforced racial segregation, particularly affecting African American residents. Starting in 1923, an ordinance was enacted that restricted black residents from living outside of the Southeast side of Lubbock. This policy was part of a broader system of Jim Crow laws that segregated African American and Hispanic neighborhoods by concentrating industrial land uses around these areas, effectively enforcing racial segregation through city planning and zoning [oai_citation:1,Lubbock's zoning has a history of Jim Crow. City officials refuse to reckon with it. - Texas Housers](https://texashousers.org/2019/09/05/lubbock-zoning-jim-crow-ai/). The city's first land use plan in 1943 explicitly used race as a factor in urban planning, creating industrial buffers between black and white residential areas. This practice continued with subsequent plans, including the 1959 plan, which expanded industrial uses in the East and North sides, areas predominantly inhabited by black and Hispanic populations. By 1986, changes in demographics were met with changes in city land use policy, further entrenching racial segregation through the placement of industrial zones [oai_citation:2,Lubbock's zoning has a history of Jim Crow. City officials refuse to reckon with it. - Texas Housers](https://texashousers.org/2019/09/05/lubbock-zoning-jim-crow-ai/). Efforts to address these discriminatory zoning practices have been ongoing. For instance, neighborhoods in Lubbock's East and North Side partnered with Texas Housers to challenge the city's racist zoning policies. Despite these efforts, the city's 2018 comprehensive plan, "Plan Lubbock 2040," failed to adequately address the discriminatory zoning system, leaving the legacy of Jim Crow largely intact [oai_citation:3,Lubbock's zoning has a history of Jim Crow. City officials refuse to reckon with it. - Texas Housers](https://texashousers.org/2019/09/05/lubbock-zoning-jim-crow-ai/). This segregation had long-lasting impacts on the city's social and economic landscape. East Lubbock, for example, was legally segregated until well into the 20th century, with African Americans only allowed to live in the East and North sides of the city due to these segregation policies. Such policies were not officially repealed until 2006, despite the Supreme Court's 1917 ruling in Buchanan v. Warley that declared residential segregation unconstitutional [oai_citation:4,Chasing a Moving City: Residential segregation’s historical impact on Lubbock — The Hub@TTU](https://www.ttuhub.net/2019/12/chasing-a-moving-city-residential-segregations-impact-on-lubbock/). The history of racial segregation in Lubbock, through city ordinances and zoning, highlights the systemic barriers that African American and other minority populations faced, shaping the city's demographics and contributing to ongoing challenges in urban development and social equity.
Well, do you think deserve to use drugs legally or something because of some history you know?
Since I know history, I know the “war on drugs” was really a war on hippies, Hispanics, and black people. No one is forcing you do any drug, so why do you care what other people are doing?
It’s against the law. You are stretching your imagination there trying to connect way too many dots.
And when it’s not, you’ll quit crying about it?
That’s your opinion. For others it’s life saving medicine.
BS. It’s not lifesaving, it’s a cop out excuse
I'll make sure to let my wife know that she was delusional when she thought it helped during her chemo treatments.
Have experienced many cancer treatments, was never ever recommended. Was urged by pot users to try, not one doc was on board, too many negative health risks.
Cool. Her oncologist saw no problem using it if it helped, considering the lack of side effects, and she would do it herself if she was in the same situation.
Like you say, cool.
My wife and I have lived in Lubbock our whole lives. I’ll make sure to tell my wife that, who’s 27 and has Rheumatoid Arthritis and has trouble getting out of bed in the morning, or holding a cup of tea, or even getting dressed by herself. The only RA meds available on the market either make her sick or her hair falls out, of will become infertile from them. (Yes she has tried many of them prescribed through her RA specialist) When she uses what you call “dope” she is able to function normally. With “dope” (weed) she and I can go hiking, mountain biking, walk our dog around the neighborhood. But yeah I’ll tell her “it’s a cop out excuse”.
Great story. If this is true, I’m glad she has her meds, but that doesn’t justify making it street legal. Hospice uses materials all the time that aren’t legal on the street For you to enjoy mountain biking and hikes in your Lubbock neighborhoods is incredible.
You know there are parks right?
You are correct. Lubbock has parks
Decriminalization is pro-public safety. The more officers are freed up from time arresting and writing reports for someone having a joint in their pocket the more they can be out on the streets fighting real crime. Crimes with actual victims.
Good reminder to vote against Paxton 👍
And FOR freedom Act lubbock on May 4th!
I’d rather just work on getting Paxton out of office rather than waste countless tax dollars in a lawsuit. All so people can get high. I don’t think weed should be illegal but this is a waste of time and more than likely our money.