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Comrade Grumpy

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22. And I take it you're not a young person of color in NYC?

Wed Mar 5, 2014, 03:06 PM

Mar 2014

Because they've been arresting the hell out of them, even though it's decriminalized in New York state. It was the stop-and-frisk and "Show me what's in your pockets" and then a misdemeanor arrest for public possession and a day or so in a holding cell.

I think NYPD finally modified that practice last year.

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Poll on DUer Pot Usage and the law - Do you use Pot and how would changes in law affect that usage [View all] stevenleser Mar 2014 OP

People should be careful what they post on the internet. JNelson6563 Mar 2014 #1

Good post. I echo that, so please take care if your DU handle reveals your real name and you stevenleser Mar 2014 #2

I live in Humboldt County, CA... mike_c Mar 2014 #9

Honestly, I dont think law enforcement anywhere is going to work THAT hard for a personal use bust stevenleser Mar 2014 #12

Yikes! HappyMe Mar 2014 #4

Why? You think the Feds will get a warrant based on a Poll on the DU? n-t Logical Mar 2014 #37

Warrants? We don't need no stinking warrants! Not Sure Mar 2014 #53

this is a really bad idea. cali Mar 2014 #3

LOL, Why? n-t Logical Mar 2014 #38

I'll be the first to answer "Other" Proud Public Servant Mar 2014 #5

yup .... littlewolf Mar 2014 #46

I look forward to your "would you embezzle money from work" & "do you cheat on your FSogol Mar 2014 #6

I don't want to get anyone in trouble, but I dont think personal pot usage compares to those other stevenleser Mar 2014 #13

I was about to confess to some major crimes in one of your polls and then I thought FSogol Mar 2014 #14

I agree, the feds are not going to get a warrant for a DU poll. Silly people. n-t Logical Mar 2014 #41

Did you vote in the poll? sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #51

Paranoid much? Skinner has had ONE warrant in the life of the DU for a threat. You really...... Logical Mar 2014 #40

Feds? No. Employers have been known to research/follow applicants, employees on the net. FSogol Mar 2014 #43

I've been smoking for over 30 yeras Politicalboi Mar 2014 #7

Used it pipi_k Mar 2014 #8

I voted other. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2014 #10

I use HEMP, not marijuana kentauros Mar 2014 #11

Tee shirts, rope, oil, food ... In_The_Wind Mar 2014 #18

And soap! kentauros Mar 2014 #19

Yes, canabbis here Feral Child Mar 2014 #28

it strikes me as odd how many people have raised a reasonable objection... mike_c Mar 2014 #15

It's not legal here in NYC yet, but police really don't pay attention much to users. stevenleser Mar 2014 #16

About 750,000 pot arrests a year, 90% of them for possession. Comrade Grumpy Mar 2014 #21

But under what circumstances? Were they traffic stops, were the police already looking at the person stevenleser Mar 2014 #23

I don't know who has that information, Steven. Comrade Grumpy Mar 2014 #27

And I take it you're not a young person of color in NYC? Comrade Grumpy Mar 2014 #22

Yes, person of color, and am young-ish looking, so I am told. stevenleser Mar 2014 #25

I was just called to jury panel for pot possession last month. ScreamingMeemie Mar 2014 #45

And the circumstances were? nt stevenleser Mar 2014 #47

Possession of 4.5 ounces (DA claimed intent) ScreamingMeemie Mar 2014 #48

I'm not 16 Feral Child Mar 2014 #29

It is legal and I don't use it. I might someday though. denverbill Mar 2014 #17

I don't use it, but might someday, for medical purposes. winter is coming Mar 2014 #20

I've never done marijuana WatermelonRat Mar 2014 #24

Have used, do not currently, and probably wouldn't if it were legal, but support legalization Scootaloo Mar 2014 #26

Other: One, I support and have always supported it being legal, regulated, and taxed. Warren DeMontague Mar 2014 #30

Interesting results. I am assuming there is polling bias for folks afraid to vote that they use pot. stevenleser Mar 2014 #31

Don't use marijuana now, but wouldn't say I'd NEVER consider using it. VScott Mar 2014 #32

Tried it, don't like it. NaturalHigh Mar 2014 #33

Why? I never tried it but wonder why you dislike it. nt Logical Mar 2014 #36

I just didn't like the buzz. NaturalHigh Mar 2014 #39

Makes sense. Some people dislike an alcohol buzz also. n-t Logical Mar 2014 #42

Other - I get stoned out of my gourd and it's legal Ohio Joe Mar 2014 #34

I don't use and couldn't due to restraints of employment, legal or not. Ikonoklast Mar 2014 #35

Same boat for me Not Sure Mar 2014 #54

I do whatever I think is right. The law is a secondary consideration. hunter Mar 2014 #44

Other. JoeyT Mar 2014 #49

Other: Pot is already legal in my state. SOteric Mar 2014 #50

This message was self-deleted by its author Th1onein Mar 2014 #52

I'm surprised so many did, frankly. 1000words Mar 2014 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author Th1onein Mar 2014 #57

Stopped using it decades ago. The only reason I'd use it again would be if I needed it Zorra Mar 2014 #55