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Obama Agrees to HIGH TIMES Interview

Wed, Apr 01, 2009 12:02 am

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White House spokesman Robert Gibbs confirmed today that President Barack Obama will respond in writing to four questions submitted by HIGH TIMES magazine “in order to clarify the official marijuana policy” of the federal government.

“The President does not, at this time, support the legalization of marijuana,” Gibbs asserted, in accepting HIGH TIMES’ request for an email interview. “But he does recognize that many Americans are interested in the issue, based on change.gov and other online forums, and he wishes to engage all sides on this debate.”

Obama took criticism last week from America’s 25 million pot smokers after seemingly laughing off the idea of marijuana legalization as a way to help the economy during a special “Town Hall” meeting where he responded to questions submitted via the internet. Several marijuana related questions ranked highest among those voted on online.

Overall, the Obama administration has drawn high marks from the marijuana law reform movement. First and foremost for pledging to respect state law in the thirteen states that have approved medical marijuana. Also, for nominating former Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske for the position of Drug Czar, widely seen as a huge step towards reason and compassion in a “War on Weed” that’s been sorely lacking in both for at least three decades.


HIGH TIMES hopes that our unexpectedly accepted request for an interview really does herald an era of “change you can breathe in.”  As for the questions we’ll submit, we’ve got one written already. We’re looking for your input on the other three in the comments below.

QUESTION #1
On the campaign trail, you called medical marijuana “entirely appropriate” and pledged to keep the DEA from interfering in states with laws protecting patients and providers. In March, Attorney General Eric Holder confirmed this as the official policy of the federal government. Does this mean that your administration will help to overturn the conviction of Charles Lynch, whose sentencing was postponed on March 23 in light of these new policies?

 

 

***Update 4:20p.m. EST*** 

Yes, as many of you suspected, this was an April Fools’ Day joke. HIGH TIMES knows that stoners have a great sense of humor, even though the prohibition of marijuana is no laughing matter. And we shared your dismay when President Obama failed to take the issue seriously at his recent “Town Hall” meeting.

 

But make no mistake, the momentum in America has shifted strongly towards reforming our misguided laws against marijuana. This story may be a practical joke, but everything in it besides the interview remains true. The Justice Department has officially changed its policy on states with medical marijuana laws, Gil Kerlikowske is Obama’s nominee for Drug Czar, and the marijuana law reform community remains cautiously optimistic about the future. 

 

So, now that we've all (hopefully) had a laugh, and a brief glimpse of a brighter future, let's join with NORML, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Americans for Safe Access, SAFER, MPP, LEAP, and other organizations fighting for our freedom. If we roll together, we can legalize it once and for all! 

 

 



» add a comment

nicole from west virginia

Apr 15 2009, 11:03 am

icant see why weed shouldn't be legalized it helps me calm down and it also keeps me in the house.it's natural forreal but anyway obama listen to me please IT'S GOING TO HELP GET DAT MONEY

southernstoned

Apr 15 2009, 12:48 am

weed should be free to smoke!! the presidents an asshole and lied to us americans. what else is new? come on people wake up we need to elect a pothead to office that is the only way well get weed legal think about it and smoke some more to say fuck the police and the laws
peace
southernstoned
ps happy pre 420:)

legalizeitplz

Apr 14 2009, 10:42 pm

one of the other questions should first of all make him aware that most Americans do not cease from smoking weed because its illegal, but simply because they choose not too. so question him as to why, if less lethal than alcohol, and tobacco (in some respects), it is not legalized.
another should make him aware that back in the early 1900's there was a large business with marijuana, but the government did not see any of the money, so instead of giving the people a chance to tax it, they simply made it illegal. and another reference to the fact that the prohibition of alcohol around the same era was not at all successful, and americans still went behind the government's back and used it anyway, like we do with marijuana today, and why he does not just let the 25 million stoners just crank in the money for the government, raise the economy by taxing it and creating new job opportunities for thousands of people, and to let the reefer fly free, like we all know it should :)

b-ur-self

Apr 12 2009, 9:38 pm

Prohibition causes fear and distrust, and that stress can bring on all kinds of problems with our bodies. Its therefore important to not take life too seriously. Its just self preservation. Stress isn't good for the heart, or body. I should practice what I just preached I guess sometimes [0 [-

well,

Apr 12 2009, 2:19 am

I suggest not passing on the angry comments though, as obama might be so receptive to the ideas...

umm

Apr 12 2009, 2:17 am

karen21550 Apr 2 2009, 2:14 pm Has a great idea.

Pass on our "ideas" to the President. It wouldn't hurt.

Correction

Apr 11 2009, 5:35 pm

Know old citizens that would be FINE with that.

I

Apr 11 2009, 4:05 pm

Know old citizens that would FINE with that.

nc_notary

Apr 11 2009, 11:05 am

short story: I was in a convenience store the other day, buying a pack of cigs (I know, nasty habit) and due to the recent tobacco tax increase in our state, (69 cents per pack) I muttered that $4.60 is way TOO much to pay for cigs. And without so much as a blink of an eye, the NEW cashier said to me, a complete stranger, "it would probably be cheaper just to smoke weed!" I laughed, told her she was exactly right, it IS cheaper, and I would have to quit cigs. which would add to my weed habit. She then replied, "I don't smoke cigs. but I'm sure weed is healthier." This is coming from a cashier in a store that I happen to frequent every day and had never seen her before. In a small town, that doesn't even sell BEER! The older citizens would have one helluva time with that one!

umm

Apr 11 2009, 8:43 am

Someone said weed is not just the number one issue, but that it's the only issue. I wholeheartedly agree. While it should be the #1 priority it isn't number one, maybe not number one when you don't have a medical problem that it helps with.
You'd be letting alot of important shit slide if you let people suffer in the nursing homes, and everywhere else, and in prison.
We shouldn't even be voting on our rights to freedom of choice. We should all be free. This IS the number one issue. Restoring our constitutional rights, and imprisoning those who wronged us. That's the only issue ya should focus on as a president. That and ending all wars. It is not the presidents job to go around and pick fights with our neighbors. If ya voted for someone only for their pot position regardless of their other plans, e.g. voting for paul. That would leave us completely war free, and happy and out of national debp, and all would be ok with the world. But no. YOu prohibitionists leave us all fucked exept for pot states that have pot laws protecting medical pot.
Legalize today mr president. Invoke your executive orders, and veto powers. Say no to prohibition! Prohibition alone is responsible for all wars in the first place. The narco trade has dc up in arms.

oops

Apr 10 2009, 1:09 pm

wrong forum

umm

Apr 10 2009, 12:59 pm

I'm not a britney fan. Other than the do su'um video.

Too neurotic & unpleasant person for me.

I'd rather listen to Apocalyptica doing I'm not Jesus, or su'um like that.

you

Apr 10 2009, 10:12 am

prohibition loving wastes of human skin

Shosie Squeezer

Apr 10 2009, 10:01 am

Dope-smokin' NAZIS.

DonnieH.

Apr 10 2009, 1:32 am

We need comments from people who can clearly and articulately argue legitimate reasons for legalizing marijuana. At least when asked if he ever smoked Obama replied yes and when asked did you inhale he commented "well that was kind of the point" Decriminalization on a Federal level was a start and has made it easier for individual states to follow suit. Critics like to portray pot smokers as being "burnt" or "slow". Lets not give them any more ammunition by posting asinine comments

KelownaBC

Apr 9 2009, 8:30 pm

Fucking Goofs think its a big joke, we need more articulate people at the helm instead of a bunch of burnt out clowns

KelownaBC

Apr 9 2009, 8:26 pm

High Times while claiming to be in favour of legalisation of cannabis and supposedly thhe forefront of the movement, are nothing but a fucking farce and i have no doubt in my stoned mind that their juvenile Bullshit is hurting our cause more than it will ever help... Get Serious you fucking jerkoffs its not a joke to everyone.

b-blk

Apr 9 2009, 10:48 am

i jus wish he would legalize this shit so i wont b so paranoid buying it lol

small zzz

Apr 9 2009, 8:50 am

Everyone of you cannabis consumers should be proud of who you are. Fuck the haters!

Big D

Apr 8 2009, 7:42 pm

Oh yea, Obama SUCKS!!

Big D

Apr 8 2009, 7:35 pm

Everyone of you fucking dope-out mother fuckers give us pot smokers a bad name. Dont say shit, if you can't fucking talk like you got some DAM sense. Fuck You

againstthegrain

Apr 8 2009, 11:42 am

Obama is a tool of the Billdeburgs, just like EVERY other president.

umm

Apr 7 2009, 11:58 pm

AS long as I have weed, my "ass" will be just fine ;)

Lady Liberty

Apr 7 2009, 10:59 pm

FUCK OBAMA and FUCK islam:POLITICAL CULT OF HATE.
NEVER MIND YOUR WEED,WORRY ABOUT YOUR ASS!

umm

Apr 7 2009, 10:37 pm

What if my room mate is annoying? Can I get another one?

umm

Apr 7 2009, 10:36 pm

Do we get an allowance?

umm

Apr 7 2009, 10:35 pm

8 gigs isn't very much, but its something.

umm

Apr 7 2009, 10:34 pm

what about music?

Are nano ipods allowed?

If so, then what should I store on it...I guess music, but some episodes of imarijuanaman on myspace might be interesting. How about some cartoons. Yeah. Maybe Yogi Bear, hokey wolf, snagglepuss, quick draw mcgraw, lippy the lion and hardy har har, wally gator...Is there a place where I can charge my ipod there?

umm

Apr 7 2009, 10:31 pm

Are there midnight snacks?

inquiring minds want to know

umm

Apr 7 2009, 10:18 pm

Is there tv?
Tv-land? or what?
I call 1st dibs on the channels

umm

Apr 7 2009, 10:17 pm

Does the jail have web access?
We have to keep up with the latest installment of Cannabis Common Sense, norml, mpp, and hightimes:)

umm

Apr 7 2009, 10:16 pm

Do we get to read books in jail?

I'm asking the librarian to bring the emporer wears no cloths.

umm

Apr 7 2009, 10:13 pm

Would the guards mind making some popcorn? We can eat that while we play cards.

umm

Apr 7 2009, 10:12 pm

Do we get snacks in jail?

I call first dibs on the soda pop, preferably, mt dew :)

umm

Apr 7 2009, 9:18 pm

Jail huh?

Well, I hope people in jail like 500 rum ;)

po po

Apr 7 2009, 6:51 pm

ha fuckin stoners your all busted. this is the law talking and now ur gonna go to jail.

%$#@!

Apr 6 2009, 10:56 am

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Apr 6 2009, 10:48 am

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Underdog

Apr 6 2009, 3:05 am

To forgive & forget is devine
I'll get over it - I'll be just fine

rewards are not for true heroes
and stoners are true the whole world knows
forget about money, forget about show
just toke toke toke, and away you’ll go.

I would ask him

Apr 5 2009, 8:40 pm

Dear Prohibitionists,
How do you explain the fact that in Holland, where anyone over 21 years of age can smoke marijuana legally, the levels of use of Cannabis are lower than surrounding Countries?

HU210

Apr 5 2009, 12:39 pm

Put your anger to work this week.

Lets help out Statesmen Paul and Frank this week by contacting our/ your congress-persons and demand that they co-sponcer or sign on in support of; HR 1866, The Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2009.

Lets get this bill to President Obamas desk. Then we will know where he stands.

hmm

Apr 4 2009, 3:20 pm

I'd ask the mean president Hussein to please explain why he thinks he is bettere than us.

stony1

Apr 4 2009, 3:05 pm

OBAMA IS A LIER, PLANE AND SIMPLE! EVRY PROMIS OBAMA MADE TO WIN VOTES HAS BEEN REVERSED OR PLANE OUT DUMPED RIGHT ALONG WITH HIM SAYING HE WAS FOR LEGALIZATION OF POT FOR MEDICAL USE ! JUST LIKE HIS LIE'S TO CHANGE THE USA FOR THE BETTER WHEN ALL I SEE IS AMERICA GOING FASTER DOWN THE SHITTER FUELED BY OBAMA AND ALL OF HIS CROOKS HE'S PUT IN OFFICE FOR GETTING HIM A NON AMERICAN ELECTED!

HU210

Apr 4 2009, 1:35 pm

Holy poop!

Look how much farther ahead we would have been voting for Ron Paul.
Maybe people will check the congressional records of candidates before voting next time. He may not be a silver tounged devil.
But he walks his talk!

http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Reps_Paul_Frank_introduce_farming_bill_0403.html

HU210

Apr 4 2009, 1:15 pm

Beat the May Postal rate increase.

They cant delete a snail mail.

This weeks post card Theme.

The 5 F's of cannabis legalization:

New or expanded industry in

Pharma,Food,Fibre,Fuel and FUN!!
Learn it before ya say something stupid about weed again, Mr. President.

President Obama
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D. C.
20500

Lets get a million this week!!

haha

Apr 4 2009, 12:46 am

didnt get me high times good job tho haha

awb420

Apr 3 2009, 10:12 pm

High Times BLOWS DONKEY BALLS!

Adam

Apr 3 2009, 7:43 pm

Why would you make a "joke" out of that. For a second there I thought you might really have something. I'm dissapointed High Times.

smoke dog

Apr 3 2009, 2:21 am

still smokin peace out

you know

Apr 2 2009, 9:13 pm

The poster below doesn't represent my feelings.

Although, obama did disrespect the people of the states, and we have every right to feel shocked at his illogical sarah palin kelly bundy airhead like answer.
Obviously, obama doesn't care about us. Perhaps if we were people of Iraq, we might be taken better care of. Seems thats where all our money still goes.

obama

Apr 2 2009, 8:33 pm

go back to the jungle where you belong you monkey

gun times it isn't

Apr 2 2009, 7:08 pm

good times it is

♥

umm

Apr 2 2009, 7:01 pm

Personally, I don't feel the need for a gun fortunately.
So I don't care either way. If the gun lover was in prison right now, they would care more about legalization.

Anti-Socialist

Apr 2 2009, 6:47 pm

Alright well I am probably just as big a smoker as anyone here, but right now pot legalization is not that important. Obama is a fucking Socialist, and a Hitler clone. I believe he is the Anti-Christ, because everyone in the world thinks he is some god because he's black!!! Fuck they sell posters of him at Spencer's!!! When did they ever sell posters of fucking Bush, or any other president?!?! Yes, cannabis laws are important to cannabis smokers, but what about our 2nd Amendment that Obama is trying to take away from us? Take away our right to bare arms, and protect ourselves against terrorist attacks, and I think the last thing people will be worrying about is cannabis laws. Fuck You Obama you Hitler wannabe, Socialist piece of shit!! Your gonna destroy the United States!!!! Eat Shit and Die!!!!

Last Laugh

Apr 2 2009, 6:47 pm

The imbibers of greenery know who the Real fools are.

i'd

Apr 2 2009, 6:45 pm

want to know why obama thinks he can disregard the marijuana laws in th past.

Yet we are supposed to do otherwise.

and

Apr 2 2009, 6:38 pm

If obama refuses to be punished himself foer using it illegally, then how can obama in good faith support the illegality of said plant?

well

Apr 2 2009, 6:36 pm

Well, I messed that up.

Will the president agree to be punished for using an illegal controled substance known as Marijuana even though its safer than water?

umm

Apr 2 2009, 6:33 pm

I would follow upt that question with would the president himself have to be punished for his pot use in the past?

Its only fair.

umm

Apr 2 2009, 6:29 pm

I'd ask the president if he is going to pardon those who are non-violent. If not, will the president seek out his brother in Africa, and see to it that his brother serves time in jail like everyone else who is cought with weed? Hmm? Waiting...

sunshyne42o

Apr 2 2009, 3:31 pm

damnit, that's disappointing!

Afro

Apr 2 2009, 3:26 pm

FUCK YOU HIGH TIMES!!!
Go April Fuck Yourselves!!

karen21550

Apr 2 2009, 2:18 pm

another thing-it was a bit of a disappointment about this joke also but the way some of you are responding sounds a little hostile to me.are you sure thats all your doing is smoking a little weed?-geeze

karen21550

Apr 2 2009, 2:14 pm

readers of this april fools joke shouldve written back with their 4 questions then you couldve presented them to pres. obama with the headlines"this is our counrties peoples questions they want answered-NO JOKING".or say-lets get people into office to change things to our way of thinking.where are those brave folks that wanna run for office and change history?it would be nice if we could boycot somehow-any ideas?this country has alot worst problems than he prisons filling and people getting a little happy and pain free.there is way too much to loose to just light up on the lawn of a courthouse.because marijuana is illegal-theyd make a killing in court fees.it dont matter to them if you need it because your in terrible pain.

logan

Apr 2 2009, 2:02 pm

i dont get it

Assholes

Apr 2 2009, 1:41 pm

Yeah, I just lost all respect for High Times. That shit isn't funny getting our hopes up like that. Yes we have a sense of humor but not like that. I personally am cancelling my subscription to high times and will not ever have anything to do with them I figured it was an April Fool's joke but that shit just doesn't cut it. I'm going to smoke some nugs now without even thinking about high times anymore. Fuck you all. Peace out.

fuck you

Apr 2 2009, 1:39 pm

hes a socialist and you wait till he takes all your rights away just like wait till you cant bare arms thats comming soon fuck obama

fuck you

Apr 2 2009, 1:32 pm

and that motherless obama hes the same as hitler was you fools are you so high you can see this fake fucker

do something

Apr 2 2009, 12:54 pm

world wide march everyone needs to go May 2 go to your state capital call your reps

A Prank with a Point...

Apr 2 2009, 12:23 pm

I was disappointed for a second when I realized this is a joke, but I think it was a joke that made a good point. We are starting to WIN this debate about marijuana, to the point where many of us believed that a sitting president would take questions from a pot magazine.

And yes, as the update points out, now that they've got our attention, we should join NORML (or the other worthy pot organizations) and get "serious" about changing these laws.

High Times is a magazine meant to entertain and inform. I think this "prank" does both... especially if it inspires a few heads to join NORML...

Haze 814

Apr 2 2009, 12:00 pm

Not fucking funny. this is a serious issue that shouldn't be fucked with.

whattttttttttt

Apr 2 2009, 10:22 am

that is fukd up man what the f you just lost a fan goin to cannabis culture .com

NORML-AARON

Apr 2 2009, 10:11 am

Well, does High Times have any plans to try to go for an Interview with President Obama? Because they should try like a mothafucka to get one!!! Get him to pose with a big platter of some purple kush for the cover!

jr

Apr 2 2009, 9:10 am

Dat joke was fukd up

umm

Apr 2 2009, 8:32 am

As I watch YouTube - WORLD DEPRESSION GERALD CELENTE FOX NEWS APRIL 1ST, 2009 (NOT AN APRIL FOOLS JOKE!!)

on youtube, I was shocked to see fox news broadcasting from a drunkards' den. Why does fox news broadcast from a bar?
A bar? Fox news IS desparate.
Time to get baked for the day!

umm

Apr 2 2009, 7:45 am

I'm still dis-heartenned about being fooled about such a serious subject. I don't care about "tradition".

Maybe I'm just bad sport, but what about the people in the nursing homes begging for some one to kill them? Pot could maybe make them feel good, and alive.

Some will die this year because the states or the fed will take away someone's medicine. They say they don't but they have in the past. What makes anyone think it won't happen again. And in states where its illegal especially.

This is no laughing matter.

IStay_High420

Apr 2 2009, 1:06 am

LMFAO, there IS a national smokin' day dude, it's called 4/20!! Everyone knows that!!!

ErikW.65

Apr 2 2009, 12:50 am

Not sure which was more funny, the original article or the stoners reacting in anger!

Seriously, if you thought that Democrat Barack Obama would push for legalization, you weren't paying attention, and projected your hopes and aspirations onto him. Just goes to show that Obama is a political Rorschach inkblot test.

Take solace in the fact that the Obama Admin. "won't be using Justice Dept. resources to circumvent state laws on this issue..."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvUziSfMwAw

-ErikW high in the Green Mountains

Jonny

Apr 2 2009, 12:39 am

It's kind of sad so many people thought this was real... I think it shows how many of us have a secret hope that Obama really is one of the "good guys" underneath all of the political bullshit. Here's hoping. But even if he is... I don't think he's going to tackle this anytime soon... maybe never. I do have hope though. If the perception is that the general public is for it then the political push will be there to get these guys to say what I'm sure a lot of them already know is right.

Chio

Apr 2 2009, 12:38 am

Calm the fuck down, shaggy, it'll happen eventually.

Auzzy

Apr 2 2009, 12:38 am

Not cool.. Wish was true...

smokeweedveryay

Apr 2 2009, 12:17 am

leaglize it

shaggy

Apr 2 2009, 12:16 am

obama is a fucking asshole weed is the best lealize it alreay you fucking niger

smokin dat presidential shit

Apr 2 2009, 12:13 am

these mother fuckers got me last year too!!!!

haha

Apr 2 2009, 12:08 am

hahaha

umm

Apr 1 2009, 11:42 pm

Damn. I fell for it too.

:-(

you fucks.`

Apr 1 2009, 11:21 pm

we all got played.

pissed off

Apr 1 2009, 11:12 pm

fuck you guys i had my hopes up so much!

ryan

Apr 1 2009, 10:28 pm

shit dizzz iis curzyi hope we win da war on dis that'll be great

Mark

Apr 1 2009, 10:24 pm

Not fucking funny at all.

mandie dean

Apr 1 2009, 9:33 pm

i have been reading comments by your readers and im disgusted. these ignorant people arent focused on the unjust,un american aspect of prohibition. read some. hit that bong and research. quit bitching at these organizations that fight for the good of the cause.you all arent doing shit but thinking it is cool. dont run away to california. gather your own militia and spread the word. intelligently. who the fuck will take you seriously if your like " theyre mother fuckers. we want to smoke." we all do. do your part!!!!shut yo mouth!

Cocnerend Cr@CkHaed

Apr 1 2009, 9:18 pm

yawl me had flodoed

Randeye

Apr 1 2009, 9:10 pm

You guys bitchen are off your rockers. This is no joke, nor do i doubt if Obama ever got ripped before. But mark my words, change is coming and it's coming fast. Just look at Cali. it is everywhere. When will these other states wake up. You can't go down the street anymore without seeing a med. store. Peace Kooks

HERION

Apr 1 2009, 9:09 pm

SHOOT ME UP

karma smoke

Apr 1 2009, 9:08 pm

so how long is it goin to take norml and all these other organization to legalize marijuana bc the way i see it they have been acceptin donators money for money years . 40 - 60 years is more like it. so what the fuck are they doin with this money ?! hurry they fuck up so we can fuckin smoke . if its money that will legalize then how much is it goin to take inorder to get one of these organization in the senate or house . how much ? we need to get this done now . why is everybody not goin full force . i want some fuckn answers ...

never again

Apr 1 2009, 8:58 pm

wow. cool.

name

Apr 1 2009, 8:50 pm

Damn that was good. You had me fooled...but i must've read too fast b/e i thought he'd do it some time in the future...not he has already done it. Oh well good one.

Planting time

Apr 1 2009, 8:46 pm

put the seeds in the ground,fuck em,grow your own

U.B

Apr 1 2009, 8:21 pm

what a fucking joke!!

anonymous

Apr 1 2009, 8:20 pm

i dont think im the only one here who is fed up with this crap and is ready to do something a little more drastic than giving money to an organization so that they can lobby a few times a year for weed to be legalized. we need to find a way to join together as a nation and stand up to washington and just say no were not gonna sit here and say nothing anymore. were tired of there games. and now they have let the economy go to shit and who suffers us. how many people that lost there jobs had anything to do with there company going under. the govt wasts so much time fighting against a harmless little plant that they let all these banks and companies throw away so much money that the economy sank. im sick and tired of this crap. everyone is so money hungry in the govt that its pathetic.

APRIL FOOLED

Apr 1 2009, 8:19 pm

lol you got some ppl. I saw the Article but remained conservative of it due to the date. Hopefully the G20 asshats will come around a bit. Keep Smokin.

Mandie Dean

Apr 1 2009, 8:18 pm

I recently read in an interview that somebody using medical marijuana was no different than somebody using morphine for pain. uhm, maybe its just my lack of knowledge on certain medicines, but cant you die from overdose of morphine? I looked it up, and couldnt find anything signifying a marijuana overdose,nor liver damage, or physical addiction.And for that matter, you dont shit your pants and sweat and cry when you dont have marijuana. Your just like " damn, that sucks."

JOIN NORML

Apr 1 2009, 8:09 pm

JOIN NORML FIGHT AGAINST THE STUPID MOTHER FUCKERS THAT TOOK OUR FREEDOM AWAY
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jack_hare420

Apr 1 2009, 8:07 pm

pretty lame april fool's joke. there should be an organized effort to gather all the stoners together in every city and state in the country...to plant a ridiculously large amount of marijuana seeds all over the place. kind of like earth day...i'm talkin' about planting everywhere...public places...parks...state parks...around federal buildings...wheat fields...everywhere. OR has this been done already?? lol

wait again

Apr 1 2009, 8:04 pm

everything besides the interview was true? wtf. schedule an interview then. Why haven't you?

oh, wait

Apr 1 2009, 8:02 pm

I see the update, it said that "everything exept the interview" was a joke, so that means they still get to choose 4 questions to ask him in an email, and he'll email them back, that's what that said right? I read it again, and I don't see a punchline, or the funny part of this, which part is a joke if the interview is real as it says?

yeah

Apr 1 2009, 7:57 pm

LAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What joke?

Apr 1 2009, 7:56 pm

Who said this was a joke? Just because it's the 1st doesn't make everything a joke, that computer virus is real and alot of ppl assumed it was just a joke. I didn't see anything saying it's fake, if it's gone tomorrow maybe though. If it was made up I'd ask what's funny about it. You could have written a much funnier fake article then this if this is fake.

legalizing weed=better economy

Apr 1 2009, 7:54 pm

why are tobacco and alchol legal if they do nothing but kill people everyday? and our friendly hemp has killed 0
just think about it Mr. Obama you would have millions of people buying it everday. The gov. is wasting money by putting innocent people to jail for using a plant that was meant to be on earth for a reason.

anonymous

Apr 1 2009, 7:34 pm

biniwini you dumbfuck we are the dope community. go back to the ussr you communist fuckface oh wait..... dea fuck

karma smoke

Apr 1 2009, 7:17 pm

this joke WOULD HAVE BEEN FUNNY IF WE HAD LEGALIZED MARIJUANA ALREADY . I WANT A FUCKIN APOLOGY FROM HIGHTIMES. THIS SHIT IS SERIOUS BRO.

What Freedom, G??

Apr 1 2009, 7:05 pm

NORML's joke last year was way better. That and what is freedom to smoke pot. You can't do it and own a gun, just like you can't be an alcoholic and own one. Also, none of you are really pushing the issue, lay off the pipe and maybe the medical issue can come to the table and actually become a schedule 2...

Really, getting high and being mexican has turned the country (under a false guise of safety) against this magickal plant. Do you part and soberly take action-- I promise, the planning AND the action phase will go much smoother (and you might actually get off the couch and do it)

42o princess

Apr 1 2009, 7:03 pm

Yes, Please lighten up and just "light up". I'm sure that everyone that was a bitch over this will forget about it tomorrow, heehee!! {happy smoking}

........................

Apr 1 2009, 7:02 pm

about the comment posted by biniwini: this is supposed to be the land of the free. Why then should I not be free to smoke weed?

dazed

Apr 1 2009, 7:01 pm

yoooooouuuuuu diiiiiiiccccckk! riiiight!

karma smoke

Apr 1 2009, 6:48 pm

u have to fucking kidding me . u made the rest us believe this shit ! i take this reform really serious. the govt is dickin all of us around , innocent people are being arrested for stupid shit like possesion of marijuana, taxpayers money is being wasted, jails are overcrowding, the economy sux dick, there are people dying,and drug cartels are fuckin killin americans and the fuckin president wont listen to us ! not to mention anyone who smokes weed isnt gettiin up off their fuckin lazy stoned assess. we can get this shit legalized tomorrow if we all put pressure on the government, but noooooooo . dont fuckin do this again. there are some of us trying to get some shit done over here. u fucks.

reverend420

Apr 1 2009, 6:21 pm

IT WAS AN APRIL FOOLS JOKE!

biniwini

Apr 1 2009, 6:11 pm

p.s. the legalization thing... hey its ILLEGAL get use to it. it is what is is. weed is not your life guys. i smoke weed everyday but its not my life. just like beer is not my life. people get busted for coke and dope all the time, but do you see the dope community trying to legalize it. do you understand politics?? the way the world turns? its illegal for a reason. everyone just loves weed so much thats they get all gaga over it. its not a big deal. your still smoking right??

me

Apr 1 2009, 6:05 pm

HA HA FUNNY

biniwini

Apr 1 2009, 6:04 pm

FUCK YOU HIGH TIMES. I LOVE YOU :D

firedup813

Apr 1 2009, 5:59 pm

Jay... I agree with you! A smoke in... haha... more like a smoke out! But still a fun idea! But I think there would be a lot more than 100,000 people if we're talking about the entire country. Hit me up on twitter jay, we should talk more! Anyone else who's interested, tweet me too... same name as here! talk to you soon! Duces!

harry

Apr 1 2009, 5:54 pm

Stupid retards forget its April 1st

Jennifer McEwen

Apr 1 2009, 5:53 pm

You guys got everyone good. Maybe you should have taken the time to think about the people who would leave this site permanently because of a prank like this. I myself am not that pissed, but i Know many people who have been arrested, and spent time in jail, or are still in jail because of marijuana laws. These people have lost a lot because of their persecution by our government.. you guys had to know that this would be a sore spot for people affected by these laws... I know people who were avid Obama supporters, and now denounce him because of his response to the change.org question. I'm still a supporter, and i will still come to this site, but please guys, your speaking on behalf of a big population of people, and a lot of them are done letting this issue be laughed off!

FUCK YOU

Apr 1 2009, 5:52 pm

SO WHAT DOES HIGHTIMES THINK THAT LEGALIZING IS A LAUGHING MATTER TOO???

dutchdimebag

Apr 1 2009, 5:50 pm

LoL...you guys got me good :D that was pretty funny, albeit, disappointing. And fuck those guys who cant take a joke...no sense of humor at all...

dumb asses

Apr 1 2009, 5:47 pm

Most of the people on this site are stupid fuckin assholes..A joke isn't always funny to the victim! And besides if he did agree to an interview he'd just come to this site on his blackberry. Then look at the comments and cancel.

haha

Apr 1 2009, 5:42 pm

Im so ripped or else i wouldn't have believed this shit..damn good joke though.

Queen Sativa

Apr 1 2009, 5:36 pm

I've got to say, I'm pretty disappointed that this was just a joke. Bummer.

why?

Apr 1 2009, 5:33 pm

who the fuck thought this shit would be funny?

your moms mom

Apr 1 2009, 5:30 pm

fuck you high times retard that wasnt funny

your mom

Apr 1 2009, 5:24 pm

fuck all you that said "fuck you high times"
ya'll are bunch of bitches. high times got you good and youre all pissed off. grow the fuck up. laugh. smoke a bowl. who cares? you've read the article, now get off your couch locked asses and go join norml. peace bitches

jay

Apr 1 2009, 5:21 pm

HEAR ME NOW. WHY DONT WE ALL HAVE A NATIONAL SMOKE IN DAY. you know everyone meets up in their respective cities, and in a public place, 100 to 1000 or so people in every city light up and get high in numbers. what do you think. is that a little over the top if everyone in every city smokes at the same time? it should be documented on youtube too so that everyone can see that the 420 community is not few and far in-between. there are 50 states ,and one capitol in each state.and usually one or two other major cities in that state. so we are pretty much looking at 10,000 people minimum upwards to 100,000 or more. if you think this is a good idea,say so. if not, then tell me why not.

King Babyarm

Apr 1 2009, 5:18 pm

he. he. very funny you guys! :) way to keep us on our toes!

Got Me Good

Apr 1 2009, 5:17 pm

I was disappointed for a second when I realized this is a joke, but I think it was a joke that made a good point. We are starting to WIN this debate about marijuana, to the point where many of us believed that a sitting president would take questions from a pot magazine.

And yes, as the update points out, now that they've got our attention, we should join NORML (or the other worthy pot organizations) and get "serious" about changing these laws.

High Times is a magazine meant to entertain and inform. I think this "prank" does both... especially if it inspires a few heads to join NORML...

pissed

Apr 1 2009, 5:16 pm

fuck you high times

jay

Apr 1 2009, 5:14 pm

hey nickie thanks for the input. i was just on a roll. maybe the roll went on a curb a little, but i hope my post was somewhat legitimate. not like all of those little babies i made on a deployment over in asia. oh well.hey everyone! smoke pot and live long and prosper. No man is gonna keep me from enjoying what i believe is a civil liberty. besides, its not even fucking addictive. peace

IStay_High420

Apr 1 2009, 5:13 pm

C'mon guys, y'all knew it was April Fools' Day. It shouldn't shock u that High Times was just gettin in 2 the spirit lol. Yes, the subject of marijuana legalization is, indeed, a serious subject but so is mental retardation and ppl are gettin a kick outta Katt Williams and Carlos Mencia. (Both of whom, are awesome btw, Poor lil tink tink lmao!!)

Seriously, lighten up ppl. Gotta have some kinda laughs in such a shitty time we're in right now!!

sativan

Apr 1 2009, 5:12 pm

The dirt bag who dreamed up this story should be be sent back to their DEA day jobs.
FURK YOU HIGH TIMES!
I will never forgive you, this is the last time I will ever visit your web site, I hope you choke laughing!

D-Bag

Apr 1 2009, 4:58 pm

sheesh...lighten up you guys.

MichealG

Apr 1 2009, 4:57 pm

Wow High Times such a terrible day and then i saw the bulletin getting my hopes up that a president is actually doing something for the good of the people. Low & behold adurrr April Fool Day! great work High Times you just lost another subscriber.

Zach

Apr 1 2009, 4:53 pm

If Tobacco and Alcohol are legal, why is Cannabis illegal? You don't want your children smoking weed but you're more than happy with them increasing their risks of heart disease and cancer or liver disease and cancer? You don't want your children smoking weed but you're more than happy having them grow up and one day kill someone with their car or truck because they were drunk driving? You don't want your kids smoking weed but you'd be cool with them getting drunk and beating their wife and kids?


Where is the fucking logic in that? Pull your heads out of your asses.

steven

Apr 1 2009, 4:50 pm

Fuck you high times

drillbabydrill?NO!GROWBABYGROW!

Apr 1 2009, 4:47 pm

High Times you got me, very funnny! And thank you so much for not posting a "Marijuana has been Legalized" April Fool's Article.

MikeL152123

Apr 1 2009, 4:41 pm

I'm sort of really pissed off this was a joke. I think the subject of legalizing marijuana is a serious topic and should not be taken lightly.

tklmyers

Apr 1 2009, 4:37 pm

There seems to be a lot of people making jokes about this issue (Obama included). This is a serious issue on the minds of 25 million Americans (that's quite a few voters). We are tired of the overcrowded and tax-money-eating prisons. Tired of lives being ruined for arrests due to the use of adult recreational drugs. Tired of more than $60 billion/year spent on the so-called "drug war". Tired of the violent crimes associated with the Mexican drug cartels, who, by the way, are profiting more than $25 billion/year off of our citizens. Tired of pharmaceutical companies shoving non-organic chemicals down our throats, then giving us more non-organic chemicals to tamper the life-threatening side effects from the first drugs they gave us. When, all along, marijuana (a non-harmful, organic drug) could have been the answer to our illness.

My hope for this interview is that you will take this seriously. Ask him the questions that matter. Not whether one person will be freed, but will millions of prisoners be freed? He cannot simply laugh this issue off. As an avid Obama supporter, I am ashamed and disappointed in his offensive response to our concerns. Americans are aware of the benefits of marijuana legalization. We are not going to back down and go back into hiding in our closets to enjoy marijuana or to self-medicate ourselves at the risk of our freedom and the freedom of the compassionate souls who provide this medication.

BTW, I am not referring to "hard drugs" such as cocaine or heroine. These chemicals are life-threatening, highly addictive, and SHOULD be illegal. I only refer to drugs that grow naturally.

Skim Milky

Apr 1 2009, 4:36 pm

Not funny. I'm sorely disappointed.

Stick this practical joke into your anus. We aren't teenagers anymore. You should have made a fart joke instead. Far more appropriate.

APRIL FOOLS

Apr 1 2009, 4:36 pm

APRIL FOOLS! I don't trust you high times. Your sneaky. I remember last year they pulled a prank. Something like Former President G.W. Bush endorsing legal weed. To bad for you other suckers. Getting your hopes up just to get your hearts broken.

Plus, I don't know who else watched the recent C-Span clip on norml.org but it sounds like the Pres doesn't care about what we think.

Rex Raider

Apr 1 2009, 4:35 pm

e-mail the white house on 4/20 and let Obama know we are here to stay. let our voices be heard, it's our right as Americans.
of course were not on the top of things to fix but to totally dismiss us that sucks big time. we put him in office and he puts us in jail. i know that's harsh but so is ignoring us.
This is not just about tax revenues that can be had, its about us, the people and because we believe in you to do the right thing. this law is old with no foundation.

Please set us free
Rex Raider


His last address on this subject:

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Legalizing marijuana is not the kind of change President Barack Obama can believe in -- at least not as a remedy for the ailing U.S. economy.

On Thursday, Obama tackled the issue head-on, only half-jokingly, at an online townhall meeting where he noted that the idea was a favorite among the 3.6 million people who voted on more than 100,000 questions submitted on the White House website.

"I have to say that there was one question that was voted on that ranked fairly high, and that was whether legalizing marijuana would improve the economy and job creation," he said to laughter at the White House event.

"And I don't know what this says about the online audience," Obama said, tongue-in-cheek. "This was a fairly popular question. We want to make sure that it was answered."

"The answer is, no, I don't think that is a good strategy to grow our economy," he said before moving back to a more sober discussion of unemployment and healthcare reform.

"Thank you for clearing that up," said Jared Bernstein, Vice President Joe Biden's chief economist, who was acting as moderator.

Many of the questioners suggested that regulating the marijuana industry could yield large tax revenues.

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs was later asked whether Obama, who admitted in his autobiography to experimenting with drugs in his youth, was leaving some wiggle room on the issue.

"The president opposes the legalization of marijuana," Gibbs told reporters, emphasizing his seriousness. "He doesn't think that's the right plan for America."

As for where the new administration stood on medical marijuana, he said to ask the Justice Department.

Gibbs suggested that marijuana advocates may have had a hand in stacking the deck by mobilizing supporters to send in questions and to go online and vote repeatedly for them.

3/29/09
(Writing by Matt Spetalnick)



Gibbs think were stacking the deck, trying to pull the wool over there eyes. we are not radicals and we need not yield to trickery.
It's our right to choose and we are many.

We are Americans and freedom is our foundation.

www.whitehouse.gov (is the address)

Jeannie Herer

Apr 1 2009, 4:28 pm

Not funny.

MikeL

Apr 1 2009, 4:23 pm

I also do not like the question created by High times. This is a huge opportunity and we have to take full advantage. don't rush this and think it through. ask about economic value, the multiple uses of hemp, and how when compared to alcohol and tobbacco it is much less harmfull to everyone.

Bryan, Adult Cannabis User

Apr 1 2009, 4:19 pm

It’s in the National Security of the United States to Legalize Cannabis. As we look at the drug war in Mexico and our border system, you can't just cut off the border town Cannabis criminal activity and expect to stop the Drug Cartels. You have to take this on as a National issue. I am in Atlanta with a huge Mexican drug system, and only a National Reform Policy will stop the illegal criminal activity. Force them out of the Cannabis business and our
legal system can go to work since they will not be concerned about Cannabis Issues with a newly Regulated, Reformed, and Rescheduled Cannabis Policy. We the people have to get informed and make our voices heard, so get off your asses and get involved in your local Cannabis Movement!!!

gjlarson86

Apr 1 2009, 4:19 pm

There needs to be a question about the consideration of a federal law legalizing medical marijuana in all states.

Trenity

Apr 1 2009, 4:17 pm

Fuck that, man. 2 legalization articles got me today... This shit is not true. Fuck today. Twenty more days...

MikeL152123

Apr 1 2009, 4:16 pm

With no recorded deaths due to the use of marijuana and tens of thousands of deaths attributed to alcohol and tobbacco each year what are your thoughts and comments?

Why is such a versatile and harmless plant illegal and such a scare topic for politicians?

How can you say that ending marijuana prohibition will not help stimulate the economy? Look what ending the Prohibition of Alcohol did to help us get out of the great depression.

Isn't it obvious that the war on drugs is a loosing cause and it is time for some drastic changes?

I am sure that you have about the posts people put on the internet referring to the way you answered the question about legalizing marijuana durring the "town hall meeting," do you wish you attacked the subject in a different way or with more respect to those who voted for the question? Many of the people who voted for the questions pertaining to marijuana legalization also voted for you durring your presidential campaign.

Dessalines

Apr 1 2009, 4:10 pm

It cannot just be a recitation of facts. The argument must be placed in a narrative (frame) because thats how people think. This argument must be framed as a matter of fairness and justice.

SpyderRogue

Apr 1 2009, 4:09 pm

Absolutely Fabulous News.

Doing great so far. with the questions and comments i see here.

I wanted to add that as part of the interview. Prior to it even.

overnight a copy of

the Emperor Wears No Clothes.

That's my suggestion.

Peace and good Luck

Jennifer McEwen

Apr 1 2009, 4:09 pm

I think you should ask President Obama what he needs from the Pro pot Community in order to get the steps in motion toward legalization.. we have a bad habit here in America of asking.."what can you do for me?" Or "When will you do this for me?" I think it's important to understand what expectations He has from our Community as a whole. By understanding what Obama and his cabinet expect from us, we can be that much closer to meeting that expectation, and that much closer to this being a serious issue when discussed, and not just a taboo subject that makes people uncomfortable to speak about.

Pittsburgh Stoner

Apr 1 2009, 4:05 pm

man fuck that first question asking about that one dude.. what the fuck is that high times... it did start out right but fuck that. you should let us vote on questions or some shit or pick the top 3 submitted. and by the way it is april fools.

pocket_zombie[rawr]

Apr 1 2009, 3:55 pm

I would like to know when Obama himself will call a press conference and announce it to everyone. That's what I want to see as sort of a finalization of all this. His words from his mouth reaching the eyes and ears of millions.

I think that him taking the feds out of the MMJ world will increase the chances of the new bill in CA passing and create the possibility for a nationwide reform done by the states for the states. They can each deal with it the way they want to, tax it how they want to etc.

Serious progress could be made with this and I hope for nothing but the best outcome.

As a side note, I didn't vote Obama and I didn't vote McCain....I'm not a huge fan of either one, but the one thing they both had in common throughout the debates was taking the feds out of state MMJ laws, Clinton was there too. Most of the runners from early on in the presidential race agreed as well. It was a hot topic and it still is and it needs to be dealt with.

Conniepae

Apr 1 2009, 3:54 pm

I would ask him if he has researched cannabis hemp and it's many uses?

Does he agree with Ronald Reagan that it's okay to lie about cannabis (marijuana)?

President Reagan was allowed to speak these words and no one around him told him, he was lying. He was not held accountable for a lie! He was not shamed for misleading with the help of a lie!

A LIE IN PLAIN SIGHT-- and no one spoke up?
"I now have absolute proof that smoking even one marijuana cigarette is equal in brain damage to being on Bikini Island during an H-bomb blast" - Ronald Reagan

Does he think the war on drugs should be based on facts? Would he bother to correct a lie, if it were stated in his presence? Or would he just move along?

sonny j.

Apr 1 2009, 3:52 pm

my question is. how can alcohol be lagal and not pott when beer and wisky can cause deaths . and pot supposed to be dangerous?

Christopher Finlayson

Apr 1 2009, 3:50 pm

God damn right, fuck the government! I'm on Probation right now for lighting a blunt at a park...just for that one action, I'm in debt $1500 and at risk of going to jail...I have no job cause the fucking economy is so bad right now...And they expect me to pay? What if i have no money? The government Don't give a flying fuck, If i have no money that just means I'm going to be in more trouble and end up in more and more debt...This is there way of getting U.S. Citizens cough up more cash even in this desperate Time of need...Obama Has the power to change these crooked acts, I just wish he would =/

Question topics ideas

Apr 1 2009, 3:44 pm

Ok, hightimes, don't screw this up, this may be your time to shine and could make or break our overall chances of ever changing the laws.
First, scrap that first question, it started out right, but ended shitty, turning it into a "will you free one guy" instead of asking for overall change. Big mistake. You need to address the obvious fundamental flaws and factual errors that are the reason that people think it should be illegal, no beating around the bush, dig in hard, with everything you got. Mostly with the truth. It should be reworked to sound more like "Given the facts about medical marijuana(Add a few of the major ones in the question, if you don't know them, you suck and should read.) and given your postion of a science based approach to issues, would you and will you allow scientists to study marijuana with no restrictions to find the truth about it and it's medical and overall scientific properties? And once their research is complete, if their findings are as postitive as we believe they will be, would you consider allowing for medical access to it across the country to help the many people who need it and treat it as any other medicine?

See, you gotta cut right to the meat of it. Now is your chance to address the basic truths that need to be told to power, because they seem to have forgotten. No special treatment and no assumptions, just work from what we know about cannabis and why it should be legal. Ignore the fact that he smoked once, and really tell him what's going on.

Second question, Hemp and it's massive potential for growth(no pun intended, lol) and it's incredible potential for a green future. This question should have an element of "Did you know?" to it, while still asking "Why not?" knowing full well that there is no good reason not to. Perhaps the question could go like this, "Hemp has a long history in this country, and up until the 1930's it was fully utilized in everything from high quality paper, rope, cloth, paint, plastic and even as a biofuel, as one of Henry Fords original cars was built from strong hemp plastic panels and was designed to run off of hemp. Considering hemps massive "green" technological potential, such as it's ability to be used in place of fossil fuels in everything we currently use oil for, and that the original laws against it were only passed due to corruption by big buisness(Totally true and verifyable, look it up, and show it to him,) would you consider a return to the days before oil dominated our industry and allow hemp growth and usage as a biofuel, as well as allowing hemp to be used for paper and biodegradeable plastic and for cloth, as it is clearly a great natural resource for the US that we are neglecting, and the laws against it are holding us back economically, and it can be grown in every US state giving us a great advantage globally in the biofuel and hemp market. (I realize this question needs to be rearranged as is so that you can put a question mark in there, but I just typed as it came to me, so feel free to move things around. However it is important to include those points into the question, so as to avoid an uninformed answer, this is our chance to make a case for it, not to see if the case has been made already. Don't get lazy on this.

Third question, Recreational use of marijuana, and it's safety when compared to alchohol, tobacco, and "illegal drugs" in which cannabis is mistakenly lumped into. This is probably the most important to many of you out there, however, it's important to remember it's not the first priority, however once the previous questions are answered and sound action is taken to address them, it's priority will rise to one, and the path will be cleared for the honest debate required to have our voices heard. However this is our opportunity to voice our side of the issue frankly, although it is in the form of a question. I think the question may be best asked in a similar fasion as the previous ones, rooted in facts, examples, pointing out the obvious reasons(or at least the ones obvious to us) that it is a better choice than alchohol or cigarettes, and that it is not the steriotypical drug that it's portrayed to be, and definetly isn't as it's portrayed in those commercials, and more to the point it clearly doesn't deserve to be classified as a Schedule I drug by the FDA. (I have my own problems with the FDA itself but I'll leave those out of this.) I'll leave it to you to form the question on this topic, and the remaining question as well. I have something I need to do. If something comes to me I'll let you know later.

Josh Parsons

Apr 1 2009, 3:32 pm

Its time that we stop being so nice. Lets stop asking for legalization. Lets tell them legal no matter what the cost. I grow illegally, aint afraid to say it. Dont give a damn if the feds do see that this is my real name. I am tired of being afraid. It is time to get loud and right in the government face.
Fuck the Government,
Josh Parsons

cheeba is da life

Apr 1 2009, 3:22 pm

well... i believe we just need to git obama a red white and blue bong with his name on it..then he will c what joy weed can bring

karma smoke

Apr 1 2009, 3:19 pm

ask Obama and his administration if they would like to compare all sorts of charts and calculated numbers on the pro's and con's on legalizing marijuana. i bet you the pro's will out weigh the con's. trust me . also ask , why does he not solve the legalization issue if half of America put him in office and gave him this paticular issue to work on inorder to help out his American voters? didnt he say that we put him in the white house and he should listen to us ? well Mr. President ? are u listening ? cause we are waiting? stop the war on Marijuana!

G.Pyle pfc

Apr 1 2009, 3:18 pm

almost 150 posters in under 3 hours. must be a HT record of some sort.

People do read this site huh

well golly

D-Bag

Apr 1 2009, 3:16 pm

If it's April 1st and it sounds too good to be true...well...

Tre J

Apr 1 2009, 3:14 pm

this is a milestone in weed history. many other milestones have been executed without in depth consideration, and this my friends should not be another one of those.
Q1: did you know in the state of california alone if marijuana was legalized within the first year $1.3 billion dollars will be profited. now imagine a nation wide legalization and the great effects it could have on this economy. more people die from alcohol than weed. why dont you sell it like cigerettes?


Q2: do you even know the illogical arguments used to illegalize weed. those arguments alone in their ridiculousness should be enough to have it legalized.

anonymous

Apr 1 2009, 3:12 pm

April Fools???

If it isn't bullshit, then I think you should broaden that first question (High Times) and mention the numbers of non-violent, otherwise law-abiding citizens who are in prison, costing taxpayers millions-to-billions of dollars in care.

karma smoke

Apr 1 2009, 3:09 pm

the questions should consist of , demanding proof from Obama and his administration on why or how legalizing marijuana would not be a good strategy to stimulate economy, and bring down the cartels.

anonymous

Apr 1 2009, 3:05 pm

your all retarded why would yahoo and high times put this up as a joke when they r trying to get more readers not pissthem off u dumb bastards look at cali they r trying to do exactly what this is talking about as a way to "fix the economy"

Queen Sativa

Apr 1 2009, 3:04 pm

My apologies if this topic has already been brought up but I'm about to head to class and don't have time to read through all the other comments. I'll leave it to you to turn into an eloquent question, but I would ask Obama about the possibilities of industrial hemp. If he's not going to see the light about marijuana he at least has to recognize the fact that we could take EVERYTHING that's made from cellulose and make it with hemp which, I'm sure we all know, is far easier to grow, far more renewable, and more environmentally friendly. No drilling for oil, no clear cutting old wood forests, it's FAR cheaper, hell, we could even fight the hunger problem with more food made from hemp.

?

Apr 1 2009, 3:03 pm

heh , email huh ? Mighty nice of him .

Brooklyn grow op

Apr 1 2009, 2:56 pm

How about asking him since the this is supposed to be the "free world/country" and "the people" are supposed to be the ones being served by our goverment why not have an open televised debate where only the facts can be used not one persons opinion and let the people decide after where's the harm in that?

April fools

Apr 1 2009, 2:55 pm

god damnit they got all of us real good its an april fools prank

Bob Dole

Apr 1 2009, 2:49 pm

Pretty sure this is an April Fools joke.

If it is, that would be pretty fucked up on High Time's part for joking about something so serious.

Real Ideas

Apr 1 2009, 2:46 pm

Question # 2 Will you allow research to be done by lyle craiker who has been turned down by dea numerous times to do research on strains and benefits of varied types(you can word it better than this but basic idea)

Question # 3 will you form a bipartisan committee to review the effectiveness and possible solutions of drug prohibition and its effect on the economy and at the same time a committee to see how beneficial marijuana can be for so many medical reasons.(you can word it better than this but basic idea)

Question # 4 Marijuana is not harmful why is it so wrongfully categorized as a class 1 drug how is it possible to get jail time for having personal amounts of any drug, rehab at most should be implemented, prohibition leads to gang violence look at mexico and you just give them more money and guns to the corrupt police anyway(you can word it better than this but basic idea)

and the first question and all questions make them broad we want an in depth answer to each and every question for his specific reasonong see if you can arrange a counter questionnaire to respond to his responses but hey this is huge

Mister 6

Apr 1 2009, 2:46 pm

For Sol La Rhad Sa, Cannan does not = Land of Canibis, it means Dogstar. Do your home work next time.

gstlab3

Apr 1 2009, 2:46 pm

WOW IF IT WAS NOT APRIL FOOLS DAY I MIGHT BITE ON THIS HOOK., BUT IF I SEE IT ON THE EVENING NEWS AND LOCAL TELEVISION I MIGHT CONSIDER IT A SMALL VICTORY., IN CLOSING I THINK THE COUNTRY IS IN REAL TROUBLE AND CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE TOO MANY MORE STONERS MAKING TOO MANY DECISIONS JUST YET., I MEAN THE DOLLAR IS TANKING AND JOBS ARE BLEEDING AWAY LIKE LIFES PRECIOUS BLOOD AND WE WANT TO SIT BACK AND GET HIGH I UNDERSTAND THIS BUT COME ON!!!! WE HAVE REAL ISSUES LIKE DEATH TAXES AND PROPERTY RIGHTS BEING TAKEN COMPLETELY AWAY FROM LAND OWNERS AND I USE THE TERM 'OWNER'LIGHTLY.!! WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH US!!?? LETTING THE GOVERNMENT HAVE SO MANY RIGHTS OVER US IN THE FIRST PLACE!IS A REAL PROBLEM THAT HAS BROUGHT US STUPID LAWS LIKE POT PROHIBITION!!! AND OH YEAH!!!!!!! # 1!!! FUCK THE POLICE! AND VOTE EVERYONE OUT OF OFFICE I MEAN EVERYONE THAT HAS A GOVERNMENT POSSITION SHOULD BE FIRED TODAY!!! IF POSSIBLE SEND THEM PACKING!!!

Stephen Smith, Washington, DC

Apr 1 2009, 2:43 pm

I would ask Obama the following question:

"You have said that you would prefer to leave the question of medical marijuana to the states, and will not interfere with dispensaries which are in compliance with state law. Does this same states rights stance transfer to marijuana legalization itself? That is, if a state decided to legalize the production, sale, and consumption of marijuana for adults over the age of 18 (or 21), would the Federal Government interfere, or would it defer to states' rights on this issue?"

anonymous

Apr 1 2009, 2:43 pm

I think any president would have screwed up stimulas/tax payers money!

There are people without jobs but when the dust rises it would be better! more stable!

The money that was currupted was the main reason for the down fall!

I can't wait to see if he gets tired of running around like a chicken with his head cutoff to stimulate somthing that takes time anyways... so down the road we can pay taxes 2x? Just for the things that I shouldnt have bought in the first time because I didnt have the money.. since I did get the exra mun they tax it 2x so i have less later?

Freedumb Fighter

Apr 1 2009, 2:38 pm

I agree with Overgrower, we need to make cannabis a more social topic. Discuss it more openly and intelligently with your peers and others. Don't be a stereotypical stoner, build your debating skills with facts and convince others with sound information...show them, don't preach. This is a science based topic although it can also be faith based, science tends to hold up better in court. Its not going to happen overnight, but we are closer than ever. Be smart, be strong, be kind, be heard and most of all be high...

HEMP NOT TREES

Apr 1 2009, 2:37 pm

Sol La Rhad Sa: Your statement was the most intelligent thing I've read on any pro-hemp/marijuana site...we need more intelligent people like you on our side. Keep spreading the good word. The problem is everytime a news crew or a newspaper interviews someone that's pro-pot they find the dumbest stoner they can to give a quote, and they make us all look like idiots. When in actuality there are millions of marijuana users across our great country that are lawyers, dentists, dr's etc...but they remain the silent majority for fear of their careers being stripped away from them if they voice their support. The time is now for them to step forward and show the new administration just how many great herb smokers there are...

"Hemp is of first necessity to the wealth and protection of the country!"
Thomas Jefferson - Former President & Hemp Farmer

"Make the most of the Indian hemp seed, and sow it everywhere!"
George Washington - Former President

It tuff to think smart!

Apr 1 2009, 2:35 pm

We should ask the president to work with the people, and in return, the people work with the gov.

We can help the gov to not support terrorist and drug cartel!

Gov in return gives us another alternative to posession!
Grow or distribute our own, maybe tax, or liscence it?

kaos

Apr 1 2009, 2:31 pm

just need to legalize it there is nothing wrong with smoking some pot at least you dont do dumb shit like these crack heads do to get crack you never hear of a pot head sucking someone dick or stealing from people just to get a buzz at least it is safe

ganja ofa healing of the nation

Apr 1 2009, 2:31 pm

The gov, should see how much they could make off making it legal, we could be out of this debt, instead of paying for all these marijuana charged convicts, keeping them in jail is costing us money, for some pot, drinking is legal, yet you can die, there are parking lots at bars, encouraging drinkers to drive, lets get real people,

ryiz

Apr 1 2009, 2:27 pm

honestly,lets give the man the first four years for the economy crisis an let his last four years be about true freedom.do you think he ll get re elected if he legalizes it now? be cool people,patience is a virtue(and a great asset of ours,if u know what i mean).

never reading HT again

Apr 1 2009, 2:26 pm

This best not be a fool joke!



25 MILLION!!! WOW!

randy marsh

Apr 1 2009, 2:17 pm

yeah, and dick cheney just agreed to an interview with hustler. what a crappy april fool's joke. im leaving high times for a marijuana website that tackles serious issues.

Sol La Rhad Sa

Apr 1 2009, 2:14 pm

The Isrealite British/American government has known since ancient times that to control the hemp crop is to control the people. Everything that is made from oil and trees can be made better and less toxic from hemp.
You have to have a pricey oil rigs and millions of support workers making big bucks to get oil out of the ground. You need big equiptment and lots of lumber jacks to harvest trees.
Hemp is a weed and grows anywhere, needing little help from man. If we all grew hemp, we wouldn't need high priced oil or trees, and we would all be making a living while we helped save the planet from toxic oil products and insecticides.
Yes, they learned way back in ancient Egypt and Isreal (Cannan= Land of Canibis) that to control the hemp crop is to control the people. It is encoded in the bible when king
Jehosophat tore down the High Places and the Sacred groves there in the land of Cannan (canabis), which they tried to take over and called Isreal.
The war on Marijuana is accually a war on Hemp in order to take power away from the people and give it to the big oil, tree buisness and the AMA. Hemp proabition was first introduced to the US by DuPont Chemicals which wanted all rope in the world to be made of their new oil product called nylon instead of a ten times better and even more than that cheaper product than nylon called hemp.
Not even funny how oil prices went way up along with Marijuana proabition enforcement when big oil Bush and his boss (his vice-president) were in power; and began to decline as soon as Obama was elected. The AMA also has made big bucks on their horrible drugs at premium prices which they want us to buy instead of wonderfully effective, proven and inexpensive medicine made from hemp.
Yes friends, many wonderful meds can be made from non marijuana hemp, and the AMA knows this.
Asking Obama some questions will be fun, but hemp is coming back whether Obama wants it or not. The majority of the people will demand it, and soon.
Peace to all
SOL

Overgrower

Apr 1 2009, 2:11 pm

IF this is true, that's amazing...

If it's an April Fool's joke (seems kinda likely), I'm still glad that it inspired so many people to come up with their best questions for the President. Now we need to start asking them to.... EVERYBODY.

It would be great if Obama could wave his magic wand and legalize it, but in the meantime, it's up to us to keep this issue going. Join NORML. Write to the local paper, and influence the people around you.

America is ready for legalized herb!

Skeptic

Apr 1 2009, 2:09 pm

This is for sure an april fools joke. =[

Freedumb Fighter

Apr 1 2009, 2:08 pm

People if you want to make reference look up the reference first...don't just say "I read somewhere..." Science has standards, references are part of them...you can be high and intelligent lets work together here and keep this thing moving!

Greencrack

Apr 1 2009, 2:06 pm

im with sparky on thiss

april fool

Apr 1 2009, 2:06 pm

is this a joke? i kind of think it's a joke.

ATX GUY

Apr 1 2009, 2:05 pm

Mr. President, I along with millions of other Americans voted you into office HOPEING FOR CHANGE, hopeing you would shed light on, or correct the lies of the former administration. The former Administration has media advertisments still in circulation spreading lies about Cannabis and its use. These attacks on Cannabis through the mass media lead to an unconstitutional discrimination directed at Cannabis users, this discrimination can cause a responsible person with a clean criminal record and top level qualifications to lose a job based on a urine sample containing THC alone. Thousands of researchers and dozens of national and international medical journals back its use medically and many support its recreational use as well yet it still remains illegal, while tobacco, somthing you undoubtedly will not try to criminalize remains perfectally fine even though its death toll mounts daily while Cannabis' remains at zero. The incarceration of pot related, dare I say "criminals" costs the federal government around 20 million dollars annually and the amount of these offenders incarcerated totals more than all violent offenders imprisioned combined. You allow Tobacco (435,000 deaths in USA annually) and Alcohol (85,000 deaths in USA annually) but do not allow Cannabis (0 deaths in USA annually which from experience you know is not dangerous.(info from www.drugwarfacts.org) The human brain has receptors for cannabinoids and even creates its own cannabinoid which causes the feeling of bliss we all enjoy. I hope after reading this you take the time to think about this, your job is not about doing whats popular or what will get you re-elected even though it may seem that way, your job is about makeing our great nation a better place by doing whats right. Slavery was law but it wasn't right, segregation was law but it wasn't right. These atrocities were all laws fueled by lies until great men and wemon caused CHANGE and gave people HOPE. I have faith in you Mr. President. Why do you not stop these atrocities made laws by greed and prejudice?

Freedumb Fighter

Apr 1 2009, 2:00 pm

Mr. President,

I am a registered medical cannabis patient and I was wondering how come Delta9-THC (and other Cannabinoids) that are derived from the Cannabis plant are considered a Schedule 1 narcotic, While Marinol and Dronibinol are synthesized in a lab but are the same chemical formula as Delta9-THC that is derived from the Cannabis plants. These two lab synthesized medications are Schedule 2 narcotics and can be legally prescribed by all Doctors. If all three have the same chemical formula how is it that they are scheduled separately? If your policy is to respect state rights in medical marijuana programs and facilitate a change through science will we see a shift in federal medical cannabis policy and the rescheduling of cannabis to Schedule 2?

n8 penwell

Apr 1 2009, 2:00 pm

QUESTION FOR OBAMA:
Would you ever consider making alcohol & cigarettes illegal, and making marijuana legal, or just decriminalize it, and let innocent, non-violent offenders out of the over-populated prisons?

Because look at how many times alcohol & cigarettes kill people, compared to marijuana. Wouldn't it make a big difference if alcohol wasn't as readily available? It always seems funny to me how we can have bars where we are supposed to go and drink alcohol "legally", but when you leave the bar, cops pull you over for drinking it and arrest you! Where is the sense & justice in that? Sounds like Entrapment to me. If Obama is as smart as I know he is, he will realize the real change that needs to take place, stop laughing at the topic and make it happen. Marijuana GOOOD! Alcohol & Cigarettes BAAAD!!! How can anyone deny this?! Sorry drinkers & smokers, but you know it's true!

Marine

Apr 1 2009, 2:00 pm

There are so many things that we should ask Obama...but my 2 cents is ask him some sort of question about how he can ignore the fact that hemp and cannabis are a HUGE cash crop for America and how come he isn't utilizing these resources. And the fact that not only are we not making money off it, we are losing money by spending it on this 'war on drugs' ...war on pot in my opinion. It's pointless and he's wasting our tax dollars.

Sparky

Apr 1 2009, 1:53 pm

Im never reading high times again if this is an April Fool's Joke.

Denvers finest buds

Apr 1 2009, 1:49 pm

my question to Mr Obama is why does the government think it's okay to just throw everyone in jail especially for pot. That costs the tax payers "meaning us the people" billions to not just catch pot heads but to house feed and cloth them
there spending our money on catching us and putting us, the people through so much heartache,and also fines out the ass,
do you think this is okay Mr.president ?

hypocrisy i say

New World Order monetary dictatorship i say


i mean jail is a free ticket to survival that makes no sense shit you could reform people by simply giving them the pot your trying to bust them for and it would be billions cheaper .


i think people would be much more eager to conform if you just lashed them its much less cruel and unusual then prison if you think about it . what sense does it make for our free citizens to pay out a free ride to our criminals ?

our criminals should get sent to labor camps or something so at least while there in jail they can be productive or just lashed. We could even give them the choice lashing or labor camp ? no one should have to undergo those circumstances for a little weed right ?

it would be wrong if they had to right ?


soon so many people will be in and out of the system that they will bankrupt us because we have to pay for so much bull that we should not have to.

come on the best way to keep people doing what there supposed to is by giving them there drugs

don't be dumb or there will be a revolution by morning that ends up being more significant then the civil war ---that right there is true revolution will be coming soon if shit doesent change our new generation isent takin no shit from the fed bank system or the government.

were a bunch or crazy pot heads beware !!!

give us drugs you might be able to pull our strings for a few more years

get educated people and for god sake if your one of the dumb fucks running the country have original ideas stop following the pack

Jake D

Apr 1 2009, 1:46 pm

i'm a little too suspicious of an april fools joke here...ill check back tomorrow to see if this is still for real..if so ill put down a bunch of things to ask obama.

Chrystal

Apr 1 2009, 1:44 pm

If he were to legalize marijuana it would give the goverment the opportunity to tax it... I have read some where that with it being taxed the goverment would or could make $8 Billion each year... That would cover the debt issue that this country has and help out everyone. Or better yet, since they are scared about legalizing any "Drug" make it a law that each household is allowed 'x' amounts of plants (like 3-4 plants) so that they are only for personal and not for dealing. No dealing means no stealing, or murdering for drugs... which is already a big problem, but than they will just have to worry about drug wars for other harder drugs. Make it so you have to claim the amount of plants on their taxes each year and yeah it will suck to have to be taxed on them but if you grow them just right it will be worth it because the cost of some good green can be a little much at times.

I have now seen on the news that there are now 3... yes 3 teenage children who have died off of prescription drugs since November here in Wisconsin, and besides that, Herion is becoming larger and larger around here as well. You don't hear about people dieing from Marijuana EVER! Lives are being lost ever day and it's not from natural causes. These are our children, son's, daughters, nieces and nephews and grandchildren... I can't stand back any more and watch these children die off of these drugs. Give them a joint instead of pills or needles...

Good luck with the interview. We all have our fingers crossed!!!

HHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Apr 1 2009, 1:40 pm

ask him to back his policies on marijuana by appointing an office to engage an unbiased review of marijuana, its health effects, its potential addiction possibility and all those other things that come up. then let him know about how much money would be made by taxing and regulating it and ask if his committee finds marijuana relatively harmless then there should be no questions on the issue of legalizing.

kerouac

Apr 1 2009, 1:39 pm

Ask them a question based on the fact that the government creates jobs for criminals by making drugs illegal. Make marijuana legal and a lot of gangs will be put out of business. Place a tax on it and the economy will sky rocket. By keeping marijuana illegal, Obama supports street violence, and the fall of the economy, and the pain and discomfort in a lot of patients that use marijuana to get away from that. Along the lines of that. Yall can word it better.

Jess Harvey

Apr 1 2009, 1:35 pm

Very interesting, I do think it would be neat to send in a High Times corespondent and speak face to face with the President.

What rights

Apr 1 2009, 1:35 pm

Mr.Obama Do you agree that prohibition of marijuana violates religious and constitutional rights as it states in Christian religion Genisis 1 29 God gave mankind all herbs bearing seed for him to use and how our constitutional rights state that government shall make no law prohibiting the free exercise of religion how we the people have the right to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness no matter how minute it may be and the right to choose what we put into our own bodys so if im not mistaken isnt prohibition of cannabis a violation of the peoples rights?

Sean Ty

Apr 1 2009, 1:33 pm

Considering that:
1. 60-75% of the profits of the cartels is from cannabis and by legalizing, taxing and regulating cannabis to adults you would be eliminating more than half of their bankroll, as stated by officials on CNN and FOX news.
2. between the $44 billion in savings of enforcement and the $33+ billion in possible revenue by taxation the net swing could be + $77 billion, according to a Harvard economist
3. there would be many newly legalized businesses that would be imported from other countries, such as industrial hemp, and this would create countless jobs in the varied businesses for hemp and cannabis
4. the incarceration of large numbers of blacks and other minorities for non-violent drug offenses could be remedied over night
5. research of the most useful plant known to man and enter the 21st century in medical science
6. by legalizing cannabis you take the profits away from the criminals and by decriminilizing, even if you allow adults to grow cannabis for personal use, you will still allow a large amount of money to go to criminals
7. children are able to acquire cannabis easier than alcohol or tobacco (drug dealers don't ID) according to current surveys. Regulating and taxing would license establishments to sell for retail and those who broke the laws would lose their license
8. many studies that have been done regarding cannabis have proven over and over that the plant is not only one of the most benign substances known to man, it has many medicinal uses and that the most harmful effect to the cannabis user is the law

How can you still favor decriminilization over legalization and on what grounds do you support your answer?

wat?

Apr 1 2009, 1:33 pm

April Fools? or not?

TokinChokin420

Apr 1 2009, 1:32 pm

marijuana has to be legal,and even if it doesnt we will still keep blazin all day every day and we dont give a fuuck I LOOOOOVEEEEE CANNNAAABIIIISSSSSSS!

nickie.. again

Apr 1 2009, 1:32 pm

To Jay:

Please know that decriminalization and legalization are two different concepts. Decriminalization would not legalize marijuana use for recreational purposes (and therefore the government could tax the revenues). Decriminalization simply means the illegal possession of marijuana would only be punishable by, say a $100 fine as opposed to thousands in fines, jail time, a mark on your record, and ineligibility for financial aid.

april fools!

Apr 1 2009, 1:31 pm

wake up, people. this is an april fools joke. save your energy commenting on this and write to your local public officals regarding reform

HU210

Apr 1 2009, 1:30 pm

Bill Maher for Drug czsar

awb420

Apr 1 2009, 1:29 pm

Legalize it make the age 18 and tax the fuck out of it.
Grow hemp crops to save the world and reverse global warming, the shit economy and everything else that isnt right.

SMOKE IT UP! OVERGROW THE GOVERMENT!

bryan

Apr 1 2009, 1:28 pm

ask him if he realizes we are spending more money on this fake war on pot then we are in Iraq. Even if it were just decriminalized we could have a half-trillion dollar a year tax break. I am sorry to say that when Bush can spend damn near 2 trillion in 4 years on the war on drugs this country deserves to go bankrupt

knowledge=power

Apr 1 2009, 1:27 pm

yes even if we ban the THC part of the urine test/hair folecle...w/e it would still help the econemy alot..malls are closing family busnisess our closing... something needs to be done.. and fast

jay

Apr 1 2009, 1:25 pm

HIGHTIMES!!!!! CONSIDER MY QUESTION FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>


Mr president, In the whole 70+ years that pot has been in prohibition, would you think about going "green" , decriminalizing marijuana,(maybe legalization is too tangy a word to come out of your mouth), and possibly introduce hemp legislation that lets government sanctioned hemp farmers produce and grow hemp for industrial use ?




examples include, hemp that is made for textiles (clothing,rugs,paper)and other industrial use

-The research for bio fuel 1 acre of trees takes 10 years to grow for paper and textiles, the same acre of hemp can be grown in 1 SEASON by comparison.
-Hemp oil has less of a carbon footprint for creating bio diesel fuels.
-it also burns cleaner and instead of monopolizing the opium trade to create drugs you have medical marijuana that has virtually significant less side-effects to treat patients than oxycontin or other drugs that have nausea,chemical independance, and even overdosing that can cause death.
-when have you heard of overdosing on marijuana? Never.

Mr.Dank

Apr 1 2009, 1:20 pm

yall should go talk to him face to face about this issue not get a letter from him sayin wat he thinks.cause how do u know if thats even really from him. If we cant get him to legalize then atleast Decriminalize.I mean this plant has just as many rights as we do its been here longer!!

perfectgrim

Apr 1 2009, 1:19 pm

mmmmmmm, this is gonna be fun

420 all day every day 420

Apr 1 2009, 1:18 pm

i think they should just legalize it and help alot of ppl out and and make more jobs in the usa it would help the economy out so much its not funnie


ps i smoke weed everyday i love mary jane keep blazing

Ja1L3d f0r what ?

Apr 1 2009, 1:16 pm

Mr. President will you acknowledge the fact that Marijuana prohibition does more harm to the users then the use of marijuana itself as we continue to arrest and prosecute over 800,000 U.S. citizens yearly giving them criminal records stopping them from getting student loans or housing from finding employment and even loss of their children just for doing something you yourself have admitted to indulging in on several occasions or do you honestly feel continuing with prohibition is the right steps in this utter failure of a drug war ?

Teahupoo

Apr 1 2009, 1:14 pm

I would point out ALL of the studies that show how many hundreds of thousands die annually from alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drugs as well as how many thousands are being killed in violence associated with marijuana prohibition which would all go away.

Have him review the following:

http://www.leap.cc/cms/index.php

http://govaporize.com/the-marijuana-conspiracy

Then the question would be "Why are marijuana and hemp illegal?

SIMPLE. Ask him to explain why with REAL facts, not the same old tired "reefer madness" bullshit.

Also ask him what benefit there is to society in locking up NON VIOLENT productive people with families and DESTROYING those families along with adding the additional burden of welfare due to the loss of the breadwinner.

Someone in this country needs to wake the fuck up. If so many of my fellow Native Americans weren't killed in the mass genocide in this country we would take it back ourselves.

Teahupoo

MARIO

Apr 1 2009, 1:13 pm

HERE'S A GREAT STORY ON WHAT WE'VE BEEN TALKING ABOUT THIS MORNING PEOPLE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE STORY.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/31/cafferty.legal.drugs/index.html



THIS IS A REPORTER WRITING THIS COLUMN Mr. President NOT THE "ONLINE COMMUNITY"

nickie

Apr 1 2009, 1:13 pm

good question and a good way to frame the case in a way that advances our position: It also helps to legitimize our argument and shows that we are CONCERNED citizens, not just people trying to get high. Please use this question!

Since the Nixon Administration's failed, "war on drugs," American funding has gone to repressive state regimes and militaries. This money (sent with the purpose of fighting the war on drugs) has directly been tied to hundreds of thousands of human rights abuses in Latin America. Our war on drugs has not only funded human rights violations, it has also seriously strangled the economies of several peasant and indigenous groups. The present administration has already made a huge step for human rights the day after Obama's inauguration by planning to close Guantanamo Bay; Will the administration take these facts into account when considering changing the issue of marijuana into a health concern rather than a crime issue? Also, how can we be sure that by funding the war on Opium in Afghanistan that our tax dollars will not be used to corrupt regimes and oppress those who are already in need of protection?

Pat-Rick Daigle

Apr 1 2009, 1:10 pm

ask him if he'd lend my broke ass money for my possession fine. i could buy a whole grow set-up w/ the money i'd save.

J from Easton PA

Apr 1 2009, 1:09 pm

My Question:
President Obama, marijuana smokers are alive and well in the USA, and I don't think we're going anywhere. So, what should we do about living with the fear of being arrested, fined, and even put in prison? What can we do? We choose a scientifically healthier alternative to alcohol, and face the possibilty of our lifes being ruined, not ruined by marijuana itself, but the lies and laws surrounding marijuana. Imagine if you were caught with weed years ago... would you still have gotten the oppertunities to be President? Or would you have lost many oppertunities?
In your opinion, why can't we just be adults about this?

R.J.

Apr 1 2009, 1:08 pm

Mr. Obama. During your campaign you recieved unprecedented support from younger college aged people,many of whom smoke marijuana, hold jobs and contribute to society. Dont you owe it to these voters to do something about the ridiculas laws that currently exist on marijuana. And if you dont do anything isnt that pretty much saying that these GOOD people who voted for you are criminals?

WickedPanda420

Apr 1 2009, 1:06 pm

On the long run, this is a very very funny joke. ^^;

But seriously, if you happen to get that interview, I suggest recording it and post it here yah know... And er..

We'll believe yah.

happy april fools High Times

jared halone

Apr 1 2009, 1:05 pm

weed should be legalized. the real drugs are meth, heroin, crck ect.. the gov. should legalize weed so that they can focus more on the other drugs that are out there. and it will help strengthin the ECONOMY!

sherbah

Apr 1 2009, 1:05 pm

The one most important thing on my mind is the fact that there are people out there that smoke weed occasionally and don't have a criminal record, but when it comes to applying for a job, they have to take a drug test and are turned down for the job just because it shows up positive for THC. That is so wrong...why don't they ban THC from the drug test? Even if they don't, if it's the only drug showing up positive, give the people a break. The unemployment rate is high and there are people out there that smoke weed that are good workers and good people, but yet can't get a job.

knowledge=power

Apr 1 2009, 1:04 pm

Decriminalize or legalize... tax it and we can be out of debt and have more jobs.. endless possiblities

kill@g@nj@

Apr 1 2009, 1:04 pm

alright, why is the u.s government like this we are sopposed to be a peaceful and free nation. Obama you need to do what you said you was gonna do and that is make a change on the marijuana laws stop lettin the dea bust the dispenseries that is just taking medicine from people who really need it that is just really fucked up

p

Apr 1 2009, 1:04 pm

yea this would be a really fuked up joke for april fools

head out of his ass

Apr 1 2009, 1:02 pm

obama is just like any other puppet ever to "earn" the title of president. says he will stop the raids on california but multiple raids happened his first month. says he will take troops home well as of the latest news he is sending more troops in. do u really think he will leagelize it and it doesnt matter if he did want to cause either he is full of shit or he has no say in what actually goes on

dro

Apr 1 2009, 1:01 pm

Capitalism = The unequal distribution of WEALTH

Socialism = The equal distribution of POVERTY

Obama = SOCIALISM

Left or right/Black or White it doesn't matter Youtube "The Obama Deception".

tom

Apr 1 2009, 1:01 pm

Legalize it for the the good, keep it medical!!!!

skyhigh

Apr 1 2009, 1:00 pm

Here's a question. Why do I have to be born in such a small time frame on earth where i can't legally grow my own medicine and inebriant in my own backyard without fear of thieves and going to jail? Oh right I forgot that our system is fucked up and encourages seperation from other selves. If only the wealthy could realize that we are literally one you know like start talking to other people like they are another you not someone seperate from you then maybe they would get the OH SHIT moment where they realize their perception has been molded then maybe there would be more equality and justice. some quote from the bible literally chapter 4 verse 20. how can you love a man you can not see (god..if that's your thing) but not love a man that you can see? (another yourself)

nickie

Apr 1 2009, 12:59 pm

I wish NORML were doing the interview instead of high times :-/

420badhabits420

Apr 1 2009, 12:58 pm

if he was going to elect someone for cazr he should elect someone who actually smokes bud, one of us. we know how to responsibily smoke our herb. he is a fuck off in my mind, im really anxious to see his answers to the questions your going to ask him
and whats with the drug war,weed war. OBAMA POT IS A PLANT U FUCKING MORON, LEGALIZE IT.

i been tokin for 8 years since i was 12 years old im fine to this day i graduated high school and have a good job now prove me wronog on how it affects people.. i will show u up


peace i smoke weed i love mary and to everyone else keep blazing

anonymous

Apr 1 2009, 12:57 pm

why is it so bad to grow a plant anyways. onions and potatoes are bad for you. but people grow and eat them. hell alcahol is rotten grains and fruit sounds yummy huh. atleast marijuana is all natural. no nasty chemicals or rotten crap. this toppic is just rediculouse. the govt knows it and just dont want to take the blame. if the people that smoke weed werent so nice and peaceful, this would have ended long ago. but since we decide that we dont wanna play that way we get punnished. just dont make sense. but thats how life goes the bully might not be liked but he always ends up on top. aint life a bitch

nickie

Apr 1 2009, 12:57 pm

good question and a good way to frame the case in a way that advances our position: It also helps to legitimize our argument and shows that we are CONCERNED citizens, not just people trying to get high. Please use this question!

Since the Nixon Administration's failed, "war on drugs," American funding has gone to repressive state regimes and militaries. This money (sent with the purpose of fighting the war on drugs) has directly been tied to hundreds of thousands of human rights abuses in Latin America. Our war on drugs has not only funded human rights violations, it has also seriously strangled the economies of several peasant and indigenous groups. The present administration has already made a huge step for human rights the day after Obama's inauguration by planning to close Guantanamo Bay; Will the administration take these facts into account when considering changing the issue of marijuana into a health concern rather than a crime issue? Also, how can we be sure that by funding the war on Opium in Afghanistan that our tax dollars will not be used to corrupt regimes and oppress those who are already in need of protection?

Bill K

Apr 1 2009, 12:53 pm

Wouldn't the federal government like to consider reviewing as possible models many of the local city and state decriminalization policies that were first put in place in the early 1970's when the maximum penalties involved just the equivalent of a civil summons and parking ticket-like fine? Wouldn't decriminalization free up massive amounts of misdirected enforcement revenue and resources that could be more reasonably put towards actual high priority national problems that actually do threaten social cohesion and the rule of law? Isn't it time to concede that marijuana has for decades and decades been a deeply rooted part of the American culture and society?

anonymous

Apr 1 2009, 12:51 pm

i would like to ask him if this is a country by the people for the people, than why not put this topic to a vote and let the majority rule. why should just a small number of people speek for the whole country. its not the way our govt should work. every single person on this site knows more about marijuana and its effects on a person than any govt official. we the people should have a chance to decide what we want to be legal and illegal. we need to ask him questions that he cant dodge and avoid. the time is now and he knows there are millions out there who want this to work. i think he just dont know how to deal with it because im sure he has alot of preasure on both sides. and i think he should sit and read some of the articles on this site and do a little more research before he does this interview

Fritz

Apr 1 2009, 12:50 pm

i really hope all of this is forreal.
cuz this would be a fucked up april fools joke if high times lied about obama takin part in an interview

HU210

Apr 1 2009, 12:49 pm

This weeks post card Theme.

The 5 F's of cannabis legalization:

New or expanded industry in

Pharma,Food,Fibre,Fuel and FUN!!
Learn it before ya say something stupid about weed again, Mr. President.

President Obama
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D. C.
20500

Lets get a million this week!!

the april fool??

Apr 1 2009, 12:49 pm

I agree with the commenters below...this is an april fools crack. shame on you, hightimes. really not funny.

Non Smoker

Apr 1 2009, 12:49 pm

Do You believe that total legalization of marijuana is just an eventuality of law reform. Possibly a future plan to save tax dollars from filling the coffers of federal prisons that are overfunded to incarcerate non violent morally abiding citizens, and to open up new economic ventures and jobs for marijuana research, cultivation, marketing, alternative fuels, medical applications, textiles, better paper which means less forrest to cut down, a myriad of uses for this unjustified assumption on a plant that time and time again through out history has proven itself environmentally sound, medically applicable and beneficial, and personally a choice, as it should be.....

JMUTHAFUKND

Apr 1 2009, 12:44 pm

War On Weed? War On Drugs, War This , War That, Fuck The Obama admi. Just As WeeD? Fuck The U.S, I am American Citizen All My Life(WHAT IS AN AMERICAN?), And Was Raised to believe this is a pEAcEful country, WHy Is Everything Linked To War? They Use War To Solve anything we Want, WE ARE THE PEOPLE? BUllshit, In The Past Slaves Got Paid To Work, Now Today We Have To Pay To Work, WHy The Hell We Pay Taxes To Work, SHould Only Be On WHat We Buy, Or NOn At All,ANd If Human GOvernment Cant Budget Our Money Right, Why Do You STill Give It To Them? SMOke A FATTY, Drink, Fuck, Do What You Want Its Your World, Not Theirs!!!! Its OURS!!!!BRING FREE-DUMB bACK AKE wHATS rIGHTFULLY oURS!!!WHo Are They To Monitor Our Plants? Family? Roads on where to go, Do What You Want, Just Dont Hurt Anyone Else Like Going To War And Killing People, We Leaving it up to Murderes to decide our rights? FUCK THAT MAKE A STAND!!

lizzard

Apr 1 2009, 12:42 pm

If marijuana is leaglized the DEA will be able to spend the money they spend on pot on other drugs such as meth, thats the real drug. And we can start using the profit made from marijuana for things like Health insurance, and stop giving mexico all our money.

Skim Milky

Apr 1 2009, 12:40 pm

I'll believe this when CNN or somewhere picks it up....Too big of a coincidence to have come out on April fools? I'll tell you this...if this is an April fools joke, I will be fuming at High Times. This isn't the time or the place for THIS joke, it's at a crucial time, regarding a crucial issue....My opinion of High Times will diminish if this is a joke.

Ryan B

Apr 1 2009, 12:39 pm

All right, first lets start off with some ideals that could help.Legalizing marijuana could one, lower populations in prisons which would then lower state spending and over crowding. Two, by taxing marijuana the revenue alone would help. Three, you could also start a marijuana found of some kind to help more then just the the patience that need it, like taking a certain state or government donation off the top to help on a big economic problem. As an example towards stopping immigrants or real drug trafficking.So my question to President Obama is, With all the possibilities of legalizing marijuana being to help our people,our nation, our economy, and most of all the sick who deny other narcotics as a cure. What down side to legalizing marijuana can you see to not legalize marijuana to tax and sell.

Widtsoe

Apr 1 2009, 12:37 pm

Ask the President about Cannabis Culture (no, not your competitor ;) ) in America. Ask him how long he can continue to deny our right to practice our culture in America.

chumons

Apr 1 2009, 12:37 pm

This could be the only chance you get to talking with the Obama about this topic. Why don't you ask about the drugs that are legal in the US and fuck peoples lives over like. How about all the college kids that die every year from alcohol over dose. this is the safer alternative.

soulismissing

Apr 1 2009, 12:36 pm

how about

after the great depression, we ended prohibition to help fix our debt...why is that so outrageous now ...it would allow for better control of the substance(much like alcohol now) as well as a constant inflow of tax revenue to help cover national security, infrastructure, public health care just to name a few, as well as creating a large number of jobs through growth, cultivation and sales. people will continue to smoke pot with or without legalization, but with legalization ....we could relieve the burden on our jails and prison systems while fixing many of the nations issues.

dro

Apr 1 2009, 12:36 pm

Capitalism = The unequal distribution of WEALTH

Socialism = The equal distribution of POVERTY

Obama = SOCIALISM

Left or right/Black or White it doesn't matter Youtube "The Obama Deception".

MARIO

Apr 1 2009, 12:35 pm

OFCOURSE THERE'S SOMETHING IN IT FOR THE GOVERNMENT, OR AT LEAST FOR THE ELECTED OFFICIALS OF GOVERNMENT WHO OPPOSE IT BEING LEGALIZED, THERE BIGGEST CAMPAIGN DONATIONS COME FROM THESE CRIMINAL CARTELS. YOU AND ME DON'T MAKE LARGE ENOUGH CONTRIBUTIONS IN THERE EYES EXCEPT FOR VOTING. IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THE FACT THAT MONEY TALKS N B.S. WALKS. IF THEY LEGALIZE POT THEY WONT GET THESE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS THE ONES THAT BENEFIT FROM TAXING IT OUR US THE PEOPLE WHO WOULD GET ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, MAYBE SOME HEALTH CARE AND SOME OTHER GOVERNMENT HELP. BUT THEN THEY WOULDN'T RECEIVE THERE NICE DONATIONS EVER SO OFTEN. THINK ABOUT IT.

420AllDay

Apr 1 2009, 12:34 pm

LEGALIZE IT!!!!!!

wow

Apr 1 2009, 12:33 pm

it said the president is not in favor of marijuana legalization AT THIS TIME. already a change in their wording. If this is not an April fools joke then i would ask him if he would consider decriminalizing marijuana federally and giving an option to the states to legalize?

teenther

Apr 1 2009, 12:32 pm

its a question tht he wont just dodge but completly step out the way of and if hes laughing now then he thinks its a joke and most likly wont evenn be considerd...he says hes toked up before he never said hes for the plant like us see my dad smoked pot but doesnt want me too so isnt that the same as obama its a hipacritical debate on will they legalelize are crop chances are not likly...ask ur parents if they ever smoked weed and if they did or still do ask would u want it legal,most would say no

obama is an asshole hipocrit thats all for change if it benifits him and as for change has already been made hes president right thats a big change

bo

Apr 1 2009, 12:32 pm

hopful he see i to i
smoke it obama
let yourpeople be free

mba1189

Apr 1 2009, 12:31 pm

to HIGH TIME ADMIN. Dont smoke any bud until after you come up with four good questions. And try to make him give support for his answers. The dumb piece of shit thinks he can just say whatever he wants without giving any support as to why his answers are such. I think obama said something about science and facts being brought to the forefront in delicate topics/issues. Why didnt he give any evidence (scientific or not) as to why marijuana would not be lucrative for our economy.

maryjane

Apr 1 2009, 12:31 pm

oh yeah and that indicat has some very good questions for him i do agree lol... what about his pot smokin days???

Keegan

Apr 1 2009, 12:30 pm

Legalizing the use of cannabis is not only appropriate but entirely economincaly and socially acceptable. Myself living in California we are under immense debt and but not spending upwards of 40 million a year to stop the flow of a legal medical substance into the U.S., instead tax marijuana and make up to 30 billion a year off taxes. Put the age of marijuna the same as alcohol and it is entirely feasable. Not only will it cut down frivilous spending and help the national and state debt, but it would help console and stop the madness in Mexico and would also widely cut down the crime rate.

Norml-Aaron

Apr 1 2009, 12:30 pm

This sounds great, but given the circumstances, I have to ask is it for real or an April Fool's Day prank? lol...

Why not Free Eddy Lepp in the interview as well as Charles Lynch?

www.myspace.com/norml_truth_seeker

Paul

Apr 1 2009, 12:30 pm

1st of all, WOW! This is AMAZING.

I think that the issue of Marijuana on the Schedule 1 drug list has to be addressed. Ask the President HOW can you say you support Medical Marijuana, and yet you leave it on the list of drugs with NO medicinal value. Cocain is sched 2?? Not to mention the governemnt controlled Marinol is schedule 3. How is this logical??

Contact me at
Legalizemarijuanainwashingtonst@comcast.net

Taz

Apr 1 2009, 12:29 pm

woah, your asking me?! so many come to mind, but this one is appropriate.
"Why is it a fact that cigarettes are CATASTROPHIC on the environment and on the health of creatures affected by it, that they are a legal way to purchase disease...and YET the drug that is more criminalized in america is CANNABIS.
A plant that is natural and poison-free! How is that justified? By the way, did you compare the behavioral changes occurring in the people who are addicted to cigarettes to those who smoke a bowl every now and then? Shouldn't the war on drugs focus on the drugs that are destroying the sanctity of our society, not the ones that are strengthening it?"

thank you for reading my opinion, this issue is very dear to my heart.

maryjane

Apr 1 2009, 12:29 pm

i agree with matt and what he said up there some where...all he knows how to do is avoid direct questions and and sidestep obvious answers...hes ignorant.

bob oliver

Apr 1 2009, 12:29 pm

You guys know it's April Fools right?

- Bob Oliver

inline

smokeythebear

Apr 1 2009, 12:28 pm

i think they should atleast ask about decrimalizing it, like so you could buy some weed in the store, and use it for private use in your home/property. im not saying you should be able to walk down the street with a joint in your mouth and im not saying there should be coffeeshops where you can smoke in public but atleast in you private life you can smoke without getting arrested for no reason. at the least it would lower crime and at the most, there are about 25 million people+ in america that smoke weed it would make them all happy.

Wolfheart

Apr 1 2009, 12:28 pm

I would probably bring up first the fact that out of all "drugs" out there, prescription and non, marijuana is the least dangerous. I would also remind him that in a democracy the people should be allowed to vote on these issues which we have not been given the right to do.Of course the reason for this being the government won't allow it because they know how badly it would hurt the drug companies that they get kick backs from. I would also bring up the fact of how worried he said he is over evironmental issues and how hemp growth could also save our trees by using it instead. As a moral issue, what right does man have to take away a God given gift.As for the economy, how much money is wasted on the war on marijuana and how many jobs have been lost because of useless drug testing. If people who use alcohol have enough sense to not drink on or before the job, how much more do marijuana users who aren't using a drug like alcohol that radically changes ones personality. Basically, there is absolutely no reason for marijuana to be illegal except due to the greed of our government and isn't that what he is trying to put an end to?

LastDanceWithMaryJane

Apr 1 2009, 12:27 pm

Pot will ultimately remain an illegal drug here. Everyone has to just deal with it. Now, go load a bowl and get offa the computer. You are feeding line down pipe dreams.

Tara Frisbie

Apr 1 2009, 12:27 pm

i havea question...before Obama's was elected president...he said he was going to legalize marijuana, thats why so many people voted for him...and now he just straight up said NO!!!..thats some fuckin BULLSHIT!!....NOBODY is going to quit growing or smoking...they will NEVER win the war on drugs...there are more drug dealers dn potheads..than thereis police force..so..tell me how is Obama gonna do this?...I thought he was going to be a great president,but thought wrong...legalizing marijuana,would DEFINITELY help the economy....guess they are paying TOO MUCH attentionto other shit...i dont want to see soup lines...but if obama is president,we just might see soup lines!!!...almost EVERYONE smokes pot...shit we have 6 year-olds smokin weed....FUCK IT..JUST LEGALIZE IT!!..i people want to moke weed or do dop...let em'...its their fault...weed isnt bad...butif people want o get doed ot...who cares..its their choice to die..but marijuana....does not hurt anyone!!!...

Indicat

Apr 1 2009, 12:27 pm

1 Would leagalization of Cannabis bankrupt the DEA?

2 Thinking back to when you (Obama)had smoked cannabis do you think the DEA should have kicked in your door and put a gun in your face and given you a criminal record?

3 If a majority of Americans favored a change in policy (legalization/decriminalization) would you give it to them?

4 Having admitted to commiting a felony under federal and state law do you feel it to be hypocritical that you are president now?

JK

Apr 1 2009, 12:26 pm

Listen all you "nay-sayers"...I'm not holding my breath either, BUT can we at least hear the man's answers before all the anti-sentiments and negativity come out? I mean damn, think about it...it's a GIANT step forward that we can even talk openly, in a public forum, about the possibility of marijuana laws changing with THE President of the United States !! All we've ever had in our lifetimes is a bunch of rule-making, crotchity, old white guys as Presidents. How about trying to be positive and help with the cause, instead of just coming on here and bitching and moaning that Obama's the same as every other politician and how this and that sucks?? Join Normal or MPP or some other organization helping to get things changed or shut up and stop the bitching, because things will never change if all of us pot smokers took the same negative attitude as some of the previous posts here.

Danielus420

Apr 1 2009, 12:25 pm

You should ask the president which scientific criteria he is using to form his opinions on marijuana. There is no scientific data supporting the current hard held ideas promoted by the religious right wing.

Yung Real

Apr 1 2009, 12:23 pm

I think they should make weed legal,it would help the economy case lots of ppl somke its jus something to think about..It also may stop alot of ppl from goin to jail on marijuana chrages.....

Medical Cannabis of the Rockies

Apr 1 2009, 12:20 pm

Not sure if change is coming or not but I can say the government especially the president has a new dance, and likes to dance around this ever so important topic. The only question i would have is short and to the point. WHY CAN THE GOVERNMENT NOT LEGALIZE? POINT BLANK!! WHAT IS KEEPING THIS FROM HAPPENING, IS IT US? OR IS IT SOMETHING ELSE? MAYBE IF THE GOVERNMENT SAID HERES WHAT IT WILL TAKE TO LEGALIZE AND THEN AS ONE TEAM WORK TOGETHER TO ACCOMPLISH IT AND THEN THERE ARE NO MORE EXCUSES TO NOT LEGALIZE. ITS NOT LIKE BY LEGALIZING WE ARE KILLING THE EARTH OR THE POPULATION, SO WHAT THE HELL WILL IT TAKE MR. PRESIDENT? OR IS THERE SOMETHING IN IT FOR THE GOVERNMENT IF THEY KEEP IT ILLEGAL?

Erik W

Apr 1 2009, 12:20 pm

I have a question I think Obama needs to be asked.

Cannabis is a Schedule I drug, the definition being:

"(1) Schedule I.—

(A) The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse.

(B) The drug or other substance has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.

(C) There is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug or other substance under medical supervision."

Does he believe Marijuana has a high potential for abuse, that is has no use is medical treatment and that it's not safe to use?

Also, since Obama, George W Bush, and Bill Clinton have all admitted to smoking cannabis, does that make them all criminals? Does that make them bad people for doing it? Do they deserve to be locked away in jail for smoking it? Do other people deserve to be locked away for doing the same activity they have done in the past?

Good luck in the interview, I'll be extremely interested in reading it.

spokanepot

Apr 1 2009, 12:17 pm

to guy below me, they gotta do alot first like change weed from dea to atf or something like that put it under same classification as alcohol, not to mention alot of ppl get really lazy when they smoke and that can result in less jobs. my only naysaying on pot though. we got 8 years hes in his first 4 months still hes got time to do what needs to be done.

MARIO

Apr 1 2009, 12:17 pm

WE SHOULD HAVE OUR OWN SUMMIT HERE IN THE STATES TO DISCUSS HOW THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA OR LEGALIZATION OF MEDICAL HEMP WILL DISRUPT THE DRUG CARTELS SOUTH OF THE BORDER AND INCREASE REVENUES FOR LOCAL, STATE & THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. WERE SPEND BILLIONS FIGHTING THIS WAR ON MARIJUANA THAT ONLY HURTS CITIZENS & BENEFITS CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS, IT MAKES YOU WONDER WHO'S REALLY FUNDING & MAKING THESE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. OBVIOUSLY ITS NOT THE BANKERS OR THE BROKERS ON WALLSTREET, SO WHY DOES GOVERNMENT FIGHT TO KEEP THESE CARTELS MAIN FORM OF INCOME ALIVE BY NOT LEGALIZING AND CONTROLLING ITS PRODUCTION AND THE SALES THEMSELVES?

bloodyStu

Apr 1 2009, 12:15 pm

April Fools Lol

Dutchmaster

Apr 1 2009, 12:15 pm

you guys really better take this seriously and asked the right questions. This could be the only chance you get to talking with the dude about this topic. Why don't you ask about the drugs that are legal in the US and fuck peoples lives over. How about all the college kids that die every year from alcohol over dose. this is the safer alternative.

smokyjoe

Apr 1 2009, 12:14 pm

dudes already got enough heat on himself right now, tha man is the president of the united states in one of the most trying times we have faced as a nation, of course hes not just gona come out and say yeah lets legalize it, this shit takes time and effort on both sides, we the people have really progressed the movement and its almost time, dont be impatient we have been fighting the good fight for over 30 years lets not get caught up and set our selves back another 20, it wont be to much longer until the herb is once again praised for its power,

Resin

Apr 1 2009, 12:13 pm

the better question isnt how marijuana will help the economy but on how marijuana will reduce the crimes on the streets.hardly ever if ever have you heard of someone going on a killing spree due to marijuana, or even heard of someone being involved in a fatal accident and the cause marijuana.yes it would boost up the economy but will also bring down the crime rate.you know how many people cant get jobs because they smoke pot occasionally?say the people who only smoke once their off from work, who smoke a joint to relax from a hard days work, or even the ones who are out of a job but smoke once in awhile to relax.and since they have a bit of thc in their systme they cant find jobs.LEGALIZE THE DAMN THING ALREADY AND MAKE US AMERICAN POT SMOKERS PROUD.WE ARE IN NO WAYS CRIMINALS!!

Admiral James Peacock

Apr 1 2009, 12:12 pm

This is awesome, but he's not going to to anything but be negative and tell us that he isn't behind anything we are trying to do. People are making their voices heard more than ever though, and its great to see that the White House knew they fucked up with that online meeting, guaranteed Obama will change his arrogant tone for these questions, even if he does shut them all down.

Ace n Duckyy

Apr 1 2009, 12:11 pm

Agreed with what most of everyone was saying. Theres no reason it should be illegal. No one has ever died from it and there is no chemical altering. The way you smoke it is the same way it grows. The real drugs are things like oxicodine ,xanex , tobacco etc. We have millions of deaths every year cause of those things but you never hear of anyone dying from it. Some people dont like to take the prescription "medicine" the doctors prescribe because of the side effects like throwing up, depression and marijuana doesnt do that. Legalize don't criticize!

NJ STONER & VOTER

Apr 1 2009, 12:11 pm

I would like to know why Obama mocked the online questions about marijuana and his statement "I don't know what that says about the online community" He needs to know that hadn't he shown support for medical marijuana in his campaign, he probably wouldn't be president right now. Also, will he allow for REAL research to be done on marijuana so that the american people can have the FACTS and be able to have the right information to make decisions on our own? Will the laws be changed and millions of non-violent users be set free to allow for REAl criminals to stay locked up? And, will he stop those STUPID "Above the Influence" commercials that are filled with false and misleading information??? I'm above the influence. The influence that stop Humans from exploring the truth about this wonderful gift from God.

OK

Apr 1 2009, 12:10 pm

This is an April Fool's joke for sure.

Paul Nipper

Apr 1 2009, 12:08 pm

Great news. It says a lot about our President. Just the fact that he is willing to do the interview is reassuring!

Leah

Apr 1 2009, 12:08 pm

That'd be awesome, but I think it's an april fools joke. :)

anonymous

Apr 1 2009, 12:06 pm

this guy is stupid.. your losing money by keeping it illegal.. you know where all my tax and rebate money goes not back into the system but into the hands of pot dealers. if it was legal you stupid fucks would make all the money. Come on Obama American is grown stop this baby shit

Bud Funk

Apr 1 2009, 12:06 pm

I would ask him a question pertaining to the uses and possibilities of hemp. And why hemp production was made illegal in the first place! If you do a lil research you too will know it was the works of dupont and the government destroying the competition that hemp was to oil. There is NO need to drill for oil or cut down trees that take 20 yrs to mature, When we have a god given plant that can provide us with Those material's and 1000's of other products! IMAGINE THE JOBS, Cultivating, Harvesting, maintaining, and distributing Hemp. Thats only the start, imagine the job opportunitys and tax revenue from ALL the hemp products that could be made! MAKE A STAND & BE HEARD, Together as one loud Voice we can FORCE a change!

dutchdimebag

Apr 1 2009, 12:04 pm

Marijuana has the potential to bring in billions in tax revenue, as well as create new jobs and reduce spending on non-violent prisoners who are labeled as "criminals" because they use marijuana. However, Obama says that legalizing marijuana is not a good way of strengthening the economy. You should ask him to elaborate on his reasoning behind such a blunt, offhand answer to an issue millions of Americans obviously find important.

unknown

Apr 1 2009, 12:03 pm

Geez.. all you fuckin Obama freaks, "Change is coming, Change is coming!" shut the fuck up didn't that debates say enough when he laughed and basically talked shit about the question that actually really makes good sence. But like the other guys comment said, he's a fuckin liar just like they all are. And for all who thought this great change was coming and legalization was coming...suck on it.

rosebud

Apr 1 2009, 11:59 am

he has to say certian things as president, and hopefully he will at least consider the decriminalization of marijuana

Daniel H

Apr 1 2009, 11:58 am

Hmm. I think I would ask him this. It's kind of a two part question
With prisons packed out with record numbers and marijuana being in a prohibition state which causes their to be a huge crime surge due to it being illegal. However despite this people widely accept it and a majority of Americans believe it should be legal. Do you believe that this situation is similar to Prohibition of alcohol? And if so why then would you not legalize it to cut down on the population of prisons, to cut down the crime rate that is created through the black market status of it, as well as tax it to help the economy during our current recession but most importantly to represent the people and what they want?

umm

Apr 1 2009, 11:58 am

Hey!

This could be big!

♥

Katrina

Apr 1 2009, 11:56 am

Our government is broke. Marijuana is one of the World's oldest cash crops and can be used for food, fuel, textiles, and medicinal and recreational purposes. Has a real study been done to reflect how much revenue could be generated by legalizing it, regulating it (similarly to tobacco and alcohol) and taxing it? This revenue could be used to supplement many programs such as public health, education, and more, all while decreasing violence that is a result of black market control in the current market, making our country and our borders just a little bit safer... Why is this NOT being more seriously considered?

Matt

Apr 1 2009, 11:55 am

He won't do shit.
He'll dodge your questions
and come up with excuses.
He's a total dumbass.
That's about it.

MR.Mytwocents

Apr 1 2009, 11:53 am

That is definitely progress...
I personally think Obama is all for the legalization of marijuana but he has his career to worry about, and has others filling his head with negative possibilities.
in time...

Steve M

Apr 1 2009, 11:52 am

Should ask if his reasoning for not thinking legalization would fix our economy is because he knows our economy cant be fixed with the privately owned Federal Reserve Bank in charge of making and giving out money or if it's because they know hemp products are longer lasting and biodegradability making them better then products already out.

Kris

Apr 1 2009, 11:52 am

You should ask a question about how having marijuana illegal is in a way like prohibition in the 1920s. Once the government has declared something illegal, it tpically raises the amount of people who do it. So wouldn't it seem that the legalization of it would be better? People will still smoke, but the number may decrease a little. Plus, the jails wouldn't be full of nonviolent people who were arrested for possession of marijuana. There'd be more room for actual criminals

drkrunkfairy

Apr 1 2009, 11:51 am

The second question should be "Many of Mayan to Bible Code prophecies have been recently coming true leading to the end of ages, how does it feel to be the 3rd Anti-Christ? And for a follow up question, how's that 'one world currency and one world nation' plan coming along?"

Donny P

Apr 1 2009, 11:49 am

GO HIGH TIMES!!!!

Elizabeth B..is that Lizzy Howell??

Baltimore Johnny

Apr 1 2009, 11:48 am

You have got to be fucking kidding me.
I bet he's going to say something that pisses us all off.
If that guy thinks 25 million people buying a dime bag a day atlest cant atleast help a little,he's dreaming,and I don't wanna hear this shit'Oh,well we can't sell drugs and tax them,that would be wrong',cause that same man just leveed the higest cigarette tax ever,so that would be,how you say,a load of bull shit if he tried to back out of it that way,I'll trade tobacco for marijuana if they still want to keep Elliot Ness employed,I won't even miss cigarettes.

concerned American

Apr 1 2009, 11:48 am

Dont hold your breath to long you'll turn blue, Obama is a liar like all the rest, its all about the money same old same old Kissinger brought him in so enough said ?????????????

KT B

Apr 1 2009, 11:45 am

Change is coming! Good luck! Cant wait to read it!

Holy Frijole

Apr 1 2009, 11:44 am

I can't believe this... I'm going to go tell all my friends so we can think up the best question to ask Obama!

Elizabeth B

Apr 1 2009, 11:41 am

This Is Great I Hope It Goes Well..Change Is Coming!

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