why is extacy illegal when alcohol and ciggarets are not?
451365
Not sure I understand your question. Alcohol and cigarettes are legal but use of them under a certain age is not.
263215
Yes, it is illegal to sell one or more cigarettes other than in a sealed and properly labeled package in California. It's a violation of California Penal Code Section 308.2, 830.1. It has NOTHING to do with the age of the person buying the cigarette. \n\nI believe you should contact the California Department of Health Services.
908767
Advertising for alcoholic drinks are forbidden in France as well as cigarettes. But at Anfield v/s bordeaux they has their carlsberg logo. It's ironic as in Bordeaux a popular wine producing area the logo of a beer is prohibited lol :)
965612
The formost reason that cigarettes are not illegal is because many companies are making a lot of money. Without these businesses, many people would lose jobs or not have very much money. If they were made illegal, many people may become poor, resulting in worsening economy. \nAnother reason is because they provide an item that uses many (over 100) chemicals that may otherwised not be used. What would we do with these chemicals if they were not used in the many, many cigarettes that are made daily? They may end up in dumps or other products that should not be altered because there is no place for them to be used. With all of these extra chemicals around, they may possibly be sold secretly, or in stores for a cheap price because they are so common. This would provide access for young people to easily buy them and experiment with them, and we wouldn't want that would we?\nMy last reason is freedom. The constitution allows freedom, and that includes freedom of choice. It is a person's sole responsibilty and choice if they decide to smoke cigarettes. Allowing them not to do so would be going against what our own people allowed for us to do.\nI hope this helps, good luck.
34706
I think that it's absolutely pointless that it's illegal.  Prohibition didn't stop people from drinking alcohol, it only made it more dangerous for all of the people who were already drinkers.  The only reason I see for continuing to keep marijuana illegal is to supply more people with jobs in law enforcement and in the penal system.
707195
its always been illegal.  you need to know when the common law prohibition was codified into statute.
1074453
I'm Canadian and it's legal in my Province but it is NOT sold in any stores let alone in cigarette packs so pay no attention to the person above me. Also, when you try to take it back across the border to get back to the USA be prepared to be arrested.
513252
It's illegal.\n\nPeople who casually break the law purely for their own pleasure are poor citizens.
350116
They are not legal anywhere that I know of. Shame on you if you get caught with one.
997824
they are illegal in some states. They can sell them anywhere just like stupid "tobacco smoking devices" which are really bongs....
180920
Apparently we didn't learn.  Marijuana is illegal because it might compete with standard cigarettes, and the tabacco companies won't allow it.  That and people have been brought up to believe that it's bad so they get to feel morally superior for not using.  Then they turn around and use tabacco and alcohol, both of with are more harmful than marijuana, and FAR more dangerous for innocent by-standers (how many people each year are killed in stoned-driving accidents?).  Incidently, both cigarettes and alcohol can cause birth defects and other problems for an unborn fetus, whereas infants whose mother used marijuana during pregancy are shown to be calmer and actually preform slightly better on congative testing (although the effects disappear after the first few months of life).  Also, both cigarettes and alcohol are more addictive than marijuana.  And cigarette smoke contains more carcinogens than marijuana smoke.\n\n\n>>> Criminalizing Marijuana reduces crime and keeps the bad elements locked up.<<<\n\nNot true at all.  Marijuana use is in no way associated with crime.  All crimilizing marijuana does broaden the definition of crime, thereby creating more crime.  Do you have ANY idea how much crime (the kind that has victims - assault, murder, theft, etc.) is associated with the sale and purchase of illegal drugs simply BECAUSE they are illegal?  If illegal drugs weren't illegal people wouldn't have to buy them from shady dealers, which would but the drug dealers (and the gangs that go with them) out of business.  It's not the drugs themselves but their illegality that creates crime.\n\n>>>people who use it tend to stay stoned and unambitious<<<\n\nThat's funny, half the kids at my school smoke pot, and yet we have, I think it's the 3rd highest rate of graduates go on to earn PhDs of any school in the country.  I know a LOT of very sucessful people who smoked pot in college.\n\n>>>marajuana is a gateway dru<<\n\nBecause it's illegal, and, in many circles, taboo.  If we banned tabacco you'd see that turning into a "gateway drug" pretty fast.  A LOT of people smoke marijuana and don't move on to "hard" drugs.  And you know what, if people want to throw their lives away that's really their own concern.  We don't ban alcohol even though people drink and drive, and, unlike cocain, drunk driving kills other people too.
478958
Well it's illegal, so no, not really. You could get in big trouble for possession if you get caught.
512143
Because they cannot arrest everyone.  And the only reason marijuana is illegal anyway is to keep kids from smoking it.  It's really better for you than alcohol.  Most people I know smoke it, and those who don't are cool with it.  I know a bunch of cops that smoke too.
423126
You shall not illegally possess, use or sell any narcotic drug, controlled dangerous substance, or related paraphernalia.   It's against the law if the police catch you transferring this to somebody.
1076721
Depends on which state you live in.  In some states it is illegal but in others it is not.  Check your states stats.
441193
"herb" was originally outlawed because of heavy pressure by cotton farmers, who were threatened by the cheapness of growing hemp for fiber.  They were scared it would put them out of business.  Alcohol & tobacco remain legal largely because they "were inb the right place at the right time", though of course they are no better for you than any other drug, legal or not.
236281
It is illegal to do such a thing.