Pacific Island near Japan legalises Cannabis

[iTiC]

I thought this was an interesting read

http://www.weedworld...s-boost-tourism

 

In a bid to boost tourism and to stamp out the problems associated with black market Cannabis trading in the region, The Marianas Islands has passed a bill through parliament legalising cannabis. The group of islands in the pacific between, Japan, Philippines and Indonesia, which is the northern most section of a larger group of islands called Micronesia, has passed the bill, despite pressure from the U.S. which provides $10 million dollars in aid to the islands. This is because the Marianas Islands fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S.

Despite the U.S. threatening to withdraw their financial aid to the area, the Marianas Islands have passed the bill, meaning that cannabis is now legal on the islands. With so much unemployment in the area, the opportunity to attract many tourists to the region was a no brainer. Also, with the black market cannabis trade doing so well, passing the bill will be a good thing for citizens, government and authorities alike.

Many pro cannabis groups in the wider Australasian area have heralded this as a fantastic move by the islands and hope that other governments and voters in the region will follow suit and help to build up a prohibition free zone. With this news it is predicted that tourism to the area could improve rapidly with people seeking a place to enjoy their herb of choice.

There is a large backing for the legalisation of cannabis in the region already in places like Australia and New Zealand. Australian cannabis laws vary from state to state with possession, use and supply all legal in some regions while in some regions there are civil penalties for minor cannabis related offenses. Some countries even still restrict the purchase of Cannabis Seeds. In New Zealand, where it is illegal to possess cannabis, they have just passed a law approving the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Cannabis is the most prevalent drug used in New Zealand and this move to legalise medicinal cannabis has been widely supported.

The cannabis available on prescription in New Zealand is reportedly grown in the UK, soaked in alcohol and taken via a spray under the tongue or another popular and safe method for the intake of medicinal marijuana with the use of a vaporizer.

With the legalisation appearing on ballots and propositions around the world of late, and with the economic conditions the way they are at the moment, you’ve got to wonder how long it is until more and more countries see sense?

Do you think cannabis will ever be legalised in your country? If so how will it benefit you and your situation?

[Ford Fairlane]

Looks like a top spot too!!!

[spicyes]

Another place to visit!!!!!!!

[Frazz]

The Marianas Islands . With this news it is predicted that tourism to the area could improve rapidly with people seeking a place to enjoy their herb of choice.

 

Iam packing my bags NOW!!!!!

 

[The Hash Nibbler]

Sweet, that be near the Marianas Trench, one of the deepest points of water on earth. be an intresting place to visit as well as smoke up. Travel well Frazz, get me a permit for a coffeeshop would ya sir? hehe. Peace. Nibbler.

[Oz]

I can vouch for the Mariana's they are beautiful islands with a lot of history to explore from the WWII pacific campaign also. They do run on American currency or did when I was there so will be interesting to see how the US reacts to the change. If you wanted to move there I believe you may find that a lot easier than you may think especially if your skilled.

 

This article is from 2010 though and the bill was rejected ages ago making it not really news at all careful what you post as "news" please.

[iTiC]

sounds like a good 5-10yr plan

Looking at Spain also, Id rather learn spanish, tho I spose English willprolly be a universal language by then; that or Klingon.