Crazy Marijuana Laws Around The World

Crazy Marijuana Laws Around The World & Marijuana Throughout History

This page is dedicated to bringing you cool marijuana facts and info. See what places around the world has the worst marijuana laws and punishments. Grab your weed and enjoy our marijuana website.

Marijuana Arrest In The USA

Every year marijuana arrest causes 800,000 Americans to be prosecuted for pot related crimes. In some cases you might get probation or told to attend drug counseling classes. What about the cases were people are serving serous time for these non violent crimes. Our current system is fundamentally broken and has been since its development. Most weed arrest are people with non violent histories. That don’t pose an immediate threat to society. So why are people being sentenced so harshly for a minor offense, In comparison to other crimes and drugs. Until cannabis laws change and weed arrest are a thing of the pass. We should keep pushing for full marijuana legalization on a national level.

Worst Marijuana Laws In The US & The People Affected

Here is a examples of the punishment does not fit the crime

Patricia Marilyn Spottedcrow is currently serving ten years in prison. After falling behind in a few bills, Patricia decided to sell pot. Thinking this would just be a source for extra money, for rent and bills. Little did Patricia know, she would soon have years of her life taken away. Patricia made a carless mistake, by selling a dime bag of weed to an undercover officer. A few weeks later the officer came back to buy more. He purchased a $20 bag this time.

Patricia and her roommate were both arrested. Charges were also added because there were children in the home. Charges added were child endangerment and the possession of a dangerous substance in the presence of a minor. Patricia is currently serving ten years in prison for this crime. Her children has been taking away from her, all for a total of 30 worth of pot. Patricia is eligible for parole in 2014 hopefully she gets out.

Starr Patricia roommate received a 30 years suspended sentence with a mandatory 5 years of drug classes. Patricia and star were both offered a plea deal of two years in prison. They both thought it was laughable with no prior charges or conviction. They were both under the impression they would receive probation. So they decided not to take the deal. Unfortunately this case did not go as expected.

There are many more cases like this all over the country. We currently spend millions of dollars a year enforcing outdated polices and practices. Our prison population has exploded from this war on drugs. From 1986 – 2012 the cost associated with incarceration, judicial system, state employee workers and administrative needs. Went from 9.9 billion to 52.4 billion. States on average increase their budgets by 315 percent to help cover these costs. There is more money spent on drug enforcement and addiction treatment, than Medicaid, higher education, public transportation and the judicial system combined. It’s safe to say that our current system is broken. As a whole our government is outdated, from laws and polices, health care, education and many more reason. Its time for a change on a national level.

Why Is Marijuana Illegal Federally? Profit….

Marijauan Use Throughout History

William Shakespeare was a 16th century play writer. Considered to be one of the best play writers of all time. His works include classics like Romeo and Juliet and King Lear. Both plays are still replicated today. Researchers found traces of cannabis on clay pipes uncovered in the garden of Shakespeare home. The weed found is over 300 years old. I wonder could you still smoke it. I just might have tried to smoke it. Don’t judge me lls

Queen Victoria ruled the British Empire from 1837-1901. She was Britain’s longest ruling queen. She also help with Britain’s industrialization and their modernization. Victoria doctor prescribed weed for her menstrual cramps in 1823. Victoria have said that marijuana was her only source of comfort from the pain.

Egyptian Pharaohs also loved Mary Jane. They used this plant to treat a wide variety of illnesses. Cannabis was found on the mummy of pharaoh Ramesses II. Keep in mind these are the same people who built empires and pyramids. Even with today’s technology we still couldn’t recreate an actual pyramid. They were able to use marijuana to gain hidden knowledge that today’s world has long forgot. Please somebody smoke a blunt and figure this shit out and get back to me.

George Washington was our first president. George led American colonies in their fight for independence from Britain. After successfully helping America become an independent country. Washington was chosen to be the first president. Washington grew and cultivated hemp on his farm. He would soon become intrigue with its medical healing properties. So he started to grown his own marijuana. With different variation & high THC counts. Washington documented his studies. This part of history is not taught. The true question is why not?

Queen Elizabeth of England took her seat as head of England in 1558-1603. Queen Elizabeth ordered any landowners with over 60 acres of land, to grow cannabis or face a fine. Elizabeth was well aware of marijuana physical and spiritual benefits.

Shennong a legendary Chinese emperor from 5,000 years ago. Ancient China was the first to see marijuana for it full potential in 2700 BC. . At this point people were using hemp for ropes and different material. China saw the other side. China was the first to see marijuana for its place in the world. China saw both the spiritual and physical benefits marijuana Most of this information has been lost in time or manipulated in some form or another.

If something has been around for thousands of years and society is treating it as if it’s a new problem or situation. The government is fully aware of marijuana an its capabilities. In this situation the true question is why is so much of our history hidden. It’s not truly just a means to get high but breaking free.

Brief Marijuana History Timeline

6000 B.C.
China used cannabis seeds for cooking different meals

700-300 B.C.
Scythian tribes would give cannabis seeds as a gift to the gods

500-100 B.C
Cannabis goes abroad being introduced to northern Europe.

1300s
Arab traders brought the new plant to the Mozambique coast of Africa

1700
Marijuana became a form of currency between Central and South Asia

1840
American started to take a closer look at marijuana for its medical use

1928
The use of cannabis is banned in Britain

1945
Legal weed is plentiful in Greece

1972
President Nixon urged use of cannabis be re-legalized but this didn’t happen.

1975
FDA approved program for medical weed use

Countries With Worst Marijuana Laws

Japan Weed Laws

Japan looks at marijuana as a deep seated evil. They believe marijuana is as dangerous as crack and heroin. Japan as a whole believe if your caught with weed there should be no sympathy. If your caught with just a gram that could land you five years in jail. If its your first time you might get lucky and just serve a few months. You will most likely receive jail time. If your a foreigners you will be deported and banned from ever returning. This is one place if you smoke weed stay away!!!!!!

If your caught smoking weed in the Philippines your first offense, can land you 6 months in rehab. If your caught again you will do jail time. Usually any where from 6 to 12 years. This is a example of the punishment does not fit the crime. If your caught growing weed you can receive life in prison or worse the death penalty. This is a place that has obvious outdated laws and practices a place not to visit. Stoners stay away

Marijuana in Malaysia

Malaysia is another example of the punishment does not fit the crime. Marijuana possession can land you up to 5 years in prison and a fine of 20,000 dollars. Growing marijuana can get you life in prison and six lashings. They can keep that…

If you happen to get caught in Indonesia with any marijuana. That could land you up to four years in prison. Indonesia has very strict laws you would not want to be caught with any drugs. A famous case was an Australian name Schapelle Corby he was caught with weed and sentenced to 20 years in prison. This was considered a good outcome because the courts wanted to execute him by firing squad.

So for future reference when you vacation make sure you don’t end up serving serious time in prison. Or just avoid these places all together. I would never visit any of these place, I am a smoker. What’s a vacations without a blunt. Now don’t you feel better about our marijuana laws. There still bad but remember it could be a lot worst. Keep smoking fellow stoners and be safe…..