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Originally Posted by tucson
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Typical "anti" propaganda. All about kids using it. Kids use it now and it's illegal, so what will change if it becomes legal for adults? It will still be illegal for children. It was full of "studies show" with nothing cited.
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Originally Posted by NotGolfer
Hasn't marajawana been noted at the "gate-way" drug?? I personally have never even experimented with it nor had a desire...ever! I guess I miss the reason on exactly "why" folks think they "need" this!!
There was a 'cartoon' in yesterday's (Sunday) Sun that depicts my thoughts completely on the notion of legalizing it.
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Noted by whom as a gateway drug? Those against it? Those with a financial interest against it? Cigarettes, caffeine, alcohol, those are the true "gateway drugs". Marijuana use comes after those have already been used. Drug use/abuse moves in series, from the easiest to acquire to the harder. You won't find a pot smoker who never had coffee/tea/soda. You'll rarely find one who never tried a cigarette. You'll also rarely find one who never tried alcohol. You can say "there's no comparison", but there is. They're all mind altering drugs. The difference is degree. If you can't compare marijuana to them, you can't compare marijuana to crack or heroin either. It's like beer or wine, that's the closest comparison. Without the loss of "control" you get from alcohol. You won't do something stupid, you won't fall down, you won't drive off the road, after consuming too much.
What "stories"do you hear about pot smokers? They're mellow and like to eat after smoking. Maybe too much makes them lazy. That's it. What stories do you hear about drinkers? Mean, nasty, violent, crazy, dangerous? Marijuana is beer/wine without the bad side effects.
Marijuana isn't like heroin, hard alcohol, or any of the other "hard drugs". It's effects are like having a bit of beer or wine. You don't stumble around, you don't go into a stupor, you don't become mean or violent. You have an enjoyable "buzz" that is good for socializing.
Unless you've tried it, you can't have an opinion. It's not so bad, that's why the people of more and more states are demanding access to it. Just like alcohol prohibition ended because the people wanted their "buzz", marijuana prohibition will end too. Unless the big corporations can put out enough negative propaganda about it.
Of course using it too much can be a problem, but too much of anything is a problem. Like everything else, willpower and moderation are the key. Most adults can enjoy it without negative repercussions. The same people who can enjoy alcohol without it becoming a problem.
Do you drink beer or wine? Do you enjoy it? Then you'd also like marijuana. You really should try something before you post negative comments about it. One puff won't make you addicted just as one drink won't make you an alcoholic.
Are you an alcoholic who can't control themselves? Then you should stay away from marijuana too.
Folks don't "need" it, just as folks don't "need" their beer and wine. Just as you don't "need" a steak or lobster. It's something folks want. Because, like a good meal, or a good beer or wine, it makes them feel better.
Don't believe the hype that marijuana is some extremely potent mind destroying drug. The pharmacists and distilleries have a monopoly on that. And they want to keep it that way.