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Old 01-21-2014, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by elizabeth52 View Post
OK. You may be right and they may be very close, but when you take away the drug that causes violent tendacies you are left with pot. Yes they are both drugs, but I see marijuana as a much safer choice.
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That is your opinion and you are entitled to it. However, if I am run down by an angry alcoholic or an mellow marijuana smoker, both whose reaction times are off because they are impaired, I am just as dead. Marijuana causes distorted perceptions, impaired coordination, difficulty with thinking and problem solving, and disrupted learning and memory. Doesn't really matter if your angry or mellow, your still impaired. While you are impaired (not addicted) you are a liability as an employee, a risk to any property owner, a danger on the road, an irresponsible caregiver, etc., etc.
Who said they should drive while high? Did anyone? Did anyone here say anything condoning driving while high? Don't do it. Just like beer and wine, if you have too much, don't drive. Remember, people smoking marijuana DON'T do the stupid things people who drink do. Again an argument out of the blue, taken out of context. You shouldn't drive under medication, under alcohol, or high.

You want to talk about impaired drivers, our biggest danger here is the elderly who shouldn't be behind the wheel.