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Originally Posted by JoMar
I find it interesting that marijuana is considered a mind altering drug. Those that have medical conditions that can be helped aren't the younger generation...it is our generation. Cigarettes have carcinogens which are present in the tobacco plant, marijuana doesn't. Comparing the two is apples and oranges but I guess that is what we do when we reach old age and generalizations are easier. I would ask the poster what what he do if the prescribed drugs don't ease the pain and suffering of either himself for a loved one. Do we then let the Dr prescribe codeine or other habit forming drugs to dull the pain and suffering? Do we believe that is ok because it is prescribed by a Dr.even though those drugs are extremely addictive. And, I don't think the younger generation, our kids and grand kids are interested in Medical Marijuana. If they want recreational marijuana I'm sure they know where they can get it in their neighborhood.
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First, I really hate to be painted as you painted me..."old age"...and using generalizations to make it easy.
I have been asking through out this thread, and got a reply....I have read that there are drugs that can be prescribed that will do EXACTLY what you advocate.
I also said that those who support this, and some have posted to,that affect on here, are simply going step by step to recreational marijuana. I would prefer to have my loved ones treated by a medical professional with drugs approved by the appropriate body.
Painting those opposed to this as unsympathetic boobs is wrong and very misguided, in addition to arrogant.
I have been very open with my questions...very open about my lack of knowledge, and have done some homework on the subject. Do I doubt that it may alleviate pain, etc in some cases...no. Do I think there are alternatives that will do the same thing...yes (actually using the basic contents of marijuan)
Do I think this movement has alternative motives, other than trying to make folks like me look like fools and unsympathetic people...yes. Gameplay on many of these movements is the same...call them a name or too..a make them feel guilty. I, actually in doing some background reading, found two places where I was not only unsympathetic as you willed me, but racist, because I didn't care about the percentage of blacks locked up for using this drug.
Perhaps we come from such divergent backgrounds we will never agree. I basically would rather rely on a medical professional for remedies, and find that the law enforcment issues are not one of race, but bad behavior.
I AM NOT unsympathetic....just unconvinced and if that makes me what you deemed me to be, then so be it
I will accept you have a problem with us of old age ( I prefer experienced, but you would find fault with that), and as to generalizations, I have asked a few VERY SPECIFIC questions on this thread. Your post to me is the very epitome of generalization.