[blueash]

As you consider your vote on the liberalization of the control of marijuana proposed for Florida, you may want to consider this pointed reminder of the risks of pot. It doesn't take an overly sharp intellect to grasp the dangers of drugs and this case once again cuts to the quick with its brief but rapier like analysis of the unfortunate death of Barry Wilson.

Ky man dies from pot

[red tail]

whats your point? so will marlboros

[kittygilchrist]

Blu, some people will perceive you concretely when you speak ironically.
Am enjoying your wit.

[redwitch]

Guess there is a way to fix stupid.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

Blu, some people will perceive you concretely when you speak ironically.
Am enjoying your wit.

Or some people don't bother to open ad read the attached link.

[BarryRX]

It will probably be listed in the statistics as a drug related death. I'd laugh if it wasn't tragic.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by BarryRX

It will probably be listed in the statistics as a drug related death.

Sad but probably true!

[graciegirl]

I was very surprised to see the poll on this forum that said that most readers overwhelming support the legalization of pot. I had not realized there was such a sea change in opinion but it was very enlightening.

So I am trying to absorb that three people who post on here, whose medical expertise and general common sense and excellent intelligence are very admired by me, those three guys are making light of an issue that still worries me.

[ajbrown]

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[graciegirl]

Someone who I love sent me a PM that it was just meant to be funny. Sorry. I didn't get it.

[rp001]

Darwin is alive and well.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by rp001

Darwin is alive and well.

Survival of the fittest. If you drive impaired, your chance of survival goes down. Just sayin.

Do you smoke pot rpoo1, or are you waiting until it is legal?

[blueash]

Originally Posted by rp001

Darwin is alive and well.

I am thinking that Mr. Wilson may be a candidate for the Darwin award this year. When my daughter emailed me this story she had simply put "Darwin" in the subject line.

[coolkayaker1]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

If you drive impaired, your chance of survival goes down.

True. As does my chance of survival go down when someone else drives impaired.

I'm all for freedom to do unto oneself as one sees fit. But, when a personal choice impacts me, my children, my friends and my community, it is no longer personal.

[PennBF]

I wonder if the ones that make fun of using pot will still feel it is funny when the 16-18 use and later have children with mental problem will still think it is funny. How about 20% who use pot as a entry level drug and end up addicted to Coke, Heroin, Meth, etc. and are in the last throws of drug induced medical problems, (e.g. having sizeures, AID's, etc.etc.) I guarantee you that if the ones who think pot is funny and fun will not think the same if they had to take care of these patients. Pot usage is not funny to the professionals who have to deal with the after effects and watch patients die, or ruin their families, etc. The last I heard cigarettes were not illegal and not an entry level drug. It is not unusual for some to try to compare pot to acholol, or smoking, etc. It is left to them as to why they fight for legal usage. Professionals who deal with drugs addictions have their own theories. None of it is fun or funny and is really tragic and a waste of many lives. Those who say it is not a problem should first visit a Crisis Center or Rehab and meet with the Professionals and gain the background on what they believe is fun?