[gomoho]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

I don't and won't smoke. Live your life and let others live theirs. It's that simple.

The point you are missing is those opposed believe people choosing to live their lives in this matter could negatively affect them and society. No different then people believe alcohol should be banned or atheists objecting
to open displays of Christian symbols. We all have our opinions on what is right or wrong - it's not simply a matter of allowing people to choose how to live their lives - you also have to consider the affects of those choices on others. You believe there will be none, I believe there will be some. So we are at a stalemate.

[TexaninVA]

Originally Posted by rp001

I think it is totally wrong for a person to place blame on a substance and not take into account addictive personality traits. To blame any one substance is just a form of rationalization. If one in question didn't get you , something else would, sometimes even with proper psychological care. First hand experience, pot is NOT A GATEWAY drug. Alcohol,salt, sugar, and even over the counter drugs used to self medicate are far worse.

We have argued pro / con on whether pot is a gateway drug ad infinitum ... the horse is a bloody pulp at this point. Most of us have known people to whom it was definitely a gateway drug. Yes, personality shortcomings are a factor too ... excessive usage of pot (or booze, or various other "vices") is also a factor.

Guess we'll all more or less continue to believe what our own set of eyeballs has shown us over the years.

[TexaninVA]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

I am happy to say I am on the right side of this issue.

For First Time, Americans Favor Legalizing Marijuana

I don't and won't smoke. Live your life and let others live theirs. It's that simple.

Actually, you are on the left side of the issue but I don't want to quibble.

[TexaninVA]

Originally Posted by gomoho

The point you are missing is those opposed believe people choosing to live their lives in this matter could negatively affect them and society. No different then people believe alcohol should be banned or atheists objecting
to open displays of Christian symbols. We all have our opinions on what is right or wrong - it's not simply a matter of allowing people to choose how to live their lives - you also have to consider the affects of those choices on others. You believe there will be none, I believe there will be some. So we are at a stalemate.

well put and I agree

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by TexaninVA

Actually, you are on the left side of the issue but I don't want to quibble.

Or the winning side, but no need o nit pick LOL.

[Chi-Town]

Time for the peace pipe. Contents by choice.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Time for the peace pipe. Contents by choice.

I will drink to that.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

Or the winning side...

You really are something, 'nut. This is the last time I will waste my time responding directly to one of your posts.

You get the last word. Have fun with it.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

You really are something, 'nut. This is the last time I will waste my time responding directly to one of your posts.

You get the last word. Have fun with it.

There is a god.

[graciegirl]

Where are the moddies?

[Golfingnut]

If you need help , you can hit the triangle in the upper right corner. To many crossing guards and narcs lately

[TexaninVA]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

Or the winning side, but no need o nit pick LOL.

Winning indeed, if that's the word for it, in a poll of aging baby boomers (myself included). Winning in terms of the broader left wing perspective, no comment since a) it would be quite critical and b) off topic anyway. I would simply say look at the state the US is in today and it is quite sad on multiple dimensions.

[gomoho]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

Or the winning side, but no need o nit pick LOL.

"WINNING" is that you Charlie Sheen???

[Golfingnut]

Did anybody notice the LOL I added to the post. It was supposed to be a joke.

[yabbadu]

Originally Posted by quirky3

Do you support the legalization of RECREATIONAL marijuana?

Yes I support this. As a person with a chronic illness, I cannot do any more harm than all the pills I take!