Do You Think Pot Should Be Legal?


Do You Think Pot Should Be Legal?  

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  1. 1. Do You Think Pot Should Be Legal?

    • Yes, but I've never tried it
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    • Yes, and I've tried it before
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    • No, and I've never tried it
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    • No, but I've tried it before
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I've tried it once and I'm never trying it again...I don't want to be an addict

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If you think you will become addicted than that's a good decision for yourself. But not one that can be applied to others. Not saying that you applied it to others, but a lot of others have this mentality.

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I've never really understood why its illegal when alcohol leads to so much more damage, not only directly by the impact on our bodies but also on our behavior, just think how many bar browls could be avoided if alcohol was illegeal :p.

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I've never really understood why its illegal when alcohol leads to so much more damage, not only directly by the impact on our bodies but also on our behavior, just think how many bar browls could be avoided if alcohol was illegeal :p.

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Just imagine how many brawls overall would be avoided if more people smoked.

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its funny that kids come in here and start a topic about this. it doesnt matter what you people think, it is illegal and there isnt a damn thing you can do about it. legalizing isnt as smart as you think. the thc will be lowered greatly, it will cost more cause the government will tax it, drug dealers will be out of jobs, and its more dangerous then 50 ciggs so they wont do it.

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No, I don't believe it should be legal. Just because 'a lot' of people do it does not mean that it is ok. Pot has more carcinogens than around 100 cigarettes [if my old report serves me correctly], regardless of who is smoking. Just because people do it does not mean that it should be controlled and be turned into our (any) society as acceptable. Its a dangerous substance that only needs to be controlled by not being legal.

The only use I see marijuana using is for terminall ill patients. In this case, its just as useful as any other pain reliever.

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yeah and tobaco is a dangerous product. weed is still ilegal in the amsterdam. but the police turn a blind eye to it. prehaps thats what they should do over in england.

and only allow some one to grow only a few plants. one things for sure i would never buy goverment legal weed from tesco's it wouldnt be the same quality.

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If one is of legal age, nobody should tell me what I can and cannot to with/to my body. If I want to smoke, drink, or commit suicide, as long as I am not hurting someone else and doing it in my own home, the gov't should not be able to stop me. it is my right to do with my life as I see fit. If I want to do coke, hash, LSD, whatever... it is my life, nobody else's.

Granted, I don't do drugs, but I will not take away a person's right to do with their life as they want, as long as they are of legal age.

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Theoretically, because the drug trade is underground, the simple act of purchasing a drug can label you an accessory to any crime that takes place, from trafficking to street violence. It's all well and good to say that violence would go down if pot was legalized, and for that purpose, you could fight to accomplish that...

...but, as long as it is still illegal, that violence is something you contribute to the enabling of. The high road would be to abstain from drug use, fight for its legalization, then use it legally to your heart's content. You could also, arguably, grow/produce your own drugs, which would keep your hands clean from the crimes associated with the market. Oddly, though, independent growers seem to be who the gov't targets most...hmm...

Yeah, I'm one of those people who believes the gov't has its fingers in the international drug trade. :] I love the idea of it, too--if, say, a liberal buys weed off the street, he's basically paying the conservative War on Drugs to keep drugs illegal. :D Self-defeating! I love it.

P.S. And that, Alanis, is irony.

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its funny that kids come in here and start a topic about this. it doesnt matter what you people think, it is illegal and there isnt a damn thing you can do about it...

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I hardly think that by starting a topic on legalizing pot, people are expecting the laws that pertain to them to be changed. :rolleyes: It's called 'expressing an opinion'...and that is after all, what a forum is for.
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weed is still ilegal in the amsterdam. but the police turn a blind eye to it.

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Isn't that because legalising it would contravene the UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs - all they can do is choose to not enforce it.

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Isn't that because legalising it would contravene the UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs - all they can do is choose to not enforce it.

It is important to note that 80 percent of the Netherlands no longer tolerates the sale of marijuana in what used to be know as "coffeeshops."

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you obviously didn't read the entire thread, as people have stated time and again they don't RELY on pot to enjoy life.

Ignorance is bliss.

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Halarious how you say ignorance is bliss, when it is you and not me who is truly ignorant in this situation. I simply stated my opinion, I did not say anyone in this thread is pathetic in particular; I meant in general everyone and anyone who needs drugs or alcohol to enjoy their life (more) is pathetic and weak. Now, why would you use it if it didn't make your life better? Of course not everyone relies on pot (and drugs or alcohol) to enjoy life, but they are taken for the purpose of enjoyement and positive effect (so that makes their life more enjoyable, even if only temporarily). Stop trying to defend your weak nature...

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It should not be legal because people make poor choices when using mind altering substances, and yes that includes alcohol. Hence why drinking and driving, even with the harsh penalities and consequences, it still occurs way to much.

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And another thing...

Anyone in here using the argument that "alcohol is legal and it's much worse than weed, so why shouldn't weed be legal?" should shut their mouth. Some of you are also saying that pot is okay if taken responsibly. Well, alcohol is too and many other things that are illegal! Should they all now be made legal just because some of you pot smokers are so responsible and intelligent...

You are all just saying that any drug or substance or even object that is less harmful than alcohol should be legal just because alcohol is. That is a very stupid argument and many here seem to use it and notice how bad it is.

Just because something bad is already legal does not mean something else that is bad (even if less bad) should be legal all of a sudden as well. And you also mention responsibility and being intelligent. I believe and many people agree from experience in society and public that the majority of people who use weed are not very responsible or intelligent.

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And another thing...

Anyone in here using the argument that "alcohol is legal and it's much worse than weed, so why shouldn't weed be legal?" should shut their mouth. Some of you are also saying that pot is okay if taken responsibly. Well, alcohol is too and many other things that are illegal! Should they all now be made legal just because some of you pot smokers are so responsible and intelligent...

You are all just saying that any drug or substance or even object that is less harmful than alcohol should be legal just because alcohol is. That is a very stupid argument and many here seem to use it and notice how bad it is.

Just because something bad is already legal does not mean something else that is bad (even if less bad) should be legal all of a sudden as well. And you also mention responsibility and being intelligent. I believe and many people agree from experience in society and public that the majority of people who use weed are not very responsible or intelligent.

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you made the same point three times. i'm not saying it should all just be legalized, i only want to know WHY alcohol & cigarettes are legal and marijuana is not if they are all just as harmful as each other. i'm pretty sure the answer has to do with the amount of revenue created by alcohol and cigarettes. the government couldn't stop those sales now. not only would a lot of people be very angry, they would lose so much money.

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,Jul 31 2005, 23:30]you made the same point three times. i'm not saying it should all just be legalized, i only want to know WHY alcohol & cigarettes are legal and marijuana is not if they are all just as harmful as each other. i'm pretty sure the answer has to do with the amount of revenue created by alcohol and cigarettes. the government couldn't stop those sales now. not only would a lot of people be very angry, they would lose so much money.

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Some points have to be repeatedly driven into someone's head before anything happens (I don't mean you personally). Anyway, I can understand your question of why, and you logically (using your brain) figured out the answer or at least part of it. My post was not really towards people like you, but towards those who use the "why is alcohol legal if it's worse than weed" argument to justify the legalization of weed.

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I believe and many people agree from experience in society and public that the majority of people who use weed are not very responsible or intelligent.

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Honestly, I've experienced just the opossite. Yeah, you have your lame wiggers that roll around smokin blunts actin gangsta...but the majority of people I smoke with have multiple talents, are active people, artistic, read of their own will and sit down and have philosophical conversations with eachother while smoking. Me and my friends will sit down and play chess while smoking a joint, and talk about how the government is harming certain groups of society from breaking out of poverty, or detailed computer discussions.

its funny that kids come in here and start a topic about this. it doesnt matter what you people think, it is illegal and there isnt a damn thing you can do about it. legalizing isnt as smart as you think. the thc will be lowered greatly, it will cost more cause the government will tax it, drug dealers will be out of jobs, and its more dangerous then 50 ciggs so they wont do it.

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Alright, "Adult," looks like it's time for young grasshopper to do some teaching.

-This isn't to legalize it, just to see what the Neowin populas thinks.

-There is a damn thing we can do about it. States have been having Marijuana legalization on their bills, and in some places you can vote to have it be made legal. Nevada did this in '04, but I believe it failed. But still, enough votes, and it would of succeeded.

-Grow your own, the thc will be the same. Or buy certain strand seeds. You can't realistically genetically alter all existing marijuana plants and seeds either, which is the only way you could theoretically lower the thc density in each bud. That's a perposterous idea to even think of the government performing.

-You can grow your own or buy off a neighbor to avoid taxes and keep dealers in the biz.

-The 50 ciggs is bull****, so is 4, so is a pack, etc. There are os many damn myths out there, all contradicting eachother in their own lies, it's a wonder they get people to even believe them.

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it need's to be leagle because gaming is less stress full high, microsoft software only makes sence when high, and most of all staring at screen savers is da **** stoned :)

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it need's to be leagle because gaming is less stress full high, microsoft software only makes sence when high, and most of all staring at screen savers is da **** stoned :)

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:rofl: Yeah, let's legalize marijuana for computer use...

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Myself having been into pot before, I think that this drug should be illegal, not for reasons of people gettig addicted, but doing this kind of thing is plain dumb. Legalising it would just make even more companies trying to get kids into this kind of drug, and it is something that cannot be stopped if it is legal, and kids/teenagers would get more involved in other drugs, and would be making a bad problem worse. Just look at what cigarette companies are doing. They're taking advantage of the young teenager's inability to make a proper informed decision, and their perception of themselves as horribly misunderstood. It would be the sam ewith pot, but would get kids into stronger more addictive drugs.

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Guys, Sacrifst doesnt know the meaning of self control. See, when he went on his little cocaine binge, he didnt have the willpower to stop on his own.

Sacrifst, I'm assuming you went to rehab, because your talking like you were brainwashed.

I have smoked pot since I was 15 (26 now). I own my own company, I have a 2 story home in Fort Lauderdale, and I am self motivated. Just because you dont have the willpower to handle any type of drugs, doesnt mean everyone is like you.

I can go to a party, and do a line of coke, which is probley twice a year. I have the willpower, and the motivation to keep doing good for myself.

You can't handle it.

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no rehab, quit cold turkey. I had plenty of will power, it just made me do crazy **** that should of killed me and my friends. Coke is by no means the same as weed, but if you legalize weed your opening the flood gates.

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"No, but I've tried it before"

For example:

People are already dumbasses on the road. We don't need people stoned out of their mind being even more incompetant.

I've got nothing against it since I blaze now and then, but I don't agree with it being legalized.

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Honestly, I've experienced just the opossite. Yeah, you have your lame wiggers that roll around smokin blunts actin gangsta...but the majority of people I smoke with have multiple talents, are active people, artistic, read of their own will and sit down and have philosophical conversations with eachother while smoking. Me and my friends will sit down and play chess while smoking a joint, and talk about how the government is harming certain groups of society from breaking out of poverty, or detailed computer discussions.

lol, Ive sat sober and tried to listen to my stoned friends talk about worldly issues among other things and it is a laughing matter. You guys should record your discussion (while stoned) to listen to how stupid you guys are.

Oh, and dont even get me started with women and drugs, talk about total retards.

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