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
      62
    • Yes, and I've tried it before
      160
    • No, and I've never tried it
      132
    • No, but I've tried it before
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If you want to get technical about it, the only way I could ever consider pot as a gateway drug is because when kids first try out pot, they realize it's not as bad as they have been lead to believe by our government.

This is a very good point. More effort needs to be put into educating the youth about drugs. Demonizing drugs is not an effective way to influence the youth because they are being taught to think for themselves and make decisions based on the facts in school.

Moreover, it's rather pointless to have a debate about drugs with those who have never tried them.

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rainman... you seem reasonable... think about this... if you have kids, or if you'll have them... thare are pretty darn good chances they'll try pot someday... so, wouldnt you rather have your kids be rational about it, and try it in a safe and controlled environment rather than in a concert or so... where who knows what might happen? that why legalization COULD be good... so people wont smoke pot in a concert because they can do it easily and without getting in trouble in a "coffee shop"

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Although I don't agree with your logic that "most kids try pot", I agree with you on the rest.

If they were to ever try and we all know how easy it is to get some in school, then yes I'd sure as hell prefer that it would be in a controlled environment. Who wouldn't?

But I still see Marijuana or any other "weak" drug as a gateway to the stronger stuff. The chances of going from Marijuana to speed, crack cocain are too high to simply say "it will never happen" because if they are at that stage, it will be one heck of a ride for them to take if they want to ever get off.

All my friends that started pot. They used to say "We'll just smoke once a month big deal. won't hurt us" Of course I never touched that stuff so I never hanged out with them. Few months later it became once every 2 weeks. Then once a week, then 2 times a week. Now one of them is on crack, the other smokes weed 5 times a day and also sells, another I have no ****ing clue I haven't talked to in years, presumed dead.

They lost control just like many other smokers that I'm sure have gone through the same.

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hmm, but rainman... dont forget that not everyone is smart and responsable... some people shouldnt be allowed to drink.. but the law is for everybody a smart person will say hey, its time to stop! if you know you have an addictive personality then don't be stupid, dont try it!

Edit: not personal, i mean in general

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What would you do if your 5 year old child was using marijuana? Would you say 'atta boy! Just like your old man!' If it doesn't harm you then they should be able to have it right?

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that was about the dumbest argument made in this entire thread. Of course not, would you give your 5 year old a big bag of candy and say here ya go? Candy is less harmful than pot, but you still wouldn't give a 5 year old a **** load of candy. Think before you post.

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Sure they did.

They'd get control of their new addiction "rythme" and lose it once the effects of smoking became dull.

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so you're basically saying that your friends watched tv, saw rappers smoke weed and get high, and decided they would get high and flow. And then they listened to rappers like 50-cent who talk about doing other drugs and seeling other drugs, and decided they would follow in his footsteps.

im going a little extreme, heh. but im assuming u meant "rhyme" ?

:::im sorry if i sound like an ass. I do feel bad that you have had a bad experience with pot, but again, not everyone is the same.

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No. I've met people who live off this stuff and talk about a bunch of brain-dead morons. Not everyone who uses this stuff is, but there plenty of them around. I've also seen people (including family members) start from this stuff and move onto harder drugs which have destroyed their lives.

I voted for "No, and I've never tried it".

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No, and I did plenty of it back in the "day"

I won't even comment on this issue, I've made my views on it clear many times, I had bad drug issues when I was in HS and College. That's about all I'll say in this thread.

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First of all, im not a smart guy, i cant spell well, i cant read well. None of this to do with weed.

I personaly think it should be legal, i dont see why millions of people, labbled "crimalnals" by are sciotiy, many of whome have resectable jobs in the comuntiy should be crimals.

People have the right to choose who they live there lifes, its simple, I choose to smoke, i choose to drink, dos this make me a bad person ? do i care anyless for my freinds and family ? the answer is No.

i personaly belive that if the goverment where to legailze it they could use the tax gained to improve hosipltales and schools which is always a good thing.

Im 15, i smoke the odd bit every now and again, i can still have a conversation with somebody, i can still type, i can sill do my school work.

I prefer to smoke weed than drink, alchool makes u get a hangover and you cant really rember the night before, were as weed, you can have a plesent converstaion with somebody, and not get nevouses and :blush: around that girl you like. which is good.

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Well, I'm glad you are choosing pot over alcohol, but I will say you are starting rather early. Remember, don't smoke pot because it's cool. You're in the age group where you tend to rebel to rebel. Not saying you are doing that in this occasion. However, I will say this. Don't kid yourself about not being smart. It's obviously clear you see the problems in society. There are many people older than you that either don't see this or don't care. I will say this though, make sure you learn how to properly spell and write proper sentences. Talking online really deters that, but try your hardest. It's something I've been trying lately to do more of.

I dunno what you're drinking, but when I drink, I always remember what happened the night before. lol... stay safe.

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so you're basically saying that your friends watched tv, saw rappers smoke weed and get high, and decided they would get high and flow. And then they listened to rappers like 50-cent who talk about doing other drugs and seeling other drugs, and decided they would follow in his footsteps.

im going a little extreme, heh. but im assuming u meant "rhyme" ?

:::im sorry if i sound like an ass. I do feel bad that you have had a bad experience with pot, but again, not everyone is the same.

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LOl my bad. I meant "rhythm". I always manage to make a nasty typo when writing that word. Peer pressure is what got them to start.

FYI I never smoked. I occasionally drink beer and sometimes some Moskovskaya but thats it. My bad experience is with how dumb my friends became since they started smoking. I guess they all sucked but I mean I wouldn't want that to happen to anyone close such as future children.

The risks/dangers outweigh the benefits of smoking marijuana if you ask me. Yes, I am running out of arguments :ninja:

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I could get hit by a bus tomorow or hit a spliff.

It is similar to the guns dont kill people, people do. know the god dam limits, break them speed limit driving youhave more a chance of dying if you crash, simple as that.

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One more thing that I hate about pot/weed/joint is that those lazy zombies get extremely hungry afterward, and then they make a big mess in the kitchen afterward from all the food remains. I also hate about the fact that they create smokes all over the house. What's worse. those faggies put my cat inside a box and pouring smoke into it and making fun of my cat. Those sick minded people in University of Michigan is enough said for my decision against it. They pretty much can do all kinds of stupidest thing once they are high.

I personally believe pot has changed them from good to worse. I know one engineering student who go from above 3.5 down to merely 2.5 because of pot. Not to mention the pot money he has to work for. He is becoming a slave of pot even though he denies it. He says pot only emotionally addictive, but his actions tell otherwise. Why else he is smoking pot more than he attend classes?

I am moving out away from these broken bums in upcoming August. They vowed to me they will change, and up to this date, they still have troubles keeping their promises. Who are you going to trust? A person with clear mind or a person with lazy brain dead from weed?

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know the god dam limits, break them speed limit driving youhave more a chance of dying if you crash, simple as that.

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LMAO... that's a very selfish and narrow minded way to look at it. There's more chance you could kill someone else when you break the speed limit. That was a bit off topic, but I felt I had to say something about that.

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Raum: Seriously, the day you have a parent who is totally screwed because pot and who almost destroyed his loved ones because his pot addiction please, come here and tell me pot is that wonderful?:crazy::

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Im very sorry to hear that, and i can actually say i can relate to this.

it happend to my family with my step dad, and in his eyes he saw everyone was out

to get him, his priorties changed hugely as well.

Also become very mixed in Scientology i believe its called, and well.. i could go on. but i would be here all day.

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Pot should NOT be legalized.

They should even make laws prohibiting Tobacco companies from inserting additives into their cigarettes.

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No, pot is an entry drug to other more harmful drugs. One of my friends well ex-friends does it and they became just an idiot.. they dress like a stoner, loose concentration etc

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That is the most flimsy arguement that is so commonly used. People who go onto hader stuff do it because they make a choice. I think it being a federal crime is ridicules and de criminalization wouldnt be too bad. that way youd only get a ticket if you were caught smoking in public which i dont think you should do. Being drunk in public is illegal so should acting like an idiot stoner in public. but what you do in your own home is ur own business i dont know whats wrong with laying back smokign a j and listening to some tunes everyonce in a while. Just some people are idiots (the stoenrs not poster, i dont need another warn (100% :) ).

I just think there is a certain bad taboo about it and what it really does. Ur stupidity isnt related to how high you get A stupid extreme is when an already dumb person smokes and gets a dumb idea and follows through with it. A high extreme is someone getting food and passing out. For whatever reason people who know nothing about the plant and have never experianced it. Or even know what its all about make decisions affecting those who do. I think if all the supreme justices chilled otu and hit a b they would realize it isnt as terrible as its made out to be. Food tastes better. Music sounds better. Your spirits are lgihtened and you can laugh with your friends more easily. As long as its not habitual or changes ur lifestyle dramatically (lose friends, miss work, fall behind in life) then i dont see a problem with enjoying YOUR weekend in a more relaxed state. As with aclhol though I am COMPLETELY AGAINSTY those idiots who drive under the influence of anything. Its cool to enjoy tunes but if ur reflexes and anticipation skills get impaired causing the death and injury of others its just not worth it.

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  What's worse. those faggies put my cat inside a box and pouring smoke into it and making fun of my cat. 

:rofl: :laugh:

no, i don't think it should be legal. because then i wouldn't be able to sell it for outrageous prices anymore :p

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