Are you for the legalization of Cannabis?

Just read another topic some other user created, which was pretty anti-logic. So I thought I'd start my own by posing a question. Do you support legalization? Before we get into any mumbo jumbo propaganda about it being harmful, I thought I would some information before the brainwashed can make their statement.


Facts
-Cannabis does NOT cause cancer, in fact recent studies suggest it slows the growth and lowers chances of certain cancers and malignant tumors.
-Cannabis does NOT kill brain cells. I think most people know about the studies they did to come to this "conclusion". Watching T.V. and sleeping kills brain cells. Yet no one cares.
-Cannabis is NOT addictive.
-Cannabis does NOT cause mental illness.

-It can slow reaction time.
-It can make you hungry.



I do not smoke it recreationally, although I have smoked. I am 100% in support of legalization, as is most everyone I know nowadays. Please, no ignorance about potheads being stupid. Some of the most intelligent and successful people I know smoke pot, and prefer it to Legal more harmful medicines.

Edit: Also many people nowadays use vaporizers instead of the traditional means. Supposed to be a 'healthier' smoke.
Edit2: Person below me was asking for a website. I did a simple google search "Facts about marijuana" here is one of the first sites. http://www.drugpolicy.org/marijuana/factsmyths/#psych Please. If you really wanted an unbiased opinion you'd do the research yourself. Like I have.

Thirdly, why don't you people just use salvia? That stuff's legal and can be "fun" : /Setsa

Sure, you don't smoke. I'm not for legalization, because unlike the rest of you, I don't smoke.cgoqsz

Yeah lets do it.

Sure, you don't smoke. I'm not for legalization, because unlike the rest of you, I don't smoke.cgoqsz

[QUOTE="Setsa"] Thirdly, why don't you people just use salvia? That stuff's legal and can be "fun" : /Witchsight

Sure, you don't smoke. I'm not for legalization, because unlike the rest of you, I don't smoke.cgoqsz

I think I love you.

Anyhoo... Legalize it. Regulate it. Tax the hell out of it.

yes i am for the legalization, though i believe we have to take small steps in order to get there. i think it's illogical to think we can go from it being illegal to legal just like that. i'd be happy with decriminalisation.

setsa, salvia can freak you out. my friend tried it, he thought he was becoming part of the grass he was sitting on, said he couldnt sleep for days afterward. weed only causes happyness, not freak outs. look up some salvia vids on youtube. 50% of ppl freak the F out. im too afraid to try it personally especially after seeing my friend on it.nimatoad2000

Firstly, can I get some non-biased sources for them facts? Secondly, I don't think it should be legalized due to our society not being able to "handle" such a narcotic being marketed yet. Thirdly, why don't you people just use salvia? That stuff's legal and can be "fun" : /Setsa

I know of some academic research groups that have studies salvia and they've stated it's one of the worst trips you can imagine, but it doesn't linger. Short, bad and done.

It makes the most sense to make it legal, and tax the heck out of it.

yes i am for the legalization, though i believe we have to take small steps in order to get there. i think it's illogical to think we can go from it being illegal to legal just like that. i'd be happy with decriminalisation.

needled24-7

[QUOTE="nimatoad2000"]setsa, salvia can freak you out. my friend tried it, he thought he was becoming part of the grass he was sitting on, said he couldnt sleep for days afterward. weed only causes happyness, not freak outs. look up some salvia vids on youtube. 50% of ppl freak the F out. im too afraid to try it personally especially after seeing my friend on it.needled24-7

Yes,I am.

i support full legalization. taxation, ending the drug war, reducing gangs are my main reasons for supporting legalization.paullywog

I really don't think it'll reduce gangs...most of them are selling harder stuff than marijuana anyway, and those who aren't would just move on to selling the harder stuff.

(Unless you mean legalizing everything from Crack to Heroin, but that's a whole different issue)

Also, I think it's only fair to close this topic as you have done unto mine.cgoqsz

yes i am for the legalization, though i believe we have to take small steps in order to get there. i think it's illogical to think we can go from it being illegal to legal just like that. i'd be happy with decriminalisation.

needled24-7

Why would that be illogical? Alcohol went from illegal to legal just like that.

[QUOTE="Setsa"]Firstly, can I get some non-biased sources for them facts? Secondly, I don't think it should be legalized due to our society not being able to "handle" such a narcotic being marketed yet. Thirdly, why don't you people just use salvia? That stuff's legal and can be "fun" : /jimkabrhel

I know of some academic research groups that have studies salvia and they've stated it's one of the worst trips you can imagine, but it doesn't linger. Short, bad and done.

It makes the most sense to make it legal, and tax the heck out of it.

[QUOTE="nimatoad2000"]setsa, salvia can freak you out. my friend tried it, he thought he was becoming part of the grass he was sitting on, said he couldnt sleep for days afterward. weed only causes happyness, not freak outs. look up some salvia vids on youtube. 50% of ppl freak the F out. im too afraid to try it personally especially after seeing my friend on it.Setsa

[QUOTE="cgoqsz"]Also, I think it's only fair to close this topic as you have done unto mine.Witchsight

I dont smoke anymore BUT I see no reason why its illegal.
im 100% for legalization.

[QUOTE="needled24-7"]

[QUOTE="nimatoad2000"]setsa, salvia can freak you out. my friend tried it, he thought he was becoming part of the grass he was sitting on, said he couldnt sleep for days afterward. weed only causes happyness, not freak outs. look up some salvia vids on youtube. 50% of ppl freak the F out. im too afraid to try it personally especially after seeing my friend on it.nimatoad2000

[QUOTE="needled24-7"]

[QUOTE="nimatoad2000"]setsa, salvia can freak you out. my friend tried it, he thought he was becoming part of the grass he was sitting on, said he couldnt sleep for days afterward. weed only causes happyness, not freak outs. look up some salvia vids on youtube. 50% of ppl freak the F out. im too afraid to try it personally especially after seeing my friend on it.nimatoad2000

Type "which strains for paranoia" into google. Funnily enough, it's not anti legalisation propaganda you'll get but lots of 420 sites with users looking for a low paranoia smoke.

im actually planning on getn my medical card sometime soon, say i have arthridus ( which i actually do , but very minor) or insomnia.

[QUOTE="Witchsight"][QUOTE="cgoqsz"]Also, I think it's only fair to close this topic as you have done unto mine.cgoqsz

Yes.

[QUOTE="Witchsight"][QUOTE="cgoqsz"]Also, I think it's only fair to close this topic as you have done unto mine.cgoqsz

[QUOTE="needled24-7"]

yes i am for the legalization, though i believe we have to take small steps in order to get there. i think it's illogical to think we can go from it being illegal to legal just like that. i'd be happy with decriminalisation.

Oleg_Huzwog

Why would that be illogical? Alcohol went from illegal to legal just like that.

i wouldn't say it was "just like that" there were quite a few years of bootleggers and fighting over it before it was re-legalized. that being said, i think it's totally possible for pot to be legalized, just not plausible at all. at least not in the US. too many politicians taking bribes from drug co's saying "don't legalize it, if you do then people will realize they don't need all these other drugs to help them, just this 1 good natural one and we won't make as much money and we won't give you any of it"

my way of looking at this as a whole is - people should be free to do whatever they want, as long as it does not harm or put others at risk.

if you smoke mary jane in your house, you are not harming anybody. the only risk is if your driving. now alchohal has the same risk, and it is legal

. weed is harmess other than the fact that if you drive, depending on the side effects you get ( time stops for me and i get sleeply so i cant drive) you should just be responsible enough to choose not to drive while high.

[QUOTE="Setsa"][QUOTE="nimatoad2000"]setsa, salvia can freak you out. my friend tried it, he thought he was becoming part of the grass he was sitting on, said he couldnt sleep for days afterward. weed only causes happyness, not freak outs. look up some salvia vids on youtube. 50% of ppl freak the F out. im too afraid to try it personally especially after seeing my friend on it.nimatoad2000

[QUOTE="needled24-7"]

yes i am for the legalization, though i believe we have to take small steps in order to get there. i think it's illogical to think we can go from it being illegal to legal just like that. i'd be happy with decriminalisation.

Oleg_Huzwog

Why would that be illogical? Alcohol went from illegal to legal just like that.

No, I have asthma.

im actually planning on getn my medical card sometime soon, say i have arthridus ( which i actually do , but very minor) or insomnia.

nimatoad2000

im actually planning on getn my medical card sometime soon, say i have arthridus ( which i actually do , but very minor) or insomnia.

..... is that it's use is so widespread now, that it'd be extremely difficult to regulate it, as well as inform people of it's proper use. It's actually kind of sad that responsible users have to suffer the consequences of some careless stoners, but such is life : /Setsa

you'd regulate and inform the same way you do with alcohol and cigarettes. the warnings would be far less severe than either of those two. basically "long term use can be detrimental to your health" & "do not drive or operate heavy machinery"

Is it just me or did something really weird happen to Gamespot? :?

[QUOTE="Oleg_Huzwog"]

[QUOTE="needled24-7"]

yes i am for the legalization, though i believe we have to take small steps in order to get there. i think it's illogical to think we can go from it being illegal to legal just like that. i'd be happy with decriminalisation.

z4twenny

Why would that be illogical? Alcohol went from illegal to legal just like that.

i wouldn't say it was "just like that" there were quite a few years of bootleggers and fighting over it before it was re-legalized. that being said, i think it's totally possible for pot to be legalized, just not plausible at all. at least not in the US. too many politicians taking bribes from drug co's saying "don't legalize it, if you do then people will realize they don't need all these other drugs to help them, just this 1 good natural one and we won't make as much money and we won't give you any of it"

There weren't gradual phases of decriminalization at the end of Prohibition.