Debate: The legalization of marijuana

Smoking marijuanna may be unhealthy, but ingesting it through other means poses absolutely ZERO health risks. Let's face it, people don't drink for it's heath benefits. People drink to get drunk and feel relaxed. This is why the Alcohol vs. Marijuanna debate in completely valid. LiLsLashy

I don't drink to get drunk.....

[QUOTE="LiLsLashy"]Smoking marijuanna may be unhealthy, but ingesting it through other means poses absolutely ZERO health risks. Let's face it, people don't drink for it's heath benefits. People drink to get drunk and feel relaxed. This is why the Alcohol vs. Marijuanna debate in completely valid. LJS9502_basic

I don't drink to get drunk.....

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[QUOTE="LiLsLashy"]Smoking marijuanna may be unhealthy, but ingesting it through other means poses absolutely ZERO health risks. Let's face it, people don't drink for it's heath benefits. People drink to get drunk and feel relaxed. This is why the Alcohol vs. Marijuanna debate in completely valid. LiLsLashy

I don't drink to get drunk.....

[QUOTE="kingman03"] Both alcohol and marijuana have health benefits. They both have their pros and cons, just like everyother freakin' product we consume. To say marijuana is just flat out bad for you is not only ignorant, but makes anyone who say it just plain wrong.
LJS9502_basic

Do you even read the posts before responding?  Or do you just pick an argument and insert it after a quote?  I have expressed zero opinion on the legal ramifications of marijuana use.  It's pointless to argue.  I stated that using alcohol as an excuse to legalize marijuana is not a legitimate reason.  I'm not going over the topic again.  Read the posts.  It's in plain English.

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[QUOTE="LiLsLashy"]Smoking marijuanna may be unhealthy, but ingesting it through other means poses absolutely ZERO health risks. Let's face it, people don't drink for it's heath benefits. People drink to get drunk and feel relaxed. This is why the Alcohol vs. Marijuanna debate in completely valid. LiLsLashy

I don't drink to get drunk.....

One drink or shot is not enough to get a DUI...I don't know where you get your info.

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[QUOTE="kingman03"] Both alcohol and marijuana have health benefits. They both have their pros and cons, just like everyother freakin' product we consume. To say marijuana is just flat out bad for you is not only ignorant, but makes anyone who say it just plain wrong.
Donkey_Puncher

Do you even read the posts before responding? Or do you just pick an argument and insert it after a quote? I have expressed zero opinion on the legal ramifications of marijuana use. It's pointless to argue. I stated that using alcohol as an excuse to legalize marijuana is not a legitimate reason. I'm not going over the topic again. Read the posts. It's in plain English.

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[QUOTE="kingman03"] Both alcohol and marijuana have health benefits. They both have their pros and cons, just like everyother freakin' product we consume. To say marijuana is just flat out bad for you is not only ignorant, but makes anyone who say it just plain wrong.
Donkey_Puncher

Do you even read the posts before responding?  Or do you just pick an argument and insert it after a quote?  I have expressed zero opinion on the legal ramifications of marijuana use.  It's pointless to argue.  I stated that using alcohol as an excuse to legalize marijuana is not a legitimate reason.  I'm not going over the topic again.  Read the posts.  It's in plain English.

It would be....if I was arguing...but I'm not.  I haven't stated any opinion in this thread other than quit using alcohol as an example.  If one wants to sway people they should be using scientific evidence to support what they feel about marijuana.  Not confusing the issue with comments on alcohol.

[QUOTE="LiLsLashy"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

[QUOTE="LiLsLashy"]Smoking marijuanna may be unhealthy, but ingesting it through other means poses absolutely ZERO health risks. Let's face it, people don't drink for it's heath benefits. People drink to get drunk and feel relaxed. This is why the Alcohol vs. Marijuanna debate in completely valid. LJS9502_basic

I don't drink to get drunk.....

One drink or shot is not enough to get a DUI...I don't know where you get your info.

It would be....if I was arguing...but I'm not.  I haven't stated any opinion in this thread other than quit using alcohol as an example.  If one wants to sway people they should be using scientific evidence to support what they feel about marijuana.  Not confusing the issue with comments on alcohol.

LJS9502_basic

[QUOTE="LiLsLashy"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

[QUOTE="LiLsLashy"]Smoking marijuanna may be unhealthy, but ingesting it through other means poses absolutely ZERO health risks. Let's face it, people don't drink for it's heath benefits. People drink to get drunk and feel relaxed. This is why the Alcohol vs. Marijuanna debate in completely valid. LJS9502_basic

I don't drink to get drunk.....

One drink or shot is not enough to get a DUI...I don't know where you get your info.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

It would be....if I was arguing...but I'm not.  I haven't stated any opinion in this thread other than quit using alcohol as an example.  If one wants to sway people they should be using scientific evidence to support what they feel about marijuana.  Not confusing the issue with comments on alcohol.

Donkey_Puncher

Ok...let me put it this way.  Let's say I have no opinion on the subject and you are trying to push me over to your side.  Now, cigarettes are unhealthy....but they're not going anywhere.  Alcohol is good for you unless it's abused.  Not everyone abuses it.  It's not going anywhere as well.  So, what your argument needs is reasons why marijuana is at the very least scientifically proven to be harmless.  We'll leave medicinal marijuana out because it's legal...and/or not what the general population wants to use it for anyway.

There is still some negative impact that is produced by smoking it.  Whether that is enough to keep it illegal or not I don't have the answer.  I'm just stating that putting in a category with cigarettes and alcohol and then calling them harmful does not help your cause.

In this threads I've yet to see evidence pointing out the relative harmlessness of using it.  It may exist...no one shows it.  So how do you expect anyone to switch sides in the debate?

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="LiLsLashy"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

[QUOTE="LiLsLashy"]Smoking marijuanna may be unhealthy, but ingesting it through other means poses absolutely ZERO health risks. Let's face it, people don't drink for it's heath benefits. People drink to get drunk and feel relaxed. This is why the Alcohol vs. Marijuanna debate in completely valid. Donkey_Puncher

I don't drink to get drunk.....

One drink or shot is not enough to get a DUI...I don't know where you get your info.

Ok...let me put it this way.  Let's say I have no opinion on the subject and you are trying to push me over to your side.  Now, cigarettes are unhealthy....but they're not going anywhere.  Alcohol is good for you unless it's abused.  Not everyone abuses it.  It's not going anywhere as well.  So, what your argument needs is reasons why marijuana is at the very least scientifically proven to be harmless.  We'll leave medicinal marijuana out because it's legal...and/or not what the general population wants to use it for anyway.

There is still some negative impact that is produced by smoking it.  Whether that is enough to keep it illegal or not I don't have the answer.  I'm just stating that putting in a category with cigarettes and alcohol and then calling them harmful does not help your cause.

In this threads I've yet to see evidence pointing out the relative harmlessness of using it.  It may exist...no one shows it.  So how do you expect anyone to switch sides in the debate?

LJS9502_basic

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Ok...let me put it this way.  Let's say I have no opinion on the subject and you are trying to push me over to your side.  Now, cigarettes are unhealthy....but they're not going anywhere.  Alcohol is good for you unless it's abused.  Not everyone abuses it.  It's not going anywhere as well.  So, what your argument needs is reasons why marijuana is at the very least scientifically proven to be harmless.  We'll leave medicinal marijuana out because it's legal...and/or not what the general population wants to use it for anyway.

There is still some negative impact that is produced by smoking it.  Whether that is enough to keep it illegal or not I don't have the answer.  I'm just stating that putting in a category with cigarettes and alcohol and then calling them harmful does not help your cause.

In this threads I've yet to see evidence pointing out the relative harmlessness of using it.  It may exist...no one shows it.  So how do you expect anyone to switch sides in the debate?

Donkey_Puncher

You missed the entire point of my thread.  I said coupling it with the other two vices helps not your cause.

[QUOTE="Donkey_Puncher"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

Ok...let me put it this way.  Let's say I have no opinion on the subject and you are trying to push me over to your side.  Now, cigarettes are unhealthy....but they're not going anywhere.  Alcohol is good for you unless it's abused.  Not everyone abuses it.  It's not going anywhere as well.  So, what your argument needs is reasons why marijuana is at the very least scientifically proven to be harmless.  We'll leave medicinal marijuana out because it's legal...and/or not what the general population wants to use it for anyway.

There is still some negative impact that is produced by smoking it.  Whether that is enough to keep it illegal or not I don't have the answer.  I'm just stating that putting in a category with cigarettes and alcohol and then calling them harmful does not help your cause.

In this threads I've yet to see evidence pointing out the relative harmlessness of using it.  It may exist...no one shows it.  So how do you expect anyone to switch sides in the debate?

LJS9502_basic

You missed the entire point of my thread.  I said coupling it with the other two vices helps not your cause.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="Donkey_Puncher"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

Ok...let me put it this way. Let's say I have no opinion on the subject and you are trying to push me over to your side. Now, cigarettes are unhealthy....but they're not going anywhere. Alcohol is good for you unless it's abused. Not everyone abuses it. It's not going anywhere as well. So, what your argument needs is reasons why marijuana is at the very least scientifically proven to be harmless. We'll leave medicinal marijuana out because it's legal...and/or not what the general population wants to use it for anyway.

There is still some negative impact that is produced by smoking it. Whether that is enough to keep it illegal or not I don't have the answer. I'm just stating that putting in a category with cigarettes and alcohol and then calling them harmful does not help your cause.

In this threads I've yet to see evidence pointing out the relative harmlessness of using it. It may exist...no one shows it. So how do you expect anyone to switch sides in the debate?

Donkey_Puncher

You missed the entire point of my thread. I said coupling it with the other two vices helps not your cause.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="LiLsLashy"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

[QUOTE="LiLsLashy"]Smoking marijuanna may be unhealthy, but ingesting it through other means poses absolutely ZERO health risks. Let's face it, people don't drink for it's heath benefits. People drink to get drunk and feel relaxed. This is why the Alcohol vs. Marijuanna debate in completely valid. Donkey_Puncher

I don't drink to get drunk.....

One drink or shot is not enough to get a DUI...I don't know where you get your info.

There aren't any strong reasons for it being illegal.Nameless3

It should be legalized and taxed. It would boost the economy, and the fact is that Marijuana has proven health benefits unlike smoking, such as improving memory (They actually recommend it for people who fear getting altheimers) and preventing cancer.Thechaninator

ok you need to give back up to this information. give me a link that says this. im pretty sure that smoking DOES NOT improve memory. trust me on this. every person i hang out with is a pot head. my older brother included among other things. and they cant even remember what day of the week it is. i on hte other hand have the best memory of the group(dont mean to sound cocky but its true) and i have never done a drug in my life. but yeah it would boost economy. and i find it funny how you think dumping smoke in your lungs prevents cancer. thats just the dumbest thing i have ever heard.

k now back to it. do i think it should be legal? yeah why the hell not. i see it as being close to the same level as alchohol. but then again. would i want to have to deal with the sh!t that would ensue from the angry protesting soccer moms? hell no for that fact alone i would keep it illegal. morally though i dont see the problem with it. i dont smoke it. i think it consumes people to the point where that is the only thing they want to do. and you know what. that betters my chances of getting the good jobs. just narrows the field of choice a bit.

Why legalize that crap? There are enough pot heads in this nation already. A Russian kid at my school smokes weed. And I'm pretty sure there are others pot heads around my school.

All it would bring is more crime, accidents, and death. Crap like that should never be legalized.

I cannot put it more simply. If alcohol is legal, marijuana should be legal.megagene

Why legalize that crap? There are enough pot heads in this nation already. A Russian kid at my school smokes weed. And I'm pretty sure there are others pot heads around my school.

All it would bring is more crime, accidents, and death. Crap like that should never be legalized.

john_doe2

Yes it should be legalized

I'm not going to into a huge debate because it's pointless.. it's illegal there isnt anything I personally can do to change that. But if I could you can bet that I would.

[QUOTE="megagene"]I cannot put it more simply. If alcohol is legal, marijuana should be legal.Roland1987

That is absolutely ignorant.  Marijuana has many, many benefits to a lot of people.  I went through chemotherapy, and what marijuana did to help me was incredible.  It increased my appetite, took away the nausea and helped me get through the most difficult parts of treatment.  It helps many people in many ways.  It is hugely beneficial, and I know this to be a fact from personal experience.

I'm sorry if I come off as passionate, but your statement is utterly false.

Tell me brethren, should marijuana be legal? I need to be convinced either way. Please provide supporting evidence. Also, If it should be made legal, what should the age restrictions be?
Belisarius-9

[QUOTE="rsunset327"]Great... You want the world to be filled with lazy potheads with manboobs who amount to jack squat in society? Sure legalize it. Spend your days talking about how cool and deep Pink Floyd is. Losers.Caffeine_Trip

Nah..all forms of illegal drugs should just be banned and stopped from being produced.princemarth23

Marijuana carries the same health risks as smoking, and has similar effects to alcohol on mental capacity. Although it's said that Marijuana can result in hallucination if you smoke a mass quantity. But then, a side effect of mass intake of alcohol is death. Marijuana has no risk of physical addiction. You can become mentally addicted to marijuana, but then you can become mentally addicted to just about anything.... like smoking, drinking, or World of Warcraft.

I see no reason why marijuana shouldn't be legalized, it's no more dangerous that smoking or alcohol. however you could just as easily say that alcohol and smoking should be illegal. It's all dangerous and shortens your life expectancy, but hey, it's your body. Marijuana should be legalized, but since I don't smoke it, I don't care either way.

It should be legalized and taxed. It would boost the economy, and the fact is that Marijuana has proven health benefits unlike smoking, such as improving memory (They actually recommend it for people who fear getting altheimers) and preventing cancer.Thechaninator

Great... You want the world to be filled with lazy potheads with manboobs who amount to jack squat in society? Sure legalize it. Spend your days talking about how cool and deep Pink Floyd is. Losers.rsunset327

Also, Pink Floyd is amazing.

[QUOTE="princemarth23"]Nah..all forms of illegal drugs should just be banned and stopped from being produced.ROLFCHANK

Agreed. Marijuana doesn't have to be defensible for the legalization of it to be, because in this case the more practical approach IS the more permissive approach... not to mention the same approach already applied to alcohol.