Do you lose repect towards your peers if you found out they did drugs?

Would you lose repect or look at your friends diffrently if you found out if they did illegal drugs, underage drinking and smoking? Am i the only one who thinks this way towards my friends?canucks12792

Edit:Respect* spelling error

Would you lose repect or look at your friends diffrently if you found out if they did illegal drugs, underage drinking and smoking? Am i the only one who thinks this way towards my friends?canucks12792

No, that is their life. Their decisions are none of my business. Now if those choices are affecting me personally, then it becomes my problem......but I am in no position to hold a feeling of self righteousness towards my friends.

I can't hold my friends to my moral standards, and don't expect them to live up to mine. That's why I seek out friends with common values.

Most of the time but not always.

Who says I respect any of my peers right now?

why would i lose respect for my friend who's doing the same thing i'm doing? and probably with me.dooly420

Yea, really. I'd gain respect for someone as opposed to lose respect. But it depends on who.

Drinking: No unless it was serious
Smoking: No, their choice.
Drugs: A bit concerned if they were smoking dope, but not too worried. If they were using needle drugs and shooting up on a regular basis, then I would be extremely worried, and I would help them, not lose respect.freek666

[QUOTE="freek666"]Drinking: No unless it was serious
Smoking: No, their choice.
Drugs: A bit concerned if they were smoking dope, but not too worried. If they were using needle drugs and shooting up on a regular basis, then I would be extremely worried, and I would help them, not lose respect.dooly420

I'm pretty sure it's just another way of saying pot, which is just another slang term methinks.

[QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="freek666"]Drinking: No unless it was serious
Smoking: No, their choice.
Drugs: A bit concerned if they were smoking dope, but not too worried. If they were using needle drugs and shooting up on a regular basis, then I would be extremely worried, and I would help them, not lose respect.-TheSecondSign-

I'm pretty sure it's just another way of saying pot, which is just another slang term methinks.

I guess im those kinds of people who follows the rule and oppose anything thats agaisnt the law and i may be a hypocrit around some laws still i oppose anything that is underage drinking/smoking and illegal drugscanucks12792

[QUOTE="canucks12792"]I guess im those kinds of people who follows the rule and oppose anything thats agaisnt the law and i may be a hypocrit around some laws still i oppose anything that is underage drinking/smoking and illegal drugsdooly420

I prefer a different form of logic, but hey, I'm not going to sit and talk to other people about for an hour on a gaming website.

[QUOTE="-TheSecondSign-"]

[QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="freek666"]Drinking: No unless it was serious
Smoking: No, their choice.
Drugs: A bit concerned if they were smoking dope, but not too worried. If they were using needle drugs and shooting up on a regular basis, then I would be extremely worried, and I would help them, not lose respect.dooly420

I'm pretty sure it's just another way of saying pot, which is just another slang term methinks.

Dope just means any (illegal usually) drug.

I don't really respect anyone who holds an irrational stigma about such things.

[QUOTE="-TheSecondSign-"]

[QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="freek666"]Drinking: No unless it was serious
Smoking: No, their choice.
Drugs: A bit concerned if they were smoking dope, but not too worried. If they were using needle drugs and shooting up on a regular basis, then I would be extremely worried, and I would help them, not lose respect.dooly420

I'm pretty sure it's just another way of saying pot, which is just another slang term methinks.

I lose respect for anyone who uses meth. Too many of my possesions have been stolen by **** tweakers.

Not all drugs are the same. Hallucinogenics like Peyote and LSD are cool. Drugs like Alcohol, Cocain and Heroin are definitely not cool.

;)

Only if it's the "bad" drugs i.e. coke, heroin, meth.cool_baller

Exactly.

I probably wouldn't care much.

It makes perfect sense to lose respect for people who abuse illegal substances. First, it can be seen as a moral failing. Secondly, such debauchery suggests a hedonistic lifestyle- one that could be likened to animals. I always think of Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" when this question arises. Even in a society where these substances are legal, and used by the majority of society, there is failing inherent in their use. Instead of pursuing some form of self-actualization many people are content to with the more base and cheap pleasures.Jocubus

1: What is unethical about using drugs to alter your consciousness? A cup of Tea or a can of Cola contains Caffine. Nutmeg is an deliriant class hallucinogenic. Drugs such as Peyote can be used to achieve a state of spiritual awakening.

2: Whats wrong with Hedonism?

Yes, I lose respect for people when I find out they do drugs or other illegal activities, etc. Luckily, I surround myself with good friends so I don't have to worry about these kinds of problems.guitarman89

And...they're good friends because they don't use drugs?

Which then justifies you ditching them if they ever start using drugs, on the basis that they are no longer "good friends"?

Have you ever considered that maybe YOU aren't a good friend?

[QUOTE="guitarman89"]Yes, I lose respect for people when I find out they do drugs or other illegal activities, etc. Luckily, I surround myself with good friends so I don't have to worry about these kinds of problems.MrGeezer

And...they're good friends because they don't use drugs?

Which then justifies you ditching them if they ever start using drugs, on the basis that they are no longer "good friends"?

Have you ever considered that maybe YOU aren't a good friend?

Only if it's the "bad" drugs i.e. coke, heroin, meth.cool_baller

Agreed. I also like to throw in OC's.

[QUOTE="MrGeezer"]

[QUOTE="guitarman89"]Yes, I lose respect for people when I find out they do drugs or other illegal activities, etc. Luckily, I surround myself with good friends so I don't have to worry about these kinds of problems.Jocubus

And...they're good friends because they don't use drugs?

Which then justifies you ditching them if they ever start using drugs, on the basis that they are no longer "good friends"?

Have you ever considered that maybe YOU aren't a good friend?

YOU are the one who deteriorated the relationship.

YOU are the one who dumped thewm because they drink beer.

They aren't stealing your stuff, they aren't screwing things up for you, they just like beer.

That's all.

And yet, you're willing to throw away a "friendship" on the principle that you won't be friends with people who use drugs, when their drug use isn't hurting anyone else one bit.

Don't blame THEM for the friendship deteriorating. They had NOTHING to do with that. That was all YOUR doing, because you value your image more than you value your friends.

"Oh no! People might think less of me because I have a friend who uses drugs!"

Yeah, WTFever.

To make my answer short, yes.
:EDIT: Don't call me a hypocrite because I don't drink, smoke, etc.

[QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="-TheSecondSign-"]

[QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="freek666"]Drinking: No unless it was serious
Smoking: No, their choice.
Drugs: A bit concerned if they were smoking dope, but not too worried. If they were using needle drugs and shooting up on a regular basis, then I would be extremely worried, and I would help them, not lose respect.AndrewSuh

I'm pretty sure it's just another way of saying pot, which is just another slang term methinks.

I lose respect for anyone who uses meth. Too many of my possesions have been stolen by **** tweakers.

[QUOTE="AndrewSuh"][QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="-TheSecondSign-"]

[QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="freek666"]Drinking: No unless it was serious
Smoking: No, their choice.
Drugs: A bit concerned if they were smoking dope, but not too worried. If they were using needle drugs and shooting up on a regular basis, then I would be extremely worried, and I would help them, not lose respect.dooly420

I'm pretty sure it's just another way of saying pot, which is just another slang term methinks.

I lose respect for anyone who uses meth. Too many of my possesions have been stolen by **** tweakers.

[QUOTE="AndrewSuh"][QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="-TheSecondSign-"]

[QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="freek666"]Drinking: No unless it was serious
Smoking: No, their choice.
Drugs: A bit concerned if they were smoking dope, but not too worried. If they were using needle drugs and shooting up on a regular basis, then I would be extremely worried, and I would help them, not lose respect.dooly420

I'm pretty sure it's just another way of saying pot, which is just another slang term methinks.

I lose respect for anyone who uses meth. Too many of my possesions have been stolen by **** tweakers.

Someone I know had a 16 page essay due the following morning (it was like 9 pm or so) he managed to get it all done and even clean his whole house that night thanks to the drug. I believe he got a B+ on it as well (this was a 300 level course).

[QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="AndrewSuh"][QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="-TheSecondSign-"]

[QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="freek666"]Drinking: No unless it was serious
Smoking: No, their choice.
Drugs: A bit concerned if they were smoking dope, but not too worried. If they were using needle drugs and shooting up on a regular basis, then I would be extremely worried, and I would help them, not lose respect.AndrewSuh

I'm pretty sure it's just another way of saying pot, which is just another slang term methinks.

I lose respect for anyone who uses meth. Too many of my possesions have been stolen by **** tweakers.

[QUOTE="AndrewSuh"][QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="AndrewSuh"][QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="-TheSecondSign-"]

[QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="freek666"]Drinking: No unless it was serious
Smoking: No, their choice.
Drugs: A bit concerned if they were smoking dope, but not too worried. If they were using needle drugs and shooting up on a regular basis, then I would be extremely worried, and I would help them, not lose respect.dooly420

I'm pretty sure it's just another way of saying pot, which is just another slang term methinks.

I lose respect for anyone who uses meth. Too many of my possesions have been stolen by **** tweakers.

[QUOTE="AndrewSuh"][QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="AndrewSuh"][QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="-TheSecondSign-"]

[QUOTE="dooly420"][QUOTE="freek666"]Drinking: No unless it was serious
Smoking: No, their choice.
Drugs: A bit concerned if they were smoking dope, but not too worried. If they were using needle drugs and shooting up on a regular basis, then I would be extremely worried, and I would help them, not lose respect.dooly420

I'm pretty sure it's just another way of saying pot, which is just another slang term methinks.

I lose respect for anyone who uses meth. Too many of my possesions have been stolen by **** tweakers.

The notion that people only use 10% of their brain is a myth...