Marijuana Myths & Facts

Funny but I've read some facts that contradict of few of yours. Anyway, no need to legalize another substance that messes with the mind...hmm.

I saw someone on teh internetz yesterday who said "If weed was legalised everyone would die". I laughed so damn hard.

Video games are addicting, nothing that cause it though. Its just fun. So dont' say "TEH MARIJUANA IS NOT ADDICTING!!111!!164!!" ...It is

If it becomes legal, I say we build airtight smoking pods in public. People enter, smoke themselves silly and then get sprayed with cold water and a bit of perfume after.SolidSnake35

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]If it becomes legal, I say we build airtight smoking pods in public. People enter, smoke themselves silly and then get sprayed with cold water and a bit of perfume after.xxDustmanxx

[QUOTE="xxDustmanxx"][QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]If it becomes legal, I say we build airtight smoking pods in public. People enter, smoke themselves silly and then get sprayed with cold water and a bit of perfume after.SolidSnake35

Marijuana contains carcinogens...AnObscureName

I'm sorry, but you are not an expert. You have not been in a laboratory studying Marijuana for the last 20 years. You do not have a degree in medicine, biology, or chemistry. You don't have a psychology degree. you don't have an anthropology degree, you don't have a sociology degree... Why should I assume you know anything about the effects of marijuana on humans?

All you did was take information from sources you believe to be correct and then tell me that they are correct. This is one of the downfalls of how humans spread information. You have no actual sources. Just because you've read something, heard something, from somebody or something doesn't make it true. I could browse the web and find substaintly sources that say everything you just said is false. But I didn't do that. Why? Because in the end the there is no winning this argument. People believe what they want to believe even if it's true or not true. That's the most important lesson all of us need to learn about each other.

This is my argument why your post is senseless and is not valid what so ever. Nobody should take what you say as truth.

I don't think that I've ever smoked around a non-smoker and gotten them high. Either way, its not going to negatively affect you. Besides, you don't seem to mind the massive amounts of pollution coming from the cars you drive, but then again...that benefits you.xxDustmanxx

[QUOTE="AnObscureName"]Marijuana contains carcinogens...xxDustmanxx

Im not for it but if it does like the other poster said hopefully the government would be able tax it even higher than cigs and maybe hurt the drug dealers a little bit.Kurushio

I worked on a base for a little while and one day a DEA representative was there for whatever reason. We started talking and he told me that he personally felt all drugs should be legal. He argued that regardless of legality, people who want to take these drugs will. He said it would help free up room in our prisons for violent offenders while also curbing some gang violence. Buuuut. The government stands to make much more money fighting drugs than legalizing and taxing them, so that's not going to happen.

[QUOTE="xxDustmanxx"][QUOTE="AnObscureName"]Marijuana contains carcinogens...AnObscureName

Whoa hold your horses there. your facts are not entirely accurate.Im all for legalization by the way.

1) Smoking pot or tobacco or whatever dose cause damage to your lungs, and can lead to cancer. grantedtobacco and weed contain different amounts of carcinogenic substances, smoke from weed isnt "safe" you also have to think that just about all the pot you can buy on the street is sprayed with pesticides among other things.

2) Smoking dosent just cause cancer, but can lead to other diseases, and can seriously affect your cardiovascular system

3) Although pot is said to be nonadictive, people do tend to make it a habit and be dependent on its use, first just to trip and chill out, then for any and every ocasion.

4) Ever heardof amotivational syndrome?? google it.

5) Certain people shouldnt do any type of drugs including pot, for risk of decompensating and orexacerbating underlying mental illness

So Its not entirely without consequences but im willing to put up with them

[QUOTE="xxDustmanxx"]I don't think that I've ever smoked around a non-smoker and gotten them high. Either way, its not going to negatively affect you. Besides, you don't seem to mind the massive amounts of pollution coming from the cars you drive, but then again...that benefits you.SolidSnake35

[QUOTE="AnObscureName"][QUOTE="xxDustmanxx"] Cannabis SMOKE contains carcinogens. It also contains cannibanoids that have protective properties against smoke.xxDustmanxx

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[QUOTE="AnObscureName"] I was under the impression that you smoked cannabis, funnily enough...AnObscureName

Also...http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/25/AR2006052501729_pf.html

Also...http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/25/AR2006052501729_pf.html

xxDustmanxx

[QUOTE="xxDustmanxx"]I don't think that I've ever smoked around a non-smoker and gotten them high. Either way, its not going to negatively affect you. Besides, you don't seem to mind the massive amounts of pollution coming from the cars you drive, but then again...that benefits you.SolidSnake35

[QUOTE="xxDustmanxx"]

Also...http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/25/AR2006052501729_pf.html

AnObscureName

[QUOTE="AnObscureName"][QUOTE="xxDustmanxx"]

Also...http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/25/AR2006052501729_pf.html

xxDustmanxx

Marijuana is addictive and it can cause cancer.

SuperVegeta518

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Marijuana is addictive and it can cause cancer.

DabsTight703

Thanks for the info. I'm firmly against legalization of any drugs, including Marijuana. If it ever does manage to get legalized, I hope those who buy it are taxed into the ground. :D raven_squad

imagine eating 136 cheese burgers in a period of 6 days...

LeGoofyGoober

I don't know, that just sounds like a good time to me.

Is it just me or is there a lot of speculation and rumors here...

Im not for it but if it does like the other poster said hopefully the government would be able tax it even higher than cigs and maybe hurt the drug dealers a little bit.Kurushio

[QUOTE="Shhadow_Viper"][QUOTE="Gamingcucumber"]And imagine every police, ambulance driver, kid or what have getting high 24/7 a day. Society wouldn't work and the slackers would rule the entire planet and end the existance of mankind and yadda yadda. No, I think Mary Jane should be as illegal as can be. Every drug should, even alcoholGamingcucumber

[QUOTE="Gamingcucumber"][QUOTE="Shhadow_Viper"]Alcohol is legal, yet we do not see every person getting drunk 24/7. Just because marijuana is legalized does not mean it would be acceptable to smoke on the job. I have no idea where people get these ideas from.needled24-7

[QUOTE="Gamingcucumber"][QUOTE="Shhadow_Viper"]Alcohol is legal, yet we do not see every person getting drunk 24/7. Just because marijuana is legalized does not mean it would be acceptable to smoke on the job. I have no idea where people get these ideas from.Shhadow_Viper

Those aren't facts. Many of those statements are unfounded.

Just throwing this out there, Portugal has had ALL drugs decriminalized for a while now (no criminal penalties for posession whatsoever), and all he'll certainly hasn't broken loose. The country is doing fine, teen drug use is down, and I think hard drug use for all ages is down as well. pis3rch

[QUOTE="Gamingcucumber"][QUOTE="Shhadow_Viper"]So every police, ambulance driver, or kid is drunk 24/7? Do you even believe that? Honestly? Legal does not mean everyone does it, just so you know. People will still make the personal choice, weighing the pros and cons just like with alcohol and tobacco. And legal or not, people will find a way to get what they want. Marijuana is not dangerous or detrimental enough to warrant it being illegal. Prohibition of marijuana is a burden on taxpayers, police, the judicial system, the prison system... All that money spent and yet the actual interception rate of marijuana traffickers and users is so low that anyone besides the government would be fired for gross negligence and utter failure.Shhadow_Viper