Member since
NWR: Controversial Question
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
im not a big fan of drugs ... sometimes it can lead to more addicting drugs and sometimes it doesnt but i wouldnt want to mess around with the stuff.
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
I agree. Also, so many people think that smoking and driving is okay, but sometimes it can be just as bad as drinking and driving....
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
Although I do think there is some truth to the idea that if something is legal and available it doesn't have as much allure (ie alcohol in Europe, etc) I think that America is too far gone on issues like drugs, liquor, etc, for this theory to really work. I do not think it should be legalized.
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
Because of personal reasons and seeing what a simple joint can do to family or to someones brain over years... makes me have to say no...
I mean, Ive seen the worst of the worst situations and I just really have to say no...
I mean, Ive seen the worst of the worst situations and I just really have to say no...
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
NO WAY should it be legalized !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
NO WAY should it be legalized !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
Sorry im so not for it. I think legalizing it will only make the matters worse.
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
Im in between on the issue... I was totally against it years ago, but thats bc I was surrounded by people that smoked and it aggravated me... Now, that everyone has chilled out and dont abuse it like they used to, I think its more okay... I think i've just grown to accept it more over the years... Weird logic I guess, but thats how I feel...
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
i vote for NO
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
Posted by Mich2585
im not a big fan of drugs ... sometimes it can lead to more addicting drugs and sometimes it doesnt but i wouldnt want to mess around with the stuff.
I agree
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
wow i'm really surprised out how conservative most of you are. it's NOT a drug first of all, and i think it should be legalized! if you're calling it a 'drug' than you probably don't know anything about it.
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
Posted by dazey
wow i'm really surprised out how conservative most of you are. it's NOT a drug first of all, and i think it should be legalized! if you're calling it a 'drug' than you probably don't know anything about it.
Actually I do know a lot about it because I have a medical condition in which it has been used in treatment before. (Not that I have used it, but other people with my condition have) AND it is a drug because it is a mind altering substance. Anything that sticks to your hair folicles for seven years isn't natural. That being said, I am on edge about the issue. I do think that it should be allowed for medical reasons, but I do not think it should be legalized for regular use. Tests have proven that it does slow your reactions down and somewhat alter your sense of reality.
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
I think that alcohol is a way more addictive and dangerous drug than pot so I say legalize it.... I agree that smoking and driving is a no no, but I dont think it is any worse than what is legal. I also don't agree that pot causes you try other drugs.....I think the person who tries other drugs decides that.
Oh and I dont really think our govt cares if it is safe or healthy or what not... because look at what smoking cigarettes does to people and families and they are making bank on that.
eta
![]()
Oh and I dont really think our govt cares if it is safe or healthy or what not... because look at what smoking cigarettes does to people and families and they are making bank on that.
eta
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
Not really sure, but I've been a defense attorney for 10 years, and when we do and read studies, the 'dangers' of the drug are all related to the drug trade, and not marijuana itself. DWI's from alcohol are MUCH MORE COMMON than DUI's from marijuana. The competition in the drug market leads to violence. People serve long sentences in federal court for being a street level dealer if their 'conspiracy' sells kilos, and they don't come out any better than they went in. There are reasons to support both sides of this issue, and in truth, they are the same arguments that took place over Prohibition and Temperance vs. legalizing alcohol.
None of my 'possession' clients have harmed themselves or anyone else. Those who deal, because of the money they can make, have wound up needing, wanting and using firearms to protect them, their stash, their money, and their turf, and people have gotten killed. Legalization would eliminate the high value and high risk of selling it . . . without the profits, people won't kill over it.
But, will it make people who wouldn't smoke smoke, or those who do smoke more? I tend to doubt it, but would understand those who don't want to engage in the experiment.
None of my 'possession' clients have harmed themselves or anyone else. Those who deal, because of the money they can make, have wound up needing, wanting and using firearms to protect them, their stash, their money, and their turf, and people have gotten killed. Legalization would eliminate the high value and high risk of selling it . . . without the profits, people won't kill over it.
But, will it make people who wouldn't smoke smoke, or those who do smoke more? I tend to doubt it, but would understand those who don't want to engage in the experiment.
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
as a parent i'm totally against it. kids are getting into stuff younger and younger
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
Posted by lanamanitta
Not really sure, but I've been a defense attorney for 10 years, and when we do and read studies, the 'dangers' of the drug are all related to the drug trade, and not marijuana itself. DWI's from alcohol are MUCH MORE COMMON than DUI's from marijuana. The competition in the drug market leads to violence. People serve long sentences in federal court for being a street level dealer if their 'conspiracy' sells kilos, and they don't come out any better than they went in. There are reasons to support both sides of this issue, and in truth, they are the same arguments that took place over Prohibition and Temperance vs. legalizing alcohol.
None of my 'possession' clients have harmed themselves or anyone else. Those who deal, because of the money they can make, have wound up needing, wanting and using firearms to protect them, their stash, their money, and their turf, and people have gotten killed. Legalization would eliminate the high value and high risk of selling it . . . without the profits, people won't kill over it.
But, will it make people who wouldn't smoke smoke, or those who do smoke more? I tend to doubt it, but would understand those who don't want to engage in the experiment.
I couldn't agree with you more on this!!
People who smoke it are going to smoke it weather its illegal or not..but I think if they legalize it, it will loose its allure a little, such as cigarettes have over the years...plus if the gov't got their grips on it, the prices would go sky high and maybe people won't 'abuse' it..
My main reason for wanting it to be legal though is for the reason you mentioned above. I think if it were legal, there would be a LOT less violence on the streets.. for that reason alone I think it would be worth it. It is so sad to see a teenage boy who was found with some weed on him, go to jail and end up a completely diff person because of it. It's so sad actually!
Member since
Re: NWR: Controversial Question
i think if you justify the legality of alcohol and cigarettes, then there's no reason for marijuana to remain illegal. the fact of the matter is that cigarettes are far worse for your health, and alcohol is far worse for the health of others (violent behavior, drunk driving etc.)
that said, i don't want to see marijuana legalized bc big cigarette companies would quickly invest, pump it full of lethal chemicals to make it addictive (like they have w/ tobacco), and mass market it to people who might otherwise never have smoked it in their lives. prices would skyrocket, and it would be bogged down with sin taxes so the govt could get their share too.
i would like to see the decriminalization of marijuana here in NY, something that's already happened on the west coast. it's still not legal, but the penalty is substantially reduced and the cops don't really care bc they have bigger fish to fry.
ETA: phillip morris already owns the patent for marlboro 'greens.' they'd love to see it legalized, and it's not for the sake of liberty and the good of the people.
that said, i don't want to see marijuana legalized bc big cigarette companies would quickly invest, pump it full of lethal chemicals to make it addictive (like they have w/ tobacco), and mass market it to people who might otherwise never have smoked it in their lives. prices would skyrocket, and it would be bogged down with sin taxes so the govt could get their share too.
i would like to see the decriminalization of marijuana here in NY, something that's already happened on the west coast. it's still not legal, but the penalty is substantially reduced and the cops don't really care bc they have bigger fish to fry.
ETA: phillip morris already owns the patent for marlboro 'greens.' they'd love to see it legalized, and it's not for the sake of liberty and the good of the people.
