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Lololol. Weed isn't bad at all.

It's better for your lungs than cigarettes, which are legal. It doesn't kill brain cells, all it does is prohibit the regeneration of the dendrites, which you kill by doing other stupid stuff. It was originally used for medicinal purposes, and still is to this day.

No, weed doesn't make you "Cool," and it should never be made out to be so. But it's not something that should be demonized, hell, it's more natural than half the shit you eat on a daily basis. And the best way to avoid having someone lace your weed, is to buy from a close friend, or someone you trust. Hell, grow it yourself.

People don't get caught and locked away to die in jail for something as meaningless as that, you guys are just being ignorant fools on that part.

Everyone is being so biased on the bad parts of drugs, giving every single horror story they've seen or heard of.

I've drank, I've smoked, I've rolled, I've done coke, I've done multitudes of pills, I've robotripped, I've shroomed, I've done salvia, I've accidentally done PCP as well, as well as tobacco use.

I'm not addicted to a single thing here, except for the one legal thing. Does that surprise any of you? The only reason people hate on drugs so much is because humans can't help but to be retarded and gratify themselves beyond belief. Ever hear of people being greedy? That's when people abuse drugs. It's not the drug itself, it's the individual taking it. Each person is susceptible to having an addictive or non-addictive personality, that in hand with their personal beliefs and opinions are what makes up someone's chances of going down the wrong path.

Personally speaking, I don't have an addictive personality, I like to have fun in many ways, and I'm open-minded. With all of that, I'm also determined to have a bright future and I've done my own work to secure that. A few drugs don't instantly flush all of that down the drain.

I'll stop ranting now. ;c 

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then why is it illegal?... drugs are bad and will shorten your life

Drugs are bad.

And weed is commonly associated with Schizophrenia. Though it's unclear whether or not the drug causes it or people with it are drawn to weed, it's enough for me never to go into that shit. 

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Cirras posted: (26th Sep 2011, 08:27 pm)

Drugs are bad.

And weed is commonly associated with Schizophrenia. Though it's unclear whether or not the drug causes it or people with it are drawn to weed, it's enough for me never to go into that shit. 

it brings the skitzo out my frend went into his skitzo state he thought he was subzero training for mortal kombat

jhono1 posted: (26th Sep 2011, 08:15 pm)

then why is it illegal?... drugs are bad and will shorten your life

Not illegal where I live and it's not a 3rd world country, one of the top 25 economic wise.
Not all drugs will shorten ur life, hard drugs no no, soft drugs, why not.

jhono1 posted: (26th Sep 2011, 08:15 pm)

then why is it illegal?... drugs are bad and will shorten your life

Marijuana was made illegal because some douche bag in US Congress either had one bad experience or one of his close friends or his spouse did something bad while high and he instantly demonized it and successfully championed a bill in Congress to make it federally illegal.  The war on drugs that followed suit got the international community involved, and now shit is just ridiculous.  Studies have gone on to prove that there are medicinal benefits to marijuana and that the mind-altering side-effect is not worth the public outcry about it, and in fact has its own medicinal purposes.  Harmful side-effects as a result of smoking straight marijuana is currently known to be very minimal.

Other drugs, such as methamphetamines, are known to also have medicinal properties mostly to treat behavioral issues.  I was on Ritalin and other similar drugs for ADHD for years.  They did help improve my focus and behavior, and quite possibly would still be doing so if I were able and willing to continue taking them today.  Harmful side-effects again seem to be minimal in those who are appropriately diagnosed and prescribed the drugs, but are noticeably worse in those who are misdiagnosed.

Some legal drugs, such as caffeine and nicotine, do have beneficial properties, but are also noticeably bad when taken the wrong way or used for the wrong purposes.  Nicotine can be especially bad since it is more addictive than caffeine, but both are pretty bad about that.  Usage simply needs to remain in moderation and in correct consumption methods.

Still, there are other substances that are truly harmful and should be (and typically are) outlawed.  Those you should avoid and continue to decry as bad drugs.  If you've had any of the drugs I've mentioned above as being beneficial and had a bad experience, either the drugs were laced with something bad (possible) or you have some serious issues you need to address with a therapist and psychiatrist (likely).  If you do your research like a smart person, you'll find all the relevant and reliable information supporting my claims.  Others may have experience with drugs, as several have indicated on this topic already, and could give you the same information.

In short, those who think drugs are made illegal only because they are "bad" for you and "destroy" you are being ignorant and need to do their homework.  Most of the time, the only reason they are "bad" for you or "destroy" your life is because they are illegal and punished by the law in ways that are bad and destructive.

And if you tl;dr this post, then you just go to prove my above point. Lol

I wish drugs were legalized, lol.

StarBlaze posted: (26th Sep 2011, 08:41 pm)

jhono1 posted: (26th Sep 2011, 08:15 pm)

then why is it illegal?... drugs are bad and will shorten your life

Marijuana was made illegal because some douche bag in US Congress either had one bad experience or one of his close friends or his spouse did something bad while high and he instantly demonized it and successfully championed a bill in Congress to make it federally illegal.  The war on drugsthat followed suit got the international community involved, and now shit is just ridiculous.  Studies have gone on to prove that there are medicinal benefits to marijuana and that the mind-altering side-effect is not worth the public outcry about it, and in fact has its own medicinalpurposes.  Harmful side-effects as a result of smoking straight marijuana is currently known to be very minimal.

Other drugs, such as methamphetamines, are known to also have medicinal properties mostly to treat behavioral issues.  I was on Ritalin and other similar drugs for ADHD for years.  They did help improve my focus and behavior, and quite possibly would still be doing so if I were able andwilling to continue taking them today.  Harmful side-effects again seem to be minimal in those who are appropriately diagnosed and prescribed the drugs, but are noticeably worse in those who are misdiagnosed.

Some legal drugs, such as caffeine and nicotine, do have beneficial properties, but are also noticeably bad when taken the wrong way or used for the wrong purposes.  Nicotine can be especially bad since it is more addictive than caffeine, but both are pretty bad about that.  Usage simplyneeds to remain in moderation and in correct consumption methods.

Still, there are other substances that are truly harmful and should be (and typically are) outlawed.  Those you should avoid and continue to decry as bad drugs.  If you've had any of the drugs I've mentioned above as being beneficial and had a bad experience, either the drugs were lacedwith something bad (possible) or you have some serious issues you need to address with a therapist and psychiatrist (likely).  If you do your research like a smart person, you'll find all the relevant and reliable information supporting my claims.  Others may have experience with drugs,as several have indicated on this topic already, and could give you the same information.

In short, those who think drugs are made illegal only because they are "bad" for you and "destroy" you are being ignorant and need to do their homework.  Most of the time, the only reason they are "bad" for you or "destroy" your life is because they are illegal and punished by the law in waysthat are bad and destructive.

And if you tl;dr this post, then you just go to prove my above point. Lol

issue was his son got high and got the munchies HARD and spent alot of money on food xD thats what i would do xD

This is my view on drugs

• Its illegal for a reason
• It kills reproduction in brain cells
• The feeling you get from it isnt worth the money and the damage
• It can really screw up your life
  

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Wildsurvival posted: (26th Sep 2011, 08:54 pm)

This is my view on drugs

• Its illegal for a reason
• It kills reproduction in brain cells
• The feeling you get from it isnt worth the money and the damage
• It can really screw up your life
  

well your right on the first 3 but  last one idk i know alot of my older friends who passed highschool and college all it took was get high and study it works if you try now they are successful in life :)

cheddarchees posted: (26th Sep 2011, 08:56 pm)

Wildsurvival posted: (26th Sep 2011, 08:54 pm)

This is my view on drugs

• Its illegal for a reason
• It kills reproduction in brain cells
• The feeling you get from it isnt worth the money and the damage
• It can really screw up your life
  

well your right on the first 3 but  last one idk i know alot of my older friends who passed highschool and college all it took was get high and study it works if you try now they are successful in life :)

Thats for high school, once you have a wife, children, all that stuff, you cant be doing that shit. Your wife could leave you. Take the children with you. Your stuck broke because of buying weed. Still addicted. Lost your job because your constantly high or some other shit. Some people can control it but the ones that really get addicted...

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Drugs = cool.

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Wildsurvival posted: (26th Sep 2011, 09:05 pm)

cheddarchees posted: (26th Sep 2011, 08:56 pm)

Wildsurvival posted: (26th Sep 2011, 08:54 pm)

This is my view on drugs

• Its illegal for a reason
• It kills reproduction in brain cells
• The feeling you get from it isnt worth the money and the damage
• It can really screw up your life
  

well your right on the first 3 but  last one idk i know alot of my older friends who passed highschool and college all it took was get high and study it works if you try now they are successful in life :)

Thats for high school, once you have a wife, children, all that stuff, you cant be doing that shit. Your wife could leave you. Take the children with you. Your stuck broke because of buying weed. Still addicted. Lost your job because your constantly high or some other shit. Some people can controlit but the ones that really get addicted...

i know what you mean on the addicted part and i agree but weed not expensive well depends were you live and you eventually you grow out of it just like me and my friends are doing success with fun no harm in that

Wildsurvival posted: (26th Sep 2011, 08:54 pm)

This is my view on drugs

• Its illegal for a reason
• It kills reproduction in brain cells
• The feeling you get from it isnt worth the money and the damage
• It can really screw up your life
  

• Yes, because of douche bag congressmen.  Unless you can state other scientifically-proven reasons why it's illegal.
  
• Back up your statements of fact with evidence of fact without claiming it as opinion.  This isn't disputing your point, just saying you should back up that claim as it is a claim of fact instead of opinion.
  
• An opinion that varies from person to person, so for you it's not worth the money.  Damages depends on what you can prove in the previous bullet, and also on which drug you're referring to.
  
• Depends upon the drug you're discussing.  Something like marijuana isn't very likely to screw up your life unless you already have serious issues that need addressed, though something like crystal meth or PCP could easily do it.  The only reason some drugs like marijuana screw up your life is because they are illegal, and for little to no other reason than that.  On those, I can point out that it's not the drugs that screwed up your life, but the worthless congressmen who made the laws and punishments for breaking them in the first place.

Sorry if I come off as a dick, but I often get annoyed when people opin something without backing up those opinions with some reasonable argument.  It's like using a hollow sword - it sounds good when you swing it, but doesn't actually do anything useful.

StarBlaze posted: (26th Sep 2011, 09:37 pm)

Wildsurvival posted: (26th Sep 2011, 08:54 pm)

This is my view on drugs

• Its illegal for a reason
• It kills reproduction in brain cells
• The feeling you get from it isnt worth the money and the damage
• It can really screw up your life
  

• Yes, because of douche bag congressmen.  Unless you can state other scientifically-proven reasons why it's illegal.
  
• Back up your statements of fact with evidence of fact without claiming it as opinion.  This isn't disputing your point, just saying you should back up that claim as it is a claim of fact instead of opinion.
  
• An opinion that varies from person to person, so for you it's not worth the money.  Damages depends on what you can prove in the previous bullet, and also on which drug you're referring to.
  
• Depends upon the drug you're discussing.  Something like marijuana isn't very likely to screw up your life unless you already have serious issues that need addressed, though something like crystal meth or PCP could easily do it.  The only reason some drugs like marijuana screw up yourlife is because they are illegal, and for little to no other reason than that.  On those, I can point out that it's not the drugs that screwed up your life, but the worthless congressmen who made the laws and punishments for breaking them in the first place.

Sorry if I come off as a dick, but I often get annoyed when people opin something without backing up those opinions with some reasonable argument.  It's like using a hollow sword - it sounds good when you swing it, but doesn't actually do anything useful.

I dont have to back up any shit at all. This is my view, i never said any of you had to agree on it. This thread asked for my thoughts and i gave them.

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