Your views.

[krzywica]

Hahahahahaha

 

[avaserfi]

Hahahahahaha

When taken in current context such propaganda is not funny as far as I am concerned because it is still believed by many. I wish it wasn't true, but I previously worked on a research project where one area of interest was perception of illegal and legal body altering drugs e.g., marijuana, caffeine, alcohol, tobacco etc... Such beliefs were common. In fact all drugs except cigarettes and caffeine's danger were far exaggerated by most.

In my opinion this is an example of the failure of our education system in an obscure way. Today it is the minority who is well informed on [anything really but more importantly] subjects of current policy, health or education (I realize all are connected). It seems few are willing to sit through reading an entire news article instead we get fluff like twitter, text messages and 3 second sound bites, all meaningless but perfect for the ignorant who does not really care. The dumbing down of America and the world - laziness.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Why is this thread making me hungry?

 

[Wafflesomd]

There are a lot of people that think cannabis has killed. They don't think of a low number, they think it's in the thousands each year lol.

I also agree that this is a complete failure in our education system as well. There are better ways to teach kids about drugs, and it's not lying to them. Last time I checked, I don't melt into the couch when I'm high. I also don't get kicked by horses when I'm high.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD1lZP9TJP4

 

[avaserfi]

There are a lot of people that think cannabis has killed. They don't think of a low number, they think it's in the thousands each year lol.

Thousands have died because of cannabis, but not from using it. Rather, the illegal status of the drug has caused a subculture that in areas is dangerous. The resulting underground transport, sale and use are all dangerous in certain areas not to mention the social implication of the pointless incarceration. This incarceration alone has ruined many lives and families from in prison murder/suicide to the simple fact that our system of mass incarceration is not effective in any way especially if/when a convict is released, just look at recidivism rates if you need convincing.

 

[mtrycrafts]

The problem is Marijuana is a hallucinogen from what I understand. And I've met people that smoke it. They act in a different way than normal people. Doesn't make them evil or bad, but it does mess with people's heads.

I wonder how alcohol messes with one's head and what it turns them into. That is legal because prohibition failed, could not be enforced.

I hate to tell you this, but even if there is nothing wrong with doing it it's still illegal. We should respect the police, judges, and government and seek to change laws in cooperative intelligent ways.

I understand it. I just don't see it. Alcohol yes, MJ, no.
As to changing laws, that is somewhat difficult when the government is so much against it. Yes, some states have changed laws, yet, the government cracks down because of the federal laws. And, the government controls who and how much research is allowed; don't want facts getting in the way of the issues.

 

[Davemcc]

That is legal because prohibition failed, could not be enforced.

Truth be told, these MJ laws cannot be enforced. The busts we see are no different than the highly publicized speakeasy raids of the twenties. Smuggling booze was a lucrative business and created many extremely wealthy criminal empires. Today is no different. People will kill for the money involved in profitable, illicit anything. Capone's drive by shootings had exactly the same motive as today's drug killings, money. Yet it is only profitable because it is illegal. Legalize MJ and you impoverish the criminals overnight, take away their motive.

 

[Adam]

If you're taking it for medical reasons, can you get a medical prescription for it?

My view agrees with some others here - right or wrong (you won't get everyone to agree on that), it is illegal. You are now being held accountable for your actions, actions in which you engaged knowing the potential ramifications. You can disagree with the law and try to change it, which is part of the beauty of this country. However, as long as it is the law, it isn't wise to blatantly disobey it unless you are willing to suffer the consequences.

 

[avaserfi]

If you're taking it for medical reasons, can you get a medical prescription for it?

There are very few states where you can get a legal prescription. Even then you are breaking federal law, which in this case, for some reason despite the 10th amendment supersedes the state law. Because of the adherence to the drug wars and the disregard for the constitution there is still potential for legal ramification despite having a legal source of medical marijuana.

The force of these illegal raids was increased greatly during the Bush administration as the war on drugs was strengthened during that time. The current administration has claimed that it will back off on such unlawful activity in states where medical marijuana is legal.

 

[Wafflesomd]

Or build your own speakers

Build your own speakers her says...

I think I've got the speaker building thing down.

 

[Sheep]

Just move up to Canada, plenty of weed up here. Everyday at work, at least one car I details stinks like weed.

SheepStar

 

[Adam]

Everyday at work, at least one car I details stinks like weed.

Before or after you detail it?

 

[Wafflesomd]

Before or after you detail it?

I lol'd

10char

I've got to build 5 of these and a Wicked one using some 600w RMS drivers

(It's my only source of income)

Stay tuned.

 

[Alex2507]

Pot is or at least use to be classified as a mild hallucinogen.
You're not really reading this you stoner.

According to Dr. Drew, pot is profoundly addictive (to some).
I believe him.

Nothing will give you the feeling of doing drugs other than doing drugs.
Tell me you were stoned when you said to try running.

Somebody told me a long time ago,
"Be good and if you can't be good, be careful".

 

[Wafflesomd]

Where's Wmax.

I know for sure he would like to throw in his opinion here

 

[mike c]

when you say "out back" ... was that in your property?

when you say "paraphernalia" ... joint roller? or bong?

 

[Ito]

I rollerblade (aggressive) a lot, and when I go to the park there are often plenty of high dudes around. The fact is that they are absolutely no fun to skate with when they are high and they don't skate as well (although they will argue otherwise).
I could care less if it's legal or not. What I don't want to hear is people complaining if they get caught. You KNOW it's illegal, even if you feel it's your right, it's still illegal. Practice civil disobedience and I will have respect for you, but if you turn around and complain about it after you get caught, why should anyone listen to you? (that was in general, I wasn't pointing fingers at anyone there just to clear that up )

 

[MidnightSensi]

I lol'd

10char

I've got to build 5 of these and a Wicked one using some 600w RMS drivers

(It's my only source of income)

Stay tuned.

Is that a LAB?

 

[Nemo128]

what is your stance on our nations policy?

Many may argue that illegality is unquestionable, and your actions demand punishment because they are illegal. But I think you need a good laugh:

http://www.dumblaws.com

And that, my friends, is why "law", and its unquestionability, should be questioned...

For example, do any of you live in Allentown PA? If so, be careful, as their is a city law banning men from becoming aroused in public. There should be a ban on miniskirts and low-cut tops in Allentown in that case.

 

[Nemo128]

Practice civil disobedience and I will have respect for you, but if you turn around and complain about it after you get caught, why should anyone listen to you?

Do you live in Brookfield WI? If so, you better never get a tat:

9.08.090 Tattooing prohibited.

No person shall conduct any establishment where tattooing is practiced nor engage in the practice of tattooing; provided, however, that tattooing may be performed for medical purposes by a person licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the state. The word "tattooing" as used herein means the marking of the skin of a person by insertion of permanent colors through puncture of the skin.