Marijuana legalization. What's your stance?

[Dichotomy]

I can't imagine the Republic of Baptistan ever legalizing.

They'd outlaw dancing if it weren't for the two-step.

I give it 5 years.  I live around a bunch of folks in their 70's and 80's that are all hard core Trump humpers.  The smell here sometimes gets so thick I can taste it on my tongue.  Hell even my 77 year old, hyper Christian mother, is always on me about when I'm going to make more butter so she can have her cookies. 

[RotBaron]

I can't imagine the Republic of Baptistan ever legalizing.

They'd outlaw dancing if it weren't for the two-step.

You need to actually meet the people you denigrate and despise. 

I know plenty of conservatives that use THC products and have for several decades.

Your hatred and disdain for conservatives and “Republicans” is disgusting, you’ve certainly proven that in dozens of threads.

[RotBaron]

I give it 5 years.  I live around a bunch of folks in their 70's and 80's that are all hard core Trump humpers.  The smell here sometimes gets so thick I can taste it on my tongue.  Hell even my 77 year old, hyper Christian mother, is always on me about when I'm going to make more butter so she can have her cookies.

So you want to grow it and sell it to people that you have a personal grudge against.

I see 

[RotBaron]

And win over independents for a generation.  <*unnamed*> on on the wrong side of history here.  I hope they dig in and stay as intransigent as possible.

Alcohol Prohibition ended when the states finally just decided to ignore the law.  Fed's don't have enough enforcement to todo it themselves.  Eventually the Feds either had to send in troops or change their law to get in sync with the states.

The only logical basis I can see for prohibition is if a substance is physically addictive.  By that criteria, Cannabis, Psilocybin, and LSD are scientifically proven to NOT be physically addictive.  Alcohol, tobacco, table sugar, and caffeine are.

If you say prohibition can be justified simply because someone thinks it's not good for you, then you have no argument to prevent the outlaw of pizza.

<*unnamed*> don't have to die on this hill.  There is a perfectly Conservative argument for adult personal freedom and responsibility that doesn't need government intervention.  It's just the authoritarian streak in them that makes them unable to stand it.   Like the idea that somewhere someone is having pre-marital sex or...dancing.

Physical addiction is nothing compared to a psychological addiction IF quitting is gone about correctly. In a medical setting physical addiction and withdrawals are usually remedied in a week or less. Psychological aspect of addiction(s) takes most years or much longer to overcome.

Sadly uniformed and sorely misguided. 

Disagree? Plenty of literature out there by addictionologists to read…

Btw there’s also quite a bit of research that shows chronic long term use of (smoking, edibles too new) THC is not healthy for the cardiovascular system.

[CptTrips]

THC is not healthy for the cardiovascular system.

Neither are cheeseburgers or pizza. 

I'll make that choice for myself.  Or maybe we should outlaw those too.

[guncrasher]

Neither are cheeseburgers or pizza. 

I'll make that choice for myself.  Or maybe we should outlaw those too.

don't forget water you drink too much it will kill you. and I'm not talking drowning.

I'm allergic to tomatoes and possibly citrus fruit. mostly makes me itch but if I eat too much it gives me a rash for a day or so. not sure how much is too much, but also enjoy them so i won't stop eating them in moderation.

I'm also bipolar used to take lithium but it's hard on my liver. smoking weed a few times a day actually helped me get off medication. also helps me with pain on my back.  I won't take pain killers already went to detox once from them when I had my first back injury.

point is know your limits and if you take weed as medication then talk to the shop and let them know for what reason. if you want to get high just be careful and responsible. your choice.

semp

[CptTrips]

point is know your limits and if you take weed as medication then talk to the shop and let them know for what reason. if you want to get high just be careful and responsible. your choice.

Same with scotch or skydiving. 

Adult choice, adult responsibility.

[Arlo]

You need to actually meet the people you denigrate and despise. 

I know plenty of conservatives that use THC products and have for several decades.

Your hatred and disdain for conservatives and “Republicans” is disgusting, you’ve certainly proven that in dozens of threads.

I don't mind conservatives ... if they aren't extremists or cult members. Guess that holds true for any word that replaces 'conservative.' AAMOF, I remember a time when the very concept of conservative was very much anti-extremist and it would have boggled my mind to imagine something like a far right extremist. Disgusting is that having become a reality.

I think the thread is crossing a line, though.

Lets just say I think states which will let bars serve you alcohol to the point of damned near blindness that take a firm stance against marijuana are hypocritically stupid.

[RotBaron]

Neither are cheeseburgers or pizza. 

I'll make that choice for myself.  Or maybe we should outlaw those too.

I didn’t say to outlaw anything. Your preconceived notions, prejudices and assumptions are in full bloom in this thread.

The cancel culture and boycotting anything remotely offensive to anybody is/was not started nor perpetuated by those on the right…e.g. Bloomberg straws and size of soda containers.

[guncrasher]

I didn’t say to outlaw anything. Your preconceived notions, prejudices and assumptions are in full bloom in this thread.

The cancel culture and boycotting anything remotely offensive to anybody is/was not started nor perpetuated by those on the right…e.g. Bloomberg straws and size of soda containers.

oh yeah the cancel culture we never had it before, we used to call it boycott or ignore you.  but cancel culture sounds so much kool

semp

[RotBaron]

oh yeah the cancel culture we never had it before, we used to call it boycott or ignore you.  but cancel culture sounds so much kool

semp

 

You’ve said in the past week you only smoke weed a few times a week to a few times a day. Which is it?

[Eagler]

Pot politics lol

Eagler

[CptTrips]

You’ve said in the past week you only smoke weed a few times a week to a few times a day. Which is it?

Well, as an adult, I reckon whenever he chooses.  Or maybe he should ask your permission first.

[guncrasher]

You’ve said in the past week you only smoke weed a few times a week to a few times a day. Which is it?

actually it's a week. and always right before I go to sleep. can't afford to smoke a few times a day nor do I want to. I need spinal fusion surgery on l4 and l5. hard for me to get out of bed. that's why I smoke it at night.


semp

[RotBaron]

Well, as an adult, I reckon whenever he chooses.  Or maybe he should ask your permission first.

This thread’s topic isn’t limited to the bbs, but you’d have to actually log into the MA to know that.

You’re assuming you know all the angles again when you do not.