I REALLY didn't see this coming...

[Chris from MI]

I was just going off of your statement that "no one has died just from smoking marijuana alone". I agree with what you said above.

[Justin from Detroit1]

I was just going off of your statement that "no one has died just from smoking marijuana alone". I agree with what you said above.

No one has. They may have died from smoking excess marijuana then driving, but no one has died JUST from smoking. People die JUST from drinking all the time.

Chris, you're so cute when you argue.

[Chris from MI]

Ok lol, if you look at it that way then yes. I knew this thread would get some attention. lol

[Justin from Detroit1]

I'm not even a pothead and I'm the one fighting in favor of it lol. I just think the government is really stupid about this stuff. Wasting too much money on it.

[audiobass10]

Ummm, Justin, I hate to burst your bubble, but there have been MANY people that have died from MJ. I am a former Paramedic and personally have watched three separate people die from the effects of MJ. Yes it soothes you, so much that your heart just slows down so much that it no longer pumps enough blood to circulate enough O2 into your body. Then you actually die of asphyxiation (sp?). Your body has too much CO2 in it and not enough O2..why, because you keep on taking that toke.

It wasn't striaght marijuana...that's for sure. Maybe a Cam? (MJ laced with Coccaine).

As far as the whole Marijuana thing goes..I could care less either way. I smoke very rarely and if it was legalized It wouldn't cause me to smoke any more than I already do. Personally, I'd rather drink. I'd much rather be drunk than high, but that's just me. I don't really like being very laid back most of the time..i'm not that kind of person..and it makes me feel lazy and tired.

If you wanna drink or smoke..just don't drive? How hard is it to find someone else to drive you?

[lotas]

There is a statement saying "There are 0 deaths a year from smoking marijuana" has been approved by the FDA or the DEA or whoever's field it would be in.

By the way in my experiences, if someone turns in front of me, or if someone tries to hit me or does something testing my reaction speed, it is far faster than normal, as I am paranoid about every little thing and almost waiting for something to happen. But that is probably different for everyone.

[Ryan from Ohio]

I see the effects of a pothead every day. My DAD is a pot head hippie. Ive had people I know tell me they are just unsure how he smokes as much pot as he does every week...

I bet 2/3 of his weekly pay goes to weed. Its that bad.

What does he get from it? Bad breath and stupidity. I seriously think he has smoked himself stupid. Like every year you can just see him getting dumber and dumber.

He still live in the apartment we moved into when I was 5 (21 years ago people). He still has a crappy vehicle (With exception to his 69 Z28 thats mostly on a credit card). He still has a crappy job, nobody wants to hire an idiot ($10/hr machine operator). He only quit for 7 months so he can find a job. Many palce do hair sampling now.

This is why I dont smoke weed or drink. Im afraid to like it. Im afraid to get addicted to it. There are NO REWARDS- NONE.

With that being said I will NOT be viewing this thread anymore, period.

[lotas]

In my opinion, if you get "addicted" to marijuana, you are addicted to something other than the actual marijuana, maybe the feeling, or the freedom. Might sound contradictory, but what I mean is its psychological.



Another point I'd like to address is concerning the people who say "a joint is harmful and has xtimes more chemicals than a cigarette" or what not...

That is a joint. That is pretty much the most harsh form (except maybe smoking out of a popcan) that you can get. I would have to say a majority of weed smokers use bongs. When you smoke out of a bong, a large percentage of the harmful chemicals are filtered out by the water.

[Jszar]

Oh totally...marijuana might not affect you like alcohol in the same way, but it is by no means healthier for you...or safe in any way. I've seen some friends do very stupid things when they were high. Drinking in moderation may actually help your health, studies have shown that a beer a day, no more, or a glass of wine can help your body. Marijuana simply kills your lungs. I run and I am active, I don't smoke anything...that's just my take on it. Everything in moderation doesnt apply to smoking even a little...your lungs do heal after you stop smoking, but it's a slow process. While smoking may not affect you as directly as alcohol, it hurts you just as much, most cases worse than alcohol. I don't see how there is any justification to smoke; to trade from drinking to marijuana because it doesnt kill right away, as alcohol can because it impairs a lot more directly. The effects of smoking affect your daily life every day until your lungs heal, which takes years. Smoking to me seems a gagillion times worse in the long run. Alcohol wears off in a few hours, but if done a lot, it can affect weight etc.

Altogether, why do either? Who cares about trading one evil for the other, drunk or high? Neither helps you, both hurt you.

[lotas]

Jared I don't think the question of legalization should have much to do with health. We already smoke cigarettes which are worse than marijuana. And honestly, I don't think anyone can say "America is concerned with health" and keep a straight face. Look at us...we drink, we do drugs, we don't exercise, we are obese, overweight, we eat excessively, we are lazy, we are obsessed with television, our food in general is unhealthy (pop, candy, chips, sweets). Of course there's millions of acceptions, and That is a hugeeee generalization and stereotype of Americans, but you understand what I'm trying to say.

I agree smoking is stupid, and I'll never forget my Biology teacher's lecture explaining why smoking is the most worthless, idiotic activity ever thought up, but you know people are not going to stop. I think a large majority of people are very ignorant about their health. And I don't see that changing in the near future.