You mean people that smoke pot are the ones that want it legalized?!?!

Tell me that ain't so!!!!!

You shun people because of their addiction to caffeine? WTF?

You do realize that addiction is not a choice. It might be someone's choice to have a cup of coffee in the morning, but they did not choose to end up drinking four cups of coffee every morning a few years later.

How could you possibly shun someone with addiction to caffeine. I mean they aren't the ones going home with ugly women after spending a few hours at the cafe'

Really always hated weed myself. No fun. Bad drug to me. It should be legal IMO, but is at least to some degree a gateway drug like even alcohol CAN be. The one really annoying thing is that there is so much denial involved from people who smoke from the time they get up right back up to bedtime. It does also cause families problems and such like any other mind altering substance. Until alcohol is not legal, there is no way you shouldn't be able to buy pot. I don't think alcohol should be illegal at all just to be clear.

Yeah, they did.

Ignorance must be bliss.

Shun? Where did I say "shun?" I said I think less of them- which I do. Addiction implies weakness, an inability to control oneself. I think less of all addicts.

one thing to keep in mind is that marijuana has been around for 1,000's of years. But it has only been around in the USA for about 100 years.

:spock:

I think you should be a little more forgiving of those who endure addictions.

Addiction is a chronic, but treatable, brain disorder. People who are addicted cannot control their need for alcohol or other drugs, even in the face of negative health, social or legal consequences. This lack of control is the result of alcohol- or drug-induced changes in the brain. Those changes, in turn, cause behavior changes.

I'm sure there are many non-smokers in the crime/violence-infested towns on both sides of the Mexico/US border who might be relieved if people were allowed to grow their own plants here and somewhat hedge the demand for it. :shrug:

Not true. We waste vast amounts of resources on eradication, incarceration, and post-incarceration monitoring (probation/parole) that could best be used to round up violent criminals and thieves.

one of the better points.

and on that note...I'm out for the night.

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I've pretty much always been the uncoolest member on CP, to be honest. It's just harder to tell if you can't see me.

It has been around since God created it :D