Poop What is Chiefsplanet's take on marijuana? - Page 5

KCChiefsMan · 03-06-2010, 07:01 PM

This is purely out of curiosity. I'm just wandering what the majority here think about marijuana.

Do you think it's good or bad for adults to smoke it?

Do you think it's harmful in our society?

Do you think it should be illegal?

If you think it should be kept illegal, what are your reasons for that?

What reasons do you think it is currently illegal for?

poll coming

CoMoChief · 03-06-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by suds79

Ah this is so tired.

The only ones concerned with legalizing marijuana are the potheads in the first place. They keep banging that drum and they keep wasting their time.

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

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

**CosmicPal** · 03-06-2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by el borracho

I have a lot less respect for people who are dependent on that sort of thing. (Keep in mind, I actually think less of people who are addicted to caffeine, too.)

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'

Consistent1 · 03-06-2010, 09:24 PM

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.

niblet · 03-06-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CosmicPal

... but they did not choose to end up drinking four cups of coffee every morning a few years later.

Yeah, they did.

**CosmicPal** · 03-06-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by niblet

Yeah, they did.

Ignorance must be bliss.

el borracho · 03-06-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CosmicPal

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'

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.

KCChiefsMan · 03-06-2010, 09:30 PM

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.

KC native · 03-06-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Technically, anything we put in our body affects our brains. But I don't think caffeine affects our minds, if that makes any sense.

**CosmicPal** · 03-06-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by el borracho

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.

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.

HypnotizedMonkey · 03-06-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

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

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

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.

KC native · 03-06-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by suds79

Ah this is so tired.

The only ones concerned with legalizing marijuana are the potheads in the first place. They keep banging that drum and they keep wasting their time.

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.

HypnotizedMonkey · 03-06-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KC native

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.

KC native · 03-06-2010, 09:43 PM

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

**Rain Man** · 03-06-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ari Chi3fs

ding! this is precisely it.

And... Rain Man is now the most UNCOOL member on CP, btw.

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.

HypnotizedMonkey · 03-06-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsMan

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.

It has been around since God created it

View Poll Results: What do you think about marijuana
A. It's a bad drug	23	12.23%
A. It's not a bad drug	91	48.40%
B. It should be kept illegal	25	13.30%
B. It should be legalized	135	71.81%
C. It's a gateway drug	33	17.55%
C. It's not a gateway drug	77	40.96%
D. There are many dangers to smoking marijuana	33	17.55%
D. There are not many dangers to smoking marijuana	76	40.43%
E. Only bad members of society smoke marijuana	4	2.13%
E. A lot of good people smoke marijuana	120	63.83%
Let's ask Gaz	23	12.23%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 188. You may not vote on this poll

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KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	What is Chiefsplanet's take on marijuana? This is purely out of curiosity. I'm just wandering what the majority here think about marijuana. Do you think it's good or bad for adults to smoke it? Do you think it's harmful in our society? Do you think it should be illegal? If you think it should be kept illegal, what are your reasons for that? What reasons do you think it is currently illegal for? poll coming
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03-06-2010, 09:24 PM	#63
Consistent1 _____________ Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	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.
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KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	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.
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