[QUOTE=420carlo;32636728]Legalize Psychedelic Mushrooms. Tried it, felt as if I was in heaven. Got me back on track on life, and I now finnaly understand what its all about. I used to smoke weed almost everyday, until I took shrooms now I hardly need any drugs to keep me happy and going.[/quote]
You could never base your opinion on anecdotal evidence. I say opinion because you're not making an argument. Now when I say that, I mean you're not making an argument that anyone could consider to be at all backed up. Similar to someone who argues that two plus two equals five, yes they are making an argument, but nobody considers what they are arguing to be an argument. To go through your what you're saying.
Magic mushrooms had a positive impact on my life
Magic mushrooms would have a positive impact on other peoples lives
Magic mushrooms should be legalized
The major issue is that nothing magic mushrooms having a positive impact on your life does not imply that they will affect someone else in a positive way. Part of the issue is with sample size, part of the issue is leaving out the chance for no impact, or a negative impact.
[QUOTE=420carlo;32636728]Plus it'd solve all the worlds problems.[/quote]
Drugs were legalized all around the world prior to 1900. The world had plenty of problems. Ignoring that, the issue with this claim is that it is really saying that [i]all [/i]problems in the world are [i]caused [/i]by prohibition. I could make many examples of problems not related to prohibition, but it isn't need because the statement makes fun of itself. Certainly many issues are caused by prohibition, but it is hard not to cringe when you read this.
[QUOTE=420carlo;32636728]Also legalize marijuana.[/quote]
Not an argument. This isn't debate.
How do you expect to convince anyone of this cause? If anything, if the reasons and logic you present, you're going to make it seem like legalizing drugs is a terrible idea.
[QUOTE=420carlo;32636728]Only ignorant people will say things like this is bad, people have been brainwashed since day 1 on Earth. Lol sucks =/[/QUOTE]
Should you have any say in judging people in ignorance and the ability to argue their side? Really, this part is just rationalization of discrediting people who an opposing opinion. Instead of actually making an argument, you say "you're brainwashed and ignorant".
I can go way further with my critique of this post. I am in full favor of complete legalization as the thread will show, but in no way am I in favor of these types of arguments for legalization.
[QUOTE=NicoleEmilid;32575922]Prohibition in America as always worked and has never lead to any crimes.[/QUOTE]
except for gangs are drug cartels of course
Legalise them all
I am in favor for legalizing marijuana to where I can at least smoke it in peace without any hassles.
I'm not a bad person because I smoke weed, and I don't do bad things.
Is there some sort of test to find out if somebody is currently high. (kinda like a breathalyzer, but for weed)
Personally, I believe drugs should be completely legal but highly regulated. People have the right to do with their bodies what they will. There's no reason to believe that the legalization of drugs would cause higher rates of abuse, because the potential dangers of some still exist and that is the main reason why some people avoid drugs. As long as we reform the Health curriculum to start teaching UNBIASED, updated information and how responsible drug use is carried out, then drugs can be legalized.
Kids need to be taught to form their own opinions instead of being proselytized with outdated, prohibitionist propaganda.
In my opinion, the only drugs that should be legalised are Marijuana and Salvia. These should also be regulated. If the government legalised it, grew it, and sold it, there would be less crime, and they would make money from it.
All Drugs should be legalized, Public should be properly educated, and regulations should be set.
[QUOTE=MEOWTFLOL;32691580]In my opinion, the only drugs that should be legalised are Marijuana and Salvia. These should also be regulated. If the government legalised it, grew it, and sold it, there would be less crime, and they would make money from it.[/QUOTE]
This goes for every drug.
[QUOTE=MEOWTFLOL;32691580]In my opinion, the only drugs that should be legalised are Marijuana and Salvia. These should also be regulated. If the government legalised it, grew it, and sold it, there would be less crime, and they would make money from it.[/QUOTE]
Salvia is legal in my country for anyone above 18 and guess what? Hardly anyone buys it at all.
What an adult does with his or her own body or mind is not the business of the government. The government is to protect us from each other, not ourselves, it's not a nanny. Personally, the less the government interferes with my personal life, the better. It has more important matters to attend to, like giving healthcare to the needy, and educating our children.
There is one major flaw with many of the arguments toward legalization. You guys don't seem to realize that the drug cartel violence is caused by your "need" of drugs, or atleast that you don't get that completely stopping their use would hurt the cartels just as well as what you think legalization would do.
Finally, it's just not a good idea. There is [b]zero[/b] practical use other than "making you feel good", if you want to feel good, go work out and run a few miles every day. Also. it will cause many more car accidents, many of which killing innocent victims just like drunk driving. The only difference between the two is that no matter how much of a drug you consume, you could still be just as impaired.
[QUOTE=Acezorz;32375270]legalise weed so it can be moderated properly.
personally i hate the smell of weed, but i don't think it should be illegal.[/QUOTE]
Then you haven't smelled the right kind of cannabis.
[editline]21st November 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=CmdrMatthew;33281708]There is one major flaw with many of the arguments toward legalization. You guys don't seem to realize that the drug cartel violence is caused by your "need" of drugs, or atleast that you don't get that completely stopping their use would hurt the cartels just as well as what you think legalization would do.
Finally, it's just not a good idea. There is [b]zero[/b] practical use other than "making you feel good", if you want to feel good, go work out and run a few miles every day. Also. it will cause many more car accidents, many of which killing innocent victims just like drunk driving. The only difference between the two is that no matter how much of a drug you consume, you could still be just as impaired.[/QUOTE]
I workout 5 days a week. It's not comparable at all. How is making someone feel good not reason enough, well save that cannabis shrinks tumors, stops cancers, doesn't kill braincells(unlike alcohol). Unlike alcohol it is also not difficult to drive, unless you were retardedly stoned, but lets face it, most humans don't want to die in a fiery car wreck or at least fuck up their vehicle so most aren't going to be driving while stoned.
Weed [i]is[/i] a good idea. It's fun to be high with friends or with just yourself and also it has medicinal benefits.
[QUOTE=Chicken_Chaser;33369166]Then you haven't smelled the right kind of cannabis.[/QUOTE]
Oh my god I am sorry nO it doesn ot smell good I have smelled so many weeds, and it all smells bad.
[QUOTE=Kung Fu Jew;33369231]Oh my god I am sorry nO it doesn ot smell good I have smelled so many weeds, and it all smells bad.[/QUOTE]
Fair enough.
Think about it this way.
People will always do drugs. Legalizing it can help relieve the stigma behind addiction and give more people the chance to come out about their addictions without feeling hated for being what most people see as a 'dirty junkie'. It can also help start a better drug education scheme, help the government by bringing in what they should dub 'recreational' tax, ensure that people are getting what they think are buying (too many deaths happend from mislabelled drugs due to whole shadiness) and make it easier for scientists to research both the effects and potential uses of the drugs.
For example, before LSD and MDMA were illegal, they were found to be very useful in the treating or alleviating of certain mental disorders.
Legalize it but require all user's to register along with users of tobacco and alcohol. So when they get a disease caused by the drug they chose to take, I'm not paying the bill.
The reality is that no amount of legislation will curb people's needs for hard drugs. If people want it, they'll find a way to get it, whether by means of making/growing it themselves or finding better ways to import it.
I say, let's at least take away the violence associated with the drugs trade by legalizing it. Tax the sale of it just a little bit for a bit of harmless revenue, and allow people to make their own decisions about drugs. It is a matter for the individual to decide, not anyone else, and certainly no proper government.
[QUOTE=Gundevil;33416026]Legalize it but require all user's to register along with users of tobacco and alcohol. So when they get a disease caused by the drug they chose to take, I'm not paying the bill.[/QUOTE]
So you are saying that tobacco smokers, drinkers, drug-users, car drivers, bicyclists, soldiers, firefighters, police, etc. shouldn't get healthcare since their choices made them a bigger risk of getting sick/hurt due to what they do?
Legalize weed and tax the living shit out of it
[QUOTE=Kyl3;33520572]Legalize weed and tax the living shit out of it[/QUOTE]
If dealers sell it for cheaper, why buy legal?
[QUOTE=Kung Fu Jew;33369231]Oh my god I am sorry nO it doesn ot smell good I have smelled so many weeds, and it all smells bad.[/QUOTE]
i disagree
You can make money from weed, and growing your own is better than getting from another country imo.
[QUOTE=MEOWTFLOL;32691580]In my opinion, the only drugs that should be legalised are Marijuana and Salvia.[/QUOTE]
"I don't know anything about drugs but salvia is a plant like weed so it must be similar"
I think drugs should be legalized, I'm not saying you SHOULD smoke something, and I don't condone the use of drugs, but the reasons why it isn't legal doesn't make sense (to me) like they say it puts others in danger, and makes you do things and think things you normally wouldn't, but so does alcohol.
I think the legalization of Marijuana alone would definitely cut down on crime. Marijuana isn't considered a "drug" in my book. I'm very surprised that alcohol is legal and marijuana is not. Alcohol kills thousands each year. Marijuana? Zero I believe. I've never really seen something bad happen while someone was under the influence of it.
[QUOTE=yuki;33556461]"I don't know anything about drugs but salvia is a plant like weed so it must be similar"[/QUOTE]
How would you know he doesn't know anything about drugs from that statement? He actually lurks DD a lot so I assume he knows about drugs.
[editline]5th December 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=jbthekid;33561379]I think the legalization of Marijuana alone would definitely cut down on crime. Marijuana isn't considered a "drug" in my book. I'm very surprised that alcohol is legal and marijuana is not. Alcohol kills thousands each year. Marijuana? Zero I believe. I've never really seen something bad happen while someone was under the influence of it.[/QUOTE]
Well in your book you have the definition of the word drug wrong :v:
[QUOTE=Stormcharger;33580207]How would you know he doesn't know anything about drugs from that statement? He actually lurks DD a lot so I assume he knows about drugs.
[editline]5th December 2011[/editline]
Well in your book you have the definition of the word drug wrong :v:[/QUOTE]
What I mean is that it's really not that bad of a "drug". Sure, of course it's legally called a drug, but I honestly don't think it should be associated or compared with stuff like cocaine or any of those other hardcore drugs.
The way I see it, the illegal status of drugs is keeping the 20 year old stoner financially well.
But seriously, from what I've heard, stuff like weed is too hard to tax. To be totally honest the drug does more harm then good. There are so many people out there that look or are "cool" but it's heavily outbalanced by the real low-life scum suckers that would give a blow job for a gram of it.
[QUOTE=Rhodry;33583969]The way I see it, the illegal status of drugs is keeping the 20 year old stoner financially well.
But seriously, from what I've heard, stuff like weed is too hard to tax. To be totally honest the drug does more harm then good. There are so many people out there that look or are "cool" but it's heavily outbalanced by the real low-life scum suckers that would give a blow job for a gram of it.[/QUOTE]
A blowjob for a gram of weed? Hahhaaaaaaaaa you shouldn't post if you have no idea what you're talking about. And you obviously don't.
[QUOTE=Rubs10;33585613]A blowjob for a gram of weed? Hahhaaaaaaaaa you shouldn't post if you have no idea what you're talking about. And you obviously don't.[/QUOTE]
I do.
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