• Marijuana - The good, the bad, and the unknown
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[url]http://blogs.salon.com/0002762/stories/2007/10/09/theDrugCzarIsRequiredByLaw.html[/url] This is also why Marijuana is illegal... There's freedom of information, for you, America!
[QUOTE=Septimas;14806366]Why dont they just legalize it, its not as bad as cigarretes, it kills the same amount of brain cells as a beer, and it would provide a FUCKING HUGE amount of jobs for people. Also ++++ economy for america.[/QUOTE] It does kill brain cells.. DYING brain cells, meaning that new ones can replace them faster, over-all improving performance of the brain. It's the same way it fights cancer.
[QUOTE=FK101;14804156]hempcar.org posted: ANNUAL AMERICAN DEATHS CAUSED BY DRUGS TOBACCO ........................ 400,000 ALCOHOL ........................ 100,000 ALL LEGAL DRUGS ................ 20,000 ALL ILLEGAL DRUGS .............. 15,000 CAFFEINE ....................... 2,000 ASPIRIN ........................ 500 MARIJUANA ...................... 0 ---------------------------------------- Source: United States government... National Institute on Drug Abuse, Bureau of Mortality Statistics Sorry, but weed is illegal, so...[/QUOTE] Biased
[QUOTE=The Dude;14808361]It does kill brain cells.. DYING brain cells, meaning that new ones can replace them faster, over-all improving performance of the brain. It's the same way it fights cancer.[/QUOTE] Brain cells don't regenerate. therefore, once it's dead, it's dead.
[QUOTE=Nick Lomax;14798112]I have not tried any drugs my self, but I'm not against all of them. I'm only against drugs that are bad. I mean... Drugs that cause any damage at all is not good. Drugs like Marijuana, which obviously does not cause more damage or death that normal cigarettes or alcohol, they are Ok. I'm even considering trying some. Though, I'm not willing to break the law to do this, so I will try some when I go to Amsterdam. I might also try some of their Mexican shrooms.[/QUOTE] You do realise it is illegal to smoke cannabis in all the canadian provinces/territories unless you have been a resident for at least a year, right?
It is addicting. My friend is completely addicted to weed, he started only smoking on weekends every weekend then started smoking everyday, he can't go without it anymore. I can't remember the last time I saw him when he wasn't stoned. Excellent job by OP btw
I find it's more to do with the individual. Some people can be more negatively affected by it than others. Due to the way they think generally, their views on certain things, whether they get addicted to things easily etc.
[QUOTE=En-Guage;14810534]It is addicting. My friend is completely addicted to weed, he started only smoking on weekends every weekend then started smoking everyday, he can't go without it anymore. I can't remember the last time I saw him when he wasn't stoned. Excellent job by OP btw[/QUOTE] i'm sure everyday he goes without pot he gets physical withdraws, cannot get out of bed because he feels like crap, etc. [/s]
[QUOTE=last_apoc;14782982]Although I enjoy weed it's no doubt that smoking ANYTHING isn't good for you.[/QUOTE] I don't know where this notion comes from. Essentially you are just inhaling gasses, meaning that smoking certain products will not be bad for you. As far as weed and tobacco, smoking that can be bad due to tar and other sediments being absorbed, but just because something is smoked does not mean it's automatically bad.
[QUOTE=enjoi10;14804728]I quit smoking weed, i did it once before class, sketched me out really bad, and now whenever i think back to it i get a sharp nervous feeling that i cannot shake :([/QUOTE] Seeing how you have never really have had that great of a grip over yourself, I'm not surprised it affected you in that way.
[QUOTE=The Dude;14808361]It does kill brain cells.. DYING brain cells, meaning that new ones can replace them faster, over-all improving performance of the brain. It's the same way it fights cancer.[/QUOTE] BRAIN CELLS ARE NOT REPLACED THAT IS WHY BRAIN DAMAGE IS PERMANENT. i
[QUOTE=Pepin;14810709]I don't know where this notion comes from. Essentially you are just inhaling gasses, meaning that smoking certain products will not be bad for you. As far as weed and tobacco, smoking that can be bad due to tar and other sediments being absorbed, but just because something is smoked does not mean it's automatically bad.[/QUOTE] Incomplete burning of carbon (like when you smoke a fag or a joint, or when plastic burns) produces Carbon Monoxide, which can kill you.
[QUOTE=left4luke;14810656]i'm sure everyday he goes without pot he gets physical withdraws, cannot get out of bed because he feels like crap, etc. [/s][/QUOTE] [U][B]no[/B][/U] you don't go through withdrawls when you stop smoking, because it's not addicting, i would know.
[QUOTE=The Dude;14808361]It does kill brain cells.. DYING brain cells, meaning that new ones can replace them faster, over-all improving performance of the brain. It's the same way it fights cancer.[/QUOTE] Someone doesn't know how brain cells work.
[quote=zerohope;14783214]why should the government control how we live our life?[/quote] lol
973 409 3274 call it, apparently it's a vote to legalize marijuana, listen to the recording. [b]Edit:[/b] Hey I just found this on Youtube....
[QUOTE=Raider Munch;14836865]973 409 3274 call it, apparently it's a vote to legalize marijuana, listen to the recording.[/QUOTE] Then maybe you can sign petitions on the internet.
[QUOTE=lazyguy;14837290]Then maybe you can sign petitions on the internet.[/QUOTE] Nice. I don't even think a petition where people signed it on the spot would make it even come close to being seen before Congress.
Laws aren't going to change for a long while in America with the way politics and society are.
See now im not even sure if anyone will read my input on this thread but im gonna say it anyway... Admittedly i take a sesh and i do enjoy it i guess. the only reason it appeals to people in the first place is because its illegal and bad for you. i mean if you were allowed to do it and everybody did, whats the fun in it?? as i have grown older and wiser :D i do see point in why its illegal and i really dont case, its no worse than drinking buckfast on a friday night in a bike shed ages 15...and anyway, the government dont see a need to legalise it because it cant be taxed..
[QUOTE=aridpheonix;14818231][U][B]no[/B][/U] you don't go through withdrawls when you stop smoking, because it's not addicting, i would know.[/QUOTE] you obviously don't know what sarcasm is, do you?
It isn't perfectly good for you as you make it out to be. Killing cells before they become cancerous is still [B]bad.[/B] You will probably die earlier if you smoke it a lot. [QUOTE=The Dude;14808361]It does kill brain cells.. DYING brain cells, meaning that new ones can replace them faster, over-all improving performance of the brain. It's the same way it fights cancer.[/QUOTE] Biggest load of shit I have ever heard. Obviously some little idiots who thought Marajuana was awesome and cool thought that up to try and make themselves feel like it was OK. "Fighting Cancer". Fucking hell.
[QUOTE=lazyguy;14815705]BRAIN CELLS ARE NOT REPLACED THAT IS WHY BRAIN DAMAGE IS PERMANENT. i[/QUOTE] Doesn't kill brain cells, try again.
[QUOTE=nos217;14914547]It isn't perfectly good for you as you make it out to be. Killing cells before they become cancerous is still [B]bad.[/B] You will probably die earlier if you smoke it a lot. Biggest load of shit I have ever heard. Obviously some little idiots who thought Marajuana was awesome and cool thought that up to try and make themselves feel like it was OK. "Fighting Cancer". Fucking hell.[/QUOTE] it THC destimulates cancerous cells so i guess it doesn't get rid of cancer but it sure as hell slows its it down
People have recently been talking nonstop about marijuana being harmless. My brother smokes alot of marijuana and his life is fucking ruined. So i'm not touchign this stuff.
There is propaganda on both sides, but solid evidence shows that it's fairly safe.
[QUOTE=nos217;14914547]It isn't perfectly good for you as you make it out to be. Killing cells before they become cancerous is still [B]bad.[/B] You will probably die earlier if you smoke it a lot. Biggest load of shit I have ever heard. Obviously some little idiots who thought Marajuana was awesome and cool thought that up to try and make themselves feel like it was OK. "Fighting Cancer". Fucking hell.[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.webmd.com/cancer/brain-cancer/news/20090401/marijuana-chemical-may-fight-brain-cancer[/url] [url]http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/25/AR2006052501729_pf.html[/url] Guess what. You're a bigger idiot than those "little idiots".
[QUOTE=Painkiller153;14915889]Doesn't kill brain cells, try again.[/QUOTE] Errm, yes it does. [QUOTE=Slip777;14784174]Judging from your post I doubt you've ever been high, and thus it's impossible for you to truly understand. People smoke because it's a fun and entertaining recreational activity, it's a good way to socialize with people and just have fun. Everything looks, feels, tastes, and sounds much better, and it makes you happy to be living and lets you see things from a different perspective.[/QUOTE] So, it's artificial happiness? That's certainly not pathetic at all...
[QUOTE=Garnier;14921057]Errm, yes it does.[/quote] oh garnier. how often do we clash in viewpoints? cite a source please. [QUOTE=Garnier;14921057]So, it's artificial happiness? That's certainly not pathetic at all...[/QUOTE] it's as 'artificial' as playing video games and arguably more 'natural' then TV because it exists naturally.
[QUOTE=Garnier;14921057]Errm, yes it does. [/quote] Please back up your claim instead of just spewing random bullshit with no evidence what so ever. Prove to me that marijuana kills brain cells with a proper article/study, and one that [b]actually sites sources and methods.[/b] [quote] So, it's artificial happiness? That's certainly not pathetic at all...[/QUOTE] Well then if you think about it everything is artificial. Do you enjoy watching TV? Artificial. Video games? Artificial. Jacking off to porn? Artificial. Sorry to be blunt, but your argument sucks.
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