Marijuana- Out of control?
I may be going a little bit over the edge here, but I personally think that the reason WHY marijuana isn't legal is because it's out of our goverment's control.
Here, let me explain:
Marijuana can be grown in one's own home, so in that case it can go overboard and be sold by anyone, to anyone. The government wouldn't make any profits from this popular selling product. Marijuana will damage and eliminate your brain cells, but the main reason why they SAY they marijuana isn't legal is because the uncontrollable behavior people have when smoking pot. There is no irrational and uncontrollable behavior or inappropriate behavior from someone who smokes weed. But there is however, uncontrollable and way inappropriate behavior from a high percentage of people that drink alcohol. Alcohol abuse is more of a certainty then a marijuana addiction. Alcohol kills millions more people than weed ever would. The government also say's they wouldn't want stoned people on the streets- leaving everyone to have to deal with them. I for one, wouldn't want to come in counter with a drunk alcoholic in the streets, whether it's an angry drunk, or a idiotic one that doesn't realize what they're saying. Cigarettes also cause far more damage then marijuana. They cause lung cancer, and over 400,000 deaths in the US every year, just due to tabacco-related disease. You don't even have to smoke to be effected by cigarette smoke. Second hand smoke can kill 9 more people a year than car accidents. Which reminds me that there is an alcohol-related traffic fatality every 31 minutes and an alcohol-related traffic injury every 2 minutes. Your body is able to function and drive with enough control, even after smoking weed. Take a look back in the 70's when people marched all over the world, and stood up and protested for what they believed in, and even were more concerned with nature and the enviroment- Marijuana was a huge part of the 70's. It doesn't cause danger, it doesn't cause inappropriate behavior either. It's just out of the hands of the government. That's why I believe it's illegal.
This is just my personal opinion, feel free to express yours. I'm not some reefer head either- haha. Oh, and if you haven't yet, I would suggest seeing the movie "An Inconvieniant Truth"- It talks about global warming, a huge problem that our world's not taking notice to, it's really awesome. Thanks.
Here, let me explain:
Marijuana can be grown in one's own home, so in that case it can go overboard and be sold by anyone, to anyone. The government wouldn't make any profits from this popular selling product. Marijuana will damage and eliminate your brain cells, but the main reason why they SAY they marijuana isn't legal is because the uncontrollable behavior people have when smoking pot. There is no irrational and uncontrollable behavior or inappropriate behavior from someone who smokes weed. But there is however, uncontrollable and way inappropriate behavior from a high percentage of people that drink alcohol. Alcohol abuse is more of a certainty then a marijuana addiction. Alcohol kills millions more people than weed ever would. The government also say's they wouldn't want stoned people on the streets- leaving everyone to have to deal with them. I for one, wouldn't want to come in counter with a drunk alcoholic in the streets, whether it's an angry drunk, or a idiotic one that doesn't realize what they're saying. Cigarettes also cause far more damage then marijuana. They cause lung cancer, and over 400,000 deaths in the US every year, just due to tabacco-related disease. You don't even have to smoke to be effected by cigarette smoke. Second hand smoke can kill 9 more people a year than car accidents. Which reminds me that there is an alcohol-related traffic fatality every 31 minutes and an alcohol-related traffic injury every 2 minutes. Your body is able to function and drive with enough control, even after smoking weed. Take a look back in the 70's when people marched all over the world, and stood up and protested for what they believed in, and even were more concerned with nature and the enviroment- Marijuana was a huge part of the 70's. It doesn't cause danger, it doesn't cause inappropriate behavior either. It's just out of the hands of the government. That's why I believe it's illegal.
This is just my personal opinion, feel free to express yours. I'm not some reefer head either- haha. Oh, and if you haven't yet, I would suggest seeing the movie "An Inconvieniant Truth"- It talks about global warming, a huge problem that our world's not taking notice to, it's really awesome. Thanks.
They should never legalize Pot, it's a horrible thing and it ruins peoples minds and bodies. It's stupid and all of it needs to be destroyed.
just_call_me_dookie, January 31st, 2007 at 07:01:25am
I was having the EXACT same conversation with my Dad last week!
Anneka-Rice, January 22nd, 2007 at 10:32:48am
Well, marijuana impairs your motor skills, it's far from harmless, but when used in with proper care and with correct timing in a mature way, it can be ok. If you drink and do Marijuana at the same time, it can be very dangerous, because not only are you motor skills impaired, but your overall way of thinking is. As with anything, it can be dangerous if used in a bad way.
Kurtni, January 21st, 2007 at 10:15:18pm
stoned people arn't even half as scarey as drunks. cause i live in Adelaide the 'marijuana capital' of australia and stoned people just look like they didn't sleep that night, unlike drunks, they parade around shouting and talking at the top of their lungs and scaring the living piss out of everyone O_O AND i've heard that after you're stoned you aren't as hungover as when you're drunk :D
Bubbles[Kerplunk!], January 21st, 2007 at 10:09:26pm
:)
The Hippy, January 21st, 2007 at 09:52:07pm
Good points, the government thinks they can't profit off of it, because it is so easily available now. Think about if they did legalize it, and taxed the hell out of it, they could lower taxes on other things. If they made the effort to control it, which it would need to be a heavy effort, it could have some good benifits. Plus, Marijuana can be laced with extremely toxic drugs, when you are just buying from some dealer, you have no idea what they may have put in it. People die from getting Marijuana laced with other things. If the government controlled it, these deaths could be prevented, some of them at least. Im sure some people would still choose to get it in illegal ways.
Kurtni, January 21st, 2007 at 09:47:29pm
I agree
The marijuana or marihuana as we call it can also be a way of expression, a peace sign, marihuana gets you new senses new view. A way of feeling truth to the world. It can be one of the beautyful things.
thats why I hope it remains ilegal, and out of the system.
Dumbfuck, January 21st, 2007 at 09:45:34pm
Exactly.
The Hippy, January 21st, 2007 at 09:33:19pm
I agree with you
Alcohol is way more dangerous than weed. When you are stoned you can still drive a car.
the government just cant handle it
strummer92, January 21st, 2007 at 09:17:46pm