Love it. Haven't smoked any in a few weeks though, sadly.

papaaisaway said:

I'd rather have to deal with chronic potheads than drunks.

papaaisaway said:

I think it's gross too. I don't like to hang out with anyone on anything anymore. I'm an old fuddy duddy. If that were to prop up around me now, I'd leave.

meow85 said:

I'd say they're equally annoying.

CarrieMpls said:

I'm not annoying when I'm high, I promise.

JerseyKRS said:

You, I believe.

I agree with Carrie on this. I don't like drugs of any kind. I don't drink really either. If someone smokes pot casually then I don't think it's a big deal, but I wouldn't date someone that did. It's just not my thing.

I'm an old fuddy duddy too Carrie.

I'm just trying to state that it isn't the evil that most people associate it with. Not really different than drinking peppermint tea to settle an upset stomach or using a natural mud mask on your face.

Don't EVEN bring up it being illegal unless you know the real history of how and why that was done.

Just sayin'.

JerseyKRS said:

and why was that done?
can you please put up a link?

Rightly said:

no. it took a lot of reading. but you can totally use the internet and research it. Most people don't want to bother.

hokie said:

In one sense I don’t want to sound all holier than thou. I spent much of my later teens and early 20’s experimenting with all kinds of things that were bad for me.
And it’s not to say I never drink anymore, only that it’s slowed down considerably over the last 5 years, to where now it’s a pretty rare thing in my life.
But pot never agreed with me and I never understood the appeal. That’s all.

CarrieMpls said:

we all get older and our interests def. change. That's a great statement at the end, and helps people like me understand your first stance on the subject a little more.

CarrieMpls said:

I hear ya. I'm not trying to sound that way either. I spent a good portion of my college years "experimenting" with all sorts of stuff. I don't think it's wrong per say to be a recreational user. It's just not my thing anymore.

And, I hardly ever drink. Mostly because of my health problems though.

JerseyKRS said:

I believe that marijuana should be legalized for medical problems! I don't think using a little now and then is any worse than getting wasted. I really don't know why there is such a big deal about it. Yes, it is still illegal most places, but damn...sometimes I think alcohol should be when I see some drunk asses out acting the fool and then getting in their cars...

hokie said:

But in most cases it's not even in the same category as getting wasted.

Like Chris said, would you put a cup of ginger tea for cramps in the same category as getting shitfaced?

In my husband's case, I've seen him when he couldn't use marijuana because of his job, and then when he started working for himself and was able to use it again to treat his mild anxiety. The difference is incredible. He never acts "stoned" or stupid. He's just calmer, happier and less agitated and anxious. He used to use pills for the same symptoms, but they made him feel like shit. Why wouldn't he opt for the more natural remedy that makes him feel better and has never caused him any adverse side effects?

JerseyKRS said:

And there it is.

FunkMistress said:

That's me right there...

FunkMistress said:

Absolutely.

I think of weed as kinda the opposite of caffeine. Which some people also don't like the effects of. But which rarely causes any real harm, and which many of us find to be life-enhancing.

tackam said:

Great analogy! I'm sucking down an iced coffee right now, and my life is hella enhanced!

FunkMistress said:

I wasn't trying to compare smoking a little to being completely wasted. Maybe I didn't explain that very well. Basically I feel that if alcohol is legal, and we all know there is not set amount that one can consume, then surely a little or even more to treat medical conditions should be legalized.

Getting wasted is the extreme of using alcohol and I don't think smoking a little grass is even comparable.

Leave it.

CarrieMpls said:

I won't argue that, but at least someone who's been hitting the bong all day won't go out and start a fight or run over some kid because they're driving drunk. An angry or upset drunk is a horrible thing to contend with. An angry or upset stoner can be settled down with a bag of Cheetos and a Disney movie. I know who I'd rather deal with.

JerseyKRS said:

Race fears play a big part in why pot was criminalized.

meow85 said:

people were afraid of mexican workers taking their jobs, most people know nothing of the roots of the criminalization. It's enough to make you shake your head.

how in the world did I miss this thread.... love it

JerseyKRS said:

True.

I know the history of criminalization of this lovely substance, but still. The thoguht that marijauana is illegal and alcohol and nicotine aren't just throws my head for a loop. Not that I think liquor should be illegal either, since Prohibition was such a grand failure the first time around, but it unarguably has done more harm than this cute little green leaf ever could. How many guys come home from tokin'a few with their buddies to beat the shit out of their families? Damned few, if any. But substitute booze into the mix, and you've got little kids in the ER.