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Post by July on Jan 24, 2011 15:04:19 GMT -5
Should it be legalized?
For medical purposes or for general use?
At what age?
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Rathborne
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Post by Rathborne on Jan 25, 2011 20:54:39 GMT -5
As long as it doesn't get out of control I think It should be legal.
The dilemma here is that as long as it is illegal the people who want to use marijuana have to get it trough illegal means, which supports something No one wants. If it was legal the criminal aspects of it would drop. Only downside to that would be all the funny fumes people who be breathing on the streets making them feel funny, and happy.
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Post by July on Jan 25, 2011 20:56:45 GMT -5
I don't think it should be legalized for medical use, because it has been where I live and people lie constantly and get crooked doctors to prescribe so the doctor can get money, and they can smoke a joint without getting charged for it.
I think it should be treated like alcohol, you can't use it when you're driving or at the workplace. As long as it is being used responsibly in the home and not affecting the rest of your life, (just like alcohol) that is fine by me.
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Post by Rathborne on Jan 25, 2011 20:58:06 GMT -5
Good points. Maybe install some special booths with better ventilation in public places like bars, clubs, etc. so those who don't want to use it, Is free of the smoke.
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Post by July on Jan 25, 2011 20:58:54 GMT -5
Where I live smoking in public building is illegal, so it wouldn't be a problem here. However you're right for places where public smoking is legal.
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Post by Parallax on Jan 26, 2011 19:19:40 GMT -5
I would need to do more research on the topic before I could make a real statement. But from what I've been told, they use a different part of the plant for medical marijuana so that while it still gets you high, it's not exactly in the same way. Or something.
I don't really see any problem with it being legal for medical use though. I mean, there are plenty of drugs that are prescription only and would be highly illegal on their own. Many of which are much more dangerous than smoking a bit of pot.
As far as 'crooked doctors' go... At least the pot these "patients" are getting is being taxed. Which means that it is benefiting the government. If the people 'beating the system' were just buying their weed of the street like most people it would still be tax free and helping nobody but the drug dealer. Legal marijuana being bought through the system helps to cut down on illegal activity.
Plus, if they try to smoke it anywhere but their home they'll still get in trouble for it. If they drive, they could still risk a DUI, if they go to work they could still be at risk of being fired...
But like I said, I'd have to look into the subject more.
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Post by July on Jan 26, 2011 19:30:24 GMT -5
I see your point about taxes. I still don't agree with "medical" usage though, because it's not.
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Post by Parallax on Jan 26, 2011 19:32:16 GMT -5
It does help. Especially people with anxiety problems, cancer patients, and recovering anorexics. If it weren't proven to help the government wouldn't have made it legal.
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Post by July on Jan 26, 2011 19:39:26 GMT -5
Yes. True. However Zoloft, Xanax, Clonapin, and therapy have been proven to help anxiety problems, and for many people Marijuana makes anxiety worse. Cancer patient and anorexics I can see.
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Post by Parallax on Jan 26, 2011 21:00:36 GMT -5
Anti-anxiety drugs can be bad for some people though, because they're essentially the same as anti-depressants so it gets some people too hyped up and/or emotionally unstable.
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Post by July on Jan 26, 2011 21:07:01 GMT -5
Also true, but the percentage that happens with is rather low.
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Post by Parallax on Jan 26, 2011 21:17:05 GMT -5
Yeah, but with most prescription meds there's a risk of physical addiction. With marijuana there is the mental addiction, but it's not as common and usually doesn't happen unless it's smoked very often. :/
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Post by July on Jan 26, 2011 21:24:47 GMT -5
Smoking can give you cancer too as well as other health issues. Which is why using it for a medical purpose always seemed odd to me. As for smoking, just like with regular cigarettes, it's a personal choice. But they shouldn't market it for medical use.
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Post by Parallax on Jan 26, 2011 23:14:03 GMT -5
Most medicines have detrimental side effects. It's if the benefit outweighs the risk that it's helpful. It's not that likely to cause cancer. I mean there is that risk, but most people that smoke (cigarettes or weed) don't get cancer from it. And like you said, it is a choice. It's not like any doctor forces their patients to use it. I just say if it helps you and it's legal then there's not really anything wrong with it.
Just about everything's a carcinogen these days.
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Post by July on Jan 26, 2011 23:15:25 GMT -5
Haha. I had to laugh at that one. The carcinogen comment... some people are so paranoid.
But yes I see where you come from. I still cannot agree.
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