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In reply to the discussion: Weed-infused candy gets students high during class [View all]Threedifferentones
(1,070 posts)70. The same logic applies to alcohol which is probably why we banned it for a time.
How many movies and jokes and fond memories can we find of kids getting drunk? That doesn't mean binge drinking is good or okay for anybody, but it's no reason to ban alcohol.
Prohibition did not work for booze, and itt has not for "weed."
In conclusion, "a lot of people" are very bad at judging evidence objectively, and are instead easily moved by empotional appeals. MY GOD, THINK OF THE CHILDREN.
Speaking of which, did anyone remember to put them to bed before we opened the wine?
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Marijuana is certainly NOT harmless. For some people it can lead to really serious problems.
KittyWampus
Feb 2013
#59
The replies to this thread so far are why a lot of people don't favor legalization
Dreamer Tatum
Feb 2013
#13
well, the kids are getting them before the adults do - something isn't right.
backtoblue
Feb 2013
#23
Well, it is relatively harmless. Just be glad those kids weren't popping pain pills.
Comrade Grumpy
Feb 2013
#37
The same logic applies to alcohol which is probably why we banned it for a time.
Threedifferentones
Feb 2013
#70
Yep, people can drink their guts and brains out, that's OK, but a bit of pot, that brings
RKP5637
Feb 2013
#57
I wish and I reside in a MMJ state, tho' I do not have access to it, yet.
SammyWinstonJack
Feb 2013
#67
In junior high we used to get in big trouble for sucking on cinnamon oil-soaked toothpicks.
kestrel91316
Feb 2013
#60
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LeftyMom
Feb 2013
#72