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NCTraveler

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43. In my years....

Mon Mar 3, 2014, 02:38 PM

Mar 2014

I have noticed that those using marijuana recreationally come from all walks of life, all political beliefs, and are a picture of society as a whole.

"Start helping people before corporations?" There will be no change in mentality or governance once marijuana is legalized nationwide.

"Will it raise our consciousness as a Nation?" I never heard that the usage of marijuana heightens consciousness.

"Could it enable us to fulfill the promise of a government "Of the people and for the people?"" I don't see the link in any way.

The area it might help a great deal is with respect to arrests. We will have a whole generation of individuals without that joke of a criminal background stalking them for their life.

You ask as if the legalization of marijuana will cure the ills of civilization. I mean that literally. The impacts of the legalization of marijuana will be most felt by users and the judicial system. Sorry, other than for medical reasons, its impacts on other areas of society will be negligible. It will help to bring some new corporate players into the loop.

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A question: When Pot is legal nationwide... [View all] hootinholler Mar 2014 OP

Yes in part. NaturalHigh Mar 2014 #1

I don't like it either Aerows Mar 2014 #63

Interesting question. Phlem Mar 2014 #2

Thank you hootinholler Mar 2014 #4

That's another good question. Phlem Mar 2014 #11

Looks like your baggage defacto7 Mar 2014 #81

WTF? Phlem Mar 2014 #82

Read your post.... defacto7 Mar 2014 #93

Ugh. That's what you got from my post? Phlem Mar 2014 #96

Poor baby... defacto7 Mar 2014 #97

whatever princess Phlem Mar 2014 #103

I might even cause cops to start actually Protecting and Serving. Rex Mar 2014 #3

Those that choose to smoke pot will do so legally etherealtruth Mar 2014 #5

I would think it would take something to stronger than pot to come up with that theory BainsBane Mar 2014 #6

^_- hootinholler Mar 2014 #7

It was a joke BainsBane Mar 2014 #10

Populace will become stupider and lazier than ever... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #8

hmm. Phlem Mar 2014 #12

So, should I assume you also smoke marijuana... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #13

I didn't mention it because it was the topic of discussion. Phlem Mar 2014 #14

Hey there fella... You seem tense... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #15

Funny, I didn't read tense hootinholler Mar 2014 #17

I personally believe your coming from a place of lazy ignorance about it. Phlem Mar 2014 #18

You are personally wrong. bravenak Mar 2014 #32

Ahh.. an enhancement smoker... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #77

Can you back that up with actual research? RedCappedBandit Mar 2014 #110

It's in other posts... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #111

I don't smoke, nor would I if it were legal. Try again. RedCappedBandit Mar 2014 #114

He's linked to drugabuse.gov Phlem Mar 2014 #116

Genious Phlem Mar 2014 #121

Your post about intelligence is hilarious for at least 3 specific reasons... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #122

ahh. Phlem Mar 2014 #123

How funny, all the fox watching republicans I know are anti pot, the Liberals Autumn Mar 2014 #22

Lol, another expert weighs in! nt Logical Mar 2014 #26

Not an expert... Just someone who applies common sense... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #28

Let's see some proof. bravenak Mar 2014 #34

Out of curiosity... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #39

Let me see your stats first, then I'll answer. bravenak Mar 2014 #45

I'll get right on that... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #48

I see no stats. bravenak Mar 2014 #49

Cool story bro... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #50

Don't drink. bravenak Mar 2014 #53

Sigh... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #56

Wrong stats, try again. bravenak Mar 2014 #57

I'm not questioning your intelligence... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #59

I'm suggesting that you slipped in that study because I wanted you to prove your assertion bravenak Mar 2014 #60

To analyze a problem rationally?!?! Phlem Mar 2014 #106

No. Everything the Government says is TRUUUUEEEE!!!!!! Phlem Mar 2014 #108

Are you unsure or even denying that marijuana causes physical and mental impairment? Lost_Count Mar 2014 #112

Dude you are lost, you haven't read a damn thing I've posted. Phlem Mar 2014 #115

... Phlem Mar 2014 #87

Please refer to the comment about a spectrum and not a switch ... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #99

what a double decker bullshit sandwich. Phlem Mar 2014 #101

Adorable... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #113

wow Phlem Mar 2014 #117

Where is said comment about a spectrum? Phlem Mar 2014 #120

RIIIIGHT........ Phlem Mar 2014 #107

I stopped reading at "not an expert"! nt Logical Mar 2014 #37

You stopped reading... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #38

Lol, you need a nap! nt Logical Mar 2014 #41

psh... Phlem Mar 2014 #102

! Phlem Mar 2014 #118

his expert source for this data..... Phlem Mar 2014 #119

We're not exactly a nation lacking in work ethic... Hippo_Tron Mar 2014 #73

I agree it doesn't increase intellectual prowess. Neither does eating a fuckton of twinkies. Gravitycollapse Mar 2014 #89

All true... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #100

"Common sense" aka "I have nothing to back up my argument". DireStrike Mar 2014 #124

It is amazing to see what everyone's ... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #131

I think you need to hit the bong and relax a little. Gravitycollapse Mar 2014 #88

It's a nice thought but no. rrneck Mar 2014 #9

I said no because I think if it ends up all over marlakay Mar 2014 #16

Here comes Joe Camel II! randome Mar 2014 #21

It will raise the national Dorito consumption. wyldwolf Mar 2014 #19

Kick! n/t hootinholler Mar 2014 #20

no because when it is legal ThomThom Mar 2014 #23

Exactly. Blue_In_AK Mar 2014 #36

I'm afraid the label legal will encourage young people to start. lindysalsagal Mar 2014 #78

Just like the legal meds their parents have? postatomic Mar 2014 #104

really tired of this argument ThomThom Mar 2014 #136

I agree. Most people that want to smoke pot already smoke it regardless Enthusiast Mar 2014 #134

I don't actually think usage rates will change a whole lot. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2014 #24

No, that's all bullshit. bemildred Mar 2014 #25

haters gotta hate dembotoz Mar 2014 #27

It worked for me... CanSocDem Mar 2014 #29

Nice Idea--Buuuut fredamae Mar 2014 #30

Congress should start with bong hits instead of prayers... giftedgirl77 Mar 2014 #31

No,it's a drug not a miraculous sufrommich Mar 2014 #33

Cannabis is Not a Drug fredamae Mar 2014 #35

... SammyWinstonJack Mar 2014 #44

Uhm, hate to break it to you, but... Scootaloo Mar 2014 #54

No, not in the context fredamae Mar 2014 #61

Then your opposition is to the propagandizing of the word "drug" Scootaloo Mar 2014 #62

I do not consider fredamae Mar 2014 #64

A dictionary Scootaloo Mar 2014 #65

So, which part of fredamae Mar 2014 #66

Whatever parts are ingested for their effect. Scootaloo Mar 2014 #67

We are at an impasse :) fredamae Mar 2014 #69

Raw Potatoes, deadly? YIKES! hootinholler Mar 2014 #70

Weird, huh? fredamae Mar 2014 #71

But I want to know about potatoes! hootinholler Mar 2014 #72

You'd have to do further research fredamae Mar 2014 #75

Not deadly in the least Scootaloo Mar 2014 #92

+1 HuckleB Mar 2014 #91

I think it'll probably just make us fatter and lazier. Skip Intro Mar 2014 #40

Decriminalization is nearly as important as a right to health care Hippo_Tron Mar 2014 #74

This is a great answer. So true. Ed Suspicious Mar 2014 #76

Nah, I don't think so. Skip Intro Mar 2014 #79

Sure, just like people smoke and otherwise make poor health choices... Hippo_Tron Mar 2014 #80

What? Skip Intro Mar 2014 #84

Ugh, nevermind I'm done... Hippo_Tron Mar 2014 #85

Colorado Is A Fit State otohara Mar 2014 #139

That stereotype persists for a reason. Skip Intro Mar 2014 #140

More like, corporations will buy from Congress all rights to distribute... polichick Mar 2014 #42

In my years.... NCTraveler Mar 2014 #43

dont know or care. never smoked it. MillennialDem Mar 2014 #46

Is the government going to mandate use? ileus Mar 2014 #47

It's just a plant, dude. It's not a leafy Jesus. Scootaloo Mar 2014 #51

I was thinking more Buddy Jesus hootinholler Mar 2014 #55

No, no amount of pot will turn an cranky, nasty jackhole into a decent person. Warren DeMontague Mar 2014 #58

The OP is dead serious BainsBane Mar 2014 #86

I'm of the decided opinion that it couldn't hurt. Warren DeMontague Mar 2014 #95

Maybe the a-holes destroying our country start smoking spliffs and not be such gigantic a-holes? nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #52

"But it gets you HIGH!!!!!!!This is HUGH!!!!!!" Tsiyu Mar 2014 #68

will it make people write polls that ask three questions while providing only one answer? Warren Stupidity Mar 2014 #83

No, it's just marijuana. HuckleB Mar 2014 #90

It's NOT??? Far out. idendoit Mar 2014 #94

It never does anything to me but make me squint Recursion Mar 2014 #98

No impact whatsoever... brooklynite Mar 2014 #105

You assume 100% of the population will use Boom Sound 416 Mar 2014 #109

I don't get that either. bravenak Mar 2014 #129

No - but it will mean ... Yo_Mama Mar 2014 #125

Even so, I wouldn't smoke pot and then drive. . . DinahMoeHum Mar 2014 #127

Yes, of course. You can be busted for DUI of a bunch of legal drugs n/t Yo_Mama Mar 2014 #128

soon enough, 5 giant corporations will control 95% of the market. everything new is old again. unblock Mar 2014 #126

No, but it may enable some to make a better living, kentauros Mar 2014 #130

Pot will not raise our consciousness as a Nation. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #132

Same point I was trying to make. NCTraveler Mar 2014 #133

I haven't gotten to your post yet. Maybe mine was unnecessary. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #135

No, yours was necessary. NCTraveler Mar 2014 #137

"If you take a jerk and get him stoned, you have a stoned jerk." malthaussen Mar 2014 #138