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Czas na Zywiec 10-09-2002, 12:00 AM I was listening to the radio tonight and they were talking about the issue of legalizing drugs. They were talking to a lot of high school students from the area and I was shocked at how many people said they smoked! I mean I knew some people did, but now I feel like I'm the only one who's never lit up a joint in my life! Anyway, they were talking about legalizing marijuana and possibly lowering the drinking age. They all said it should be lowered to about 13 and for pot to be legal to grow for you own personal use. Would you agree about legalizing pot or lowering the drinking age? I'm really interested to hear your responses.....
Mysty Eyes 10-09-2002, 12:34 AM I voted no to each.
Cigarettes are legal. As a result, in a cig.-smoking household kids can get easy access to them. Though I have never smoked, I remember my mom telling my sisters that they could take a pack of cigs from her supply as long as they paid for them. It was that easy for them to get their smokes.
I feel that this could be the same with marijuana. The parents have it on hand, so there is easy access for the kids. Not a good idea, for either pot or regular cigs, IMO.
Legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes is a different situation. But there are too many loopholes in that proposition. In California you can use the stuff, but you can't buy it. Or is it that the Dr. can prescribe it, but the pharmacist can't dispense it? Or... ??? Strange things like that. :confused:
Lowering the drinking age? EGAD!! Bad idea! :eek: Too much lack of responsible behavior with drinking as it is. Thirteen????? Holy smokes. :thumbsdow
DarleneIllyria 10-09-2002, 01:52 AM Okay, this is going to be based on my town. This is what my answer will be based on because my whole town is filled with interesting folks.
Cigarettes- Use them only if you're smart. The minute you decide to smoke, you got to take responsibilities. Know that if you develop a smoking habit, you might get lung cancer. Read the warning labels. Don't make a lawsuit against Doral cigarettes because you got lung cancer after smoking for 45 years. Nope. Don't do it.
Drinking- This one is so nice. I can imagine all the 13 year olds going to school gassed because they drunk up all the liquor in the house. Drinking is a big deal in this town. I don't do it, but when I was in school that was all I heard about. Friday and Saturday nights were the two main get together and have a few drinks night. Sunday was probably used to get over headaches or throwing up.
Legalizing drugs- I'm half and half on this one. If it is used for medication such as for cancer or whatever, I am for legalizing it on that part. If it's for the hell of it, 'Come on and let's get high nights' than I'm against it.
Oh yeah, I must mention that my town has a lot of car accidents. Most of the accidents deal with drinking and I know 13 year olds don't drive at that age, but what I'm saying is if they start drinking at that age they may have a full fledge drinking problem by the time they do get their true driver's license. In return, you have a bump up of more car accidents and deaths. It's trouble.
Sitcomwriter 10-09-2002, 04:33 PM No,Marajuana shouldn't be legalized.I don't care if it cures Cataracs or whatever the hell it cures!
Yes.The drinking age should be lowered to 18 again but not 13 that's just absurd!
Jinny Girl 10-09-2002, 04:37 PM yes the drinking age should be lowered. I drink and dude it's so friggen easy to get makin it illegal for kids is pointless. They might as well make pot legal too, because EVERYONE, thats right, EVERYONE, smokes it anyway.
Kay Scarpetta 10-09-2002, 05:39 PM Originally posted by Jinny Girl
yes the drinking age should be lowered. I drink and dude it's so friggen easy to get makin it illegal for kids is pointless. They might as well make pot legal too, because EVERYONE, thats right, EVERYONE, smokes it anyway.
She does have a point...I was walking home the other day and I saw a girl in my homeroom smoking a pack of Newports... no matter how old people are, they still get their hands on drugs, alcohol, etc. somehow. That doesn't make it right, but it's like fi you don't get caught, age doesn't even matter anymore.
vienna waits 10-09-2002, 05:50 PM Originally posted by Jinny Girl
They might as well make pot legal too, because EVERYONE, thats right, EVERYONE, smokes it anyway.
no not EVERYONE. just freaks :)
vienna waits 10-09-2002, 05:51 PM Originally posted by tootieismyfav
no not EVERYONE. just freaks :)
lemme add depressed freaks who feel there is no way out and don't care about anything so they waste life away smoking pot. yep.
Plata 10-09-2002, 06:03 PM I think marijuana should be legalized. I mean, if people want to smoke, let them smoke. They know the health risks after all. But, I think if marijuana is legalized it should be the same age as the tobacco products. I disagree on the lowering of the drinking age, though. In fact, I think the legal drinking age should be 25 years old. That way, more people will be more mature and responsible if and when they drink.
Babes_Cat 10-09-2002, 06:34 PM Originally posted by tootieismyfav
no not EVERYONE. just freaks :)
The entire sophmore class at my school, with few expections. :D
Bootsy Whoosh 10-09-2002, 10:33 PM My opinions:
I am in favor of across the board complete legalization of marijuana.
I am in favor of a lowered drinking age. Lower than 18.
Originally posted by Bootsy Whoosh
My opinions:
I am in favor of across the board complete legalization of marijuana.
I am in favor of a lowered drinking age. Lower than 18. Me too.
Faith 10-10-2002, 01:26 AM No on both issues.
vienna waits 10-10-2002, 09:35 PM Originally posted by Teddys_Gurl
The entire sophmore class at my school, with few expections. :D
so if I was a soph at your school id smoke pot?
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