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Juss Like Jo Po · 10-18-2002, 05:40 PM

Should the possession and selling of drugs be leagal? and if you think so then what drugs do you want? and should they be given to anyone or just people with a certain piece of paper? i have to give presentation on tuesday in my public speaking class so i was wondering if you guys can help?...thanx a ton

Plata · 10-18-2002, 05:54 PM

As far as medications like penicilin goes, you should have to get a prescription. But, if you're talking about marijuana, I'd say, since we legalize cigarrettes, I'd say, why not, as long as it's only available to people who are 19 and older, just like other tobacco products.

MidnightRose21498 · 10-18-2002, 06:26 PM

I don't think it should be legal at all to sell or have posession of drugs (illegal ones) because they mess with people too much. That crap screws with people's minds and makes them go crazy and do things they might not otherwise have done had they not been high. Sometimes causing them to become violent and hurt or kill innocent people.

If you really feel the need to have that "high" feeling go make love to your bf/gf. That's probably the best high anyway. Safe sex... not just with anybody on the streets.

Kitt · 10-18-2002, 09:07 PM

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Originally posted by MidnightRose21498
I don't think it should be legal at all to sell or have posession of drugs (illegal ones) because they mess with people too much. That crap screws with people's minds and makes them go crazy and do things they might not otherwise have done had they not been high. Sometimes causing them to become violent and hurt or kill innocent people.

If you really feel the need to have that "high" feeling go make love to your bf/gf. That's probably the best high anyway. Safe sex... not just with anybody on the streets.

What crap screws with peoples minds? Heroine? Marijuana? Does marijuana make people go crazy and kill innocent people?

So, I take it, you think that screwing is the answer to all of our drug issues?

Damn, why didn't the politicians think of that.

Swimfan85 · 10-18-2002, 09:10 PM

drinking is worse then pot..but I dont get why drinking is legalized...yah

Central Perk · 10-18-2002, 09:14 PM

I don't think illegal drugs like pot should become legal. When you buy illegal drugs you could be benefiting a bad cause, and it isn't good for your health.

Kitt · 10-18-2002, 09:31 PM

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Originally posted by Dr. Frasier Crane
I don't think illegal drugs like pot should become legal. When you buy illegal drugs you could be benefiting a bad cause, and it isn't good for your health.

I don't know if the "bad cause" you're refering to is based on that latest shill of comercials about the teenage girl who bought pot form her friend which lead all the way up to the sleazy looking member of the ominous "cartel" but marijuana doesn't require a cartel. Regular Joes and Janes from any town USA sell marijuana that they grew in thier Joe and Jane basement or thieir Joe and Jane back forty.

MidnightRose21498 · 10-18-2002, 09:43 PM

"What crap screws with peoples minds? Heroine? Marijuana? Does marijuana make people go crazy and kill innocent people?

So, I take it, you think that screwing is the answer to all of our drug issues? Damn, why didn't the politicians think of that."

All of those drugs screws with your head. It changes your personality, turns your brain to mush, and makes you act crazy. People get addicted to the stuff and some end up overdosing.

I'm just saying, if you have sex safely then you get your "high" and you don't hurt other people by doing it.

If you go back and look at most of the violent acts people have done or looked at the news... most of it's related to drugs.

Kitt · 10-18-2002, 10:25 PM

You can't get addicted to marijuana and marijuana doesn't cause people to become violent.

-*Forever*- · 10-18-2002, 10:26 PM

Omg, everyone @ homecoming was stoned. My friend Rob was cos his cousin gave him pot, we tried to get him away but he wouldn't come and Alex HUGGED the pothead dude. We were like OMG ALEX!!! and she goes "What? He's hot!!" I think I don't like Alex anymore.

Central Perk · 10-18-2002, 10:40 PM

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Originally posted by kittflynn
I don't know if the "bad cause" you're refering to is based on that latest shill of comercials about the teenage girl who bought pot form her friend which lead all the way up to the sleazy looking member of the ominous "cartel" but marijuana doesn't require a cartel. Regular Joes and Janes from any town USA sell marijuana that they grew in thier Joe and Jane basement or thieir Joe and Jane back forty.

Yea I know, I guess if someone grows it and keeps it away from everyone else and then smokes it, its better then selling it to young kids and pressuring people to smoke it themselves.

Mossopp · 10-19-2002, 08:45 AM

Let me start by saying yes, I do drink......a lot..... so you can call me a hypocrite if you want but I do not think that drugs - in any shape or form - should be made legal.
I can't stand potheads, they are the most boring b#stards on the planet! People who tell you that pot is harmless are liars. It is a gateway drug. I know loads of people who smoke pot but they are all on harder drugs aswell. They have a bit of weed and think "oh this is marvelous, I'm gonna try something harder". My friends cousin started smoking weed when he was only a teenager - he ended up on heroin. He went to jail for years for drug possesion and ended up dying of an overdose before his 23rd birthday!
Fair enough, drunks - and it's always men, you know - can have a tendency to be violent and I concede that you will never see a stoned person trying to start a fight. But have you ever tried to have a conversation with someone who is stoned? It's impossible!! At least if a person is drunk you can still talk to them!
I guess that, by telling you how intolerant I am of pot smoking, I don't need to tell you that I am against the legalisation of any other drugs aswell. I won't be swayed on the issue. I'm happy to discuss it with anyone - I welcome other people's veiws on any subject - but I'm not likely to change my mind.

Kitt · 10-19-2002, 09:25 AM

The "gateway" argument could be applied to cigarette smoking or alcohol. If one drinks or smokes one might be more apt to try pot. But the fact is many, many people smoke pot but don't use any other drugs and many pot smokers don't drink either. Or maybe they tried or used other drugs for a time but stopped. Anyone who tells you flat-out that marijuana is a gateway drug is lying or misstating because there is no, absolutely no proof of that. Anyone who tells you that it mght be or that it might not be is expressing an opinion.

Being bored by pot smokers is one hell of a ludicrous argument for locking them up, Mossopp. Besides, I've had drunks come up and give me that ol' arm around the shoulder, stincky breath in the face, and the ol' "howya been doin buddy?" Yeah, real great conversationalist those drunks are, huh! On the other hand I've had perfectly normal conversations with people who have been smoking pot. Your experience is anecdotal and doesn't come close to a good argument for spending billions of dollars and huge amounts of man-power running down marijuana smokers in order to thin out the number of poor conversationalists in public.

Jersey Girl · 10-19-2002, 01:36 PM

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Originally posted by kittflynn
Regular Joes and Janes from any town USA sell marijuana that they grew in thier Joe and Jane basement or thieir Joe and Jane back forty.

You mean Joes and MARY Janes.

Sorry, I couldn't resist...

In general...Drugs should not be legalized.... but I'm fine with alcohol and cigarettes....

ABlairican Pie · 10-19-2002, 01:48 PM

Swimfan85 says that alcohol is worse than pot, but doesn't understand why alcohol is legalized. Well, about 80 years ago, the United States did have a period known as Prohibition where
the manufacture, consumption and sale of alcohol was illegal.
It didn't work: Speakeasies were set up where people would go underground and drink, as well as organized crime making a profit from the sale of illegal alcohol. Prohibition was repealed in the early 30's.

Btw, does anyone know how to post someone's quote on here?

10-18-2002, 05:40 PM	#1
Juss Like Jo Po Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 04, 2002 Posts: 566	Should the possession and selling of drugs be legal? Should the possession and selling of drugs be leagal? and if you think so then what drugs do you want? and should they be given to anyone or just people with a certain piece of paper? i have to give presentation on tuesday in my public speaking class so i was wondering if you guys can help?...thanx a ton

10-18-2002, 10:25 PM	#9
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	You can't get addicted to marijuana and marijuana doesn't cause people to become violent.
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10-18-2002, 10:26 PM	#10
-Forever- <3333333333333333333 Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 22, 2001 Location: Manlius, NY in reality. Deerfield Beach, FL in my heart. Posts: 28,001	Omg, everyone @ homecoming was stoned. My friend Rob was cos his cousin gave him pot, we tried to get him away but he wouldn't come and Alex HUGGED the pothead dude. We were like OMG ALEX!!! and she goes "What? He's hot!!" I think I don't like Alex anymore.
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10-19-2002, 08:45 AM	#12
Mossopp asleep at the wheel Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 30, 2000 Location: Helensburgh, Scotland Posts: 3,726	Let me start by saying yes, I do drink......a lot..... so you can call me a hypocrite if you want but I do not think that drugs - in any shape or form - should be made legal. I can't stand potheads, they are the most boring b#stards on the planet! People who tell you that pot is harmless are liars. It is a gateway drug. I know loads of people who smoke pot but they are all on harder drugs aswell. They have a bit of weed and think "oh this is marvelous, I'm gonna try something harder". My friends cousin started smoking weed when he was only a teenager - he ended up on heroin. He went to jail for years for drug possesion and ended up dying of an overdose before his 23rd birthday! Fair enough, drunks - and it's always men, you know - can have a tendency to be violent and I concede that you will never see a stoned person trying to start a fight. But have you ever tried to have a conversation with someone who is stoned? It's impossible!! At least if a person is drunk you can still talk to them! I guess that, by telling you how intolerant I am of pot smoking, I don't need to tell you that I am against the legalisation of any other drugs aswell. I won't be swayed on the issue. I'm happy to discuss it with anyone - I welcome other people's veiws on any subject - but I'm not likely to change my mind.
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10-19-2002, 01:48 PM	#15
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	re: why alcohol is legalized Swimfan85 says that alcohol is worse than pot, but doesn't understand why alcohol is legalized. Well, about 80 years ago, the United States did have a period known as Prohibition where the manufacture, consumption and sale of alcohol was illegal. It didn't work: Speakeasies were set up where people would go underground and drink, as well as organized crime making a profit from the sale of illegal alcohol. Prohibition was repealed in the early 30's. Btw, does anyone know how to post someone's quote on here?

10-18-2002, 05:54 PM	#2
Plata Member Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: Regina,Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,201	As far as medications like penicilin goes, you should have to get a prescription. But, if you're talking about marijuana, I'd say, since we legalize cigarrettes, I'd say, why not, as long as it's only available to people who are 19 and older, just like other tobacco products.

10-18-2002, 06:26 PM	#3
MidnightRose21498 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 10, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 210	I don't think it should be legal at all to sell or have posession of drugs (illegal ones) because they mess with people too much. That crap screws with people's minds and makes them go crazy and do things they might not otherwise have done had they not been high. Sometimes causing them to become violent and hurt or kill innocent people. If you really feel the need to have that "high" feeling go make love to your bf/gf. That's probably the best high anyway. Safe sex... not just with anybody on the streets.

10-18-2002, 09:10 PM	#5
Swimfan85 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Posts: 7,030	drinking is worse then pot..but I dont get why drinking is legalized...yah

10-18-2002, 09:14 PM	#6
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	I don't think illegal drugs like pot should become legal. When you buy illegal drugs you could be benefiting a bad cause, and it isn't good for your health.

10-18-2002, 09:43 PM	#8
MidnightRose21498 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 10, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 210	"What crap screws with peoples minds? Heroine? Marijuana? Does marijuana make people go crazy and kill innocent people? So, I take it, you think that screwing is the answer to all of our drug issues? Damn, why didn't the politicians think of that." All of those drugs screws with your head. It changes your personality, turns your brain to mush, and makes you act crazy. People get addicted to the stuff and some end up overdosing. I'm just saying, if you have sex safely then you get your "high" and you don't hurt other people by doing it. If you go back and look at most of the violent acts people have done or looked at the news... most of it's related to drugs.

10-19-2002, 09:25 AM	#13
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	The "gateway" argument could be applied to cigarette smoking or alcohol. If one drinks or smokes one might be more apt to try pot. But the fact is many, many people smoke pot but don't use any other drugs and many pot smokers don't drink either. Or maybe they tried or used other drugs for a time but stopped. Anyone who tells you flat-out that marijuana is a gateway drug is lying or misstating because there is no, absolutely no proof of that. Anyone who tells you that it mght be or that it might not be is expressing an opinion. Being bored by pot smokers is one hell of a ludicrous argument for locking them up, Mossopp. Besides, I've had drunks come up and give me that ol' arm around the shoulder, stincky breath in the face, and the ol' "howya been doin buddy?" Yeah, real great conversationalist those drunks are, huh! On the other hand I've had perfectly normal conversations with people who have been smoking pot. Your experience is anecdotal and doesn't come close to a good argument for spending billions of dollars and huge amounts of man-power running down marijuana smokers in order to thin out the number of poor conversationalists in public.