Why Do They Call It Reffer Madness If It, makes you so mellow?

First of all the research so far is inconclusive that ends any logical debate right there secondly they may become unmotivated or psychotic. I LIKE my psychos unmotivated. Yes I do disagree with minors using drugs though but once they reach the age of majority they should be able to burn off all of the brain cells they want to within limits (e.g. not operating a motor vehicle).

Reefer madness was 250% anti-drug propaganda put out by the US government to try and scare parents into locking their kids in their bedrooms at night and scare kids away from 'going loco' on the pot.

If you actually study the chemicals and effects, (both short term and long term), and come to scientifically founded conclusions about why THC is so harmful (if it actually is that harmful) then they'd get somewhere. Todays cynical generation of youth can see through the propaganda smoke screen better than any other, thanks to the conspiracy theory becoming so popular. You'll notice the new anti-drug television campaign is once again relying on ideals and parental control, rather than cold hard facts and statistics. Seems they'll never learn.

The anti-smoking campaign uses actual research on the harmful effects of tobacco, and is much more respected for it. I'm all for 'let your neighbour do as his wishes, as long as he harms no one else', but if there is going to be an anti-drug campaign, at least go about it in a respectful way. Telling us, you'll go loco is an insult to our intelligence.

It's about time they started doing real research on this sort of thing. We need to know what this is doing to our bodies. Especially those of us who partake.

This post has been edited by oldraven on 19-Jul-2004, 08:56 AM

Hey! Where was this really strong weed in the '60s, when I needed it?

They're saying weed was weaker in the 60's, but I don't know how they could know that, since they weren't doing any serious testing of the drug back then.

But it's the same as alcohol. You drink a lot more beer than you do whiskey, right? The higher the THC content, the less you hoot.

They smoked it then and they smoke it now! Does that count as testing?

The smoked it then and they smoke it now! Does that count as testing?

Sounds very logical to me...

I heard Amsterdam is suposed to be wrangling in their smokers, with the same arguement that it is "stronger now" therefore more dangerous. Germany is complaining that too many of their people hop on the train get stoned an come back. As a Libertarian I say as long as their not driving who really cares and why.

The worst thing that they are doing is keeping the Super quickie mark empolyees busy at the slushee machine.

In fact I believe stoners are GOOD for the economy here is why.

1. Their buying a product without paying taxes (in the words of the Bush people) tax cuts are good for the economy.

2. They keep millions in the snack food industry working including American farmers where else do you think they get all of that high fructose corn syrup crap that they put into all foods.

3. They keep crime down by being high and apathetic. They become too laidback to be criminals and even if they do they are impared in their ability therefore making them less successful at criminal activities.

4. They are kind and always share I never met anyone with a stash that wasn't willing to cut someone in.

5. They are too paranoid to brake other laws (on a side not would they feel paranoid if it was not illegal?

I could go on and on except for the fact that they do one illegal thing they are among our most model citizens.

thought you guys soaked your hippie lettuce in LSD?

Rent the movie Reefer Madness. Pretty damn funny stuff.

No, the LSD was taken seperately. THAT was when you had 12 hours free.

Do you guys have any brain cells left?

Brain cells? what's that?

I haven't smoked pot for 10+ years, and here's the reasons why. #1 Religious. I feel a strong conviction in my heart when I got high the last few times. Although I don't think pot is as bad as alcohol, which I currently still use on occasion, it still gives me a feeling that I am letting God down, that I'm in the wrong condition to meet him face to face. #2 Cost. I don't see the sense in spending $40-$50 on a bag of herbs that are just going up in smoke. #3 Drug testing. As a truck driver I get tested randomly several times a year. How would I explain losing my job or license to my family, all over a little weed?

That being said, I don't see a single thing wrong with it outside of the social stigma that has been placed on it. I feel this may highly contribute to the feelings I got when I last smoked as they pertain to God. The Bible says that He gave to us every herb to be used. But He also warns us to be sober. So you tell me. Is a person on pot not sober? I've asked many people this question.........If you needed emergency surgery and only had your choice of a drunk doctor and a stoned one, which would you choose? The answer is always the one that's been toking it up. I think we can all agree that it would be better to have your stitches done in artistic cross-stitch patterns than to have a pair of forceps sewn into your chest cavity.