smoking and usage

Love & Loyalty · #1 (**permalink**) 02-10-2004, 05:17 AM

I want a straight answer once and for all for this question! Why in Gods name is marijuana illegal?

InferiorWang · #2 (**permalink**) 02-10-2004, 05:25 AM

because it serves the government's purpose. They get too much money from things that pot would provide competition for.

phloating_phish · #3 (**permalink**) 02-10-2004, 05:25 AM

propoganda made by the cotton idustries in the 1920's saying how pot was very dangerous.

There motive behind this was to put the hemp industry out of business.

The cotton industry knew that hemp/the cannabis plant was a lot more resourceful.

- A lot more of it can be grown on one peice of land (more than the amnt of cotton that can be grown on the same land.)
- You can use hemp for many idfferent things (clothing, food, paper, smoking, oils, ointments, medicines).

for alot more info....great site..... http://www.friendlystranger.com/info/reefer.htm

Sad Panda · #4 (**permalink**) 02-10-2004, 06:15 AM

And why is it STILL illegal?

Because if it was legal, it would be nearly impossible for the government to regulate it, because it's so easy to grow (Helloo it's a WEED). So everyone would just grow their own and the government wouldn't make a dime.

Still doesn't explain why they spend billions of dollars throwing over 600,000 people in jail every year though -- you'd think they'd be against wasting money. But that's because no prominent politician has the balls to stand up and say, "Pot isn't nearly as harmful as you think. I smoke it, and I'm proud. It should be legalized."

Everyone's too afraid to stand up for what they believe in. One day, though, we'll get another president like FDR who will actually DO shit and not be manipulated by public opinion. Here's hoping...

BurnBurnBeef · #5 (**permalink**) 02-10-2004, 06:31 AM

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Originally posted by Sad Panda
But that's because no prominent politician has the balls to stand up and say, "Pot isn't nearly as harmful as you think. I smoke it, and I'm proud. It should be legalized."

Everyone's too afraid to stand up for what they believe in. One day, though, we'll get another president like FDR who will actually DO shit and not be manipulated by public opinion. Here's hoping...

There are some that do have the balls to say all that, but they are often looney whack-jobs in the public's eyes.

clayton · #6 (**permalink**) 02-10-2004, 12:19 PM

yeah but if the government grew it in laboratories and whatnot they'd make some killer bud they could sell that we couldn't grow, people can also grow tobacco but they don't. if they cheapened the price for like a pack of high quality joints, theyd make a living.

WesleePipes85 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-10-2004, 03:36 PM

Growing tobacco and growing weed are two different things. There is a reason people don't grow tobacco... it's not an indoor plant like weed is. You would need a crop for tobacco for it to really serve a use. All I need is one pot plant in my room and I would be the happiest man alive... or feel like it... because I would constantly be stoned.

gBong · #8 (**permalink**) 02-10-2004, 03:38 PM

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Originally posted by Sad Panda

Still doesn't explain why they spend billions of dollars throwing over 600,000 people in jail every year though -- you'd think they'd be against wasting money.

umm yea u can tell you have never gone to jail b4...

when they make arrest, they MAKE MONEY, they dont lose money, is it wrong that they throw ppl in jail for smoking pot, yes, but hey, its all about the money, they get paid and they are sleazy, i hate cops

FUCK THE POLICE FUCK THE POLICE FUCK EM

DeadChimp · #9 (**permalink**) 02-10-2004, 03:54 PM

The drug war is a waste of tax money in my opinion. The country is a wreck, yet we keep spending money on the drug war and the war on terrorism.

LegitBaller · #10 (**permalink**) 02-10-2004, 04:12 PM

its a mind/mood altering drug.....so is alcoholm but thats the government for ya

Namynam · #11 (**permalink**) 02-10-2004, 07:23 PM

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Originally posted by gBong
umm yea u can tell you have never gone to jail b4...

when they make arrest, they MAKE MONEY, they dont lose money, is it wrong that they throw ppl in jail for smoking pot, yes, but hey, its all about the money, they get paid and they are sleazy, i hate cops

FUCK THE POLICE FUCK THE POLICE FUCK EM

when they fine someone they make money, when they put you in prison they lose it.

Bomba · #12 (**permalink**) 02-13-2004, 08:08 PM

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Originally posted by Namynam
when they fine someone they make money, when they put you in prison they lose it.

That's what I though...prison = food, medical care, etc...

Duncan · #13 (**permalink**) 02-15-2004, 01:04 AM

Maybe it's illegal because of the mental damage it causes. Just a thought.

sekia · #14 (**permalink**) 02-15-2004, 07:12 PM

Oh hell no!!!! im a beginner in using weed but i can tell u, it doesent make u stupid. it makes me happy and hungry

. its a long story why it is illegal......and i dont want to explain it. its too long.

PEACE

Bomba · #15 (**permalink**) 02-15-2004, 07:45 PM

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Originally posted by Duncan
Maybe it's illegal because of the mental damage it causes. Just a thought.

I have yet to see any proof that marijuana cause mental damage, it's been proven that it does not affect brain cells at all other then short term memory

. Also, keep in mind that people will be themselves wheather they're high or sober...stupid people make for stupid stoners. "Mental damage" is all in the person's head...just ask all the responsible marijuana users here that are doing very well and are successfull (sp?)

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#1 (permalink) 02-10-2004, 05:17 AM
Love & Loyalty ATHEIST Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 487	Why is weed illegal? I want a straight answer once and for all for this question! Why in Gods name is marijuana illegal?

#2 (permalink) 02-10-2004, 05:25 AM
InferiorWang Old School Stoner Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: WTF? Where am I? Posts: 4,505	because it serves the government's purpose. They get too much money from things that pot would provide competition for. __________________ "All the people from high school that I thought would be cooler if they smoked now smoke...and they're much cooler." - A friend of mine spring break his freshman year Everything in moderation...including moderation.

#3 (permalink) 02-10-2004, 05:25 AM
phloating_phish Miiiid night toker... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: nyc Posts: 265	propoganda made by the cotton idustries in the 1920's saying how pot was very dangerous. There motive behind this was to put the hemp industry out of business. The cotton industry knew that hemp/the cannabis plant was a lot more resourceful. - A lot more of it can be grown on one peice of land (more than the amnt of cotton that can be grown on the same land.) - You can use hemp for many idfferent things (clothing, food, paper, smoking, oils, ointments, medicines). for alot more info....great site..... http://www.friendlystranger.com/info/reefer.htm __________________ "I dont care who the man is. My right is my right. Its my life... All I have is my life." - Bob Marley

#4 (permalink) 02-10-2004, 06:15 AM
Sad Panda Professional Panda Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: College Posts: 640	And why is it STILL illegal? Because if it was legal, it would be nearly impossible for the government to regulate it, because it's so easy to grow (Helloo it's a WEED). So everyone would just grow their own and the government wouldn't make a dime. Still doesn't explain why they spend billions of dollars throwing over 600,000 people in jail every year though -- you'd think they'd be against wasting money. But that's because no prominent politician has the balls to stand up and say, "Pot isn't nearly as harmful as you think. I smoke it, and I'm proud. It should be legalized." Everyone's too afraid to stand up for what they believe in. One day, though, we'll get another president like FDR who will actually DO shit and not be manipulated by public opinion. Here's hoping... __________________ Baby if you wanna get low Aw, baby if you wanna get high It makes no sense at all I saw red ~Sublime & Gwen Stefani

#6 (permalink) 02-10-2004, 12:19 PM
clayton hail the leaf Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tx Posts: 161	yeah but if the government grew it in laboratories and whatnot they'd make some killer bud they could sell that we couldn't grow, people can also grow tobacco but they don't. if they cheapened the price for like a pack of high quality joints, theyd make a living. __________________ so now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins for peace and trust can win the day despite all your losing

#7 (permalink) 02-10-2004, 03:36 PM
WesleePipes85 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 494	Growing tobacco and growing weed are two different things. There is a reason people don't grow tobacco... it's not an indoor plant like weed is. You would need a crop for tobacco for it to really serve a use. All I need is one pot plant in my room and I would be the happiest man alive... or feel like it... because I would constantly be stoned. __________________ Restaurant of choice at 2 a.m after smokin up: IHOP International House of Potheads

#9 (permalink) 02-10-2004, 03:54 PM
DeadChimp Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 738	The drug war is a waste of tax money in my opinion. The country is a wreck, yet we keep spending money on the drug war and the war on terrorism.

#10 (permalink) 02-10-2004, 04:12 PM
LegitBaller its all on you Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: chi-town Posts: 4,193	its a mind/mood altering drug.....so is alcoholm but thats the government for ya __________________ "You know, we always called each other good fellas. Like you said to, uh, somebody, You're gonna like this guy. He's all right. He's a good fella. He's one of us. You understand? We were good fellas. Wiseguys"

#13 (permalink) 02-15-2004, 01:04 AM
Duncan Omphaloskeptic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 34	Maybe it's illegal because of the mental damage it causes. Just a thought. __________________ I'm only here for the banter.

#14 (permalink) 02-15-2004, 07:12 PM
sekia Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: vienna Posts: 3	Oh hell no!!!! im a beginner in using weed but i can tell u, it doesent make u stupid. it makes me happy and hungry . its a long story why it is illegal......and i dont want to explain it. its too long. PEACE __________________ we need only one bong to stone us all!!!!!!

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