Marijuana - should it be legalised?

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Krani

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Posted: 13 years ago

Personally, I am completely against it. However I have so many friends who do it and think that there is no harm in it, and believe that it should be legalised as it is "better" than cigarettes.

What are your views on it? Should it be legalised?

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Angel-likeDevil

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Posted: 13 years ago

Marijuana is leaglised in a few countries like Israel, Canada and few states of USA, where it's used for treating medical conditions due to it's analgesic nature and other beneficial traits in medical terms.

I watched a TV program about Cannabis and a doctor said that never was there any patient who had been rushed into the hospital due to an ailment or damage caused by abusing Cannabis unlike thousands of patients that die from abuse and addiction to alcohol and tobacco.. Cannabis DOES have long term effects, like depression and schizophrenia, but it isnt lethal like alcohol and tobacco. Schizophrenia and depression are dangerous too, but I dont think it would be an immediate effect.

What I'm saying is... when Cannabis can be so helpful in treating medical conditions, even the serious ones like sclerosis, it should be legalised. But it should strictly be restricted for medical use and nothing else.

By making Cannabis illegal, people wont stop buying it, the ones who want to trade with Marijuana will continue to do so. I say, by making Cannabis legal, there wouldnt be smuggling, drug trafficking, illegal trade of Cannabis and all that nonsense, afterall, Cannabis isnt as dangerous as alcohol and tobacco. That being said, I'm not encouraging free sale of Cannabis. It should be restricted for medical purposes like I said..

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Krani

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Posted: 13 years ago

Originally posted by: Angel-likeDevil
Marijuana is leaglised in a few countries like Israel, Canada and few states of USA, where it's used for treating medical conditions due to it's analgesic nature and other beneficial traits in medical terms.

I watched a TV program about Cannabis and a doctor said that never was there any patient who had been rushed into the hospital due to an ailment or damage caused by abusing Cannabis unlike thousands of patients that die from abuse and addiction to alcohol and tobacco.. Cannabis DOES have long term effects, like depression and schizophrenia, but it isnt lethal like alcohol and tobacco. Schizophrenia and depression are dangerous too, but I dont think it would be an immediate effect.

What I'm saying is... when Cannabis can be so helpful in treating medical conditions, even the serious ones like sclerosis, it should be legalised. But it should strictly be restricted for medical use and nothing else.

By making Cannabis illegal, people wont stop buying it, the ones who want to trade with Marijuana will continue to do so. I say, by making Cannabis legal, there wouldnt be smuggling, drug trafficking, illegal trade of Cannabis and all that nonsense, afterall, Cannabis isnt as dangerous as alcohol and tobacco. That being said, I'm not encouraging free sale of Cannabis. It should be restricted for medical purposes like I said..

Isn't it legal in India on the day of Holi too?

Actually the amount and dosage used for medical purposes is a lot different to what people may have when they are smoking it for recreational use. I guess i understand that yes, it should be legalised for medial purposes, but then how may that stop others from getting their hands on Marijuana and abusing the use of it?

I agree that it helps reduce pain for sclerosis, however I am sure if another drug was made which could alleviate the pain without putting the patient to risk at getting Schizophrenia or Depression, it could be better :) Not only for them, but for everyone.

A lot of people argue that Marijuana is a lot better than Tobacco or Alcohol. In some regards, I agree, it is better. However both give you cancer. In fact there was a research done, and it was found that one joint of marijuana equals a pack of cigarettes. While Tobacco sticks in your lungs and health-wise may have worse effects than Marijuana. Canabis still alters the chemicals in your brains and has a hallucinatory effect which can be a lot worse. Everything has a chemical effect on the brian, be it chocolate or coffee, however a drug like Marijuana has a worse and a more powerful effect on the brain and hormones.

Tobacco and driving not as harmful.

Marijuana and driving, more harmful, because for all you know you could be driving down the road and suddenly you see blue smurfs dancing in a corner :P

No it won't stop people from buying it, however it may make it harder for them to get it. By making it illegal, a person who is thinking about experimenting with drugs may think twice about buying marijuana, in case he gets caught. In fact Marijuana is also considered to be a gateway drug, so essentially by legalising it, you may be putting more people at risk for experimenting more harmful drugs such as cocaine or heroine; because lets face it, it's human nature to want to break the rules, to want to do something you are told to stay away from.

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Believe

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Posted: 13 years ago

Medical Marijuana vs Medical Alcohol... Why is the first one illegal?😕

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Krani

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Posted: 13 years ago

Originally posted by: Prometeus
Medical Marijuana vs Medical Alcohol... Why is the first one illegal?😕

Isn't medical alcohol the same as rubbing alcohol? As in the ones used as antiseptics? Pretty sure if anyone indigested that, it'll be poison to their body.

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Summer3

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Posted: 13 years ago

Jail or Hang all drug addicts 😆

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455325

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Posted: 13 years ago

has anyone got a lighter on them? 😆😉

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Posted: 13 years ago

Yes, simply because whatever the effects it has it is the persons CHOICE to injest it: just like Tobacco.

The only reason I say yes, is because it would eliminate the illeglle drug trade of the substance and allow that money to flow into the economy. One could even heavely tax the substance (like Tobacco) and the government(s) would gain billions which could be used to subsadize important ventures.

There are various underlying factors involved, but overall my answer is yes.

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Krani

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Posted: 13 years ago

Originally posted by: reeha...k
Yes, simply because whatever the effects it has it is the persons CHOICE to injest it: just like Tobacco.

The only reason I say yes, is because it would eliminate the illeglle drug trade of the substance and allow that money to flow into the economy. One could even heavely tax the substance (like Tobacco) and the government(s) would gain billions which could be used to subsadize important ventures.

There are various underlying factors involved, but overall my answer is yes.

Personally, I am against Tobacco being legalised as well, mostly because Tobacco has an affect on the individuals around not only the smoker. Same thing with Marijuana smoking. But like you said, they would never make tobacco illegal because of the money that brought in from the sales of it.

However having said that, how much of the money is actually going towards the betterment of the society? And how much is being eaten by the government? The figures will never be revealed. However if the amount of money spent on the society is very less in relation to the amount of money made in the sales of such drugs, then I'd rather they make these drugs illegal rather than expose humans to such toxic substances.

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Posted: 13 years ago

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Originally posted by: Krani
Personally, I am against Tobacco being legalised as well, mostly because Tobacco has an affect on the individuals around not only the smoker. Same thing with Marijuana smoking. But like you said, they would never make tobacco illegal because of the money that brought in from the sales of it. However having said that, how much of the money is actually going towards the betterment of the society? And how much is being eaten by the government? The figures will never be revealed. However if the amount of money spent on the society is very less in relation to the amount of money made in the sales of such drugs, then I'd rather they make these drugs illegal rather than expose humans to such toxic substances.

The thing about human beings: Whether it be legal or illegal they WILL expose themselves to substances that are not good for them: Junk Food, Alchol, Drugs, Cigarettes, Violence, whatever it may be. It's a choice. The only difference is: when its legalized you can signifigantly reduce crime, funnel funds, and be vigalent. Infact, Once its legal the "wow" factor is significantly cut out.

Ofcourse we can debate WHERE the money itself would go; or what percentage of it is actually used for the greater good. But the fact is that its still cheaper then building prisions and keeping addicts there who try to fund their habbits by commiting crimes, and dealing (because it's always the DEALER that goes to jail: not the Boss).

Ofcourse, we need to figure out where the line is: is weed OK, but Coke and Heroin not? That's the big factor: we don't know where to draw the line.

Edited by reeha...k - 13 years ago