Should I start smoking pot?

[JohnKleeb]

Poll question: Should I start smoking pot?

:) I just felt tempted lol.

[Maple]

1. Accidently clicked 'yes'

when I intended to click 'no'

So please subtract one vote from the 'yes' column.

[JohnKleeb]

2. gotcha

[SmileyBoy]

3. I don't think it would be a good idea, because...

...you won't necessarily get high from it. They'll tell you that the first time is this GREAT high, but I tried it twice and was unable to get high. They FINALLY tell me that you "won't get it on the first try". All I got was a lot of coughing and wheezing. Herb is REALLY strong and harsh, too. It's not a creamy, smooth cigarette. And I wouldn't try tobacco either, because it has a LOT more carcinogens and is more addictive than pot, but I digress.

So, pot probably won't get you high unless you smoke a lot of it. And I couldn't stand smoking anymore of it than I tried those times. It's not worth coughing and wheezing for. It's not worth trying.

[JohnKleeb]

10. so youre saying ALCOHOL

hey this could become my biggest response to a poll ever.

[SmileyBoy]

13. ALWAYS drink in moderation.

I don't want to come off as "Mr. D.A.R.E. Propoganda", but this is mainly from my personal experience with pot (and booze). Also, my religious beliefs have some bearing on it.

[leanings]

19. You just didn't get very good bud n/t

[Spider Jerusalem]

38. You;re in factual error on at least one point:

Marujuana has no carcinogens. The carcinogenic effects of tobacco smoke are not caused by any intrinsic property of tobacco, either: tobacco is, by law, fertilised with compounds rich in radioactive phosphates, particularly Ra226, which breaks down to Pb210 and Po210 in the lungs, with a half-life of 10 years.

Also, you make a mistake in assuming that you may extrapolate from your experience, which is dependent upon your individual physiology, and does not hold true for most people. Unlike alcohol, marijuana doesn't kill brain cells (THC has been shown in experiments to actually protect neural tissue); doesn't cause heart disease; there's no risk of death from overdose; no tendency to violent aggression; no severe hangover; and no risk of physical addiction.

Just thought I'd clear that up.

[SmileyBoy]

50. I know. I was meaning to say that tobacco is far more addictive.

I understand the aspects of marijuana without having D.A.R.E. telling me otherwise. It's just that it's hard to make a personal decision on whether or not to choose to toke.

[Zuni]

68. actually marijuana smoke has a lot of carcinogens

and so does tobacco. Tobacco has been causing cancer for hundreds of years--no matter where it is grown, so i do not believe it is the fertilizer. Smoke itself, from any substance, has carcinogens.
Reefer has 2 to 3 times the carcinogens as tobacco

[Skip Intro]

4. Try it and make an informed decision

a few tokes does not a pot head make...

and, despite the "drugs are the horrible evil" (which has taken a back seat to "non-whites are the horrible evil" - no white trrrrssts, you know) nobody has died from taking a few tokes from a joint.

[SmileyBoy]

7. That's true, but it may not be right for everyone.

Pot wasn't my thing, see my post above.

[bsiebs]

5. I may have accidently voted twice to rat on you to your mom and dad...

If you send me your stash, I won't tell.

[leftist_rebel1569]

6. I should have voted other

for no reason, because they're really isn't another answer...:P

[Swede]

8. I accidently punche...........................................I forgot the

Where was I.

[rbnyc]

9. Come on over.

:smoke:

:evilgrin:

Actually, smoking isn't good for you. You should eat it.

:)

[JohnKleeb]

11. eat it now theres a plan

[fizzana]

12. And I thought "yes" would be far ahead.

n/t

[CivilRightsNow]

14. Everybody must get stoned

Yes. Smoke pot. It's fantastic, it's great. Everyone I know that are in their mid 20s to late 40s that tokes maintain highly lucrative jobs, are way less stressed and have a much better outlook on life. That whole burn out loser scenario is BS, Id like to see what percentage of potsmokers become losers in comparison to the general public, because honestly, in my experience 70% of the most intelligent people Ive ever come into contact with were pot smokers. I think that the people I came into contact with as a teen and young adult, who smoked pot because it was trendy or rebellious, did experience problems due to their useage.. as with anything, excess is not healthy. I also remember quite a few drunk people who did some pretty stupid things. Responsibility isnt in a substance, it is in a person.

As for the guy who said that pot doesnt get you high...

Dude ( classic pot smoker), take a trip up to NorCal and smoke some HERB not weeds and then let me know what your revised opinion is :)

Infact, Id give you some myself, hypothetically speaking.. of course :)

[SmileyBoy]

16. Well, I don't know if the stuff I had was quality or not...

All I know is that I was smoking it up pretty good, coughing and wheezing, and no high. My mother said that the same thing happened to her in the early '70's. She tried it a few times and never achieved a high either. Also, my cousin said basically the same thing. It probably depends on the quality of the reef.

[IranianDemocrat]

15. Don't do drugs, send them to me.

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[maveric]

17. Dont do it. You may have to get a job someday. Drug Screens.

I smoked for 30 years and had to give it up a year ago due to frequent random and pre employment testing here in the SoCal healthcare industry.

Plus it may be a felony in your state and it does effect your memory.

I miss it though.

[FDRrocks]

23. 30$ a bottle at your local headshop or online

Urine cleaners. Worked well for me.

I didn't find it to really affect my memory after the fact. I could also, usually, retain my short term memory pretty well while under the influence.

[JohnKleeb]

24. thanks for the tip

It was really nice to chat with you on AIM as always tonite. now I need something sweet like a juice or someshit or a beer or pot lol. Now where am I gonna get it lol.,

[SmileyBoy]

26. Are you being serious about this???

I think you should be weighing ALL the options on this before you decide to be a casual toker. You're not seriously going to listen to a few positives and just start doing it, are you?? Get your hands on some unbiased research and look it over.

[JohnKleeb]

27. I dont care northwest really

I just wanted a reaction. I havent had any pot EVER arent I a loser lol. I am fine. Dont worry about me its just me about 1:45 at night acting like a loon.

[SmileyBoy]

30. Oh, OK.

As long as it's just fucking around.

We call it "The Insomniac Blues"...

[JohnKleeb]

32. yeah I am fucking around

Although I could go for one of these

[Syrinx]

18. I used to love it

But I stopped doing it because it started making me anxious and paranoid. Might have something to do with listening to the Jeff Rense show. :)

I guess it's just a decision you'll have to make. But if you do, be careful, 'cause it is still against the law, unfortunately.

[VermontDem2004]

55. Paranoid wtf?

I :smoke: constantly but it relieves the paranoia I already have, if I am paranoid, I smoke, Paranoia gone. But I rarely do get paranoid, there is no point in it. I rarely get scared either because fear accomplishes nothing, I try to avoid feelings which brings you down.

[Piperay]

57. Made me paranoid too

gave me panic attacks. I know it doesn't effect everyone that way but it did me I'm prone to them anyway but made them worse. :-(

[sasquatch]

20. I don't know what to tell you

I never smoked pot or drank alcahol in High School like you and my life right now is in the shitter, so I don't think it'll completly ruin your life. If your really into art, history, poetry, reading and theology then it could help if used moderatly(1 to 2 a month). If you're into athletics then it doesn't have any quality's except for pain killer substitute. There was an old Center that used to play for the Cowboys and had a 17 year long NFL career I believe his name was Alex Steponovich(I could be wrong). He said he used to smoke pot instead of using the pain killers the teams proscribed or alcahol like his teammates would use. He say's that's why he isn't addicted to pain killers like other NFL players and he's in NORML. I don't know what to tell you except if you decide this look REAL deep inside of yourself to see if you want to do this or you're being pressured into this by your friend.

[JohnKleeb]

22. I was joking around honestly

Although I could give for something really sweet to drink right now and all I have is milk and I cant drive. :cry:

[leanings]

21. Yes. Copiously.

There's no reason not to. Life is all about experiencing as many perspectives as possible. You can do this thru conversation, education, experience, art, travel and, last but not least, chemicals. And if it's not for you, put it down and walk away.

[Barad Simith]

25. No. There is no one I know...

...who is better off for smoking it. True, it's not as harmful to the user (or those s/he comes in contact with) as alcohol is. But on the other hand, I've known many responsible, non-problem alcohol users who smoke marijuana compulsively.

It makes you hungry, horny and lazy, and all three are traits that we're born with an excess of.

[sasquatch]

28. My Mom is lazy and she never smoked pot

What's up with that? I never smoked either.

[Barad Simith]

29. I didn't think I had to add the fact that many people are lazy without it,

but yes, that's very good, there are lazy people out there who don't smoke pot. You're sharp as a tack tonight.

[VermontDem2004]

54. Doesn't make me lazy

It just relaxes me, I am better off thanks to :smoke: thank you. Actually I wouldn't say that, but I am not worse off and people who can't keep their priorities straight shouldn't smoke it but if you are like me and can then go right ahead.

[Terwilliger]

31. other

but it's obvious what I believe in

[JohnKleeb]

33. giving me the go ahead?

[Terwilliger]

40. giving you the choice, John

:hi:

OnEdit: You should try eating it first...if it's prepared right, it's just as potent, and no one can argue ill health effects from ingestion

[Must_B_Free]

34. I voted no for financial reasons only

if the stuff "grew on trees" I would vote differently

[Barad Simith]

35. so "Must_B_Free" has more than one meaning

[Terwilliger]

46. it is a tree

from this website:

Marijuana can be grown indoors or outdoors

That dastardly God and his drug lab!

[Must_B_Free]

49. True, but

money doesn't grow on trees, and for some reason, marijuana costs more than gold! :shrug:

[VermontDem2004]

56. Not really

buy a small amount for $5 and plant some seeds.

[sistersofmercy]

36. Other...

It is a choice but who am I to tell you what to do, I mean golly jeepers, uh um, well, er, what was the question?

I know that is what the multitude perceives as a response by a proponent of an illegal activity. PLEASE.

[Cosmic_Latte]

37. No, by all means

I know we teens are kinda tempted to try stuff like drugs and alcohol 'coz we think "Hey, it's ok... everyone's probably tried it anyway." But I just don't think it's good. You don't have to do this to impress or fit in, or feel cool--what will it actually do to your life? Just my advice. :-)

[JohnKleeb]

39. did you notice I was joking in reality

What I really need is a Sobe.

[Cosmic_Latte]

41. i get it... haha

:-) Such a serious me.

How about hanging out with friends? That'll sure be fun.

[Syrinx]

43. Wow, "joking in reality." That's deep man. Look at the stars.

:)

[JohnKleeb]

44. yeah look at em

now where is my lifetime supply of sobe. Oh fuck I gotta head to bed soon or I am gonna be cranky in the mornin.

[youngred]

63. Ever check out the stars man?

Ever check out the stars....ON WEEEEEEEEEED

[Terwilliger]

45. SoBe it

:D

I love Lizard Lava

[JohnKleeb]

47. isnt it good

whenever I get it man I just gorge it down.

[Fight_n_back]

42. Of course you should

prevention of glaucoma is as good an excuse as any.

[HEyHEY]

48. John

This is a silly question. There is no yes or no...check your PM

[Rhiannon12866]

51. John, I voted before I took a good look at the author!

Why would you want to do this? I am not a prude. I feel that most drugs should be made legal. The drug laws, as they now exist, are archaic and discriminatory. I am particularly in favor of legalizing medical marijuana. But, as for you - you are so very bright. Why would you want to mess your head up? Please don't.:-)

[Booberdawg]

52. No

[VermontDem2004]

53. YES

By all means do so.

[emad]

58. Sure: just follow Bill Clinton's advice and

DO NOT INHALE

[Cheswick2.0]

59. No John, glad to hear you were kidding

The answer is no. Stay away from drugs and don't ever listen to any adult iresponsible enough to encourage you.

I started smoking pot in the early 70s when I was 12. I looked around at 13 (after being busted and on probation..... voluntarily taking the rap for my asshole parents who really owned the stash) saw lots of perfectly inteligent people were acting like brain dead bores and decided to stop.

Now there are several people in my life and some really great people here who smoke on occasion. Many people handle it just fine. But there are stats that show that the younger you get involved in drugs and alcohol the more likely you are to become addicted. Pot does have a way of lowering your inhabitions to using other drugs and you may or may not be one of those people who becomes an addict. Do you really want to play crap shoot with that possibility?

See, even kidding around on that topic will bring a lecture from me. When it comes to drug use, I willingly accept the old fogey role.

People who tell you that it will expand your mind or make you more creative are deluding themselves.

[JanMichael]

60. Probably not.

No need to get all goofy just yet.

[Booberdawg]

61. NO, NO, NO, NO,NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO,NO, NO, NO, NO, NO

Why fuck up your head. you have such a good mind.

[molly]

62. In addition, all companies do drug testing in case you ever

want a job. They now do the "hair" testing for the past 90 days. There is NO WAY to fool that test.

[Booberdawg]

65. ANOTHER GOOD REASON NOT TO JOHN!!

[regularguy]

64. Works for me. Might NOT work for you.

I'v ebeen sucessfully self-medicating for a while. However, I've seen other people turn into lazy stoners.

[FlaGranny]

66. Why put any kind of smoke into

your lungs. Smoke is pollution, pure and simple. Although it may or may not be worse than cigarettes, it can still eventually head to respiratory problems. Why not just be healthy?

Of course, I'm not a good one to discuss the other effects of pot, because I tried it once or twice and didn't like it at all. Others love the effect. Personally, I like to feel "normal." Do not like the way drugs make me feel.

[ArkDem]

67. Tommy Maddox would be disapointed in you

........

[Iris]

69. I'm not voting on this one - it's a personal decision, but

did anyone see "My Wife & Kids Last Night"? Damon Wayons took some kind of supplement to regrow his hair. He ended up with 4 or 5 strands at various locations on his head and a raging case of paranoia! Turns out something in the supplement was similar to whatever's in pot that can make you paranoid. David Greer was also in it - he was the one who turned Damon onto the supplement!

[BigMcLargehuge]

70. I am locking this post

as it encourages illegal behavior. Sorry about that folks, but this is the same as asking "should I rob a convenience store?".

Big McLargehuge
DU Moderator