Which is the worst threat to our society? Marijuana, tobacco or liquor?

[Philosoraptor]

Which of these three would you least want your kid to mess around with, or get addicted to?

This weird trend of banning cigarettes from all public places seems odd for a society that tolerates liquor stores, and bars, and throws you in jail for smoking a joint.

[asthmaticeog]

1. Tobacco's the worst, IMO. nt

[underpants]

2. tobacco- the only product that we know of that when used AS DIRECTED that will kill you

the opening line of a Peter Jennings anti-smoking special back in the 90's

[surrealAmerican]

14. What does he mean "as directed"?

How much tobacco per day is one "directed" to smoke? There is to recommended daily allowance here.

[underpants]

23. As directed means to smoke or dip

how much is another matter

[surrealAmerican]

26. ... but that's a silly thing to say.

It's possible to drink enough water, "as directed", to kill yourself much more quickly. Without giving a quantity, the statement is meaningless.

[RJ Connors]

3. Tobacco only, kills more people per annum, far more,

than all illegal drugs combined. This is a fact that has been know for decades.

[madokie]

4. Well since tobacco stinks the house up and has no added benefit whatsoever

[lazer47]

10. Okie,, My pipe has stuck with me thru. 2 wives and half a dozen Toronado's

there is at least some benefit that comes from it,, I did not say it was healthy, just loyal..

[Ezlivin]

38. A half-dozen Toronado's?

Damn.



I've never known someone to survive that many of those type of Oldsmobiles!

[carlyhippy]

13. pipe smoke smells good

Carly

[specialed]

5. Caffeine

That shit is lethal.

[Philosoraptor]

6. Don't you mess with my coffee!

[lazer47]

15. Exactly, They fought a war over tea once,,

they wont believe the war that will take place, if they mess with my coffee

[trayfoot]

30. AMEN!!!!!!! Give me my coffee and nobody gets hurt!!!!!

[RainDog]

7. entitled CEOS. Halliburton. big pharma. the GOP

all of these are a million times worse than your three.

[One_Life_To_Give]

8. Prohibition has always been the biggest source of trouble

As it was under prohibition. Todays violent gangs are fueled by the constant flow of cash from the illegal drug trade. So it would seem that the number of Drive by Shootings, and much additional violence is of your list most attributabe to marijuana.

[MNDemNY]

22. I second that!

[readmoreoften]

9. Republicans.

Closely followed by the DLC and their minions. (And I do mean "closely followed"...)

[City of Mills]

11. liquor

Liquor is the worst IMO, you're most likely to kill yourself or others under the influence of liquor.

[carlyhippy]

12. liquor hands down

I have seen the literal destruction of many a family because of alcohol.

[surrealAmerican]

16. None of these are huge threats "to society".

Used in moderation, they are not particularly threatening to individuals either. That said, I would not want to be addicted to any of them, nor would I want my children addicted. The key is always moderation.

[JVS]

17. They're all fun!

[JVS]

18. Rich people!

They threaten our very existence and must be eradicated!

[YOY]

19. How about "idiots who cannot handle all of the above."?

People who make getting drunk/stoned a cornerstone of their life to the point where they cannot control things and feel the need to turn to jesus and ruin things for everyone else who can handle them.

Don't think that happens with tobacco so much. It just makes me cough and buy more so I quit...

[harun]

20. Liquor

A friend of mine is an Oral Muscle Facial surgeon. He worked for a while in trauma and he said every case had the same thing in common, a male from 22-30 and liquor. From car accidents, to stabbings, to beatings, etc. He said with booze out of the equation he would be looking for a new job.

I would say liquor with tobacco a close second.

[bemildred]

21. I vote for HMOs and health insurance companies.

Tobacco is the worst for you, booze is the worst for society. But attempting to stomp out all the bad things in the world can be bad for you too.

[sweetpotato]

24. Tobacco with all those chemicals that the cigarette pushers add

Tobacco wouldn't be nearly as bad if it weren't for all those nasty chemicals that they add to *enhance flavor* and make them burn nice and evenly.

I wouldn't want anyone I know to become addicted to cigarettes. Been there. Its hard to quit.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

25. None

The way people use-and possibly abuse--these and other products is the problem.

That being said, I think they are going overboard about banning smoking, mainly because it is driving smokers outdoors, where they expose their habits to anyone passing by. Better to have "tobacco bars" where people can smoke inside and it is contained. I say this as a person who works in a health clinic where many patients are extremely chemically sensitive. I know how they suffer if they even get a whiff of tobacco smoke.

Marijuana should be legalized, taxed, and regulated, just as alcohol is. I believe legalization would result in fewer youngsters getting involved with the stuff and with other drugs.

Alcohol causes a lot of problems, but the greatest one for society is drunk driving, imho. And it is interesting that drunk driving accidents are often greater in "dry" counties where, again, there is no regulation of the bootleggers--legalization and regulation helps keep things more under control, I think.

[pleah]

27. None of these are a great threat to out society.

:toast: :smoke: :smoke: I think organized religion is a far greater threat.

[SammyWinstonJack]

33. !

:thumbsup:

[Seldona]

28. If one were to base it on damage to society it would be alcohol hands down.

Not even close.

[Zynx]

29. In terms of a social evil, that is liquor.

[TheCowsCameHome]

31. Tobacco. Nothing good can be said about cigarette smoking.

It stinks and it kills, stick by stick.

[sinkingfeeling]

32. Liquor. While smoking may kill you, liquor will ruin your life.

[bdamomma]

34. to add to your three:

threat to our society: Republicans.

[Veritas_et_Aequitas]

35. Liquid crack.

[all.of.me]

36. Liquor.

You should have made a poll! :)

[ThomWV]

37. Well - in honesty tobacco doesn't even belong on the list

Tobacco might kill some of the people who regularly use it but that doesn't pose any threat to society. Social activity continues, interaction goes on, and nothing is much different with it or without it. Marijuana tends to increase social activity, interaction, cooperation, and so its certainly no threat at all. Alcohol (hope you don't mind my expanding your liquor to the larger subject) by contrast creates agressive and often hostile behavior - antisocial behavior. So the answer is pretty straight forward.

[ensho]

39. liquor, hand down, is the worst

because it causes trouble for EVERYONE around the alcoholic. family, job, neighbors, everyone in their sphere.

tobacco sickens/kills the smoker and perhaps a few people who are around the smoker all the time.

maryjane doesn't hurt anybody. nor is it addictive.

[david13]

40. Tobacco & Liquor are the worst. n/t

[Toasterlad]

41. Liquor Is the Only One That's a Real Danger to Innocent People

Having said that, there are far worse things to worry about than any of those three. Nothing's bad in moderation.

[krabigirl]

42. war. Stop banning substances and stop killing people in the name of "national security".

please.

[etherealtruth]

43. I hope my children do not use any of the aforementioned ...

... or use these substances very sparingly.

I strongly believe in the decriminalization of all "recreational drugs/illicit substances," with that said I even more strongly discourage the use of these substances.

[Blue_In_AK]

44. From my personal life experiences,

I would have to say alcohol. I don't know about down there, but alcohol exacts a huge social toll in Alaska.

[NeedleCast]

45. None of those things threaten society

[Philosoraptor]

46. ...........