I can see the legalization of marijuana. I personally don't smoke it, but I am very close friends with a few people that actually need to. My housemate has a collapsing spine, and as a result, has to be heavily medicated a good portion of the time. The pills that the doctors have perscribed him are more detrimental than beneficial. He feels nauseated, feverish, and a whole list of ickyness. Suffice to say, when he takes those, we don't see him for the day. However, when he smokes MJ, he's able to relieve 95-99% of the pain, and still be able to function.
I say legalize for medicinal purpose. Heck, if the US wants to make $ on it, legalize it throughout, but apply the same laws to it as you would alchohol.
Also, a little side comment about YoBabysDaddy's post. Yes it can be construed as a gateway drug, but they have special stores here in Los Angeles that cater to the Medicinal use crowd. Only people with perscriptions can enter and purchase. All they have is marijuana, and marijuanan products. It might seem a bit socialist, but I think it works well for those who actually have good reason to utilize it. And just think, IF it were legalized, and controlled, then it would be sold in such places as not to expose said people to the harder drugs. To seem cliche, look at Amsterdam, they have a perfectly functioning society, the key is moderation.
Do anything to excess, and detrimental effects will always follow.
Last edited by Miakei (2005-10-01 08:35:35)
