Legalization has begun!!

[pbkid]

Gotta agree with jheyson. I am not a smoker myself, so its not possible for me to criticize driving ability while affected by pot. However, I, like jheyson, have riden in the car with people stoned, and also followed stoned/drunk friends home.

Hecka, not arguing with your evaluation that it is usually safer for a stoned person to drive than a drunk person. But i would much rather not choose between two evils if given the choice. Why should we be comparing which one is 'less impairing'? If it impairs your driving ability you should not be on public roads, flat out.

I have absolutely no quams with anyone smoking weed on their own time and place, doesnt affect me. However, it does affect me when people start driving around impaired. At that point it should be punished to the same level as any impairment; alcohol, drugs, texting, distracted driving, tired driving.

Just my $.02. All I know for sure is I dont want people driving around looking up into the sky looking for UFO's because they are stoned

[Ldub]

Gotta agree with jheyson. I am not a smoker myself, so its not possible for me to criticize driving ability while affected by pot. However, I, like jheyson, have riden in the car with people stoned, and also followed stoned/drunk friends home.

Hecka, not arguing with your evaluation that it is usually safer for a stoned person to drive than a drunk person. But i would much rather not choose between two evils if given the choice. Why should we be comparing which one is 'less impairing'? If it impairs your driving ability you should not be on public roads, flat out.

I have absolutely no quams with anyone smoking weed on their own time and place, doesnt affect me. However, it does affect me when people start driving around impaired. At that point it should be punished to the same level as any impairment; alcohol, drugs, texting, distracted driving, tired driving.

Just my $.02. All I know for sure is I dont want people driving around looking up into the sky looking for UFO's because they are stoned

No one in this thread has disagreed with any point you made Bro...

No one want's to share the road with those who are impaired...

But the comparison of behaviors...weed vs alcohol...IS germane, IMO, to the topic at hand, which is: legalization.

[jheyson =)]

Thanks for sharing that Ldub. I have not been in the other side, and I really appreciate your viewpoint. There is no harm done...we are a part of the same VX family ,and we are not strangers. By the way, when I was a prospect member here in the forum you and VXkat were the first members that I sent a Pm seeking advise weather or not to buy a VX. Iam not sure if you remember that. In my opinion you are one of the many icons of this forum . Your VX is A.W.S.O.M.E and I like the mods...Skulls rule !!!

Peace Ldub ..and keep up the positive spirit

(quote Ldub)That's right good of ya......to be able to see both sides, is an ability not given many.
I didn't mean to harsh on Ya dude, it's just that I have many decades of experience...on BOTH sides of the bottle/and or pipe.
I've done almost a decade in my adult life, where I was stone cold sober...I've also not drawn a stone cold sober breath in the last couple of decades...and I'm including pain meds & sleep meds (all prescribed & legal) in that statement.
I take no pride in that fact, it is what it is. When you reach a certain pain threshold, you do what it takes...OR, start looking @ the hemlock society website. I ain't there yet...

[Ldub]

Thanks for sharing that Ldub. I have not been in the other side, and I really appreciate your viewpoint. There is no harm done...we are a part of the same VX family ,and we are not strangers. By the way, when I was a prospect member here in the forum you and VXkat were the first members that I sent a Pm seeking advise weather or not to buy a VX. Iam not sure if you remember that.
Peace Ldub ..and keep up the positive spirit

(quote Ldub)That's right good of ya......to be able to see both sides, is an ability not given many.
I didn't mean to harsh on Ya dude, it's just that I have many decades of experience...on BOTH sides of the bottle/and or pipe.
I've done almost a decade in my adult life, where I was stone cold sober...I've also not drawn a stone cold sober breath in the last couple of decades...and I'm including pain meds & sleep meds (all prescribed & legal) in that statement.
I take no pride in that fact, it is what it is. When you reach a certain pain threshold, you do what it takes...OR, start looking @ the hemlock society website. I ain't there yet...

Glad ya feel that way friend....

And yes...I DO remember...

[Maddawg]

All and all it depends on the individual. I can sit on a bar stool have one beer and be completely un-affected. The person next to me may have one beer and stagger out the door. I think we all know someone like that. Like my parents taught me...........know your limit. Not preaching mind you, but if you can't handle it, leave it alone. That's all I got for youse.

[VXR]

I would not like to be driving in the same roads or being a pedestrian in a place where people are not rational anymore due to drugs

Sorry to shatter your false sense of security but you already are...

[Maddawg]

Here I am sitting at work and all anybody can talk about right now is how Marijuana legalization has passed in my state as well as in Colorado. Personally, I'm pumped and can't wait for the rest of the world to follow suit. Not only for the fact that "yay we can all get high legally over here", but because this also shows progress. Soon, the Hemp industry will be able to reclaim its place as a very practical material that we can use in our daily lives for food, clothing, and general health.

What I want to know right now is: what are your thoughts on the legalization of a 100% natural product after 75 years of ignorance caused by big greedy corporations?

Pot has been legalized in California for medical purposes for quite some time. Although the state deems it legal the federal government does not. And there's the rub. If a federal agent finds you with pot in whatever state you live, do not pass go, do not collect $200, got directly to jail.

[evillecutter]

Ummmmmmm...DUDE...

You left out CHRONIC...:laughing

NICE.

btw i would never ever ridicule anyone for being sober or not partaking in any drug or alcohol use - i support everyone's choice to do whatever it is that makes them happy AS LONG AS it doesnt negatively effect anyone else and they do not try to shove their beliefs in someone else's face - if the world lived by these rules it would be a much better place

[HeckaTrebeka]

Pot has been legalized in California for medical purposes for quite some time. Although the state deems it legal the federal government does not. And there's the rub. If a federal agent finds you with pot in whatever state you live, do not pass go, do not collect $200, got directly to jail.

I understand that federally, it is still prohibited. However, without WA and CO being the first to start legalization, then the chain reaction of events toward ending this unjust prohibition would possibly not be started as it has been now.

http://www.golocalprov.com/news/pot/

[jheyson =)]

Sorry to shatter your false sense of security but you already are...

..Right on the spot !!!
enough said

[VXR]

..Right on the spot !!!
enough said

[HeckaTrebeka]

Fremont! I finally remember where that troll came from. Was going to visit Fremont sometime soon.