I can respect your argument.
The thing I find disturbing is that so few of the pro pot people posting here can concede that you can make it legal but make the dangers of the substance clear (ie, make it not so cool).
Its almost as if they not only want it legalized but they don't want it criticized.
To be blunt (no pun intended), some of their behavior IS starting to look like the behavior of addicts: "There's no problem...it isn't addictive...I use all the time with no problem..." etc., all with an incredible indignation and anger at anyone who even SUGGESTS its a problem.
To the pro-potties, "DENIAL" is just a river in Egypt.
No poster has ever said its not somewhat harmful. This statement is disingenuous at best. The fact that its "illegal" has millions of dolts thinking its the boogieman. Considering all of the lies about pot, people need to understand its NOT the boogieman. Anyone with a brain knows that if you inhale something into your lungs, it may not be that healthy for you.
The truth is that those who want to keep it illegal are the ones that do not want to talk about the REAL harm or good pot does. This is demonstrated time and time again. Hell, its "harmfulness" is part of the stupid rational that you drug-warriors use to convince the sheep it should be illegal.
I see your point. IMHO, the problem is on both sides of this issue. How about the name calling and insults that fly from the pro WOD folks instead of legitimate arguments? There's quite a few examples right here on this thread... I don't think I have to name names.
FWIW, like was said earlier.. inhaling burning leaves can't be a good thing, yet there are many legal substances that can wreak havoc on the human body..Big Macs and many prescription drugs. How far are we, as a society, willing to allow prohibition to go?
Couldn't agree with you more.
Just as there a those who enjoy a fine wine (or other adult drink), I have, among my friends, those who enjoy their personal favorite livation. I do not hold it against them.
I believe that each of us, within ourselves, is the smallest inority. Liberal/socialists want us to believe that we're just part of the "herd" (they have a "herd mentality". Somehow, the clever thinking of the wildebeest became imbedded in liberals throughout the world.)
The real kicker is that they think that nobody will ever catch on.
I tend to believe in the tenth ammendment which covers it quite well:
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
I happen to believe that this nation's smallest and most vulnerable minority is the individual. This kind of thinking is abhorrent to liberals.