The recreational use of marijuana has been glamorized over the years by such on-screen duos as Cheech & Chong and Harold & Kumar, but is the drug everything that Hollywood makes it out to be? Then again, are we being hypocritical by allowing alcohol consumption but not cannabis usage? With passionate believers on both sides of the argument, it will be interesting to see what happens when the smoke clears.
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It's inevitable..
The commercial example?
My best friend in high school actually killed someone while driving under the influence of marijuana . Why? Because he wasn't thinking straight. It's possible. To be honest, I agree that it will probably be legalized, and that's when I plan to quit teaching because education will go down the drain when kids have little to no motivation. I see it all the time at our alternative school, and the argument is that alcohol is legal . However, does adding another addiction (yes, addiction --> http://www.drugabuse.gov/Infofacts/marijuana.html ), really help our society ? I'm not gonna lie, people who smoke pot automatically lose credibility because they have no respect for the law and are proving to be irresponsible examples in society. The law may not be perfect, by should people really add to the drama?
- Jewelsg88
August 5, 2009 1:17AM
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well duhhh...here is quick fix for that problem make the the penaltys the same as a dui..and to tell you the truth weed doesn't kill brain cells at all its a myth...and again for the 10th time where is the proof its addicting drug.........
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October 19, 2009 8:19AM
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Marijuana Use and Education
Actually, legalization will PREVENT children from getting their hands on it. Marijuana dealers will go the way of the bootlegger. How many bootleggers do you see standing on the street corner peddling their wares? I have never seen one in all my 35 years in this world. Yet, I have seen many marijuana dealers selling to whoever has money , kids included. If anything, you will see a sharp decrease in our young people's use of the drug.
- Samantha
November 17, 2009 8:50AM
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