Happy 4/20

[mrgreen760 37785]

I proudly support the decriminalization of marijuana. It will come sooner than later. It's not a gateway drug in my view and I've no interest in the so-called harder drugs. I'm not a slacker and have held senior executive positions my whole working career. I wouldn't go to work stoned nor would I go to work drunk. I've never seen violence amongst stoners versus

drunks......just disappointment when all the pizza is all gone :)

 

Peace

Mr Green

[antlerman 17064]

The problem is that for every 1 person who is 4/20 responsible recreationally...there are more that are not......that is the big problem.

 

here is a chart with some interesting data.....

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_test

 

So I would be on the side that if the use of 4/20 was made legal if then employers would be ale to do screening for people who operate equipment that possibly endangers workers and/or the public, or are in positions where thier employment deals with the public in such a way they could endanger them.

 

Doctors.....nurses..truck drivers...delivery drivers....taxi.....police......City workers who drive city vehicles (maintenance).......bus drivers....heavy equipment operators...

 

Then you get into a whole other arguement of what employment poses a threat.......

 

it is not an easy answer...

[mrgreen760 37785]

Exact same argument can be made for both liquor and a variety of Doctor prescribed meds.

 

Moderation is the key to everything including moderation.

 

Peace

Mr Green

[antlerman 17064]

Again...anything type of substance that hinders your judgement is a tricky thing to try and regulate......

[Andee 220524]

Moderation does not work with everyone. But unless you "pick up", you may not know how you are going to fare with pot or booze or any substance. Most people can agree there are virtually no recreational crack users, but even pot can be dangerous to some. I have witnessed it and despite what others who don't have a problem with it will say, for some it can be almost as bad as doing harder drugs.

 

I have seen my share of drug use over the years and I still agree that pot is probably one of the more harmless substances we can consume, but it's still a mind-altering substance and as such does not have the same effect on everyone.

 

Years ago, one of my roommates came to me and said he was seeking treatment because he felt he had to be stoned every waking minute of the day and could not function without pot. I knew he smoked, but had no idea he was actually telling me he smoking every few hours. He would get highly agitated if his supply was getting low and it started to drastically affect his life. He actually got laughed at by his friends for seeking help, but now after 17 years clean, he tells me that for him, it was just as bad as harder drugs might be for someone else.

 

And what about a friend of mine's 17 year daughter who is a self-admitted pot head has difficulty going to school and only has grade 9 because of her pot use since aged 15. Should we blame her age and immaturity on the fact she chooses to get high over getting to classes on time. It's because of the pot, plain and simple. For her, pot may well be a gateway drug. Time will only tell. I hope not. Her parents have heard stories about kids in her circle doing ectasy and poppers. So what goes from there.

 

I'm sure if there was thread about promoting cocaine use on here, it would get shut down. Maybe I'm sounding like a old prude, but should we be celebrating this here on CERB?

 

If I'm wrong, I can take the flack.

[Dorinda Bloom 44036]

hippy new year!!! :-)

"one love.........let's get together and feeel alllright"!

 

from your 4/20 friendly companion ;)