Legalizing Medical Marijuana

[SoccerMom2]

Do you think they should legalize marijuana for medical purposes?

[aps45819 (Premo)]

No
I don't think it's the governments job to legislate morality.

[Merlin99 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by aps45819

No
I don't think it's the governments job to legislate morality.

How is adding another drug to a doctors arsenal legislating morality?

[GWguy]

Originally Posted by Merlin99

How is adding another drug to a doctors arsenal legislating morality?

I see it the same way. It's just a drug. But rather than making raw green available, I would think the active ingredients could be made into tablet form where controlled dosage is possible. Then it would be far more "acceptable" than the stigma of a bunch of pot heads.

[Merlin99 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by GWguy

I see it the same way. It's just a drug. But rather than making raw green available, I would think the active ingredients could be made into tablet form where controlled dosage is possible. Then it would be far more "acceptable" than the stigma of a bunch of pot heads.

I don't care if it's smoked, injected or as a suppository, if a doctor recommends it as a viable treatment I think it should be allowed.

[morningbell (Premo)]

Originally Posted by GWguy

I see it the same way. It's just a drug. But rather than making raw green available, I would think the active ingredients could be made into tablet form where controlled dosage is possible. Then it would be far more "acceptable" than the stigma of a bunch of pot heads.

It is available in other forms other than smoke which I feel is just silly. When you smoke it lowers your immune system, no matter what you smoke. If it were true medicinal it should be taken internally, not to be inhaled.

I have a friend with MS and chronic pain, the Rx she takes only helps her so much before it becomes dangerous for her to take as she could overdose, yet still feel pain. When she eats Rx marijuana her pain is manageable for a longer period and she can function, take care of her child and not pass out as if she would if she were on the other Rx.

I'm pretty sure recreational pot won't be legalized as we can't regulate it. If you smoke a joint right now, feel it's effects, you can test positive for THC a week from now when you aren't high. Alcohol wears off when it's out of your system, yet I'm still not sure which is the safer drug.

[EmptyTimCup]

Originally Posted by morningbell

If you smoke a joint right now, feel it's effects, you can test positive for THC a week from now when you aren't high. Alcohol wears off when it's out of your system, yet I'm still not sure which is the safer drug.

Don't Bogart that JOINT my Friend .............

[TravisBickle]

Jails are overcrowded due to petty crimes such as Marijuana possession. Legalize it.

[aps45819 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Merlin99

How is adding another drug to a doctors arsenal legislating morality?

If you're over 21, you should be allowed to fry your brain with any substance you choose, not wear a seat belt or a helmet, stick your fingers under a running mower and stand on the top step of a ladder.

You should also be held liable for the consequences

[Merlin99 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by aps45819

If you're over 21, you should be allowed to fry your brain with any substance you choose, not wear a seat belt or a helmet, stick your fingers under a running mower and stand on the top step of a ladder.

You should also be held liable for the consequences

That sounds more like a yes than a no.