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In reply to the discussion: A question: When Pot is legal nationwide... [View all]fredamae
(4,458 posts)30. Nice Idea--Buuuut
Anyone (pretty much) who Isn't using cannabis Now won't likely start due to any change in federal or state laws---because--Drug Laws Do Not Deter Drug Use.
This is clearly evidenced by the crises we have with Meth, Heroin, Coke, Prescription Drugs, Underage Alcohol Use etc.
So, since the populace interested in using cannabis, likely already are? I, personally, don't foresee much "mellowing" from a negligible increase in use...
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I would think it would take something to stronger than pot to come up with that theory
BainsBane
Mar 2014
#6
Your post about intelligence is hilarious for at least 3 specific reasons...
Lost_Count
Mar 2014
#122
I'm suggesting that you slipped in that study because I wanted you to prove your assertion
bravenak
Mar 2014
#60
Are you unsure or even denying that marijuana causes physical and mental impairment?
Lost_Count
Mar 2014
#112
I agree it doesn't increase intellectual prowess. Neither does eating a fuckton of twinkies.
Gravitycollapse
Mar 2014
#89
No, no amount of pot will turn an cranky, nasty jackhole into a decent person.
Warren DeMontague
Mar 2014
#58
Maybe the a-holes destroying our country start smoking spliffs and not be such gigantic a-holes? nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2014
#52
will it make people write polls that ask three questions while providing only one answer?
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2014
#83