Whats you opinion on marijuana?

[Ravedbaby]

More specifically from a christian standpoint but all beliefs are welcome 😊

[nightdrot]

The British political philosopher and statesman Edmund Burke said, "The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do what they please. We ought see what it will please them to do before we risk congratulations."

The core argument is that legalization is an expansion of liberty, that we already have alcohol and tobacco as intoxicants, and that marijuana is essentially harmless compared to other drugs.

The first point is likely to prove ephemeral. Even legalized, marijuana will be a controlled substance sales of which will, at a minimum, be limited to those 18 (or perhaps 21) years of age or older. To enforce this will requite an enormous regulatory, monitoring and law enforcement apparatus. Throw in that it will undoubtedly be taxed by state and local - and Federal jurisdictions - eager to cash in on the windfall, and the expansion of government bureaucracy and the court system will likely dwarf anything that the current prohibition requires.

Say what you will, the IRS, the FDA, OSHA and other such agencies do not, at the moment play a role in the law with marijuana. It is largely a matter for the courts and law enforcement. Legalize it, and whole panoply of government entities will become involved.

As to comparing it to tobacco and alcohol, do we really want another tobacco or alcohol. How much do those intoxicants cost the country in blood and treasure each year. Insert the known and unknown side effects of marijuana into the mix, it would be an ocean of misery.

One example, since Colorado legalized marijuana, emergency room admissions of children who have stumbled on mom and dad's stash have skyrocketed. Also, intoxicated driving convictions have similarly soared and employers have reported an increase in workplace accidents.

As to marijuana being harmless. This is relative. It is known that frequent users of marijuana are prone to schizophrenia - though it is disputed if marijuana is cause or effect. Minors who use marijuana show decreased IQ levels and behavior problems. These are known problems.

Throw in what we do not know and may learn later. (How long did it take before the linkage between tobacco and lung cancer was established?) Further, once these problems are discovered you can be assured that the demand for government assistance programs to aid the victims will be intense. The middle class loves it indulgences, but hates paying for them.

Add it all up, legalization is a bad idea. That said, given the Americans public's aforementioned proclivity for self-indulgence, it will likely continue to happen.

[PizzaDaddyo]

It should be even more normalized and regulated to the point where there should be places to that allow it one the premises. I have the weed card in my state, greatest decision because I don’t have to go to a “weed guy”, I know what I’m getting and I know it’s decent quality know matter what, and I like the fact that I’m allowed to have it on me legally saves loads of unnecessary paranoia I don’t need. When I had probation for a bit they didn’t care at all about to drug test me knowing I have the card. I know for a fact if I didn’t I’d be in deeper doo doo

[provokeesmokee]

Love it, sold it, want to grow it.

I'm a near daily use stoner, originally raw dogging having Generalized Anxiety Disorder. It got better after starting pharma meds, but CBD and therapy were the real keys to recovery and healing for me.

From a Christian perspective, as a former Catholic, I find it hard to believe lies based on Reagan's racist-motivated War on Drugs.

Plants are God's creation as much as we are. Many are used in the production of medicines, so why would just one of the oldest plants humans have grown alongside be "the Devil's Lettuce"? Especially when it is not psychoactive if eaten raw, nor did it appear in scripture as an instrument of Hell?

Honestly, I've gone to several masses high and if anything that improves my connection and engagement with gospel. (Ofc nowadays walking and smoking among trees is my prayer and church, as God is everywhere and She walks with each of us).

It's weird to me Christians hate a mere plant.

[jennifer_bloom]

I don't believe it should be used. I never used it and I have had less than 4 friends who used it in my entire life.

[Ravedbaby]

Can you please share why you don't think it should be used? Thanks 😊

[jennifer_bloom]

It's bad for you cause it makes you dumber and is addictive.

[Stoner710]

So I’m 1 of 5 agnostic people on the fair right and I think weed is a good thing, it helps with anxiety depression CBD and CBN helps with pain and cancer. you’re going to have marijuana illegal, you might as well have alcohol illegal because they’re pretty much the same thing except you smoke marijuana versus drink it.

[mandyfire98]

It's from the earth which means God made it.


I don't believe in God but for those that do it's made from god's earth.

[JoeMichael67]

Daily user. And unlike other mind altering substances, I'm able to function without it while at work. Use on the weekends and as an after work cocktail.

[AngryCarl2]

The Bible doesn't specifically address marijuana. It permits recreational use of alcohol but counsels against drunkenness, and that can probably be extended to cover soft drug use.

[Agape93]

It's a plant. I don't give a shit if you use it or why.

Greetings from Thelema

[BlackJeep]

I have never used it. I had many friends who do and after a couple decades of use they are dumber. A lot dumber.

[DextroShade]

I am all for it because it has far less consequences for both society and the individual than alcohol.

[BigDog1989]

Think it should be legal, and used instead of ridic. high priced prescription meds

I'm Jewish

[jahaims]

People believe 99% of the propaganda instead of doing any research

[shortster]

Should be legal; should be avoided for consumption.

[Kacka]

nice , my self on it right now. improve sex, sleep, relaxation, good for evening relax time

[In_Trance]

It's not for everyone