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I have never heard of someone ODing on weed and dying. 0.o

As far as I can tell, there'd be a concern with driving while under the influence (as well as doing other things that involve concentration). The way I figure it, though, is that they sell sleeping pills and things like that, but they tell you not to drive, operate heavy machinery, etc. while under the influence of the sleeping pills. Why not the same for marijuana?

in my opinion it does not matter if any drug is illegal because if people want to use it no matter if its legal or not they will still do it.

Thats because its technically impossible to do so, unless you are some kind of super pothead. I've tried it and I passed out before I got even remotely close. In order to OD on weed you must smoke at least your body weight. Beside the fact that its pretty much physically impossible and that you will definately be assed out by the 10th pound, there are psychological factors you have to take into account. After massive amounts of weed, you will not even want to smoke anymore. One of the main problems I see is that after a while there isn't a point to smoking any further, another thing I know very well from experience.

As for the whole legalization debate, there is no conspiracy. The majority of politicians are people who think that weed is actually bad for you. Its only a matter of time before more intelligent people get voted into office. The second argument is the socio-economic impact on the country. Its all a matter of opinion on the social impact, but the economic debate is all over the place. When, weed is legal, it will be treated just as tobacco is. They will sell it in packs of joints, like cigarettes or in packs like they do for pipe tobacco. Pricing, at first, will be like tobacco and as the demand increases, it will shoot up to inconceivable numbers.

Personally, I don't see what the big deal is. I don't get hassled by the cops for it. The only difficulty I have is finding a good dealer.

Pot alone isn't what damages your respritory system. Its more of the resin that you inhale along with smoke. You also inhale all kinds of crap that is harmful. Supposedly, bong smokers have less problems from weed because all of the nasty crap is filtered through the water.

All that aside, this subject is still open for debate, but cigarettes are definately worse for you.

The only reason weed aint legal is cuz the government hasnt thought of a way to make money off it

They don't need to tax legal drugs. They already run the prices through the roof for them and the drug companies give money to politicians and run adds mesmerizing ppl. The major drug companies also offer top of the line benefits to doctors who prescribe certain brands of medicine that cost more. No joke. Had a friend who telemarketed doctors offering cars, cruises, vacation packs, golf club memberships, etc. It's illegal for drug companies to bribe medical practices with money but sadly it's a legal loophole to offer any variety of big item bribes. Therefore noone's gonna just let it be legal and lose all that money on something that works better, has fewer negative side effects, costs less, and can be produced on simple dirt. I guess that could be considered conspiratory but it doesn't seem to have a chance to change until a depression hits or something.

Only for medical conditions so those who use it get some relief from what aills them.

vote for Ron Paul! His views are to legalize it! mrgreen