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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Gurgeh: [QB] I can readily accept people's reservations about pot, but really, bringing up something like getting into a taxi with the driver smoking is a bit irrelevant. If it's legalized there are obviously going to be restrictions on its use, and rightly so. Let's put that aside for awhile. The main issue is whether it should be legal at all. The point has been raised of its effect on health. I'd be the first to admit that inhaling smoke, of any form, can't be good for you, but AFAIK marijuana smoke doesn't contain many toxins like tar etc. In terms of its effect on the brain, it is psychoactive, and with overuse sure, it can make you a bit dumb, but in reasonable doses the effects are not serious. Loss of ambition can be a symptom, with overuse, but a person can choose not to smoke pot just as they can choose not to drink alcohol. Basically what I'm getting at is whether the benign (IMO) effects above justify making the plant illegal. The book [URL=http://www.growmedicine.com/index3.htm]www.growmedicine.com/index3.htm[/URL] I linked to earlier has lots of facts about marijuana that most people don't know, so I really recommend people to read it before making up their minds. Marijuana has benefits too, such as increased appetite, and can help with many medical disorders. Not to mention the fact that it is enjoyable, without very serious consequences. Despite the fact the everyone agrees that the effects aren't destructive in comparison to cigarettes & booze, the bottom line is: If you grow or smoke pot you are liable to be thrown in prison on trumped up charges. Even those against smoking pot should be able to see that this kind of law is in need of review. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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