Marijuana Laws

[Sam Gamgee]

I'm not sure if it's wrong... but it's just dumb.

As a former pot smoker, I know the dangers of marijuana. It seriously impaired my memory and killed off more brain cells than I could afford to lose.

That being said, I'm all for medicinal marijuana for those in serious pain, like terminal cancer, AIDS and the like. Marijuana makes you feel very good and it increases your appetite... and that's critical for people who need nourishment and a respit from pain.

 

[MookHustle]

Man, I knew this would be controversial...but I never knew just how much...many good opinions with valid points.

 

[james_]

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31

 

[james_]

Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught?[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] [/font]But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.. Matthew 15:17-20

 

[james_]

Do you glorify God for the purpose of marijuana use? It is an issue that is between you and God.

 

[Sam Gamgee]

I think that someone in terrible pain because cancer is ravaging their internal organs isn't focusing so intently on glorifying God. I think they are more concerned with finding a way out of the unbearable pain and trying to keep their breakfast down.

And if smoking an herb that is found in nature is going to give them a temporary relief from pain, I say "let me light that for you!"

 

[james_]

That is a different direction. Like God said

Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught?[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][/font]But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.. Matthew 15:17-20

It purely depends on you... and it is an issue that is between you and God.

 

[james_]

to paraphrase to the current context, its not that joint that defiles you, it's what comes out of your heart that defiles you...

 

[MookHustle]

to paraphrase to the current context, its not that joint that defiles you, it's what comes out of your heart that defiles you...

I totally agree

 

[Pilgrim 33]

On one hand I don't want to see more people smoke marijuana or use other drugs.
On the other hand I can't defend a law that punishes you for your choice of intoxicants or harming yourself.

Ha! sounds like suicide, success is not penalized, only failure.

 

[White Horse]

Fibro-mayalgia is a condition that marijuana might cure.

I never heard that. Interesting. Where do you get your information from.

But even so, it would probably be in the form of a pill. "Smoking" anything is extremely bad for your lungs.

 

[Pilgrim 33]

are brownies bad for the lungs!

 

[White Horse]

are brownies bad for the lungs!

Only if you snort them.

 

[Ave Maria]

I'm for medical marijuana but not recreational useage to be legalised.

 

[Lucubratus]

Fibro-mayalgia is a condition that marijuana might cure.

I never heard that. Interesting. Where do you get your information from.

But even so, it would probably be in the form of a pill. "Smoking" anything is extremely bad for your lungs.

I never heard that either, considering there is no "cure" for FMS only temporary alleviations of symptoms; that of course would apply to using pot liken to a cancer patient or advanced arthritis sufferers.

I would support legalization in the medicinal aspect of it, and I don't think it's morally wrong in the biblical sense IF it's used in the same context and doesn't become addictive. Wine is made from fermented grapes and there are components in wine that act in positive ways for the blood. (I forget the details there) it also reduces *cramps* if consumed a little about every day 3 or 4 days prior to menses. A bunch of grapes would work just as well - but it would be a LOT of grapes!
So in that respect, I don't see much of a difference between the wine or the marijuana versus the benefits of a tablespoon of olive oil swallowed down to act as a deterrent to heartburn, or a whole clove of garlic for boosting the immune system

Everyone think for a minute all of the VERY damaging side-effects of current FDA approved drugs. Some of them cause immediate damage like -- like Zyprexa (anti-depressant) Some of them, are so addictive you have to be monitored by a doctor to get off of them; like Oxycontin (sp?) if you decide to just cut yourself off of it you can go into seizures.
I don't think anyone who suddenly stopped smoking pot after becoming addicted ever suffered THAT kind of side effect.

 

[invisible trousers]

Some of them, are so addictive you have to be monitored by a doctor to get off of them; like Oxycontin (sp?) if you decide to just cut yourself off of it you can go into seizures.

Not really; with opiate withdrawl (barring unusual circumstances) you'll probably feel really terrible for a few days and otherwise be ok. Compare this with barbiturates and alcohol where withdrawl can cause death.

Nearly every single negative physical effect of weed is from inhaling it--inhaling *any* burning plant is bad for you. Duh.

 

[billwald]

The "good" Christians are being made suckers by the politicians and our owners who are getting rich by maintaining the status quo.

 

[Lucubratus]

Not really; with opiate withdrawl (barring unusual circumstances) you'll probably feel really terrible for a few days and otherwise be ok. Compare this with barbiturates and alcohol where withdrawl can cause death.

Nearly every single negative physical effect of weed is from inhaling it--inhaling *any* burning plant is bad for you. Duh.

http://www.oxycontinadvice.org/recovery/oxycontin-withdrawal-symptoms.asp

I should have specified, my apologies - I was tossing out Oxycontin erroneously - but the above link indicates medical supervision is needed to get off of it. Usually they replace it with even more meds that cause unpleasant side effects. It is some other meds in the antidepressant department that have serious side effects if a patient abruptly stops their usage that I was referring to. I agree inhaling any burning plant is bad for you, but marijuana can be eaten with something or put into a capsule and swallowed.


Point is - FDA approved meds still have some very nasty side-effects while marijuana if not inhaled - doesn't have as many or aren't as tough upon a person. My Mom's pain meds cause upset stomach at best, and a higher probability of an ulcer at worst. She won't take the pot though, lol..because she doesn't want to feel 'freaky' in her head.