Mexican cartels running pot farms in U.S. national forests

Radioshow · 08-09-08, 11:39 AM

Marijuana is not worse than alcohol, and alcohol causes more problems from drunk driving and the violent behavior it often causes. Just go to a bar downtown on a friday night to see that.
I smoke a fair amount myself and have never seen any real problems from it. Now it may not be good for your lungs of course but cigarettes aren't illegal. It is somewhat addictive but i don't go selling stuff for it like crackheads do. I have my 3.5 grams a week maybe and I'm fine. Cheaper than beer for me, as it lasts longer. $30 for my weed or $30+ for a 24 of beer that will make me fat and a lush. I like a beer now and then but weed relaxes and calms. You cant condemn marijuana without condemning alcohol or coffee for that matter. Tim Horton's has a monopoly on addiction with its coffee. There are more Tim Hortons coffee cups littered on the ground than any other garbage.
I am not stupid or unintelligent just because I smoke weed and I am not evil either,(not that anyone said so) but if you drink or smoke you cannot say anything bad about marijuana.
Hell if the government would tax it they would make a killing and save millions as well from locking up all those evil pot smokers.

UnderseaLcpl · 08-09-08, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Radioshow

Marijuana is not worse than alcohol.

Forgive me for reducing your argument to one sentence, but the consensus seems to be that we all agree with you.

I could go on and on and on with the reasons marijuana, and in my view, all other drugs should be legalized, but I dont feel like making everyone else scroll past a half-page of text right now.

IMO you are right, though.

Also I think you will find that few would consider pot "evil" or any synonym thereof.

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Hell if the government would tax it they would make a killing and save millions as well from locking up all those evil pot smokers.

Once again, spot on.

Jimbuna · 08-09-08, 01:51 PM

Whilst I agree with most of the statements, I can categorically state that I have come across a few violent pot smokers....granted, they were probably in this frame of mind prior to becoming 'under the influence' but the end result was a person who was induced into the belief that there would be little or no consequences for their subsequent actions.

One of the numerous concerns when using 'banned substances' in the uk has to be the environment in which said substance is taken.

An example would be whilst in charge of a vehicle or a vulnerable person.

Comparing alcohol and tobacco in the same light is IMHO a valid point.

If pot or whatever you want to call it is to be legalised, then tight control measures as to it's use would need to be thought out in advance.

nikimcbee · 08-09-08, 02:58 PM

Yeah, it's alittle scary camping or hiking in some of these areas. They area guarded and they are booby-trapped. No joke. Don't walk down the wrong trail, you may get a surprise.

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2. A cop I talked to said there were so many pot fields that they can't keep track of them all.

Frame57 · 08-15-08, 03:29 PM

I have run across this situation in the Mendocino National Forest. Fish and game know where these are and get bribed. I just steered clear and continued my hunt. If I ever would get confronted I would relish returning fire on them. Win, lose or draw it would a hell of a hunt.

08-09-08, 01:51 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,938 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Whilst I agree with most of the statements, I can categorically state that I have come across a few violent pot smokers....granted, they were probably in this frame of mind prior to becoming 'under the influence' but the end result was a person who was induced into the belief that there would be little or no consequences for their subsequent actions. One of the numerous concerns when using 'banned substances' in the uk has to be the environment in which said substance is taken. An example would be whilst in charge of a vehicle or a vulnerable person. Comparing alcohol and tobacco in the same light is IMHO a valid point. If pot or whatever you want to call it is to be legalised, then tight control measures as to it's use would need to be thought out in advance. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Yeah, it's alittle scary camping or hiking in some of these areas. They area guarded and they are booby-trapped. No joke. Don't walk down the wrong trail, you may get a surprise. !. undergound meth bunkers 2. A cop I talked to said there were so many pot fields that they can't keep track of them all. __________________

08-09-08, 11:39 AM	#1
Radioshow Bosun Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 64 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	Marijuana is not worse than alcohol, and alcohol causes more problems from drunk driving and the violent behavior it often causes. Just go to a bar downtown on a friday night to see that. I smoke a fair amount myself and have never seen any real problems from it. Now it may not be good for your lungs of course but cigarettes aren't illegal. It is somewhat addictive but i don't go selling stuff for it like crackheads do. I have my 3.5 grams a week maybe and I'm fine. Cheaper than beer for me, as it lasts longer. $30 for my weed or $30+ for a 24 of beer that will make me fat and a lush. I like a beer now and then but weed relaxes and calms. You cant condemn marijuana without condemning alcohol or coffee for that matter. Tim Horton's has a monopoly on addiction with its coffee. There are more Tim Hortons coffee cups littered on the ground than any other garbage. I am not stupid or unintelligent just because I smoke weed and I am not evil either,(not that anyone said so) but if you drink or smoke you cannot say anything bad about marijuana. Hell if the government would tax it they would make a killing and save millions as well from locking up all those evil pot smokers.

08-15-08, 03:29 PM	#5
Frame57 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: 1300 feet on the crapper Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I have run across this situation in the Mendocino National Forest. Fish and game know where these are and get bribed. I just steered clear and continued my hunt. If I ever would get confronted I would relish returning fire on them. Win, lose or draw it would a hell of a hunt.