hermit Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NziqyNiNdI&feature=player_detailpage[/media] And I'll add this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark of the Cross Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 [quote name='Aloysius' timestamp='1352250364' post='2505370'] St. Thomas Aquinas thought that prostitution should be legal; when they're not legal, they spew out all sorts of evil and filth into society. when they're legal, they are a free choice of a very particular individualistic sin [/quote] That's a very lop sided portrayal. Prostitution is legal in Australia AND spews out all sorts of evil and filth into society albeit arguably a bit less than if illegal because made legal it can be monitored and regulated at least. And so should child pornography be legalised? How about the child sex traficing trade? If that were legalised peoples children may not disappear they could be openly sold. At least parents would know what happened to them. [quote] they are a [b]free choice[/b] of a very particular individualistic sin [/quote] Maybe for the user but often not for the prostitute. Marijuana is an entirely different thing. I don't see it as particularly sinful as long as it's use doesn't impinge on other people rights. Therefore it may be good to legalise it as long as that doesn't cause an increase in use. Dunno how that can be addressed. Same issue as smoking and alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark of the Cross Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 [quote name='dominicansoul' timestamp='1352251242' post='2505377'] i just think it would put the mexican cartels out of business if we legalized pot... [/quote] I thought Mexican cartels were more into teh heavy stuff. Most Marijuana is grown locally in backyard hothouses, secret forrest hideouts etc. It is here anyway. Wanna see my plot or ask ardillacid he seems very interested? [quote name='CherieMadame' timestamp='1352248677' post='2505365'] And I say that lovingly because my brother is one. [/quote] Maybe you tell us how it has affected him. It may change peoples if they have first hand info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 If cigarettes and alcohol are legal, I see absolutely no reason why marijuana can't be legal. Marijuana is much safer to use than either of those drugs. In Washington, if it gets passed, we'll tax the crud out of it (close to 25%), spend part of that money on anti-drug-use education, and other good things. You'd have to get a license to sell it, and can't do so within a hundred yards of anywhere kids might be, and can only advertise it on a small sign. You'd also get a DUI if you drive with over a certain amount of THC (the active ingredient in pot) in your system. And DS is absolutely right - it would in fact hurt the drug cartel's "business." Mexican drug cartels funnel a lot of the pot into Washington. And as far as prostitution goes, if it's legal, it can be regulated, and thus it can be harder for pimps to kidnap and sell people into sexual slavery. It can also make it much easier for those who are involved in the sex trade to get out and to get help. Plus it would set a precedent of regulating it, thus opening the door for further regulation. Plus, when you legalize and regulate something, it loses much of its draw. College freshmen and sophomores love to drink because it's rebellious. But once you've been of legal age for a few years, it makes it no big deal, and so it's much easier to avoid immorally indulging in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 [quote name='Mark of the Cross' timestamp='1352255288' post='2505394'] Maybe you tell us how it has affected him. It may change peoples if they have first hand info. [/quote] I've never smoked pot myself, but I've got more than a handful of friends who do. All it does is make you tired, hungry and a bit silly. Having spent 3 years as an "RA" in college, I've had far more experiences of bad things happening when I see residents and friends indulge in too much alcohol. If you're really high, you sit there and talk about nonsense, watch stupid movies, and eat a lot of cheetos. If you're really drunk, you stumble around, throw up, and might end up in the hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anomaly Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Catholic morals and principles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Washington state's gonna smoke it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Legal in Colorado and Washington! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus_lol Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 this is the good news of the night for me, even though i prefer Obama over Romney(by the thinnest of margins. But given the choice between 2 turd sandwiches, i prefer the one with swiss cheese). will be interesting to see how the Feds handle it. and yeah, I have yet to see any argument against weed that doesnt work even better against alcohol and tobacco, and both of those should be legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 [quote name='Jesus_lol' timestamp='1352268360' post='2505537'] this is the good news of the night for me, even though i prefer Obama over Romney(by the thinnest of margins. But given the choice between 2 turd sandwiches, i prefer the one with swiss cheese). will be interesting to see how the Feds handle it. and yeah, I have yet to see any argument against weed that doesnt work even better against alcohol and tobacco, and both of those should be legal. [/quote] I need backup again in our Serious Cats thread, dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 ‎"This just in: The states passing the legalization of pot don't seem to have any worries about who is winning and losing the presidential election." -Chris Padgett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus_lol Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I put a bit more in there, but i dont plan on wasting too much time on it. Erowid.org is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I am getting seriously bored with following wiki references to track down respectable studies. There are just mountains of data out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice_nine Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I use weed occasionally. I've also been extremely sleep deprived. Wanna guess which one is worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKolbe Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 [quote name='dominicansoul' timestamp='1352268779' post='2505544'] ‎"This just in: The states passing the legalization of pot don't seem to have any worries about who is winning and losing the presidential election." -Chris Padgett [/quote] HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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