Black Dog Posted August 14, 2014 Report Posted August 14, 2014 Why does trudeau lie about smoking with that emery guy? Emery said it again he smoke with him on a patio bar. Who cares? Quote
Boges Posted August 14, 2014 Report Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) I also hope a Federal Election doesn't become essentially a plebiscite on MJ legalization. JT's platform, beyond this issue, is pretty thin. Will we hear more about budgets balancing themselves when the CPC proposes tax cuts in the face of a budget surplus? Will JT propose to bring the nation back to deficit spending? I'd like to hear his opinions on such matters before I care about pot. Edited August 14, 2014 by Boges Quote
Shady Posted August 14, 2014 Report Posted August 14, 2014 Let's have a look since the Tories came to power in 2006: Arrests for pot possession have jumped 41 per cent. Who's making the arrests? Police forces are municipal and provincial. The Harper Government has nothing to do with it. As usual, people are trying to blame the federal government for local issues for local jurisdictions. Just like the BC disaster. It's getting ridiculous. Quote
Boges Posted August 14, 2014 Report Posted August 14, 2014 Also if states in the US can legalize pot, why haven't provinces proposed measures to liberalize pot laws on their own? Didn't many go it on their own on Same-Sex Marriage before the feds made it a federal law? Quote
Black Dog Posted August 14, 2014 Report Posted August 14, 2014 Who's making the arrests? Police forces are municipal and provincial. The Harper Government has nothing to do with it. As usual, people are trying to blame the federal government for local issues for local jurisdictions. Just like the BC disaster. It's getting ridiculous. Quote
cybercoma Posted August 14, 2014 Report Posted August 14, 2014 Can someone remind me why alcohol and tobacco are legal? Quote
Argus Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 Whether or not they get sent to prison, they are still left with a record and is quite simply not fair. What's unfair about it? They chose to smoke pot knowing it was illegal. It's not like anyone MADE them. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
On Guard for Thee Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 So true. Oh there's lots more than MJ to hinge your vote on. How about the never ending stream of scandals issueing from Ottawa under Harper? The latest of course being the Robocalls conviction. Quote
Topaz Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 Yeah, because it brings in big tax dollars for this overspending government!! Quote
Argus Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 are you equally sad... will you be equally sadder... over the investment Harper Conservatives have and will continue to put into related personal attack ads against JT intended to secure votes? After all, think of all those challenges you speak of! Trudeau makes personal attacks as well. The Liberal party of Canada invented gutter politics in Canada and have been playing the game for thirty years. You just never cared until the Tories started doing it. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 Who cares? You don't care that Trudeau lies about things? Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
BubberMiley Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 What's unfair about it? They chose to smoke pot knowing it was illegal. It's not like anyone MADE them. Uh...I think the point is it's unfair because it's illegal. Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
On Guard for Thee Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 You don't care that Trudeau lies about things? Wait a minute here. If you wanna talk about lies from government Oh boy are we gonna have fun with Harper. Quote
Smallc Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 What's unfair about it? They chose to smoke pot knowing it was illegal. It's not like anyone MADE them. I don't like marijuana any more than I like alcohol, but the reality is, it's unfair that it's illegal, a it's no more harmful than the other substance I named. Quote
BubberMiley Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 Significantly less is certainly no more. Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
Shady Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 I don't like marijuana any more than I like alcohol, but the reality is, it's unfair that it's illegal, a it's no more harmful than the other substance I named. I think it is more harmful. Breathing smoke into your lungs is not good for your lungs. Also, THC is not good for you at all, especially the brain. Quote
On Guard for Thee Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 And is breathing tobacco smoke any better? Is alcohol not a little harmful? And here's something to think about, most people who smoke MJ pass a joint around and have a few puffs and done. Lot's of cig smokers do a pack or more a day. Quote
Shady Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 And is breathing tobacco smoke any better? No, I don't think so. So why are we trying to legalize one, while at the same time, restricting the other? Wouldn't the logical and consistent position be to do away with both substances? Personally, if I had a teenage son or daughter, I'd rather catch them smoking a cigarette than a joint. Quote
On Guard for Thee Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 No, I don't think so. So why are we trying to legalize one, while at the same time, restricting the other? Wouldn't the logical and consistent position be to do away with both substances? Personally, if I had a teenage son or daughter, I'd rather catch them smoking a cigarette than a joint. Cigs aren't really restricted other than some stores can't sell to minors. And it's pretty hard to do away with substances. Sure it would be better if noone did anything harmful to themselves. I'd rather have my kid smoke one joint a day than 20 cigarettes. Quote
Smallc Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 Legalization with restrictions..just like other moderately harmful substances. Also alcohol is a carcinogen as it's basically poison, so no, the smoke isn't worse. Quote
Shady Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 Legalization with restrictions..just like other moderately harmful substances. Also alcohol is a carcinogen as it's basically poison, so no, the smoke isn't worse. Yes, the smoke is worse. You can drink alcohol in moderation, and have absolutely no issues with it. The same can't be said for smoking. Hell, doctors recommend a glass of red wine each day! Don't be a science denier Smallc, you're better than that. Quote
Smallc Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/824237 Quote
On Guard for Thee Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 Yes, the smoke is worse. You can drink alcohol in moderation, and have absolutely no issues with it. The same can't be said for smoking. Hell, doctors recommend a glass of red wine each day! Don't be a science denier Smallc, you're better than that. Well if the smoke bothers you, here's the good news: you can bake it into brownies or even rub it on your skin. Very versatile the old cannabis weed. And even smoking it is much less harmful than cigs. Quote
Shady Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 Well if the smoke bothers you, here's the good news: you can bake it into brownies or even rub it on your skin. Very versatile the old cannabis weed. And even smoking it is much less harmful than cigs. No, I don't think that marijuana smoke is less harmful than cigarette smoke. There's no THC in cigarette smoke, which is a mild form of acid. Eating it would be better for somebody, that's for sure. Perhaps people just need to find a way to eat tobacco in some type of food too. Problem solved! Quote
On Guard for Thee Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 No, I don't think that marijuana smoke is less harmful than cigarette smoke. There's no THC in cigarette smoke, which is a mild form of acid. Eating it would be better for somebody, that's for sure. Perhaps people just need to find a way to eat tobacco in some type of food too. Problem solved! As I said before, here's why it is less harmful: most people who are into cigs do a pack at least a day. Nobody smokes anywhere near 20 joints a day. Quote
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