[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Cranbred Goose

It’s definitely safer than alcohol. Less destructive to society to boot.

Though nothing would ever get done and the country would grind to a halt .. that said nobody would care

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Though nothing would ever get done and the country would grind to a halt .. that said nobody would care

As warned by our own George Michael

he knew the dangers of this gateway drug back in the 80s

[Urban Cragou]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

As warned by our own George Michael

he knew the dangers of this gateway drug back in the 80s

Very funny. As are all stereotypes fuelled by ignorance and additional stereotyping. But never funny-ha-ha. Ultimately, time-bound fear-mongering and hypocrisy never wins the race in the end, like it or not. It’s a losing side and I know that you know that deep down. But why approach these things with sense when we can just wreck our livers and get rowdy on Saturday nights, ey?

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

As warned by our own George Michael

he knew the dangers of this gateway drug back in the 80s

I think it's fair to say that both Elton and George Michael had addictive personalities and if it hadn't been drugs it would probably have been drink. I know people who've smoked weed for years and have never been prompted to try the stronger stuff because to do so would be stooopid. It all depends on the person.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Livia

I think it's fair to say that both Elton and George Michael had addictive personalities and if it hadn't been drugs it would probably have been drink. I know people who've smoked weed for years and have never been prompted to try the stronger stuff because to do so would be stooopid. It all depends on the person.

I agree with that mostly - I do think one risk factor is "availability of contacts" though, for some people, not all, but those who are inclined to use any substance for coping - if they have a regular dealer, that dealer often "stocks" harder drugs too, and may well "offer" those to a regular buyer in a time of crisis. Which, really, is an argument for legalising and regulating weed rather than anything else; a legitimate business selling it isn't going to offer someone a bag of opiates under-the-counter, a "friendly" local dealer might.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Quantum Boy

I agree with that mostly - I do think one risk factor is "availability of contacts" though, for some people, not all, but those who are inclined to use any substance for coping - if they have a regular dealer, that dealer often "stocks" harder drugs too, and may well "offer" those to a regular buyer in a time of crisis. Which, really, is an argument for legalising and regulating weed rather than anything else; a legitimate business selling it isn't going to offer someone a bag of opiates under-the-counter, a "friendly" local dealer might.

Yeah, whatever...

[Urban Cragou]

Originally Posted by Livia

I think it's fair to say that both Elton and George Michael had addictive personalities and if it hadn't been drugs it would probably have been drink. I know people who've smoked weed for years and have never been prompted to try the stronger stuff because to do so would be stooopid. It all depends on the person.

He knows. I think he’s just trying to wind us up at this point. He knows in his heart that alcohol is a far more dangerous, destructive drug than cannabis could ever be.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Originally Posted by Redway

He knows. I think he’s just trying to wind us up at this point. He knows in his heart that alcohol is a far more dangerous, destructive drug than cannabis could ever be.

please do not tell me or anyone on this forum what I think

how rude

[Urban Cragou]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

please do not tell me or anyone on this forum what I think

how rude

It’s not like you’re going to tell them (sincerely), but, hey, that’s your prerogative.