And yet, people drink and drive.
Exactly. They would also possess alcohol if it were illegal.
Fewer would. I would not have it in my fridge at the moment if it was illegal.
I know you wouldn't. We've already established that.
How do you know fewer would though? How do you explain that they would honor one law and not another?
How do you define "high"? Right now the law can drag you away if you have detectable levels of THC in your blood, even if you haven't smoked in over a week.
I don't think we can apply the same methodology to pot as we do to alcohol. They have different standards, affect people differently, and the presence in the body tissues is longer with pot. Up to a month, if I recall.
What if, hypothetically, you breathe in pot smoke second hand, but never smoked? You could be charged with a DUI in some states.
The arguement is more would partake because it is legal. It's certainly one of the reasons I no longer smoke.
Ok: there's being "high" or "under the influence of a substance" and then there's "having THC in your blood" - you can tell if someone's smoked weed and is 'high' - per that link I gave it specifies this.
I thought you were clear on these differences between these things since you agree that testing THC levels is futile.
And beyond stating these differences I can't help you much more - if you don't get what I am and am not discussing at this point then oh well.
but I've never smoked a blunt in my life.
Pharmaceutical THC isn't the same. You don't have to smoke marijuana either. You can ingest it or vaporize it.
No, it is not a jab at pro-life people. (All people are pro-life)
It is a jab at hospitals who refuse to do certain medical procedures because of a book that doesn't lend itself to science and medicine. A tubal ligation has nothing to do with the abortion issue.
I don't know about you guys but if I ever try to drive with pot it just makes me go reeeaally slow.
I have to say, that my friend drives high all the time, and he obeys all the rules as far as I'm aware. That being said, I know he's a personal example and not even close to proof that it's ok. It's a moot point about legalization, because drinking affects your driving and it's still legal
I've also heard people say that it makes them stop reeeaally slow, too .. so that by the time they actually do stop, they're half way into the intersection after running that red light.I don't know about you guys but if I ever try to drive with pot it just makes me go reeeaally slow.
I've also heard people say that it makes them stop reeeaally slow, too .. so that by the time they actually do stop, they're half way into the intersection after running that red light.
Indeed, every aspect of neuro-mechanics is slowed down while on pot, so that driving reaction time simply takes longer, whether it's determining and actuating the pressure to put on the gas pedal .. or the brake pedal.
I have to say, that my friend drives high all the time, and he obeys all the rules as far as I'm aware. That being said, I know he's a personal example and not even close to proof that it's ok. It's a moot point about legalization, because drinking affects your driving and it's still legal
I've also heard people say that it makes them stop reeeaally slow, too .. so that by the time they actually do stop, they're half way into the intersection after running that red light.
Indeed, every aspect of neuro-mechanics is slowed down while on pot, so that driving reaction time simply takes longer, whether it's determining and actuating the pressure to put on the gas pedal .. or the brake pedal.
All you're proving by asking this question is that you don't know how to read. Sorry that you have literary difficulties :shrug:
The gateway theory has been thoroughly debunked many times. It's like saying people who smoke cigarettes are prone to doing other drugs. I'm sure it's true of some but statistically it's not a trend.
I firmly believe that no matter what intoxicant you are on, you still have basic knowledge of what is happening... i.e. I should or shouldn't get into a car right now. People use alcohol as an excuse to act stupid, and then blame the intoxicant. I've met plenty of drinkers who love to get hammered, but they make accommodations to get home later that don't include driving their own vehicles.
You can blame the intoxicant all you want but there are still underlying choices that people make, and it's those actions which become affected by the intoxicant.
In other words, drinking or smoking do not drive people to make stupid choices. It's the people who do that. It's no different than saying guns kill people. Actually, it's people that kill people.
\I can't speak for anyone else, but if I were to drive high on weed, I would be impaired. Anybody who drives high should be subject to the same penalties as those who drive drunk.
You know guys, I REALLY want marijuana legal so this kind of stuff can happen. I mean, we really DON'T have enough deaths from traffic accidents.
You know guys, I REALLY want marijuana legal so this kind of stuff can happen. I mean, we really DON'T have enough deaths from traffic accidents.
And what? You think keeping it illegal will prevent traffic deaths. :roll:
How about we make murder legal. By your logic of COURSE there'd be no difference in deaths.
You see, punishment ISN'T a dissuasion.
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