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Archaic: of, relating to, or characteristic of an earlier or more primitive time
Yes, we are entitled to our own views. My decisions are based in real life. I have seen lives ruined from what some do not call a gateway drug. Nobody can tell me that it's not. I've seen it. I'm glad though that my views are considered classic, possibly even conservative. Fine with me.
The debate goes on and on about why overlook a natural plant that eases minor pain. I cannot though in any way say that marijuana can and ever will have the pain relieving abilities of vicodin or oxy.
If we throw the 'same abilities' clause out the window we are left with what? A plant that you smoke which produces euphoria.
Let's look at Heroin. Heroin is an opiate. It's also similar to percoset, morphine, and if your allergic to the natural ones you can try darvocet (simulated opiate). Why don't we allow medical heroin as well? Try to get that one passed... You won't see fields of poppy flowers grown in back yards.
Common sense would say: "Well it alters ones mind and impairs their ability to function properly in society." Anything that alters the mind can be a hazard to another person.
I do believe that this has remained on topic.
For one to effectively judge within themselves if they believe that MM should be allowed they must look at benefits and costs (monetarily, psychologically, and physically).
In today's time: 2010 there are too many "gray" areas where there is no absolute right and wrong. Everything is based upon interpretation. We are turning into a relativist society where soon "everything will be permissible" because we are going further and further way from the absolute view of right and wrong.
In my opinion if these "everything will be permissible" things don't have any effect on anyone but myself, no one but I has the right to take them away from me! I want to be the one that makes the choice, not a nanny government or religious dogma.
I will get off my soap box now.
And do you feel the same way about alcohol?