Comments on: Lawmakers Target Quick-Hit Hallucinogen

States Crack Down On Fast-Acting, Short-Lasting Herb That's Legal And Easy To Obtain

[excoachken]

To displeased: According to the Tashkin study at UCLA, because of the style of use of marijuana, 1 joint is equal to more than 10 regular cigarettes in potential lung damage. So, in theory, it would only take a couple of joints a day to equal the damage and cancer potential of a pack of Marlboros. I see no reason to legalize this drug and create more use by people who do not understand, fully, it''s dangerous potential.

[danstoned]

I do not see my state listed as one that will ban salvia. But as all Reicht winged AP articles, incomplete journalism is what the AP does, it is all the AP does. So if you all will excuse me, Im off to try to find some salvia at my local head shop, before its too late.

[usbrit-2009]

Posted by exCoachKen - I do agree with you on that point. Though I don''t have the experience that I''m sure danstoned does, I am aware that different areas produce different grades of grass. Yes, research would have to be done, however, I think everyone can guess what''s going on when a car''s weaving down the road with the driver giggling and half way through the 2 lb bag of Famous Amos cookies on his lap!

[excoachken]

USBRIT: The largest problem with selling pot retail is establishing what level of potency would be allowed and how to test people effectively for problems like driving under the influence. Many American tobacco companies already spend a lot of money in research and development in order to take advantage of those who become psychologically addicted to it in a similar way to those who are physically addicted to regular cigarettes. When you have a product to sell that can be addictive (whether physically or psychologically) and offers a danger like D.U.I. to the rest of society, you must take careful steps toward legalization, if that is deemed necessary.

[danstoned]

Posted by exCoachKen
Marijuana, because of its collection of carcinogens and the style it is smoked is much more dangerous cigarette per cigarette than tobacco.

Nicotine is as addictive as opiates. Who can possibly only smoke one cigarette per day? Impossible. Who wants to smoke more than one oor two joints per day? Nobody, because the associated eating binge makes one too fat!

[displeased]

Marijuana, because of its collection of carcinogens and the style it is smoked is much more dangerous cigarette per cigarette than tobacco.
Posted by exCoachKen

True, but smokers tend to smoke far more cigarettes then joints. At least with moderate pot smokers anyway. It is the heavy users that cause health issues. That is true with any substance abuse, including potato chips.

[usbrit-2009]

Posted by exCoachKen

Most people don''t smoke 20 - 40 joints a day either.

[usbrit-2009]

danstoned - I think Displeased was being sarcastic. For once I agree with gunownerdan. Lagalize grass and tax it. You could sell it at supermarkets right next to the organic produce. Legalize coke and tax it but with restrictions - age and usage level maybe. Release everyone in prison on purely drug charges - not including violent dealers of course. Crime rates will drop, and those who are convicted can spend more desrved time in the now uncrowded jails. Usage will probably drop as well - not so cool to do something legal. The really nasty critters - heroin etc. (BTW heroin was legal once - it was prescribed to people with morphine and opium addictions to help them off those drugs) should stay banned but available on prescription for those honestly trying to kick the habit. Of course none of this will ever happen with the stupid pols we have these days, but it''s nice to dream.

[excoachken]

danstone: Why complain about misinformation and then dispense more? Marijuana, because of its collection of carcinogens and the style it is smoked is much more dangerous cigarette per cigarette than tobacco. If people held tobacco smoke in their lungs as deeply and for as long as others do with smoke from a joint, lung cancer rates would be many times greater than they are now. Try to be real in your argument if you wish to convince.

[displeased]

Exactly where are you getting your disinformation from?
Posted by danstoned

It was sarcasm. I''ve always been annoyed how certain "dangerous" drugs (in particular pot) are illegal but yet the government is able to absorb the effects of the more addictive and dangerous alcohol and cigs.