Originally Posted by Amber Lamps (Post 388908)

Why do you NEED it so bad? :idk: You all attack me because I think that it's bad without citing any reasons why it's so good beyond "you want it" and "it's not as bad as ______".

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps (Post 388920)

and you are attaching some sort of necessity to using drugs/alcohol that I fail to see.

Originally Posted by z06boy (Post 388791)

Maybe this (if it's even true :idk:) is why you have such a strong and imho skewed opinion on the subject. You seem to think that anyone who just happens to enjoy a drink or a joint recreationally is an addict.



Sure if you 'need' it but like I said above...what if you just enjoy it ? If it was gone tomorrow and I never had another drink or anything else it wouldn't be a big deal at all but since it is...and I enjoy a drink now and then and do wish that pot was legal and would smoke it from time to time if it was doesn't mean I 'need' it. When I've done it in the past it was because I actually enjoyed it. :idk:

I am in agreement with you about using it in the work place...especially in the examples you gave above.

Originally Posted by Avatard (Post 388914)

Because in a free society, one should be FREE TO DO TO THEIR OWN BODIES WHATEVER THE MOTHERFUCK THEY WISH. THAT'S CALLED FREEDOM.

:db:

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps (Post 388928)

Maybe, oh and thanks! I was starting to think that I'm the only one that thinks people shouldn't get high at work...that is all that I originally said, you know.:lol: BTW if you NEED to get high at work, that's dependence my friends, pure and simple. As far as I'm concerned if you are willing to do something that is illegal, unhealthy, will get you fired from your job, etc, you must be addicted. Merely "enjoying" something doesn't justify the risks that they are taking to use it imho. I enjoy Skittles but I'd quit eating them tomorrow if they were illegal or could get me fired from my job. I do understand that the sugar isn't great for me though...not perfect, never said I was.:lol:

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps (Post 388934)

I have only said people shouldn't use it when it's use can cause harm to others... Oh and if you think that you are free to do whatever you want even if it could harm me or mine... well, I guess I'll be free to do whatever I deem necessary to protect myself and my family.:panic: You shouldn't be "free" to operate a crane while high, or drive a car, or carry a gun, or supervise children, etc. I guess you think that everyone should be free to do whatever they want... cool, keep that crap over there, bro and it's all good.

Originally Posted by Avatard (Post 388925)

FREEDOM, motherfucker, look it up.

Originally Posted by Dragonpaco (Post 388935)

take me as an example. i need to take painkillers before work because i have a degenerated disc in my spine. if i dont take them i am no good to anyone at my job and my coworkers or myself could get hurt. does this make me an addict?

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps (Post 388938)

Why is it in every argument, you start with the name calling? Can't you state your argument without profanity or name calling?:idk:

Your "freedom" does not include endangering me or the people that I care for. What about my freedom to drive my car without worrying about drunks and dopeheads on the road? What about my freedom to go to work without wondering if the guy operating the Pettibone is impaired? You can have all the "freedom" you wish as long as it doesn't affect me.