Actually, we have discussed it.

Post #367,594 by mmoffitt 12/10/12 8:51:21 AM Reply	Actually, we have discussed it. At length even. And I was honest, as I have always tried to be with them. I told them that my personal experience was witnessing two children becoming orphans, four motherless and my own mother having head trauma, her femur jammed up under her collar bone, staying in hospital initially for two years and then spending a lifetime of return trips to hospital for additional surgeries all directly due to someone using the "harmless" illicit drug marijuana. I told them that since my own childhood was disrupted in a very negative way by that drug, it was impossible for me to speak about this issue without great emotion. But, I said, we could certainly agree on a few facts. First, it is illegal. Second, a positive drug test on their records could forever preclude them from pursuing some professions. Finally, because of its illegal status, using it would mean involving themselves with criminals. That is not an opinion. It is a fact. Using an illicit substance requires that you become involved with people in an illegal undertaking; criminals in other words. Interesting that you noted your "outlier" produced a child with "a couple of graduate degrees". How many of the "grown children" whose parents "enjoy a relaxing doobie" with them have graduate degrees?
Post #367,634 by crazy 12/10/12 4:53:52 PM Reply	Every single one of your points is based on illegality Every single one. Remove the illegality and there are no points.
Post #367,646 by malraux 12/10/12 9:45:15 PM Reply	Read in New Scientist today: Legalizing medical marijuana in Colorado led to a 14% drop in drunk driving accidents. Regards, -scott Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson.
Post #367,707 by crazy 12/11/12 3:13:16 PM Reply	Yeah, and people like MM will say it is WORSE Sigh.
Post #367,733 by mmoffitt 12/12/12 8:31:11 AM 12/12/12 8:36:14 AM Reply	Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc. "Research" done by a former (or current) stoner, doubtless. Edited by mmoffitt Dec. 12, 2012, 08:36:14 AM EST Expand All History
Post #367,743 by drook 12/12/12 9:32:11 AM Reply	Ad hominem -- Drew
Post #367,748 by mmoffitt 12/12/12 10:10:00 AM Reply	I knew I shouldn't have added a comment. ;0)
Post #367,757 by malraux 12/12/12 1:10:03 PM Reply	Re: Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc. http://healthland.ti...e-traffic-deaths/ http://www.ncbi.nlm....2956/?tool=pubmed Regards, -scott Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson.
Post #367,758 by Another Scott 12/12/12 1:11:18 PM Reply	Thanks.
Post #367,762 by mmoffitt 12/12/12 1:29:34 PM Reply	The Time Mag article is verification of the fallacy I stated
Post #367,784 by crazy 12/12/12 10:18:03 PM Reply	So what? Do more research. Don't worry, we'll keep the light on for you.
Post #367,635 by crazy 12/10/12 5:34:01 PM Reply	That would be dumb He's got a great career going, no graduate degree required. He pays for the house that I live in. When he walks through the door after a tough day at the office I have his version of a martini ready. No pearls or heels required, that's for when M gets home 2 hours later. Obviously, you've done it wrong.
Post #367,636 by boxley 12/10/12 7:27:52 PM Reply	hmm, picturing you in pearls and heels.... Any opinions expressed by me are mine alone, posted from my home computer, on my own time as a free American and do not reflect the opinions of any person or company that I have had professional relations with in the past 57 years. meep
Post #368,603 by lincoln 12/27/12 2:59:12 PM Reply	Re: hmm, picturing you in pearls and heels.... http://www.flickr.co...7@N02/1328268295/ Satan (impatiently) to Newcomer: The trouble with you Chicago people is, that you think you are the best people down here; whereas you are merely the most numerous. - - - Mark Twain ÂPuddÂnhead WilsonÂs New Calendar,Â 1897
Post #368,722 by crazy 12/30/12 9:15:17 AM Reply	Watch it I actually CAN post a pic like that from my Rocky Horror days. Heels, lingerie, and fishnets as well. Once seen, you can't unsee it. No matter how much bleach.

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