A Question about Pot

[Hypnotik]

Now, i dont really want to get banned like almost every other person who ive seen ask about drugs, and officers feelings on them, but this is something im genuinely interested in.

im 19, going to college, working my *** off for a consulting company, studying psych/business, being trained as a dog trainer (private contracting/attack/search dogs) and generally have my life in good order. Im not irresponsible or dangerous, i dont drive high, and i dont abuse any drug. I do however smoke pot from time to time.

I am a law abiding citizen for the most part, ive helped out police, ive recieved an award from my local police dept for helping them on one occasion, so really my question is, why do most officers seem to be so against marijuana? ive never heard of anyone i know doing anything remotely illegal while on/in order to get pot. I might also add that almost all my friends, esp those who do smoke, are upstanding citizens, except for the smoking of pot.

I can see going after coke, or heroin, e, speed, and almost all drugs, but hell, ive seen far more damage come from ciggarettes and booze than pot.

and as a second question, beyond your feelings on the substance itself, do you as an officer believe that you have an accurate representation of what the drug does and how it effects a person?

[Star]

I've said this in the past and stick to it. I think they should legalize marijuana and tax the hell out of it. It's beneficial to arthritis victims and hospice patients, as I have had family members who have used it for that reason only. But until it is legalized, it is illegal. I never condoned it because anything illegal is just WRONG to me so I think anyone who has used it for pleasure should be punished. With that said, it's still illegal. It's also laced with drugs that are much more damaging. Kids just don't realize that these days.

[Johninaustin]

That's funny, our experiences certainly differ. Every pothead I've ever dealt with has been thieving dishonest scum that would rip off Mother Theresa then lie to her about it. :rolleyes:

[Star]

That's funny, our experiences certainly differ. Every pothead I've ever dealt with has been thieving dishonest scum that would rip off Mother Theresa then lie to her about it. :rolleyes:

And I totally agree with that. Why? Because it's illegal! ;)

[Group9]

How high were you when you wrote this? Come back and read it when you have come down and you might see a little problem.

[Hypnotik]

actually, i must say, thinking about it i do know alot of kids who smoke and are scumbags, but my views are skewed because i never kept their company in any way

[Hypnotik]

How high were you when you wrote this? Come back and read it when you have come down and you might see a little problem.

actually, i havent smoked in about a week