do you think smoking pot makes you a bad person?

Question

i smoke weed everyday just about and some of my friends keep bitching at me

Answer 1

It makes you no more a bad person than anyone else...it grows naturally, and even has a docking receptor in the human brain(which NO other molecule will fit in that specific receptor).

And just because the law says something is legal/illegal in no way makes it morally right/wrong. Look at the state govt's who say, "it's OK to spend your morgage or rent $$ on lottery tickets, but don't pay dollar poker in your own house(because we can't make any $$$ off you.

Ask your friends who the real hypocrits are concerning drugs:the biggest pushers of drugs are your family doctor and Phizer, Bayer, Merck, etc, etc, who only really interest is in a TREATMENT, not a cure, since they will have you hooked on sleep medication, etc for LIFE!

So tell your friends to lighten up! When you want to put it down, you'll do what YOU want in your time.

Answer 2

In and of itself--what about lighting plant material and inhaling the smoke makes you bad?

You may not be a bad PERSON, but if you're not paying attention you could do some bad THINGS. If you get stoned and just sit on the couch, watch TV, and eat ice cream, that's probably not a problem.

If you run over your next door neighbor because you thought you saw an alien in your attic window, that may make you a negligent and irresponsible person. Bad? Well, that certainly wouldn't be your shining moment.

It's probably not a great idea to let your opinion of yourself rest that heavily on what your friends think. They have their opinions, and you have yours. In the end, yours count most. Be yourself, and as long as you don't see anything wrong with what you're doing and you're not hurting anyone, then how bad can you really be?

PS: Do you think truly "bad" people worry if people think they're "bad"?

Answer 3

It doesn't make you a bad person, but it's probably not that good for you. I smoked pot every day from the time I was 12 right on through college and into my mid 20's. Before I started doing drugs, I was a really smart, ambitious kid. Today, I am the only member of my extended family who is not a homeowner and who does not make at least $600,000 per year. I strongly believe that my unwillingness to give up smoking pot cost me a lot of motivation, ambition, work ethic, and intelligence.

I took a lot of other drugs too - LSD (which I loved) Ecstasy, speed, cocaine, and pharmaceuticals - but pot was always my drug of choice.

I'm not anti-drug, I think DARE is stupid and doesn't work, and I think "Just Say No" did a lot more harm than good. But I think people have to recognize that we are each and every one of us responsible for our own situation and I came damned close to ruining my life with pot and other drugs. I'll never be able to retire in all likelihood, and I'll struggle to put my kid through college. I learned a lot of great things by taking drugs and also by working my butt off to get off them, so there are positives here.

Bottom line - it doesn't make you a bad person, but smoking less of it would probably be a lot better for you.

Answer 4

Smoking pot does not make you a bad person, but it could be a bad choice. Do you smoke often and what are your reasons for smoking? I don't think it's bad if you do it once in a while, but if you do it often or can't get through the day with out it, you might have a problem.

Answer 5

Smoking pot makes you a sad person. One that will not have much of a future. Don't worry about your friends bitching at you. They won't be your friends for long. There are too many people that don't do drugs to spend their time with.

Answer 6

We are what we do. A bad person would be someone who does bad things. Smoking marijuana is illegal and, therefore, a bad thing. In addition, smoking anything is unhealthy and shows a lack of respect for yourself. Listen to your friends.

Answer 7

It's just a nasty habit and very unattractive. Girls that smoke weed or cigarettes a turn off for me.
I like girlie girls....weed is a dirty habit and girlie girls are clean.

Answer 8

It doesnt make you a straight out bad person, but it does mean youre going against God; because it ruins your body, so youre not showing respect for it

Answer 9

I dont smoke it...but id rather see someone smoke weed rather than a crack pipe

Answer 10

Yes. Considering the damage you are doing to your health, your brain cells (or lack thereof), your reputation (or lack thereof), your imminent arrest, your later career prospects... and on and on.

It's sad you have chosen this path and I hope you find a different one some day.