Yes, pot is illegal, and liquor isn't, but don't you think there's another reason for that? Think about it: People die from alcohol poisoning all the time. How many people have EVER died (I'll give you a hint. The answer is zero) from smoking too much pot? The reason pot is illegal is because the government hasn't figured out a way to make a profit off it yet. You can grow pot yourself, so you don't need to buy it from the store, and therefore pay taxes on it. However, it is a lot easier to buy liquor from the store rather than make it yourself, hence the profits. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Not trying to start any fights, just want a little friendly debate and honest opinions.
2006-10-27 06:33:55 · 37 answers · asked by Heather 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Okay. They just did studies on pot and if it causes cancer like cigarettes do. The answer: It actually REVERSES cancer cells. And yes, pot smokers can tell if they are high.
2006-10-27 06:43:42 · update #1
alcohol has alot more calories...
2006-10-27 06:43:16 · answer #1 · answered by Andy FF1,2,CrTr,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely alcohol, far more deaths and acts of violence can be contributed to alcohol, when marijuana really isn't much more dangerous than cigarettes. There are many reasons why pot is illegal: racism, big business (thanks a lot DuPont), ignorant & corrupt legislators, and greed, unfortunately health isn't on that list. There were no medical studies that proved marijuana was dangerous, it was all about money.
As far as it being a gateway drug, that is just ridiculous. If there were such a thing, wouldn't caffeine, cigarettes, and alcohol be the gateway drugs since they are more commonly abused "starter" drugs?
2006-10-27 07:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, from a Christian point of view (which I am) I would say that pot is worse. As a Christian, I can have a drink every now and then. I'm not supposed to smoke pot at all.
From a physical aspect, in small doses, pot is worse. In large doses, I think liquor is worse. If someone smokes a lot of pot, they may be very high, but not dead. Too much liquor at one times, can kill someone.
Also pot would cause someone to be more laid back, whereas liquor can make them act crazy.
2006-10-27 06:44:56 · answer #3 · answered by GJneedsanswers 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Liquor is way worse. I see drunk driving accidents all the time on the street that runs past mine. I see the same faces everyday in the bar at the restaurant where I work part time. I've seen several fights erupt because or alcohol. Rapes, vomiting, pregnancies, alcohol poisoning, bad karaoke- all a result of too much alcohol.
Drooling, munchies, passing out, driving too slow, dry mouth- all a result of too much weed. Pass the bong please.
2006-10-27 06:50:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree. It's not like anybody ever died from smoking weed. I think the government makes money on cigerets and it's wrong to think that they kill you but weed don't. The government only cares about them making money. Alcohol is alright once in a while but the government needs to start putting there foot down. I still remember when Malik Sealy, (Pro basketball player) and Derrick Thomas (Pro football player) where killed by drunk drivers. I even here the one who killed Sealy was done serving his sentice and shortly after he got out, he was polled over for a DWI. Alcohol abuse is a problem that all americans should be conserened about. Hey I know that the guys who killed these althetes didn't get life, but what if they killed cops because of there choice to drink in drive? They would get life. I never heard of a time when someone killing someone because of driving while on weed.
2006-10-27 06:47:08 · answer #5 · answered by milky 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Without out a doubt, alcohol is far worse than pot. While both have negative effects, I've never heard of anyone doing something violent while smoking pot. Alcohol has contributed to some truly evil behavior.
2006-10-27 06:41:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
It's all a matter of moderation. Usually 1 or 2 glasses of wine or beer in the course of an evening will not make most people drunk and distort their sense of reality. Pot on the other hand will make many people really high after just a few puffs.
2006-10-27 06:37:48 · answer #7 · answered by scarlettt_ohara 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Liquor. Too many people die from the effects of alcohol (i.e. - drunk driving, poisoning, liver problems, causing aggressive behavior). And as far as marijuana being a "gateway" drug, you can say that about any drug, even over-the-counter drugs. If you do too much of anything, it will hurt you or breed dependence on that drug. As a previous marijuana smoker and drinker, alcohol had the worst effect on me, which is why I stopped drinking first. Marijuana only mellows you out. You don't hear of too many crimes or death where "marijuana-related" was in the news headline.
2006-10-27 06:45:34 · answer #8 · answered by DJ 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My experience and observations are that alcohol is worse.
Pot seems to make people act silly whereas liquor tends to make people act stupid. There's a subtle but important difference there.
Now that I think of it, I've NEVER witnessed a person using pot fly into a violent rage as I have seen some drinkers do.
2006-10-27 06:43:23 · answer #9 · answered by 4999_Basque 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Both are not good for you. As for worse, I guess the pot and I disagree with you on the answer no one has died from it. They die in one of the same ways people do from alcohol, driving while impaired. I will not get into a fight with you about it, I just suggest you don't use either.
2006-10-27 06:43:11 · answer #10 · answered by redhotboxsoxfan 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I only use alcohol, because marijuana is illegal, and I don't like the idea of smoking. Still, I view alcohol as worse. For one thing, you can use marijuana in ways other than smoking. Alcohol seems to be worse in terms of brain/body damage and ability to cause behavioral and emotional problems.
Spirit Walker: that's total uneducated bull. Animals do not have cell walls. THC builds up in fat, but this does not lead to an increase in the volume of the fat.
2006-10-27 06:40:51 · answer #11 · answered by James 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋