That is true in my experience.
2007-11-14 04:55:35 · 14 answers · asked by unconcerned but not indifferent 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Libertarian:
1: an advocate of the doctrine of free will
2 a: a person who upholds the principles of individual liberty especially of thought and action bcapitalized : a member of a political party advocating libertarian principles
They believe more in free will & free choices & less government interference.
2007-11-14 05:01:00 · answer #1 · answered by Dizzler9347598 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There's still a lot of "Reefer Madness" out there. Nowadays the DARE program does a great job of convincing kids that pot will kill you, or at the very least turn you into a lazy and unproductive citizen. I am constantly amazed at the folks who believe all this negative hype about the drug without having any real experience or knowledge. It's similar to our government trying to convince us of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq to justify a war. It's the war on drugs, instead. I grew up with the original reefer madness campaign in full force, but I was also the type of person to look at the other side, and what I saw was a lot of people smoking weed who did not seem to have any of the issues the propaganda would have had you believe. It was for this reason that I decided to try it and see for myself. I remember the rush of anticipation and excitement the first time - the thrill of doing something so taboo - and the disappointment that nothing happened!! Persistance paid off the third try and I've been a smoker ever since. What I see as the basic problem of such propaganda about marijuana is that if you experiment and find out for yourself that pot is not going to make you do all these awful things, then you may think maybe it's the same for crack, or crank, or even heroin. If what my government tells me about pot is not true - what else are they lying about? I believeTHIS is the main reason pot is considered a "gateway drug." Finding out the lies you've been told leads to a belief that nothing else you've heard about drugs is true. Unfortunately, when it comes to harder drugs, the truth is often worse than the propaganda. That said, smoking pot for the first time won't kill you or harm you in any way. It may not even get you high until you've tried it a couple or three times. If you've never smoked, it may even be difficult for you to inhale enough the first few times without coughing. There can be a bit of a learning curve to getting stoned! Once you do get high, one of two things will happen. You'll either like it, or not. If you like it, you'll be tempted to do it again. NOT because it's addicting, but simply because you like it. In using any drug, or alcohol for that matter, there is a certain amount of self control required. Knowing when it's appropriate to use or not use a drug is a part of keeping yourself safe. Smoking and driving is not an appropriate use. Smoking before class is also inappropriate. The fact that it is illegal adds another dimension to using. If you're stupid about it, you will get caught. Getting caught is not cool at all. It's harder to get away with it now that drug dogs in schools and random pee tests on the job are the routine. It sounds like you've given a lot of thought to making your decision, and have even talked to your parents about it. If you do decide to try it, stay safe about it. Use your common sense and find and know your personal limits. It is possible to be a responsible stoner, just as it is possible to drink responsibly. Good luck - and - btw - go for the widow - leave the schwag alone!
2016-05-23 03:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very easy to label a person or group that you are afraid of with something that you think will cause others to share your fear.
It is the mark of an intelligent person, that he will at least look at the target person or group before he makes up his mind.
We, as Americans need to remember that if we want to be credible to ourselves and others, we need to maintain an open mind when it comes to solutions to our problems.
Anyone can po-po any idea, particularly if it stretches their comfort zone, but we would never have accomplished what we have if everyone felt as you do.
It might be a good idea to try something new. The old "business as usual" way of doing things, obviously hasn't worked.
The definition of crazy is---doing the same things, the same way, and expecting different results.
Perhaps it's time to grow a little, both as people and as a country.
2007-11-14 05:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by maryjellerson 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Sort of. Libertarians and conservative Republicans share many viewpoints however differ on social issues like legalizing drugs and legalizing prostitution. I agree with many things that Libertarians say, but I can't agree with the legalizing prostitution thing.
2007-11-14 05:00:06 · answer #4 · answered by The Man from Nowhere 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nope. Republicans prefer the hard prescription drugs, Right Rush? Libs prefer the harmless drug called Marijuana.
2007-11-14 05:08:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Good one! I always thought a Libertarian is a Republican who doesn't think sex is dirty.
2007-11-14 05:19:09 · answer #6 · answered by catrionn 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO, certainly not. My dad is libertarian and never has tried marijuana (one example).
2007-11-14 05:24:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not at all. A libertarian is a republican who can't afford cocaine or prescription pain pills.
2007-11-14 05:05:28 · answer #8 · answered by sloop_sailor 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
No.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Dejacque
http://joseph.dejacque.free.fr/ecrits/lettreapjp.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarian_socialism
2007-11-15 16:23:00 · answer #9 · answered by MarjaU 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the same way that an Episcopalian is a rich Catholic.
2007-11-14 05:00:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋