I'l use your distortion tactic here where I misrepresent what you say, just like you did. Check this out!
Your quote:" What you are saying is all part of the drug consumption problems that the drug consumers just want to ignore and make like there are no problems worthy of recognition."
What you are saying is all part of government drug dealing that you support, the imprisonment of thousands of people for non-violent crimes, and a prison Industrial complex and world police state funded by drug seizures and government importation, control, and distribution of illegal drugs in order to oppress and imprison poor people that cannot afford lawyers, and tax and imprison middle class people that can. And selectively enforce drug laws on the wealthy few at the top.
I do understand, but I think that the issues with lawyers already exists, afterall they would only get money from people that had money, as they do now. Poor person gets busted for a non-violent drug offense and cannot defend themselves, as they get a public defender. Meanwhile the rich person hires a lawyer and gets a slap on the wrist, maybe a drug rehab program, that also cashes in on the law as well.
Congratulations! You finally posted some references.
Starting from the bottom,
The posts on http://alcoholism.about.com
Are ALL riddled with logical fallacies, misleading statements, and problems that can only be attributed to Marijuana as a result of its illegal status. Most of the statements are pure speculation and obviously the data is cherry picked. None of this takes into account the proper use of cannabis, which would be commonly accepted and utilized if the drug was legal and disseminated information regarding its use was not censored or ignored by the establishment. Unfortunately any of the studies done lack specifics regarding the stock and details regarding consumption, so while they may have interesting conclusions their results leave more questions than answers.
Here is a quote from about.com that says it all. "Since marijuana is illegal, it is hard to do the controlled studies that have been done with tobacco. Because of this, it helps to look at what we do know about marijuana:"
Also we know studies of tobacco have been very inaccurate and they often overlook important factors like the wether organic tobacco was used in the study or not.
The Studies sited are therfore not scientifcally sound as they overlook and neglect significant factors which would affect their outcomes.
That's 3 times now. You are supposed to attack the message not the messenger.
"Drug seduced and drug induced thinking and stubborness to the point of totally ignoring any of the problems associated with mariujauana consumption."
You never produced any substantial problems, other than the law, only bad spelling, personal attacks and bogus anti-cannabis propaganda which has long been disproved. Not only that but you were never specific with any particular problem, If your message would actually commit to a specific problem, then maybe I could address your said defined problem, rather than a barrage of dis-info. Not sure who you think is ignoring problems, since that seems to be your talking point, I can tell you its not me, I am well aware of one major problem to Marijuana consumption....That is, the fact it is illegal is the biggest problem.
Speculative information in statements, the common "gateway drug" propaganda. The 1974-1994 THC study is not comprhensive. And the Columbia study does not take into account the potential of the impact of illegal status of the drug on the study.
The short and long term problems are unreferenced and some of them may not actually be a "problem" as stated.
Its not hard to see this site is far from lucid, but rather is misleading starting with the 12 questions that are obviously loaded questions who terms are highly affected by the current illegal status of the natural herb.
This Guy is trying to do magic tricks with his explanation of a line going up and down. It's a deceptive premise that is not accurate. His definition of "drugs" is non existent, all he details is what drugs "are not", through a true and false manipulative statement.
No real info on any "problems" just misleading info.
Not sure where the problem with the Natural herb is, this looks like some tax article, deals with codes, etc. What is the "problem" is not clear.
The negative effects listed are merely indicative of greater societal problems that are ongoing, while use of cannabis could be named as a factor, it would nonetheless be speculation as to whether the effects are deemed actual negative consequences is relative to the perception of the researcher.
The mental health speculation is determined by psychoanalytical questioning, which is not determined by any physical data other than a psychologist asking questions. Also diet is an inclusive factor in determining the outcome, which the diet is most likely overlooked as a key factor in the studies. All the more reason to explain the proper use to users of the herb and stop it with the unconvincing scare tactics.
This place is a drug treatment center, they make money off people, preying on them instead of educating them. there are no real details of the mechanisms of the so-called "problems". Instead it is a problem because they say it is, nothing more.
The info contained in RAND_CT334 on the economic impact of "Legalizing Marijuana" Does not take into account the many industrial uses of cannabis which would create jobs and a sustainable agricultural crop with MANY uses.
I'm done, The sites I have analyzed so far have been lacking, I'm not going to waste my time writing out why the rest don't prove anything. If you want me to address anything more, you need to be specific, It seems you just picked a bunch of propaganda sites with no real substance.
Have a good day!
First article is from Rand corporation.
Second article is written by an ex-DEA administrator.
Third article written by ex-employee of Office of National Drug Control Policy under Clinton Administartion.
These people all have vested interest in the current oppressive fascist world regime.
Then there is sarnia...here is an example of their foolish reasoning.
"And when cocaine is combined with marijuana, it can be deadly. According to a study in Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior, an increase in heart rate due to cocaine was markedly enhanced if preceded by smoking marijuana.[14] The dual use creates greater risk of overdose and more severe cardiovascular effects from the cocaine. An article in Schizophrenia Research found that up to 60 percent of schizophrenic patients used non-prescription psychoactive drugs.[15]"
Unfortunately I am not able to review the sources for this statement. I can say that the first sentence is not referenced and is pure speculation, it distorts the truth that they really don't know how the combination of the two substances work together. First there is no information on the type or concentration of cocaine, and the same can be said for the Cannabis study. Secondly, we do not know of the agricultural circumstances regarding the production of the Marijuana or cocaine. Therefore it cannot be ruled out that their very well could be significant factors which effected the substances production. The subjects of the next study also seem to have been picked from schizphrenic patients, the assumption is drawn that the patients are in their schizophrenic condition as a result of psychoactive drugs.
Question: Is caffeine included in the study? Because coffee is a known psychoactive substance.
These articles are riddled with false assumptions like the above.
I have seen the system first hand destroy people for their life for non-violent drug offence. It constantly happens and anybody that says otherwise lives in a fantasy land.
"Washington, DC: Police arrested an estimated 723,627 persons for marijuana violations in 2001, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's annual Uniform Crime Report, released today. The total is the second highest ever recorded by the FBI, and comprises nearly half of all drug arrests in the United States."