New Years Eve Plans

[Jbro]

You guys crack me up.

If you think I'm going to even respond to an argument that pot makes you a better driver--I'm sorry, but that's just funny.

A new study by the Hartford Hospital in Connecticut and the University of Iowa has found only "minimal" changes in a person's ability to properly operate a vehicle while under the influence of marijuana. Using a driving simulator, volunteers were subjected to situations that commonly lead to automobile accidents, once while sober, and again 30 minutes after smoking a marijuana cigarette. Researchers say they found virtually "no difference" in subjects' driving performance.

http://theweek.com/article/index/203778/do-marijuana-and-driving-mix

[TheRealDeal]

http://theweek.com/article/index/203778/do-marijuana-and-driving-mix

I didn't see in there that it made you a better driver, which was what the original claim was.

[bleys]

http://theweek.com/article/index/203778/do-marijuana-and-driving-mix

:patriot:

I didn't see in there that it made you a better driver, which was what the original claim was.

there were 2 points.. 1 that is obviously not entirely true, and the other where marijuana doesn't impair you as much as the idiots pushing propaganda would have you believe..

(not referring to CatsMeow.. lol.. but the fools who write these laws who shouldn't be pushing their own agenda for votes to the masses who believe all kinds of bullshit solely out of fear)

[boo7382]

:patriot:

there were 2 points.. 1 that is obviously not entirely true, and the other where marijuana doesn't impair you as much as the idiots pushing propaganda would have you believe..

but but but....I watched Reefer Madness! It told me everything I needed to know!

[Jbro]

I didn't see in there that it made you a better driver, which was what the original claim was.

Whatever I do, I will be home and off the roads before all you potheads are driving home.

Cause you're so alert while smoking?

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[TheRealDeal]

:patriot:

there were 2 points.. 1 that is obviously not entirely true, and the other where marijuana doesn't impair you as much as the idiots pushing propaganda would have you believe..

(not referring to CatsMeow.. lol.. but the fools who write these laws who shouldn't be pushing their own agenda for votes to the masses who believe all kinds of bullpoo solely out of fear)

I'm not on anyone's side here, most of you are adults and can make up your own minds. I've done my research and I've made my observations. I choose not to smoke because I use my body in my job and although some people can handle that I can't. There are a lot of people who smoke and are completely normal functioning productive members of society.

You have to realize though that while that report is intriguing, it has it's limitations is all.

but but but....I watched Reefer Madness! It told me everything I needed to know!

I truly hope nothing bad happens to you or anyone you know when high because comments like those you will remember and will eat at you inside.

[TheRealDeal]

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I don't know why you quoted me then her.

Someone else said I'm a better driver stoned.

The article you posted said you are only slightly impaired and there isn't much of a difference.

I don't think that proved the first point. It may have proved that it doesn't make you that much more dangerous but it doesn't make you safer, that's all.

[LifeisaGarden]

I don't see how y'all can drive. When ever I used to smoke it I always was too fugged up to drive. I've never driven under the influence of anything else either. But I have been a passenger with many people while they under the influence, which is why I don't drive under the influence. People's driving scares the hell out of me sober or not.

I classify it all under the same category & I don't care if it's illegal or legal. Pills, alcohol, weed, whatever to me are all mind altering substances. Mind altering in different ways but all are mind altering.

But as far as New Years goes, we're spending it with Dan's mom, new years eve is her birthday. Lots of wild partying going on there. lol

New years is just not as exciting as it was when I was younger that's for sure.

[boo7382]

I'm not on anyone's side here, most of you are adults and can make up your own minds. I've done my research and I've made my observations. I choose not to smoke because I use my body in my job and although some people can handle that I can't. There are a lot of people who smoke and are completely normal functioning productive members of society.

You have to realize though that while that report is intriguing, it has it's limitations is all.

I truly hope nothing bad happens to you or anyone you know when high because comments like those you will remember and will eat at you inside.

I function in my daily life as a stoner. If I ever got in a wreck or something like that, it would be due to me being an idiot and texting and driving before it would ever be for being high.

Plus, when I smoke, its usually when I get home from work and Im gonna chill on my couch anyways. Or before I drive a short distance, like to my parents house for instance.

I appreciate your concern though, like I said earlier, you're sweet.

[The Saltman]

ughhhh

[TheRealDeal]

I function in my daily life as a stoner. If I ever got in a wreck or something like that, it would be due to me being an idiot and texting and driving before it would ever be for being high.

Plus, when I smoke, its usually when I get home from work and Im gonna chill on my couch anyways. Or before I drive a short distance, like to my parents house for instance.

I appreciate your concern though, like I said earlier, you're sweet.

If you can be a functioning member of society you can be a functioning member of society high, there isn't a real difference.

I just get a little worried about people when they think they are "better drivers high" because of that invincibility feeling or whatever they have about themselves and want them to be safe. (Not saying you are one of those)

I'm not against weed...just want people to always be safe

[Jbro]

I don't know why you quoted me then her.

Someone else said I'm a better driver stoned.

The article you posted said you are only slightly impaired and there isn't much of a difference.

I don't think that proved the first point. It may have proved that it doesn't make you that much more dangerous but it doesn't make you safer, that's all.

I was responding to her posts not whoever said they drive better. I don't think I drive better when high but don't think I drive worse. FYI I don't drink and drive because I am sure someone is wondering.

[bleys]

but but but....I watched Reefer Madness! It told me everything I needed to know!

you'll kill you're parents! you'll jump off a building! you'll stab your teacher in the neck! you'll... alright, about all I got..

someone told me the other night they were watching a spoof on that movie.. I guess I need to check it out..

I'm not on anyone's side here, most of you are adults and can make up your own minds. I've done my research and I've made my observations. I choose not to smoke because I use my body in my job and although some people can handle that I can't. There are a lot of people who smoke and are completely normal functioning productive members of society.

You have to realize though that while that report is intriguing, it has it's limitations is all.

dude, here's the point to all of this and the lesson I wish we all could live by.. I don't care what anyone does in their life as long as it is within reason ethically/morally/as far as your health is concerned, while not causing harm to others..

If you don't smoke and that's your choice, then by all means, I don't want you to smoke and will go out of my way to ensure you are not in an uncomfortable situation, if that were ever to be the case..

Just as I would appreciate all the people of the world to not look down, condemn, or point a finger at me for something I do that is much less harmful than what you all do in taking a drink of alcohol..

(btw, love some alcohol, just making a point)

You live your life and I will go out of my way to allow you to do so, as I would EXPECT you and everyone else to allow me the same right...

Edit: just read your statement and see your only point.. your concern about people driving.. but to anyone who takes exception to what I've written, please speak up.. lol

[boo7382]

If you can be a functioning member of society you can be a functioning member of society high, there isn't a real difference.

I just get a little worried about people when they think they are "better drivers high" because of that invincibility feeling or whatever they have about themselves and want them to be safe. (Not saying you are one of those)

I'm not against weed...just want people to always be safe

hahaha Im pretty sure he was somewhat kidding about the better driver thing. ANYWAYS, WHATS EVERYONE DOING FOR NEW YEARS