Do you smoke pot?

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Eli

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Originally posted by: hzl_eyed_grl
Originally posted by: Brian23
Why wouldn't you want to? The world is so much better this way.
I just have no desire to. I don't necessarily look down on people who do it (I mean, we all have our vices...right?), but I have had no desire whatsoever to smoke it. It stinks, I've seen the way people are when they have, and it just doesn't seem to be all that appealing to me.

The answer to the question is, of course, because he's a Maniak. ;)

It not really any different than those who smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol. When you think about it like that, which is the way it really is, it makes a little more sense. Many people say the same thing about cigarettes, and that's fine. If you don't want to do it, then you get to make that decision. :)
 

NuclearFusi0n

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When I'm high, I usually experiment with different types of music and all that. One time this babe drove me and a friend (both stoned) to walmart....holy crap being in a car while somebody else was driving was incredicool! :)
 

Pilsnerpete

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Last time I smoked, my buddy had to drive the car I had rented! I was ill I was so high. Paranoia sucks. Specially in L.A. I hadn't smoked for 3 months b4 that, though, so it kinda makes sense.
 

clamum

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Bump (You're welcome Nuclear :p)

I saw a piece of paper on the floor and picked it up, here's what was written on it:

"I smoked almost everyday last summer but only a couple times a week now. Probably for the better, I was spending a lot of money on it. Around here it is $25-30 for a bag (eighth, about 5-6 bowlfuls worth, about 4-4.5 grams typically).

I see nothing wrong with getting high, although it affects people differently. I tend to retreat into my own little world and don't talk a whole lot, although sometimes I'm more talkative. I love listening to music high. If you haven't gotten really stoned, put some headphones on, closed your eyes and just relaxed then you're missing a quite enjoyable experience. Parks and scenic areas are a fun place to visit when high; I feel like I have a stronger connection to nature when under the influence.
As far as it affecting driving skills, YMMV. Personally I've smoked nearly a quarter ounce and have driven fine. If anything I tend to drive slower than normal and am very careful because I don't want to get in an accident. But some people can't handle smoking and driving, so they shouldn't. Know your limits.
Drugs aren't inherently bad. Coke, heroin, cannabis, MDMA, opium, none of these substances are evil. They're just chemicals or plants (I like that signature with the Henry Rollins quote). Drugs require personal responsibility and knowledge of their effects and consequences; if you don't think you can handle a particular substance then you may be better off not partaking. Saying 'drugs are bad' because you can't handle them is ignorant. Conversely, saying 'there's nothing wrong with drugs' is just as dumb."