Pot Smokers To Once Again Justify Legalization

[Ookii]

Pot cures Mad Cow Disease now!

A NEW Zealand pro-cannabis groups says it has scientific evidence that cannabis can stop the development of mad cow disease.

It was not clear whether the findings applied to both cows and humans.

The National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (Norml) said a French study showed cannabidiol might be effective in preventing bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), known as mad cow disease, the New Zealand Press Association reported tpday.

Scientists at the National Centre for Scientific Research in France found cannabidiol - a non-psychoactive ingredient - may prevent the development of prion diseases (progressive neurodegenerative disorders), the most well known of which is BSE, Norml said.

Researchers found cannabidiol inhibited the accumulation of prion proteins in infected mice and sheep.

Norml spokesman Chris Fowlie said the discovery added to the scientific evidence supporting a bill from a New Zealand Greens MP  to legalise the medicinal use of cannabis.

"(It) should be supported by any MP with a clear head. Unfortunately most politicians act like mad cows whenever cannabis is mentioned," Mr Fowlie said.

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,22430980-5001028,00.html

Next thing you know it will be able to stop the effects of the descolada as well.

[Trippy]

It was not clear whether the findings applied to both cows and humans.

That's classic.

[Morat20]

Next thing you know it will be able to stop the effects of the descolada as well.

I'd like to make a pequino joke here, but I'm at a loss for words.

As for pot in general -- do we really need an actual reason to legalize it? How about "It's less dangerous than booze, and we celebrate that like it's the very elixir of life". Then again, I'd be surprised if more than a handful of people here were in favor of keeping pot illegal.

[Ookii]

Next thing you know it will be able to stop the effects of the descolada as well.

I'd like to make a pequino joke here, but I'm at a loss for words.

As for pot in general -- do we really need an actual reason to legalize it? How about "It's less dangerous than booze, and we celebrate that like it's the very elixir of life". Then again, I'd be surprised if more than a handful of people here were in favor of keeping pot illegal.

My only negative for legalizing it (besides all these delusional potheads thinking there are NO side effects of regular use) would be that the general American population is not mature enough to be handed such a responsibility.  With legalization comes and open community of growers who strive, by any means possible, to create the newest and strongest strain of cannibus, which would then cause the same side effects as getting really drunk.  Having a designated driver while getting drunk is a rarity, imagine if one was required for getting stoned as well.

[Merusk]

What Ooki said, as well as the fact that the # of incidents vs the # of booze incidents are probably directly related to it's illegality. I imagine there weren't many booze-related (non-mob) problems during Prohibition either. 

Besides, the illegality of commercial hemp is just one example of why it's not going to be legalized any time soon.  Too many industries still are better served by keeping it illegal and doing things 'as they always were' than legalizing it and being forced to compete with a hardier, faster-growing crop.

[Mrbloodworth]

Next thing you know it will be able to stop the effects of the descolada as well.

I'd like to make a pequino joke here, but I'm at a loss for words.

As for pot in general -- do we really need an actual reason to legalize it? How about "It's less dangerous than booze, and we celebrate that like it's the very elixir of life". Then again, I'd be surprised if more than a handful of people here were in favor of keeping pot illegal.

Except Dupont.

EDIT:  I'm all for it, as most of the reasons it is illegal now, wasn't true to begin with.

My only negative for legalizing it (besides all these delusional potheads thinking there are NO side effects of regular use) would be that the general American population is not mature enough to be handed such a responsibility.  With legalization comes and open community of growers who strive, by any means possible, to create the newest and strongest strain of cannibus, which would then cause the same side effects as getting really drunk.  Having a designated driver while getting drunk is a rarity, imagine if one was required for getting stoned as well.

Like what? As far as the "Newer and better", that already happens, and also has already happened with alcohol...whats the difference? Other than pot doesn't make crazed alcoholics?

For the record, i'm the type that believes that the government has no business regulating what i take into my body (as far as this topic goes, i enjoy FDA regulations and standards for food and medicines).

[bhodi]

And the people who benefit from our $4B/year anti-drug campaign.

[Nebu]

Curing and preventing advancement are not the same thing.  Me thinks they were a bit premature in their optimism given what I know about the current research in the field. 

Marijuana is no big deal and should be legal, but not because it is a miraculous cure-all. 

[Mrbloodworth]

Marijuana is no big deal and should be legal, but not because it is a miraculous cure-all. 

That, i agree with...but i guess when your fighting ridiculous reasons for it being illegal, you got'a find ridiculous ones for it not to be

[Sky]

So long as it can be grown in your backyard, it'll be demon weed. No way for capitalists to profit from that, but LOTS of ways to capitalize on it being illegal.

It's completely retarded and causes far more problems than if it were legal, but there ya go. I'm not even going to get ruffled this time around, I'm so tired of the bullshit. Land of the free, heh.

[Righ]

My only negative for legalizing it (besides all these delusional potheads thinking there are NO side effects of regular use) would be that the general American population is not mature enough to be handed such a responsibility.

Fair enough. How about we legalise it for anybody who is not American?

[Bunk]

What Ooki said, as well as the fact that the # of incidents vs the # of booze incidents are probably directly related to it's illegality. I imagine there weren't many booze-related (non-mob) problems during Prohibition either. 

Living in a city where anyone who wants to smoke pot does, with very little difficulty, I will choose to disagree with you. Don't get me wrong, people shouldn't drive on the stuff and should be (and are) subject to the same impared driving laws.

Again on pesonal anecodotes: worst a pot smoker has ever done to me is stink up the room. Worst incidents in my life with Drunks include nearly being run over and being threatened with a carving knife.

Toughest part of legalizing it will be regulating it, of course. No way in hell people up here would settle for Government grown pot, as what has been produced already for medical use is to home grown as Milwaukees best is to Guinness.

[Mrbloodworth]

What Ooki said, as well as the fact that the # of incidents vs the # of booze incidents are probably directly related to it's illegality. I imagine there weren't many booze-related (non-mob) problems during Prohibition either. 

Living in a city where anyone who wants to smoke pot does, with very little difficulty, I will choose to disagree with you. Don't get me wrong, people shouldn't drive on the stuff and should be (and are) subject to the same impared driving laws.

Again on pesonal anecodotes: worst a pot smoker has ever done to me is stink up the room. Worst incidents in my life with Drunks include nearly being run over and being threatened with a carving knife.

Toughest part of legalizing it will be regulating it, of course. No way in hell people up here would settle for Government grown pot, as what has been produced already for medical use is to home grown as Milwaukees best is to Guinness.

Regulation?

Pifftt... Easey.



After all