Moss and Marijuana (1 Viewer)

[FunkyPlutos]

This is the reason the Vikings got rid of him. I love his talent but he just doesn't know when to keep quiet. Don't think that the Vikings don't know about his use (even though it was in the "past"), and don't think it didn't have at least a little to do with his .

 

[John 14:6]

This is the reason the Vikings got rid of him. I love his talent but he just doesn't know when to keep quiet. Don't think that the Vikings don't know about his use (even though it was in the "past"), and don't think it didn't have at least a little to do with his .

I've argued with you before about the Vikings trading Moss, Pluto, but now after this I have to say I've come over to your side.

 

[Obie Wan]

"Mr. Moss, please report for your random drug test."

Better invest in a wizzanator.

Looks like the Whizzonator may have been standard issue for Viking players

 

[Wheelhouse]

"But as far as abusing it and, you know, letting it take control over me, I don't do that, no."

That's what all users say. Did you like the double negative in there too? Common occurrence when lying.

"Like I say ... I have used (marijuana) in the past. And every blue moon or every once in a while I might."

Translation: I use it more than I am willing to admitGreaaat - way to be a role model to all your younger fans. What a freakin' tool. It's a good thing you have football Randy, because without it, you're absolutely nothing.

 

[ttiger72]

I still would like to know what the NFL ramifications are or what they potentially are. I could careless if it's legal or not, it's agains't the NFL's policies. Anyone have a clue as to what the NFL can do in this situation??

 

[larz]

"Mr. Moss, please report for your random drug test."

The NFL only does random testing for performanc enhancing drugs and tests for weed once a yr in training camp.

I'm not up on their weed testing program but I thought I heard Mort say that if you're in the nfl drug program you can get tested like 10 times a month. Don't know that Randy is in the program though. If you're not in the program maybe it is just a training camp thing.

 

[reg]

you know people always take things you know out of context you know. the blunt that you know was in my car when you know I ran over the meter you know maid wasn't mine.

 

[Jackstraw]

Moss smokes weed.This just in.Grass is green.The sky is blue. Water is wet. He's not going to test positve. He can argue he was talking in the past tense with plausible deniablilty. Nothing to see here folks, move on. News cycle will be over in 3...2...1

 

[trout]

You Moss lovers still running out to buy your kids a Moss jersey?

 

[Phlash]

Not surprising. I'd be willing to bet that more than 50% of the league smokes the mean green. Thats % is even "higher" in basketball.

Ricky being labeled the pot fiend poster boy is a joke when you consider just how many players are actually smoking the ganja.

The best part of it is that a lot of the ones that do are never suspected of it. Mark Stepnoski was the last person I would have thought to be a pot smoker when he was playing for example. I think that it is below 50% in the NFL I would guess it is closer to 20-25% I would say NBA is closer to 50% but not much more than that if at all. I know of one NBA team where at least half of the guys were smoking at one point during the season for sure.

I believe the statistic for pot smoking the NBA is around 75-80%Considering that many of the NBA players came from areas with heightened drug usage, its not suprising. And the fact that the few influence the many, I can guarantee that buddies on a team toke up together.

 

[jurb26]

This is the reason the Vikings got rid of him. I love his talent but he just doesn't know when to keep quiet. Don't think that the Vikings don't know about his use (even though it was in the "past"), and don't think it didn't have at least a little to do with his .

Gimme a break, if that was the case then Minn would have given O.Smith his walking papers LOOOONG before Moss ever got his.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

This is the reason the Vikings got rid of him. I love his talent but he just doesn't know when to keep quiet. Don't think that the Vikings don't know about his use (even though it was in the "past"), and don't think it didn't have at least a little to do with his  .

Gimme a break, if that was the case then Minn would have given O.Smith his walking papers LOOOONG before Moss ever got his.

I disagree...they haven't told SOD to leave because they would just have to cut him (ie. get nothing in return). They had enough of Randy - and his attitude - and could get something in return. Onterrio is a druggie, but not the moron that Moss is.

 

[nate_dog]

Medical Marijuana! To reduce the pain of game & practice induced physical stress. The NFL should join the medical marijuana lobby!I believe that US federal law says possession is a misdemeanor, as long as you don't possess too much.

 

[pgreenfan]

Not surprising. I'd be willing to bet that more than 50% of the league smokes the mean green. Thats % is even "higher" in basketball.

Ricky being labeled the pot fiend poster boy is a joke when you consider just how many players are actually smoking the ganja.

The best part of it is that a lot of the ones that do are never suspected of it. Mark Stepnoski was the last person I would have thought to be a pot smoker when he was playing for example. I think that it is below 50% in the NFL I would guess it is closer to 20-25% I would say NBA is closer to 50% but not much more than that if at all. I know of one NBA team where at least half of the guys were smoking at one point during the season for sure.

I believe the statistic for pot smoking the NBA is around 75-80%Considering that many of the NBA players came from areas with heightened drug usage, its not suprising. And the fact that the few influence the many, I can guarantee that buddies on a team toke up together.

Speaking from experience of having a friend in the league I think 75-80% is not true. I would put the number at around 50%. There are snitches *coughJon Barrycough* on teams so you might be surprised how in the closet some smokers are even amongst teammates.

 

[ShadowMaster]

Couple of things nobody mentioned that play in here.......

If in fact Moss only uses on occation as he states, then he is probably safe from any NFL testing.

Light, occation pot use will clear the system in 2-3 days. Since the THC is stored in the fat cells, it is even faster for slim people who work out - like pro athletes.

Daily, frequent use is much different. Frequent users need 6 weeks to clean their system and pass a drug test. More for fat, lazy people that only get off the couch to get the door for the Domino's guy - Probably 8 weeks of no use.

Point is, Moss can take a 'legalize it mon' stance without fear of testing positive, providing he is not using more than he says. No wizzanator would be needed.

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On the lagalization of marijuana, I'll just say this..........

It is widely used and ACCEPTED in today's society when doors are closed. Athletes, doctors, lawers, etc. I believe it is only still illegal, because the US government knows they could never control the distribution and taxation of the product. After all, it grows like a weed.

As for the way it effects the body and mind, next to alcohol pot is MUCH SAFER. You don't loose you self control, you maintain way more motor skills, you don't make a complete ### of yourself. You have an enormous advantage in your ability to DRIVE, not to mention walk or piss IN the toilet. You never see two hippies ready to scrap - they are relaxed, calm, cool, and collected.

So basicly, if your OK going out and getting drunk on occation - you probably have no right to knock a pot smoker. It's just a different form of relaxation stimulant. 'Legal' or not.

 

[jurb26]

This is the reason the Vikings got rid of him. I love his talent but he just doesn't know when to keep quiet. Don't think that the Vikings don't know about his use (even though it was in the "past"), and don't think it didn't have at least a little to do with his .

Gimme a break, if that was the case then Minn would have given O.Smith his walking papers LOOOONG before Moss ever got his.

I disagree...they haven't told SOD to leave because they would just have to cut him (ie. get nothing in return). They had enough of Randy - and his attitude - and could get something in return. Onterrio is a druggie, but not the moron that Moss is.

LMAO, O is the one who cost himself and his team a year’s suspension, not Moss. Yet Moss is the bigger moron? I can understand that you may not like the guy, but it seems extremely outlandish to claim that his "once in a blue moon" recreational use of weed, for which he was not once penalized by the NFL and thus hurt his team or the Minn organization had ANYTHING to do with his release. Especially when they have tolerated a guy like O who was given chance after chance after chance and will probably be given another one by this team.

 

[zoonation]

it never ceases to amaze me that people actually care about weed. "he USES marijuana" LOL. weed is like booze, only it doesn't kill as many people. WEED is not a drug people.

 

[Hue G]

Tons of NFL players smoke grass but the ones who get caught are idiots, if you haven't tested positive for it in the past you know when you're going to get tested and it's really easy to mask those tests.I know the guy who used to sell pot to Moss and countless other Vikes in MN, he said that at least half the team smokes from time to time and some of them smoke pretty habitually but I won't mention any names.

 

[Hue G]

it never ceases to amaze me that people actually care about weed. "he USES marijuana" LOL. weed is like booze, only it doesn't kill as many people.

WEED is not a drug people.

I understand your point and I agree but when you're talking about NFL players people care because it's banned by the league, players are tested for it and they can be suspended.

 

[Hue G]

WEED is not a drug people.

How is weed not a drug???

 

[Phlash]

"But as far as abusing it and, you know, letting it take control over me, I don't do that, no."

That's what all users say. Did you like the double negative in there too? Common occurrence when lying.

"Like I say ... I have used (marijuana) in the past. And every blue moon or every once in a while I might."

Translation: I use it more than I am willing to admitGreaaat - way to be a role model to all your younger fans.

What a freakin' tool. It's a good thing you have football Randy, because without it, you're absolutely nothing.

It's a good thing you have message boards Wheel, because without it, no one would care about your opinion.What a rediculous statment. He must get prepared for games the same way anyone in the NFL does, and he earns his pay. Just because he likes to get high doesn't make him "nothing."

If you read the article, you would have seen that he didn't want this to become an issue and doesn't want kids, for the sole reason of not wanting to influence them. Anyways, if a kid starts looking up to Randy Moss, something is probably already wrong with the kid.

 

[Irish]

"Mr. Moss, please report for your random drug test."

The NFL only does random testing for performanc enhancing drugs and tests for weed once a yr in training camp.

I'm not up on their weed testing program but I thought I heard Mort say that if you're in the nfl drug program you can get tested like 10 times a month. Don't know that Randy is in the program though. If you're not in the program maybe it is just a training camp thing.

Moss is no longer in the substance abuse program.

 

[Wheelhouse]

it never ceases to amaze me that people actually care about weed. "he USES marijuana" LOL. weed is like booze, only it doesn't kill as many people.

WEED is not a drug people.

only an avid user would say this....Ever tried driving high? That's why it's still illegal. If you want to live your life in slow motion not focusing on anything but getting to that state of euphoria again, then weed is your thing. But if you have a family and a career that you depend on that also depends on you - then no, weed is not a good thing.

 

[Wheelhouse]

"But as far as abusing it and, you know, letting it take control over me, I don't do that, no."

That's what all users say. Did you like the double negative in there too? Common occurrence when lying.

"Like I say ... I have used (marijuana) in the past. And every blue moon or every once in a while I might."

Translation: I use it more than I am willing to admitGreaaat - way to be a role model to all your younger fans.

What a freakin' tool. It's a good thing you have football Randy, because without it, you're absolutely nothing.

It's a good thing you have message boards Wheel, because without it, no one would care about your opinion.What a rediculous statment. He must get prepared for games the same way anyone in the NFL does, and he earns his pay. Just because he likes to get high doesn't make him "nothing."

If you read the article, you would have seen that he didn't want this to become an issue and doesn't want kids, for the sole reason of not wanting to influence them. Anyways, if a kid starts looking up to Randy Moss, something is probably already wrong with the kid.

I said if Randy didn't have football he'd be nothing. Are you going to argue that?

 

[jurb26]

"But as far as abusing it and, you know, letting it take control over me, I don't do that, no."

That's what all users say. Did you like the double negative in there too? Common occurrence when lying.

"Like I say ... I have used (marijuana) in the past. And every blue moon or every once in a while I might."

Translation: I use it more than I am willing to admitGreaaat - way to be a role model to all your younger fans.

What a freakin' tool. It's a good thing you have football Randy, because without it, you're absolutely nothing.

It's a good thing you have message boards Wheel, because without it, no one would care about your opinion.What a rediculous statment. He must get prepared for games the same way anyone in the NFL does, and he earns his pay. Just because he likes to get high doesn't make him "nothing."

If you read the article, you would have seen that he didn't want this to become an issue and doesn't want kids, for the sole reason of not wanting to influence them. Anyways, if a kid starts looking up to Randy Moss, something is probably already wrong with the kid.

I said if Randy didn't have football he'd be nothing. Are you going to argue that?

You have no way of knowing if that is true or not, so why even bother judging? Some of the most successfull and responsible people I know smoke weed recreationally.

 

[John 14:6]

I said if Randy didn't have football he'd be nothing. Are you going to argue that?

I bet he could have been a good basketball player with his size and mad hops.

 

[Hue G]

"But as far as abusing it and, you know, letting it take control over me, I don't do that, no."

That's what all users say. Did you like the double negative in there too? Common occurrence when lying.

"Like I say ... I have used (marijuana) in the past. And every blue moon or every once in a while I might."

Translation: I use it more than I am willing to admitGreaaat - way to be a role model to all your younger fans.

What a freakin' tool. It's a good thing you have football Randy, because without it, you're absolutely nothing.

It's a good thing you have message boards Wheel, because without it, no one would care about your opinion.What a rediculous statment. He must get prepared for games the same way anyone in the NFL does, and he earns his pay. Just because he likes to get high doesn't make him "nothing."

If you read the article, you would have seen that he didn't want this to become an issue and doesn't want kids, for the sole reason of not wanting to influence them. Anyways, if a kid starts looking up to Randy Moss, something is probably already wrong with the kid.

I said if Randy didn't have football he'd be nothing. Are you going to argue that?

You have no way of knowing if that is true or not, so why even bother judging? Some of the most successfull and responsible people I know smoke weed recreationally.

I would be inclined to believe Moss wouldn't amount to much if it weren't for football too but that has nothing to do with his pot smoking.

 

[larz]

I know the guy who used to sell pot to Moss and countless other Vikes in MN, he said that at least half the team smokes from time to time and some of them smoke pretty habitually but I won't mention any names.

 

[reg]

I said if Randy didn't have football he'd be nothing.  Are you going to argue that?

I bet he could have been a good basketball player with his size and mad hops.

He used to play for a semi pro team in the offseason.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

So far not ONE Ricky Williams reference?:impressive:

 

[pgreenfan]

it never ceases to amaze me that people actually care about weed.  "he USES marijuana"  LOL.  weed is like booze, only it doesn't kill as many people. 

WEED is not a drug people.

only an avid user would say this....Ever tried driving high? That's why it's still illegal. If you want to live your life in slow motion not focusing on anything but getting to that state of euphoria again, then weed is your thing. But if you have a family and a career that you depend on that also depends on you - then no, weed is not a good thing.

Wheelhouse,There have been studies done in the U.K. on driving under the influence of marijuana it afftected only 2 areas.

1. Ability to maintain constant speed.

2. Ability to drive in a figure eight.

I am sorry but please support any claims you make in regards to marijuana and its impact on someones ability to drive with an independent link. TIA.

 

[redman]

"But, you know, I don't want any kids, you know, watching this taking a lesson from me as far as 'Well, Randy Moss used it so I'm going to use it.' I don't want that to get across. Like I say ... I have used (marijuana) in the past. And every blue moon or every once in a while I might."

Good thinking, Randy. We don't want you to be a poor role model for kids.

 

[Hue G]

it never ceases to amaze me that people actually care about weed.  "he USES marijuana"  LOL.  weed is like booze, only it doesn't kill as many people. 

WEED is not a drug people.

only an avid user would say this....Ever tried driving high? That's why it's still illegal. If you want to live your life in slow motion not focusing on anything but getting to that state of euphoria again, then weed is your thing. But if you have a family and a career that you depend on that also depends on you - then no, weed is not a good thing.

Wheelhouse,There have been studies done in the U.K. on driving under the influence of marijuana it afftected only 2 areas.

1. Ability to maintain constant speed.

2. Ability to drive in a figure eight.

I am sorry but please support any claims you make in regards to marijuana and its impact on someones ability to drive with an independent link. TIA.

If you've ever smoked pot and you don't think it slows your reflexes and reaction time you're living in a dream world. I do agree that's it's not as bad as drinking and driving but there is no question that it can effect you.

 

[pgreenfan]

it never ceases to amaze me that people actually care about weed.  "he USES marijuana"  LOL.  weed is like booze, only it doesn't kill as many people. 

WEED is not a drug people.

only an avid user would say this....Ever tried driving high? That's why it's still illegal. If you want to live your life in slow motion not focusing on anything but getting to that state of euphoria again, then weed is your thing. But if you have a family and a career that you depend on that also depends on you - then no, weed is not a good thing.

Wheelhouse,There have been studies done in the U.K. on driving under the influence of marijuana it afftected only 2 areas.

1. Ability to maintain constant speed.

2. Ability to drive in a figure eight.

I am sorry but please support any claims you make in regards to marijuana and its impact on someones ability to drive with an independent link. TIA.

If you've ever smoked pot and you don't think it slows your reflexes and reaction time you're living in a dream world. I do agree that's it's not as bad as drinking and driving but there is no question that it can effect you.

Please provide a link to a study that shows impairment of ability to drive a car other than the 2 examples I admit that it impairs based on my reading of studies conducted. TIA.

 

[Titanium]

it never ceases to amaze me that people actually care about weed.  "he USES marijuana"  LOL.  weed is like booze, only it doesn't kill as many people. 

WEED is not a drug people.

only an avid user would say this....Ever tried driving high? That's why it's still illegal. If you want to live your life in slow motion not focusing on anything but getting to that state of euphoria again, then weed is your thing. But if you have a family and a career that you depend on that also depends on you - then no, weed is not a good thing.

Last time I checked alcohol was legal, but yet it impairs your ability to drive quite significantly. Many would argue significantly more than marijuana. So exactly why can I buy it on every block in town? This is not why weed is illegal.People can live a completely normal, functional life, with a very successful career, even while smoking on regular basis. You do not automatically become a lathargic, unemployed, irresponsible bum just because you smoke weed. If you really think that, then your sadly mistaken.

 

[Sabertooth]

I don't smoke for the record. However for the better part of my 20s I was a recreational user. I can tell you this about driving on it. It's nowhere near as bad as driving drunk. Your reflexes, while effected, are not as all-over-the-place as they are when you are drunk. Totally different buzzes.But, on the other hand, Randy shouldn't be spouting this stuff off. Wheelhouse, I am fairly certain that the average guy who was ripped on weed still wouldn't have f'd up that camera phone pic though!

 

[Sabertooth]

The company I work for is owned by a guy who people say is a total pothead. He owns a company that does over 300m in sales per year and still seems to function. And he can work a camera phone

 

[ILUVBEER99]

In your opinion what is worse Wheelhouse?1)Smoking a joint every now and then2)Stalking a married woman of a guy who works down the block from youI happen to think stalking a married woman and getting caught and humiliated is far worse, but that's just me.

 

[pgreenfan]

In your opinion what is worse Wheelhouse?

1)Smoking a joint every now and then

2)Stalking a married woman of a guy who works down the block from you

I happen to think stalking a married woman and getting caught and humiliated is far worse, but that's just me.

I missed that thread I really wish I hadn't.

 

[Wheelhouse]

In your opinion what is worse Wheelhouse?

1)Smoking a joint every now and then

2)Stalking a married woman of a guy who works down the block from you

I happen to think stalking a married woman and getting caught and humiliated is far worse, but that's just me.

First let me set the record straight and that will be all I say on this topic. Second, you're punching below the belt, bringing that up. It's none of your business. 1. I did not stalk any woman.

2. I never took a picture of any married guy's wife.

 

[ILUVBEER99]

In your opinion what is worse Wheelhouse?

1)Smoking a joint every now and then

2)Stalking a married woman of a guy who works down the block from you

I happen to think stalking a married woman and getting caught and humiliated is far worse, but that's just me.

First let me set the record straight and that will be all I say on this topic. Second, you're punching below the belt, bringing that up. It's none of your business. 1. I did not stalk any woman.

2. I never took a picture of any married guy's wife.

Well, you did make it everyone's business voluntarily. But your right, this isn't the place to get into it.The point is you really don't have any idea what your talking about regarding Randy Moss and marajuana. I was just surprised you were being so judgemental about his situation when you had a situation which is worse by mosts standards.

 

[Phlash]

"But as far as abusing it and, you know, letting it take control over me, I don't do that, no."

That's what all users say. Did you like the double negative in there too? Common occurrence when lying.

"Like I say ... I have used (marijuana) in the past. And every blue moon or every once in a while I might."

Translation: I use it more than I am willing to admitGreaaat - way to be a role model to all your younger fans.

What a freakin' tool. It's a good thing you have football Randy, because without it, you're absolutely nothing.

It's a good thing you have message boards Wheel, because without it, no one would care about your opinion.What a rediculous statment. He must get prepared for games the same way anyone in the NFL does, and he earns his pay. Just because he likes to get high doesn't make him "nothing."

If you read the article, you would have seen that he didn't want this to become an issue and doesn't want kids, for the sole reason of not wanting to influence them. Anyways, if a kid starts looking up to Randy Moss, something is probably already wrong with the kid.

I said if Randy didn't have football he'd be nothing. Are you going to argue that?

That's like saying if you didn't have your job and career you'd be nothing. I don't see how saying that Randy not having his job is any different.If he wants to spark up, more power to him. I'm sure that all the Raiders care about is that he passes his once a year drug test and plays like an All-Pro when the the balls kicked off. I'd venture to say that his job isn't in jeapordy unless they plan on blood testing him.

 

[ttiger72]

Nothing like staying on topic...seems more FFA than Pool to me.

 

[Irish]

In your opinion what is worse Wheelhouse?

1)Smoking a joint every now and then

2)Stalking a married woman of a guy who works down the block from you

I happen to think stalking a married woman and getting caught and humiliated is far worse, but that's just me.

First let me set the record straight and that will be all I say on this topic. Second, you're punching below the belt, bringing that up. It's none of your business. 1. I did not stalk any woman.

2. I never took a picture of any married guy's wife.

In Wheelhouse defense, at the time he was under the influence of an attractive women.

 

[Hue G]

it never ceases to amaze me that people actually care about weed.  "he USES marijuana"  LOL.  weed is like booze, only it doesn't kill as many people. 

WEED is not a drug people.

only an avid user would say this....Ever tried driving high? That's why it's still illegal. If you want to live your life in slow motion not focusing on anything but getting to that state of euphoria again, then weed is your thing. But if you have a family and a career that you depend on that also depends on you - then no, weed is not a good thing.

Wheelhouse,There have been studies done in the U.K. on driving under the influence of marijuana it afftected only 2 areas.

1. Ability to maintain constant speed.

2. Ability to drive in a figure eight.

I am sorry but please support any claims you make in regards to marijuana and its impact on someones ability to drive with an independent link. TIA.

If you've ever smoked pot and you don't think it slows your reflexes and reaction time you're living in a dream world. I do agree that's it's not as bad as drinking and driving but there is no question that it can effect you.

Please provide a link to a study that shows impairment of ability to drive a car other than the 2 examples I admit that it impairs based on my reading of studies conducted. TIA.

I don't regularly read studies on marijuana and I really don't feel like doing any research so I can put a stupid link on this thread. Any person who has ever smoked marijuana doesn't need a f___ing study to tell them that it slows down their reflexes, reaction time, and impairs their judgement if it didn't what the hell would be the point of smoking it in the first place?

 

[zoonation]

it never ceases to amaze me that people actually care about weed.  "he USES marijuana"  LOL.  weed is like booze, only it doesn't kill as many people. 

WEED is not a drug people.

only an avid user would say this....Ever tried driving high? That's why it's still illegal. If you want to live your life in slow motion not focusing on anything but getting to that state of euphoria again, then weed is your thing. But if you have a family and a career that you depend on that also depends on you - then no, weed is not a good thing.

I don't smoke weed. I used to in University...and highschool...but do not anymore. I have a very demanding career.People who drive high are mor0ns, and should be charged in the same way people who get drunk and drive are/should be.

The simple fact is, marijuana should not be illegal, period. Let people decide what they want to do to themselves, as long as that conduct is not infringing on the autonomy of others, and when it does, punish them accordingly.

In the words of a former Canadian Prime Minister: "the government has no place in the bedroom of the nation"

Ditto for their kitchen, livingroom, bathroom.

 

[zoonation]

it never ceases to amaze me that people actually care about weed.  "he USES marijuana"  LOL.  weed is like booze, only it doesn't kill as many people. 

WEED is not a drug people.

only an avid user would say this....Ever tried driving high? That's why it's still illegal. If you want to live your life in slow motion not focusing on anything but getting to that state of euphoria again, then weed is your thing. But if you have a family and a career that you depend on that also depends on you - then no, weed is not a good thing.

Wheelhouse,There have been studies done in the U.K. on driving under the influence of marijuana it afftected only 2 areas.

1. Ability to maintain constant speed.

2. Ability to drive in a figure eight.

I am sorry but please support any claims you make in regards to marijuana and its impact on someones ability to drive with an independent link. TIA.

If you've ever smoked pot and you don't think it slows your reflexes and reaction time you're living in a dream world. I do agree that's it's not as bad as drinking and driving but there is no question that it can effect you.

you watch too much tv/movies...it makes you jumpy and paranoid to a degree (at least the hydro up here in Canada!). WAY SAFER THAN A DRUNK DRIVER

I cannot believe that someone could go to prison in the US for smoking a joint.

 

[Phlash]

it never ceases to amaze me that people actually care about weed. "he USES marijuana" LOL. weed is like booze, only it doesn't kill as many people.

WEED is not a drug people.

only an avid user would say this....Ever tried driving high? That's why it's still illegal. If you want to live your life in slow motion not focusing on anything but getting to that state of euphoria again, then weed is your thing. But if you have a family and a career that you depend on that also depends on you - then no, weed is not a good thing.

Wheelhouse,There have been studies done in the U.K. on driving under the influence of marijuana it afftected only 2 areas.

1. Ability to maintain constant speed.

2. Ability to drive in a figure eight.

I am sorry but please support any claims you make in regards to marijuana and its impact on someones ability to drive with an independent link. TIA.

If you've ever smoked pot and you don't think it slows your reflexes and reaction time you're living in a dream world. I do agree that's it's not as bad as drinking and driving but there is no question that it can effect you.

you watch too much tv/movies...it makes you jumpy and paranoid to a degree (at least the hydro up here in Canada!). WAY SAFER THAN A DRUNK DRIVER

I cannot believe that someone could go to prison in the US for smoking a joint.

Yeah, I'd venture to say that a stoned person who's a good driver has a way lower chance of crashing than a sober person who's not a great driver.Being safe is all about proper decision making on the road. Being drunk kills your decision making. Marijuana does not. It just gets you high.

 

[pgreenfan]

it never ceases to amaze me that people actually care about weed.  "he USES marijuana"  LOL.  weed is like booze, only it doesn't kill as many people. 

WEED is not a drug people.

only an avid user would say this....Ever tried driving high? That's why it's still illegal. If you want to live your life in slow motion not focusing on anything but getting to that state of euphoria again, then weed is your thing. But if you have a family and a career that you depend on that also depends on you - then no, weed is not a good thing.

Wheelhouse,There have been studies done in the U.K. on driving under the influence of marijuana it afftected only 2 areas.

1. Ability to maintain constant speed.

2. Ability to drive in a figure eight.

I am sorry but please support any claims you make in regards to marijuana and its impact on someones ability to drive with an independent link. TIA.

If you've ever smoked pot and you don't think it slows your reflexes and reaction time you're living in a dream world. I do agree that's it's not as bad as drinking and driving but there is no question that it can effect you.

Please provide a link to a study that shows impairment of ability to drive a car other than the 2 examples I admit that it impairs based on my reading of studies conducted. TIA.

I don't regularly read studies on marijuana and I really don't feel like doing any research so I can put a stupid link on this thread. Any person who has ever smoked marijuana doesn't need a f___ing study to tell them that it slows down their reflexes, reaction time, and impairs their judgement if it didn't what the hell would be the point of smoking it in the first place?

I would be wiling to bet that I have smoked more pot in the past 5 years than 98% of others on this board. It is always nice to back your points up if you can... obviously you can't. I will try later on to find a link to this study , I know I have posted it before. You are wrong though but thanks for backing up your claims like I asked.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

Not that I want to get into this debate, but..."Studies indicate that from 6-12% of drivers injured and 4-16 % of drivers killed in collisions had THC in their bloodstream." (Mathias, Robert. 1996. Marijuana Impairs driving-related skills and workplace performance. NIDA Notes. Washington, DC: National Institute of Drug Abuse.)And another:"Some people believe that marijuana does not impair the ability to drive. The truth is that it does...Laboratory studies using driving simulators have shown that marijuana significantly impairs both the ability to concentrate and the ability to make corrections...One study showed that young people who reported driving frequently while on marijuana were twice as likely to be involved in accidents than their non smoking peers." - Buzzed - The Straight Facts about the most used and abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy. Kuhn, Swartzwelder, and Wilson..W.W. Norton and Company. 2003.The biggest thing is that one joint causes the same respiratory damage as five cigarettes. Shortness of breath is definitely cause for taking plays off!! It is actually performance damaging (in athletics).There...I'm done.