Issue 3 (For Ohio Residents)

[Wes Mantooth]

(11-04-2015, 03:50 PM)PDub80 Wrote: Where do we draw the line on what is allowed in normal society and sanctioned under governing laws?

I mean, if you're really of the mindset that anything that alters one's thinking or decision making should be illegal then there needs to be firm line drawn of no tolerance for any mind altering substance.  A person whose position of such should be 100% in favor of alcohol prohibition.  It doesn't seem fair to try to make the argument that one drug or substance leads to another, thus question where a line needs to be drawn, while accepting current alcohol regulations and laws.

And don't even get me started on legalized pharmacuticals, which seems incredibly hypocritical.  If we're really that worried about people progressing to harder drugss, ie .controlled substances, shouldn't we be more worried about prescribed drugs than marijuana?

Not to many stoners are hurting anyone, at least not as a result of the drug.  So if it helps them enjoy life more, unwind, cheer up, sleep, relax, then who really cares?  Honestly, what does hurt you, or anyone?  If you don't want to do it, more power to you.  But why the concern for others?

And as long as you we're asking where the line is drawn, I can ask the reverse.  When we can tell others what they can and cannot do,l when it harms no one else, where does that stop?  What's next, making McDonalds illegal? Should we prohibit the sale of sugary foods and drinks?  Afterall, they can be bad for you and some people abuse them.  Alcohol, cigarettes, sugar, fried foods, etc.  Where do we draw the line of what we we can and can't tell others not to do, for their own good?  Do we need to start to mandate a certain amount of exercise?  Should the government regulate the amount of sleep?  Where does it stop?