Drugs

[kmj103a]

If you live around the Pittsburgh area you would know of this story…

The driver was under the influence of drugs at the time, as she tried to jump a 60-foot hill and make it to the other side in her SUV, while she had 4 other passengers in the car. Three lived, the girl in the passenger seat (she was 15 years old), the girl behind the passenger (14), and the girl in the middle in the backseat (16) lived also. These 3 lived, the other two lost there lives that night, the driver (17) and Karisa Marie Samuels (16) was in the back-seat as her friend tried to jump this hill. Karisa was cool, I had just met her the Wednesday before at youth group.
So as you ask why are drugs illegal, think of all the parents that lost there kids in the many accidents that have happened, think of the boyfriends/girlfriends that have lost someone very very important in there life in just one instant, think of the grandparents, the brothers and sisters, but most importantly think of the people that have lost there lives because someone else made a wrong choice, or because they were under the influence. Once you think about all of that, can you honestly say they are not hurting anyone else but themselves? If you can, I really don’t know what pretend world you are living in…

[x velo x]

I'm pro drugs. I think that it's your choice and that you should have the right to fucl< up your body if you want to.

[JasonKey]

Pro does't mean choice. Demonstrate clear thought.

[lord_carbo]

Originally Posted by kmj103a

If you live around the Pittsburgh area you would know of this story…

The driver was under the influence of drugs at the time, as she tried to jump a 60-foot hill and make it to the other side in her SUV, while she had 4 other passengers in the car. Three lived, the girl in the passenger seat (she was 15 years old), the girl behind the passenger (14), and the girl in the middle in the backseat (16) lived also. These 3 lived, the other two lost there lives that night, the driver (17) and Karisa Marie Samuels (16) was in the back-seat as her friend tried to jump this hill. Karisa was cool, I had just met her the Wednesday before at youth group.
So as you ask why are drugs illegal, think of all the parents that lost there kids in the many accidents that have happened, think of the boyfriends/girlfriends that have lost someone very very important in there life in just one instant, think of the grandparents, the brothers and sisters, but most importantly think of the people that have lost there lives because someone else made a wrong choice, or because they were under the influence. Once you think about all of that, can you honestly say they are not hurting anyone else but themselves? If you can, I really don’t know what pretend world you are living in…

Alcohol.
Alcohol.
Alcohol.
Alcohol.
Alcohol.
Alcohol.
Alcohol.
Alcohol.

Is legal.

[Devinisleet]

If you're going to be stupid and jump a fuc**** hill while messed up.
Then you're retarded and deserve what ever happens.
You could be cool about it and " sit on pete's couch all day like me "
LOL

[Chrissi]

Originally Posted by kmj103a

If you live around the Pittsburgh area you would know of this story…

The driver was under the influence of drugs at the time, as she tried to jump a 60-foot hill and make it to the other side in her SUV, while she had 4 other passengers in the car. Three lived, the girl in the passenger seat (she was 15 years old), the girl behind the passenger (14), and the girl in the middle in the backseat (16) lived also. These 3 lived, the other two lost there lives that night, the driver (17) and Karisa Marie Samuels (16) was in the back-seat as her friend tried to jump this hill. Karisa was cool, I had just met her the Wednesday before at youth group.
So as you ask why are drugs illegal, think of all the parents that lost there kids in the many accidents that have happened, think of the boyfriends/girlfriends that have lost someone very very important in there life in just one instant, think of the grandparents, the brothers and sisters, but most importantly think of the people that have lost there lives because someone else made a wrong choice, or because they were under the influence. Once you think about all of that, can you honestly say they are not hurting anyone else but themselves? If you can, I really don’t know what pretend world you are living in…

Elsie didn't say it loud enough.

ALCOHOL?!?!?!?!

[wickedawesomeful]

Originally Posted by esupin

If people get into cars while drunk, what makes you think they won't get into cars when they're high? We make rules to protect people from themselves.

That's all I have to say about that. Most people who do drugs never get into any kind of trouble, and there's really no point in arguing. Nothing I can say to people who support/do illegal drugs are going to change their minds. They're going to have to experience something that makes them stop. Maybe they get arrested, or their friend ODs.

There's a difference. Alcohol is a depressant, which lowers your reaction time, making it harder to drive. Marijuana is a hallucinogenic. If you're caught driving drunk, you're going to end up with a hefty fine and maybe jail. If you're caught driving high, most officers tend to overlook it.

[Verruckter]

Hee gyus i od drugz kuz der fun lawl.

I'm absolutely against drugs/alcohol (not for the same reasons though).

For drugs, I just don't need them. I can find thousands of ways to have fun without them, and it makes me sad when someone I know starts using them, because in my opinion and due to the way I was raised, I find it discusting and absolutely anti-natural. By "anti-natural", I mean that the way the human body was "created" (over time, I'm not a creationist), it is not in the natural order of things that one should have to absorb a substance which modifies his/her motor and psycological abilities for any reason whatsoever. The human body was "desinged" in a way and I think it's the least of things to respect the thousands of years of evolution behind us.

Another reason is that I could not possibly have fun while not being in total control of my body. Also, I'm not the most responsible person ever, and if I started taking drugs I'd be a total waste.

As for alcohol, I just think it tastes like ****. Windshield-washer to be more precise.

My OpiNiOn!

EDIT: The slight difference between alcohol and drugs is that you don't actually need to abust of the first one in order to feel a drastic change of behavior. Although, that does not justify the legality of any of those.

P.S. I despise the human race.

[jewpinthethird]

The drug policy in America is ridiculous as it is. While I do believe most illegal drugs should stay illegal, I am for the legalization of marijuana. I just think there is a general ignorance when it comes to drugs in America as the most widely abused drugs are pharmaceuticals.

[archbishopjabber]

Every person has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Part of life is the choice to throw it away if you want to. No one else has the right to say what someone can and cannot do to their body. This is why I am for the legalization of drugs. I just think that if you abuse drugs you should be unable to get health insurance. That way you are not a drain on the system. Also, drug overdoses should be denied service in the emergency rooms, that way irresponsible people do not take up hospital space that other people may need. Plus, the war on drugs is a waste of tax money. Why not legalize and tax drugs to boost revenue and then use that revenue to educate kids why not to use drugs.

[Vampeel]

Drugs deteriorate the over all well-being of a society.

Also archbishop, based on US Law (I'll assume that'a in question since you're quoting 'life liberty and the pursuit of happiness') you do NOT have the right to throw away your life, suicide is illegal.

[gAngstazzle]

Originally Posted by jewpinthethird

The drug policy in America is ridiculous as it is. While I do believe most illegal drugs should stay illegal, I am for the legalization of marijuana. I just think there is a general ignorance when it comes to drugs in America as the most widely abused drugs are pharmaceuticals.

So true...
so many people at my school chug bottles of cough syrup, take DXM, xanax, oxycontin..the list goes on and on

Also, there is a drug called Salvia that's legal in my state, and it's far worse than marijuana in my opinion. The high is much shorter than a marijuana high, but much more potent because it is a psychadelic drug. When I'm high on marijuana I can actually control myself and I know what i'm doing...but salvia...this sh*t is nuts, and i have no clue why it's legal. It should definately be illegal if marijuana is. ^^

[Chrissi]

Originally Posted by Verruckter

I find it discusting and absolutely anti-natural. By "anti-natural", I mean that the way the human body was "created" (over time, I'm not a creationist), it is not in the natural order of things that one should have to absorb a substance which modifies his/her motor and psycological abilities for any reason whatsoever. The human body was "desinged" in a way and I think it's the least of things to respect the thousands of years of evolution behind us.

Actually.... drugs may have aided our development. Can you prove this theory wrong?

[archbishopjabber]

Originally Posted by Vampeel

Drugs deteriorate the over all well-being of a society.

Also archbishop, based on US Law (I'll assume that'a in question since you're quoting 'life liberty and the pursuit of happiness') you do NOT have the right to throw away your life, suicide is illegal.

First of all, US Law is a joke. Do you realize consensual fellatio between a 17 year old boy and 15 year old girl landed him in jail for 10 years! I think that proves how ridiculous it is. Secondly, Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness is what the country was SUPPOSE to provide, not that it provides any of those with the current political system. As to suicide being illegal, how do you prosecute? Only attempted suicide is illegal.

[DiscoBobbyPARANOiA]

I choose not to consume alcohol or use drugs, and I think everyone should have that choice.

However, if any of my friends were to start doing those kinds of things, I would most likely end the relationship.

That's my .02 .

[DiscoBobbyPARANOiA]

Originally Posted by archbishopjabber

As to suicide being illegal, how do you prosecute? Only attempted suicide is illegal.

You basically proved his/her point.

If you don't die from the drug, it's injuring yourself. And it therefore IF ANYTHING would be considered attempted suicide, not suicide. >_>

Oops, double post. I'm too used to the 'no editing' rule in twg.

[Devinisleet]

Originally Posted by archbishopjabber

First of all, US Law is a joke. Do you realize consensual fellatio between a 17 year old boy and 15 year old girl landed him in jail for 10 years! I think that proves how ridiculous it is. Secondly, Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness is what the country was SUPPOSE to provide, not that it provides any of those with the current political system. As to suicide being illegal, how do you prosecute? Only attempted suicide is illegal.

LOL how can you have the pursuit of happiness if you can't even bust in a girls mouth! LOL

[Pippin667]

Happiness isnt just about where you can bust in whoever and where, in fact it is.... but then again it isnt depend of who you are.

US government is f'ed up, I turned 18 and now icant date girls a year younger then me because its a law. In my own personal recerds im listed as a "abstant young man" so i dont see why its so bad if i date a 16 year old if im not going to have sex with her.

Back to the original point, drugs will kill you when your young but when your old it'll kill you anyway but its ok because your old anyway

[cpxti]

woah pediphilist

[esupin]

Originally Posted by wickedawesomeful

There's a difference. Alcohol is a depressant, which lowers your reaction time, making it harder to drive. Marijuana is a hallucinogenic. If you're caught driving drunk, you're going to end up with a hefty fine and maybe jail. If you're caught driving high, most officers tend to overlook it.

I'm not talking about just marijuana. That's silly stuff.