Posted by S. Howard on January 1, 2001, at 4:12:14
In reply to cannabis, posted by dennis on December 31, 2000, at 0:48:29
I don't smoke marijuana myself but don't think it's any more harmful than liquor, although certainly alcohol has ruined countless lives. Still, I would not wish to live in a country where I was forbidden to have a glass of wine.I would not object to legalization, although I think the same standards should apply (i.e. one should not drive or go to work stoned). The fact that murderers are paroled after a few years because our prisons are overcrowded with pot-smokers makes me physically ill.
Twenty years ago, I visited a place called the Milky Way in Amsterdam. Behind a store counter, there were glass jars of marijuana in every variety. After your purchase was weighed on a scale, you could buy papers or pipes or bongs. Then you could go to another room, if you desired, and smoke your purchase. There was an open kitchen in a back room and to this day, I remember looking into a huge kettle simmering on the stove and inside there was bright pink soup. (I didn't have any.)
I have no idea if the Milky Way is still there,
but I'm sure that cannibis is still legal in Amsterdam. This might be a dream vacation for you,
if you care to save up for it.Happy Trails-
Gracie
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