Hey Dope Heads, Give it a Break!

[Steve_A]

Hi Phtha,

Leaving the insulting and ignorant to one side, my original post was nothing to do with looking in to why Cannabis is illegal.

Nor did it treat the subject of chemicals in foodstuffs that resemble those natural properties of Cannabis.

Nor did I state any opinion about health and safety of users, I don't know where you got that from.

Nor if the drug causes illness, I think however, I mentioned that it does cause paranoia if used over a prolonged period of time.

http://mentalhealth.about.com/od/che...thcyale604.htm

I personally was told this on a training course back in the 1980s I took about drug awareness. Of course the course tutor could have been lying.

We must read the original post to understand what I was saying. It appears that many people in this thread are defending the use of the drug. Rights for using drugs was also not the point of the thread. I don't particularly care if you are or if you are not a user.

Thank goodness some people in the thread did understand what I was saying.

It's clear that not everybody has the same opinion or thoughts that I do. Being a moderator doesn't make me the owner of the truth, just as it doesn't limit me as to what I can say when I dissagree in the forums.

I merely edit posts when rules are broken in the forum (racist, sexist, threatening remarks etc.).

Best regards,

Steve

Originally Posted by Phtha

I normally stay far away from personal issues on forums but I feel the need to pipe in here.
I find what Steve_A said to be insulting and incredibly ignorant about both drugs and the drug war in general. I think you should really look into the reason why cannabis is illegal. If you seriously think that a plant was made illegal because they were concerned about our own safety and health, then well, I don't know where to start. How about try reading labels in the grocery store next time your shopping, and comparing the chemicals with those found in cannabis...

I can post link after link proving cannabis has never caused a disease and cures many forms of other diseases...

The only reason you think it is harmful is because you were told it was by bureaucrats who want to harm you....

I am also posting because I want everyone to know that not all of us here reflect the views of the moderators or other members. Steve I'm sure is a great guy and means well, and has proven so by being helpful many times.
We are all at different stages in this grand show.