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Q. I'm writing a college paper on this, and honestly don't see a downside to marijuana being legalized...and I need to know to argue against it in the essay...
Marijuana does not kill brain cells. The claim that marijuana kills brain cells is based on a speculative report dating back a quarter of a century that has never been supported by any scientific study
So far no real arguments here. I'm just gonna make the opposition to it seem stupid, seeing that it already is, that shouldn't be hard.
Marijuana does not kill brain cells. The claim that marijuana kills brain cells is based on a speculative report dating back a quarter of a century that has never been supported by any scientific study
So far no real arguments here. I'm just gonna make the opposition to it seem stupid, seeing that it already is, that shouldn't be hard.
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They main arguments against (I do not agree with these, but they're the ones I hear most often).
-It makes people stupid
-It makes people lazy
-It will ruin society
-Crime rates will rocket
-We need to think about the kids and if it's legalized it will be easier for them to get it
-It causes medical problems
-people will start driving while stoned.
-there's no way the government could regulate it.
All of these arguments are pathetic. They all have counter arguments as well.
-There have been no tests that show conclusively that weed impairs long term brain functions or saps ambition. There are pot smokers in every industry following every career path. They obviously can't be that stupid or lazy.
-1 naturally occuring plant will not ruin society, it will actually be a boon to the economy, creating thousands of jobs and billions in taxes if legalized.
-Crime rates will actually go down. We arrest people who only deal in marijuana and those who smoke it. There are tons of crimes created by keeping it illegal (trafficking, gamg wars, robberies) that would be stopped if we legalized it.
-Kids already have easy access to it. Black market products are easier for children to get their hands on than government regulated products. In high school I could get dime bags far easier than six packs. Some kids will still get a hold of it, but they already do.
-Yes it can cause medical problems. Not as many as alcohol or tobacco, both legalized drugs in this country. It's my body, so I should be able do what I want with it. Like cigarettes it would be regulated (not in public areas, not in bars or in the workplace, etc). That way I don't harm others (second hand smoke) while I hurt myself.
-People are already driving stoned. If it were legalized I'm sure that the same rules that apply to alcohol would apply to marijuana. You wouldn't be allowed legally to drive while under the influence. Some people would break those laws, but those are the same people who are already breaking the law.
- The government could easily regulate the large majority of marijuana, just like they do with tobacco. Small local growers wouldn't survive for long, because large corporate growers would take over. We'd end up with controlled, taxed, packs of joints that would come from a national supplier. The product would be inspected by the necessary health agencies and probably have added chemicals (just like tobacco cigarrettes). Some small growers would be around with higher grade product, but they'd be higher priced, and taxed even more. People would be able to grow personall amounts, but we're a lazy society and people would rather buy it than grow it. Just like tobacco and vegetables.
They main arguments against (I do not agree with these, but they're the ones I hear most often).
-It makes people stupid
-It makes people lazy
-It will ruin society
-Crime rates will rocket
-We need to think about the kids and if it's legalized it will be easier for them to get it
-It causes medical problems
-people will start driving while stoned.
-there's no way the government could regulate it.
All of these arguments are pathetic. They all have counter arguments as well.
-There have been no tests that show conclusively that weed impairs long term brain functions or saps ambition. There are pot smokers in every industry following every career path. They obviously can't be that stupid or lazy.
-1 naturally occuring plant will not ruin society, it will actually be a boon to the economy, creating thousands of jobs and billions in taxes if legalized.
-Crime rates will actually go down. We arrest people who only deal in marijuana and those who smoke it. There are tons of crimes created by keeping it illegal (trafficking, gamg wars, robberies) that would be stopped if we legalized it.
-Kids already have easy access to it. Black market products are easier for children to get their hands on than government regulated products. In high school I could get dime bags far easier than six packs. Some kids will still get a hold of it, but they already do.
-Yes it can cause medical problems. Not as many as alcohol or tobacco, both legalized drugs in this country. It's my body, so I should be able do what I want with it. Like cigarettes it would be regulated (not in public areas, not in bars or in the workplace, etc). That way I don't harm others (second hand smoke) while I hurt myself.
-People are already driving stoned. If it were legalized I'm sure that the same rules that apply to alcohol would apply to marijuana. You wouldn't be allowed legally to drive while under the influence. Some people would break those laws, but those are the same people who are already breaking the law.
- The government could easily regulate the large majority of marijuana, just like they do with tobacco. Small local growers wouldn't survive for long, because large corporate growers would take over. We'd end up with controlled, taxed, packs of joints that would come from a national supplier. The product would be inspected by the necessary health agencies and probably have added chemicals (just like tobacco cigarrettes). Some small growers would be around with higher grade product, but they'd be higher priced, and taxed even more. People would be able to grow personall amounts, but we're a lazy society and people would rather buy it than grow it. Just like tobacco and vegetables.
Do any of you guys have Anorexia, because I need to know what it's like for and essay for english class?
Kasey S
Does anyone have anorexia? If so, please tell me what its like, what it does to you emotionally, physically, and if it makes you feel self concious in any way.
Answer
Well, I spent my entire summer in a treatment center (64 days) to help push me along my recovery, and I'm still struggling. I think I'd be able to help you.
Background info: I'm 17, and will be 18 in February. Developed it at age 11.
Eating disorders can start at any age, really. As young as five and as old as one may live. Granted, the wisdom elderly learn over time would aid in preventing an ED, but it is not impossible.
Anyway, on to your question.
Emotionally: It can do anything from making you feel on top of the world (when you're the skinniest in the room, or have "properly restricted" for a long time) to making you feel like a piece of shit. This is much more common, because it truly just grates on your self esteem. You feel guilty for even eating one grape if you were supposed to be fasting. It truly takes a toll on your emotions and exhausts you because you're constantly thinking, calculating, and wondering "which has fewer calories, will it make me fat, do I deserve it, do I need it, etc." You lose relationships because you're busy isolating. You can't hang out with your friends because you've got a long night with ED planned, full of restricting and browsing calorie-count.com. From a sexual-relationship perspective, you no longer feel like you are worthy of a partner, and your boyfriend deserves so much better than you. You honestly don't feel as though you should eat. You always are forced to lie to your friends and loved ones because they're worried about you and you don't want to disappoint them. Thus, you are now feeling guilty (again) for your lies. Guilt plays a major factor with EDs. To punish yourself for lying to your family, you restrict more.I could go on and on, but I hope you get the gist.
Physically: There are the obvious constant hunger pangs, but really, you phase them out. You don't notice these things because you're too busy thinking about that one damn grape you ate three days ago. Your joints are consistently sore and you probably develop osteopenia. I did. Things that you could do even when you weighed more, like walking from the parking lot to school, now make you winded. You can't focus and you see horrid spots every time you stand up. You have low blood pressure and you may become orthostatic (difference in blood pressure when standing and sitting). You will get bruises SO easily and people in school will ask you if you've been beaten. Due to the protein deficiency, most likely dark bags will form under your eyes... so you also become skilled in the art of cover up. Sometimes your eyes will also become blood shot. If you fast for several days in a row, your tongue may appear "furry" as the toxins clear your body. Similarly, toxins exiting your skin will cause many pimples. Of course, you'll always be tired and never really have that bright-eyed glow. The word "healthy" will not be used to describe your physical demeanor.
Finally, yes it makes you feel self-conscious. You feel like a pregnant whale on steroids no matter what you weigh.
I hope I've painted an accurate enough picture for you to do your report. Please, I hope this wasn't just you looking into "becoming anorexic". This disease ruins your life, takes up to a decade of it if you do survive, and severely decreases the chance of you ever having kids. I might never hold a baby that I can call my own.
Well, I spent my entire summer in a treatment center (64 days) to help push me along my recovery, and I'm still struggling. I think I'd be able to help you.
Background info: I'm 17, and will be 18 in February. Developed it at age 11.
Eating disorders can start at any age, really. As young as five and as old as one may live. Granted, the wisdom elderly learn over time would aid in preventing an ED, but it is not impossible.
Anyway, on to your question.
Emotionally: It can do anything from making you feel on top of the world (when you're the skinniest in the room, or have "properly restricted" for a long time) to making you feel like a piece of shit. This is much more common, because it truly just grates on your self esteem. You feel guilty for even eating one grape if you were supposed to be fasting. It truly takes a toll on your emotions and exhausts you because you're constantly thinking, calculating, and wondering "which has fewer calories, will it make me fat, do I deserve it, do I need it, etc." You lose relationships because you're busy isolating. You can't hang out with your friends because you've got a long night with ED planned, full of restricting and browsing calorie-count.com. From a sexual-relationship perspective, you no longer feel like you are worthy of a partner, and your boyfriend deserves so much better than you. You honestly don't feel as though you should eat. You always are forced to lie to your friends and loved ones because they're worried about you and you don't want to disappoint them. Thus, you are now feeling guilty (again) for your lies. Guilt plays a major factor with EDs. To punish yourself for lying to your family, you restrict more.I could go on and on, but I hope you get the gist.
Physically: There are the obvious constant hunger pangs, but really, you phase them out. You don't notice these things because you're too busy thinking about that one damn grape you ate three days ago. Your joints are consistently sore and you probably develop osteopenia. I did. Things that you could do even when you weighed more, like walking from the parking lot to school, now make you winded. You can't focus and you see horrid spots every time you stand up. You have low blood pressure and you may become orthostatic (difference in blood pressure when standing and sitting). You will get bruises SO easily and people in school will ask you if you've been beaten. Due to the protein deficiency, most likely dark bags will form under your eyes... so you also become skilled in the art of cover up. Sometimes your eyes will also become blood shot. If you fast for several days in a row, your tongue may appear "furry" as the toxins clear your body. Similarly, toxins exiting your skin will cause many pimples. Of course, you'll always be tired and never really have that bright-eyed glow. The word "healthy" will not be used to describe your physical demeanor.
Finally, yes it makes you feel self-conscious. You feel like a pregnant whale on steroids no matter what you weigh.
I hope I've painted an accurate enough picture for you to do your report. Please, I hope this wasn't just you looking into "becoming anorexic". This disease ruins your life, takes up to a decade of it if you do survive, and severely decreases the chance of you ever having kids. I might never hold a baby that I can call my own.
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