Posted by lostforwards on December 9, 2004, at 10:24:15
In reply to Re: think about it, posted by Susan47 on December 9, 2004, at 9:35:10
Psychoactive substances empower us. They're only a source of anxiety if you're concerned about what other people do with them. Euphoria sounds good, but it's not everyone's cup of tea. I've always wanted to try E - at least once. I came across a book ( last year or something ) written by some psychiatrists and/or psychologists on using it in therapy. I think it was psychologists. I'll take it if I can manage to get over the fear of brain damage. I don't know. It might not be worth the risk. When I took mushrooms I was nervous in the same way. Whether what I take is safe or not, doesn't undermine the fact that drugs can be taken by choice and don't represent limitations.
On the other hand I get a little annoyed by pot propaganda. This weed is like the green grass stuff is a part of the picture. I'm not against pot but I can see though the sheepism - which I think is what's bugging you. A drug can only do so much for a person. It won't make your life. If all you've got in your bedroom are posters of cannabis sativa, bongs, and joints, you've got a problem. I realize that movements often have symbols, and these days pot has become a symbol. There are even sites like http://smokedot.org. That's gotta be the funniest. I think the problem is some people don't realize that pot is used as a symbol. They think that smoking it is going to make them an activist at the forefront of a lot of causes. The fact is, it won't. Some people just do it to fit in. Smoking pot will only vaguely help push for the legalization. It probably won't make much of difference otherwise but symbols, whatever they are, hold people together. So pot-mania is a good thing ( I'd prefer music ) in ways, you just have to get used to some of the more annoying things.
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