Canadian Politics Redux
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Yes, he's terrible. I don't understand wtf they were thinking picking him in the first place... If that's the best they've got, they're in big trouble for the long haul... and while I'm tempted to be pleased about that, it's actually rather scary. It makes me worry they're going to go more radical right in some kind of attempt to solidify a hardcore base. But hopefully they're going to be smarter than that and aim to find someone who appeals to the younger generations. That would mean being liberal on the social issues and sticking to common sense fiscal conservatism without attacking social programs that people depend on, tougher sentencing, being sure to not be anti-environment, proposing common sense immigration reform that doesn't employ any fear mongering ... and someone with a fucking personality would help too...... All that is a TALL order for the Conservatives. I'm not sure they can ever pull that off. I mean, I wouldn't vote for them anyhow, but at least if they could manage something like that and won, I wouldn't choke on it.Meltdown99 said:Andrew Sheer will not be PM and likely out as Conservative leader within a few years. The guy is the creepiest fucking politician I've seen. Someone needs to wipe that stupid arrogant smirk off his face.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata0 -
Well, there have been questions raised about the legitimacy of him winning the leadership. In my opinion, he stole the leadership from Bernier. Agree, the conservatives need to move back to just right of center, just like the liberals need to move back to just left of center. But that's a debate for another day I suppose. Eventually, the PC's will rise to power again, that's just the way things go in politics guess. They have people in their ranks who would be good leaders, why they don't run, I do not know, most likely money. I know if I was Trudeau, I'd want Singh in the H of C, sooner than later ... he will likely drive NDP voters to the liberals. I think Sheer is the last of the Harper conservatives that will have much influence. No matter what happens, Cannabis legalization is here to stay. The law will get tweaked over time, I believe they plan on allowing edibles to be sold in the future. I'm not worried.PJ_Soul said:
Yes, he's terrible. I don't understand wtf they were thinking picking him in the first place... If that's the best they've got, they're in big trouble for the long haul... and while I'm tempted to be pleased about that, it's actually rather scary. It makes me worry they're going to go more radical right in some kind of attempt to solidify a hardcore base. But hopefully they're going to be smarter than that and aim to find someone who appeals to the younger generations. That would mean being liberal on the social issues and sticking to common sense fiscal conservatism without attacking social programs that people depend on, tougher sentencing, being sure to not be anti-environment, proposing common sense immigration reform that doesn't employ any fear mongering ... and someone with a fucking personality would help too...... All that is a TALL order for the Conservatives. I'm not sure they can ever pull that off. I mean, I wouldn't vote for them anyhow, but at least if they could manage something like that and won, I wouldn't choke on it.Meltdown99 said:Andrew Sheer will not be PM and likely out as Conservative leader within a few years. The guy is the creepiest fucking politician I've seen. Someone needs to wipe that stupid arrogant smirk off his face.
Compared to what's going on in the States, all 4 federal party leaders are far more competent than the current POTUS.Give Peas A Chance…0 -
A truer thing has never been said, lol.Meltdown99 said:
Well, there have been questions raised about the legitimacy of him winning the leadership. In my opinion, he stole the leadership from Bernier. Agree, the conservatives need to move back to just right of center, just like the liberals need to move back to just left of center. But that's a debate for another day I suppose. Eventually, the PC's will rise to power again, that's just the way things go in politics guess. They have people in their ranks who would be good leaders, why they don't run, I do not know, most likely money. I know if I was Trudeau, I'd want Singh in the H of C, sooner than later ... he will likely drive NDP voters to the liberals. I think Sheer is the last of the Harper conservatives that will have much influence. No matter what happens, Cannabis legalization is here to stay. The law will get tweaked over time, I believe they plan on allowing edibles to be sold in the future. I'm not worried.PJ_Soul said:
Yes, he's terrible. I don't understand wtf they were thinking picking him in the first place... If that's the best they've got, they're in big trouble for the long haul... and while I'm tempted to be pleased about that, it's actually rather scary. It makes me worry they're going to go more radical right in some kind of attempt to solidify a hardcore base. But hopefully they're going to be smarter than that and aim to find someone who appeals to the younger generations. That would mean being liberal on the social issues and sticking to common sense fiscal conservatism without attacking social programs that people depend on, tougher sentencing, being sure to not be anti-environment, proposing common sense immigration reform that doesn't employ any fear mongering ... and someone with a fucking personality would help too...... All that is a TALL order for the Conservatives. I'm not sure they can ever pull that off. I mean, I wouldn't vote for them anyhow, but at least if they could manage something like that and won, I wouldn't choke on it.Meltdown99 said:Andrew Sheer will not be PM and likely out as Conservative leader within a few years. The guy is the creepiest fucking politician I've seen. Someone needs to wipe that stupid arrogant smirk off his face.
Compared to what's going on in the States, all 4 federal party leaders are far more competent than the current POTUS.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata0 -
what's with you two today? enough with the kumbaya shit, get back to throwing daggers! By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.0
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I know it's weird, lol. It's making me uncomfortable.HughFreakingDillon said:what's with you two today? enough with the kumbaya shit, get back to throwing daggers!
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata0 -
I'm turning a new leaf. I only post here when high. See pot would end all wars...lolGive Peas A Chance…0
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Canadians Divided Over Legal Age For Marijuana, Angus Reid Institute Poll Suggests
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/11/14/canada-legal-weed-poll_a_23589387/?ncid=fcbklnkcahpmg00000001&fbclid=IwAR0HRvoa1JjiOERwTPXr9j7Z9ZKxDSlFOlwhsZAgBOYtjyU1SqcHtvOPEAQ
Can someone more knowledgeable, please explain why weed is bad for the young brain, but contact sports that cause concussions to seem to get a pass.Give Peas A Chance…0 -
They’re both bad for the developing brain. I don’t see contact sports getting a pass, I see a lot more recognition about the dangers of concussion and steps taken to prevent them or minimize the impact.Meltdown99 said:Canadians Divided Over Legal Age For Marijuana, Angus Reid Institute Poll Suggests
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/11/14/canada-legal-weed-poll_a_23589387/?ncid=fcbklnkcahpmg00000001&fbclid=IwAR0HRvoa1JjiOERwTPXr9j7Z9ZKxDSlFOlwhsZAgBOYtjyU1SqcHtvOPEAQ
Can someone more knowledgeable, please explain why weed is bad for the young brain, but contact sports that cause concussions to seem to get a pass.
One difference, of course, is that not everyone who plays sports will get a concussion, but everyone who smokes weed is being affected by it.my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf0 -
Thank you. I appreciate your response. So what about all those very successful potheads? Are they just lucky? And when I say free pass, maybe its the wrong wording. Are concussions the only time contact sports cause issues? From my limited knowledge of the brain, it sits in a gel-like substance, sort of floats in the skull ... wouldn't impact of any kind that causes the brain to move excessively in the skull potentially cause brain injury long-term.oftenreading said:
They’re both bad for the developing brain. I don’t see contact sports getting a pass, I see a lot more recognition about the dangers of concussion and steps taken to prevent them or minimize the impact.Meltdown99 said:Canadians Divided Over Legal Age For Marijuana, Angus Reid Institute Poll Suggests
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/11/14/canada-legal-weed-poll_a_23589387/?ncid=fcbklnkcahpmg00000001&fbclid=IwAR0HRvoa1JjiOERwTPXr9j7Z9ZKxDSlFOlwhsZAgBOYtjyU1SqcHtvOPEAQ
Can someone more knowledgeable, please explain why weed is bad for the young brain, but contact sports that cause concussions to seem to get a pass.
One difference, of course, is that not everyone who plays sports will get a concussion, but everyone who smokes weed is being affected by it.Give Peas A Chance…0 -
in the same way not everyone becomes an alcoholic from drinking, or not every baby is damaged from their mother drinking while pregnant, not everyone who smokes weed will become depressed, or anxious, or have mental health issues. it will effect everyone differently. the importance is just that people know the risks involved.Meltdown99 said:
Thank you. I appreciate your response. So what about all those very successful potheads? Are they just lucky? And when I say free pass, maybe its the wrong wording. Are concussions the only time contact sports cause issues? From my limited knowledge of the brain, it sits in a gel-like substance, sort of floats in the skull ... wouldn't impact of any kind that causes the brain to move excessively in the skull potentially cause brain injury long-term.oftenreading said:
They’re both bad for the developing brain. I don’t see contact sports getting a pass, I see a lot more recognition about the dangers of concussion and steps taken to prevent them or minimize the impact.Meltdown99 said:Canadians Divided Over Legal Age For Marijuana, Angus Reid Institute Poll Suggests
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/11/14/canada-legal-weed-poll_a_23589387/?ncid=fcbklnkcahpmg00000001&fbclid=IwAR0HRvoa1JjiOERwTPXr9j7Z9ZKxDSlFOlwhsZAgBOYtjyU1SqcHtvOPEAQ
Can someone more knowledgeable, please explain why weed is bad for the young brain, but contact sports that cause concussions to seem to get a pass.
One difference, of course, is that not everyone who plays sports will get a concussion, but everyone who smokes weed is being affected by it.
I've been smoking weed since i was 14. could it be the cause of my mental health issues? absolutely, but there's really no way to know at this point. I know plenty of people I smoked with (and people who smoked much more) haven't been affected by mental health like I have.By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.0 -
Meltdown99 said:
Thank you. I appreciate your response. So what about all those very successful potheads? Are they just lucky? And when I say free pass, maybe its the wrong wording. Are concussions the only time contact sports cause issues? From my limited knowledge of the brain, it sits in a gel-like substance, sort of floats in the skull ... wouldn't impact of any kind that causes the brain to move excessively in the skull potentially cause brain injury long-term.oftenreading said:
They’re both bad for the developing brain. I don’t see contact sports getting a pass, I see a lot more recognition about the dangers of concussion and steps taken to prevent them or minimize the impact.Meltdown99 said:Canadians Divided Over Legal Age For Marijuana, Angus Reid Institute Poll Suggests
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/11/14/canada-legal-weed-poll_a_23589387/?ncid=fcbklnkcahpmg00000001&fbclid=IwAR0HRvoa1JjiOERwTPXr9j7Z9ZKxDSlFOlwhsZAgBOYtjyU1SqcHtvOPEAQ
Can someone more knowledgeable, please explain why weed is bad for the young brain, but contact sports that cause concussions to seem to get a pass.
One difference, of course, is that not everyone who plays sports will get a concussion, but everyone who smokes weed is being affected by it.
If I knew what factor or factors made it so that some people would be negatively affected by weed while others are not, I'd be rich. Are teens who don't experience negative effects from using cannabis "just lucky"? Maybe they are, in the sense that they are lucky enough to have a particular set of genes and other circumstances that has allowed their brain to develop in a way that is more resilient and less affected by cannabis. Some people undeniably have a genetic predisposition to psychosis, for instance, and are more likely to become psychotic when using cannabis than others. Others are more likely to experience anxiety, and so on.
What you're talking about with the brain moving "excessively in the skull" is a concussion, so I'm not sure what the question is. You can get brain injuries that are not concussions in sports, but much less commonly, because they would be things like crush injuries, skull fractures, etc.my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf0 -
So do you think the age should be raised to 21? I understand that some of the concern is associated with THC content being much greater today than, say 20 years ago.oftenreading said:Meltdown99 said:
Thank you. I appreciate your response. So what about all those very successful potheads? Are they just lucky? And when I say free pass, maybe its the wrong wording. Are concussions the only time contact sports cause issues? From my limited knowledge of the brain, it sits in a gel-like substance, sort of floats in the skull ... wouldn't impact of any kind that causes the brain to move excessively in the skull potentially cause brain injury long-term.oftenreading said:
They’re both bad for the developing brain. I don’t see contact sports getting a pass, I see a lot more recognition about the dangers of concussion and steps taken to prevent them or minimize the impact.Meltdown99 said:Canadians Divided Over Legal Age For Marijuana, Angus Reid Institute Poll Suggests
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/11/14/canada-legal-weed-poll_a_23589387/?ncid=fcbklnkcahpmg00000001&fbclid=IwAR0HRvoa1JjiOERwTPXr9j7Z9ZKxDSlFOlwhsZAgBOYtjyU1SqcHtvOPEAQ
Can someone more knowledgeable, please explain why weed is bad for the young brain, but contact sports that cause concussions to seem to get a pass.
One difference, of course, is that not everyone who plays sports will get a concussion, but everyone who smokes weed is being affected by it.
If I knew what factor or factors made it so that some people would be negatively affected by weed while others are not, I'd be rich. Are teens who don't experience negative effects from using cannabis "just lucky"? Maybe they are, in the sense that they are lucky enough to have a particular set of genes and other circumstances that has allowed their brain to develop in a way that is more resilient and less affected by cannabis. Some people undeniably have a genetic predisposition to psychosis, for instance, and are more likely to become psychotic when using cannabis than others. Others are more likely to experience anxiety, and so on.
What you're talking about with the brain moving "excessively in the skull" is a concussion, so I'm not sure what the question is. You can get brain injuries that are not concussions in sports, but much less commonly, because they would be things like crush injuries, skull fractures, etc.Give Peas A Chance…0 -
This is an oddly fascinating article from the Guardian on Alberta's rat-free status.
The comment about "two rats a month" was amusing, as well as the mention of Alberta's borders that inexplicably leaves out NWT.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/15/alberta-rat-catcher-phil-merill-canada-pest-free
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Meltdown99 said:
So do you think the age should be raised to 21? I understand that some of the concern is associated with THC content being much greater today than, say 20 years ago.oftenreading said:Meltdown99 said:
Thank you. I appreciate your response. So what about all those very successful potheads? Are they just lucky? And when I say free pass, maybe its the wrong wording. Are concussions the only time contact sports cause issues? From my limited knowledge of the brain, it sits in a gel-like substance, sort of floats in the skull ... wouldn't impact of any kind that causes the brain to move excessively in the skull potentially cause brain injury long-term.oftenreading said:
They’re both bad for the developing brain. I don’t see contact sports getting a pass, I see a lot more recognition about the dangers of concussion and steps taken to prevent them or minimize the impact.Meltdown99 said:Canadians Divided Over Legal Age For Marijuana, Angus Reid Institute Poll Suggests
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/11/14/canada-legal-weed-poll_a_23589387/?ncid=fcbklnkcahpmg00000001&fbclid=IwAR0HRvoa1JjiOERwTPXr9j7Z9ZKxDSlFOlwhsZAgBOYtjyU1SqcHtvOPEAQ
Can someone more knowledgeable, please explain why weed is bad for the young brain, but contact sports that cause concussions to seem to get a pass.
One difference, of course, is that not everyone who plays sports will get a concussion, but everyone who smokes weed is being affected by it.
If I knew what factor or factors made it so that some people would be negatively affected by weed while others are not, I'd be rich. Are teens who don't experience negative effects from using cannabis "just lucky"? Maybe they are, in the sense that they are lucky enough to have a particular set of genes and other circumstances that has allowed their brain to develop in a way that is more resilient and less affected by cannabis. Some people undeniably have a genetic predisposition to psychosis, for instance, and are more likely to become psychotic when using cannabis than others. Others are more likely to experience anxiety, and so on.
What you're talking about with the brain moving "excessively in the skull" is a concussion, so I'm not sure what the question is. You can get brain injuries that are not concussions in sports, but much less commonly, because they would be things like crush injuries, skull fractures, etc.
I don't have a good answer on what the age limit should be, honestly. I'm trying to balance practicality with health. I'm strongly in favour of legalization, due to the evidence of overall health benefits to a population when substance use is not criminalized, but it's certainly possible for there to be areas of drawbacks even if the larger picture is positive.my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf0 -
Alcohol impairs the brain, and we allow legal consumption at 18 0r 19 depending on the province. I guess at some point we have to let young adults make their own choices...oftenreading said:Meltdown99 said:
So do you think the age should be raised to 21? I understand that some of the concern is associated with THC content being much greater today than, say 20 years ago.oftenreading said:Meltdown99 said:
Thank you. I appreciate your response. So what about all those very successful potheads? Are they just lucky? And when I say free pass, maybe its the wrong wording. Are concussions the only time contact sports cause issues? From my limited knowledge of the brain, it sits in a gel-like substance, sort of floats in the skull ... wouldn't impact of any kind that causes the brain to move excessively in the skull potentially cause brain injury long-term.oftenreading said:
They’re both bad for the developing brain. I don’t see contact sports getting a pass, I see a lot more recognition about the dangers of concussion and steps taken to prevent them or minimize the impact.Meltdown99 said:Canadians Divided Over Legal Age For Marijuana, Angus Reid Institute Poll Suggests
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/11/14/canada-legal-weed-poll_a_23589387/?ncid=fcbklnkcahpmg00000001&fbclid=IwAR0HRvoa1JjiOERwTPXr9j7Z9ZKxDSlFOlwhsZAgBOYtjyU1SqcHtvOPEAQ
Can someone more knowledgeable, please explain why weed is bad for the young brain, but contact sports that cause concussions to seem to get a pass.
One difference, of course, is that not everyone who plays sports will get a concussion, but everyone who smokes weed is being affected by it.
If I knew what factor or factors made it so that some people would be negatively affected by weed while others are not, I'd be rich. Are teens who don't experience negative effects from using cannabis "just lucky"? Maybe they are, in the sense that they are lucky enough to have a particular set of genes and other circumstances that has allowed their brain to develop in a way that is more resilient and less affected by cannabis. Some people undeniably have a genetic predisposition to psychosis, for instance, and are more likely to become psychotic when using cannabis than others. Others are more likely to experience anxiety, and so on.
What you're talking about with the brain moving "excessively in the skull" is a concussion, so I'm not sure what the question is. You can get brain injuries that are not concussions in sports, but much less commonly, because they would be things like crush injuries, skull fractures, etc.
I don't have a good answer on what the age limit should be, honestly. I'm trying to balance practicality with health. I'm strongly in favour of legalization, due to the evidence of overall health benefits to a population when substance use is not criminalized, but it's certainly possible for there to be areas of drawbacks even if the larger picture is positive.Give Peas A Chance…0 -
Another 'horrific' Ontario killer is living in minimum and he gets day passeshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/prisoner-transfer-shelley-christopher-cowell-woodstock-1.4902870?cmp=FB_Post_News&fbclid=IwAR06EkuZ7m7czK-pXDFRZbNEIcOG85R--leB7Yd7OE6FBjdvJPTAl0VMKzQ
Yes, I find it absurd that he gets day parole. I'm even more confused about why another woman would marry him. Things that make you go hmmmm.Give Peas A Chance…0 -
Meltdown99 said:Another 'horrific' Ontario killer is living in minimum and he gets day passeshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/prisoner-transfer-shelley-christopher-cowell-woodstock-1.4902870?cmp=FB_Post_News&fbclid=IwAR06EkuZ7m7czK-pXDFRZbNEIcOG85R--leB7Yd7OE6FBjdvJPTAl0VMKzQ
Yes, I find it absurd that he gets day parole. I'm even more confused about why another woman would marry him. Things that make you go hmmmm.
The pendulum has reached its limits and is swinging back. People are tired of our lenient sentencing and our lackadaisical reform/correctional work.
There are not people- good citizens- worthy of our best efforts and understanding because they just made a mistake. These are disease ridden vermin that have no place in society whatsoever.
And as for the f**king idiot that married the loser... wow. You're a champion. You marry a guy who bound, tortured, beat and decapitated his ex-wife? What is wrong with you?"My brain's a good brain!"0 -
Meltdown99 said:
Alcohol impairs the brain, and we allow legal consumption at 18 0r 19 depending on the province. I guess at some point we have to let young adults make their own choices...oftenreading said:Meltdown99 said:
So do you think the age should be raised to 21? I understand that some of the concern is associated with THC content being much greater today than, say 20 years ago.oftenreading said:Meltdown99 said:
Thank you. I appreciate your response. So what about all those very successful potheads? Are they just lucky? And when I say free pass, maybe its the wrong wording. Are concussions the only time contact sports cause issues? From my limited knowledge of the brain, it sits in a gel-like substance, sort of floats in the skull ... wouldn't impact of any kind that causes the brain to move excessively in the skull potentially cause brain injury long-term.oftenreading said:
They’re both bad for the developing brain. I don’t see contact sports getting a pass, I see a lot more recognition about the dangers of concussion and steps taken to prevent them or minimize the impact.Meltdown99 said:Canadians Divided Over Legal Age For Marijuana, Angus Reid Institute Poll Suggests
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/11/14/canada-legal-weed-poll_a_23589387/?ncid=fcbklnkcahpmg00000001&fbclid=IwAR0HRvoa1JjiOERwTPXr9j7Z9ZKxDSlFOlwhsZAgBOYtjyU1SqcHtvOPEAQ
Can someone more knowledgeable, please explain why weed is bad for the young brain, but contact sports that cause concussions to seem to get a pass.
One difference, of course, is that not everyone who plays sports will get a concussion, but everyone who smokes weed is being affected by it.
If I knew what factor or factors made it so that some people would be negatively affected by weed while others are not, I'd be rich. Are teens who don't experience negative effects from using cannabis "just lucky"? Maybe they are, in the sense that they are lucky enough to have a particular set of genes and other circumstances that has allowed their brain to develop in a way that is more resilient and less affected by cannabis. Some people undeniably have a genetic predisposition to psychosis, for instance, and are more likely to become psychotic when using cannabis than others. Others are more likely to experience anxiety, and so on.
What you're talking about with the brain moving "excessively in the skull" is a concussion, so I'm not sure what the question is. You can get brain injuries that are not concussions in sports, but much less commonly, because they would be things like crush injuries, skull fractures, etc.
I don't have a good answer on what the age limit should be, honestly. I'm trying to balance practicality with health. I'm strongly in favour of legalization, due to the evidence of overall health benefits to a population when substance use is not criminalized, but it's certainly possible for there to be areas of drawbacks even if the larger picture is positive.
Yes, I agree. I tend to favour 19. It could just be what I'm used to, but it seems more in line with other adult expectations, since by 19 (almost) everyone is out of school, can vote, etc.my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf0 -
19 seems appropriate...oftenreading said:Meltdown99 said:
Alcohol impairs the brain, and we allow legal consumption at 18 0r 19 depending on the province. I guess at some point we have to let young adults make their own choices...oftenreading said:Meltdown99 said:
So do you think the age should be raised to 21? I understand that some of the concern is associated with THC content being much greater today than, say 20 years ago.oftenreading said:Meltdown99 said:
Thank you. I appreciate your response. So what about all those very successful potheads? Are they just lucky? And when I say free pass, maybe its the wrong wording. Are concussions the only time contact sports cause issues? From my limited knowledge of the brain, it sits in a gel-like substance, sort of floats in the skull ... wouldn't impact of any kind that causes the brain to move excessively in the skull potentially cause brain injury long-term.oftenreading said:
They’re both bad for the developing brain. I don’t see contact sports getting a pass, I see a lot more recognition about the dangers of concussion and steps taken to prevent them or minimize the impact.Meltdown99 said:Canadians Divided Over Legal Age For Marijuana, Angus Reid Institute Poll Suggests
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/11/14/canada-legal-weed-poll_a_23589387/?ncid=fcbklnkcahpmg00000001&fbclid=IwAR0HRvoa1JjiOERwTPXr9j7Z9ZKxDSlFOlwhsZAgBOYtjyU1SqcHtvOPEAQ
Can someone more knowledgeable, please explain why weed is bad for the young brain, but contact sports that cause concussions to seem to get a pass.
One difference, of course, is that not everyone who plays sports will get a concussion, but everyone who smokes weed is being affected by it.
If I knew what factor or factors made it so that some people would be negatively affected by weed while others are not, I'd be rich. Are teens who don't experience negative effects from using cannabis "just lucky"? Maybe they are, in the sense that they are lucky enough to have a particular set of genes and other circumstances that has allowed their brain to develop in a way that is more resilient and less affected by cannabis. Some people undeniably have a genetic predisposition to psychosis, for instance, and are more likely to become psychotic when using cannabis than others. Others are more likely to experience anxiety, and so on.
What you're talking about with the brain moving "excessively in the skull" is a concussion, so I'm not sure what the question is. You can get brain injuries that are not concussions in sports, but much less commonly, because they would be things like crush injuries, skull fractures, etc.
I don't have a good answer on what the age limit should be, honestly. I'm trying to balance practicality with health. I'm strongly in favour of legalization, due to the evidence of overall health benefits to a population when substance use is not criminalized, but it's certainly possible for there to be areas of drawbacks even if the larger picture is positive.
Yes, I agree. I tend to favour 19. It could just be what I'm used to, but it seems more in line with other adult expectations, since by 19 (almost) everyone is out of school, can vote, etc.
We allow tobacco consumption at 18.Give Peas A Chance…0 -
and if you want to go even further, I believe it is perfectly legal for someone 12 and up to have alchohol at a restaurant or lounge as long as they are having a meal and are accompanied by an adult.By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.0
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