Originally posted by ivanhoeI love the way you think that cannibis users think that it is harmless. Most cannibis takers I have met have been very well educated about their drug, but choose to take it anyway, in the same way as people smoke cigarettes and drink, knowing it is slowly killing you. Sometimes ivanhoe, people's priorities are different and your atitude which suggests you feel the poor simpletons need educating is patronising as hell.
For Dutchmen who have trouble accepting the truth about cannabis use and the severe health risks involved:
"Blowtje roken is gevaarlijker dan regering denkt"
http://www.nrc.nl/redactie/Web/Opinie/Drugs/32e.html
Newsflash: People like to screw themselves up in the name of experience, it's just human nature, get over it.
Originally posted by elvendreamgirlNever give in, never give in, never, never, never, never-in nothing, great or small, large or petty - never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.
What's the best advice you can give to others based on the things you have learned in your life?
(Winston Churchill)
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If it moves... flip it.
If it doesn't... flip it 'til it does.
Hmmm... Works better if 'flip' is changed for a naughtier word...
Otherwise:
Be true to yourself, and don't let money change ya.
Edit: One more:
Try stretching every day. Buy a book on it or read about in on the web, then spend 30 minutes each day stretching top to toe.
Originally posted by Starrman
I love the way you think that cannibis users think that it is harmless. Most cannibis takers I have met have been very well educated about their drug, but choose to take it anyway, in the same way as people smoke cigarettes and drink, knowing it is slowly killing you. Sometimes ivanhoe, people's priorities are different and your atitude which suggests yo ...[text shortened]... ple like to screw themselves up in the name of experience, it's just human nature, get over it.
I got over it. You'll get over it too .... Starrman.
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Originally posted by StarrmanStarrman: "Newsflash: People like to screw themselves up in the name of experience, it's just human nature, get over it."
What exactly does this mean? I've read it several times and it makes no sense to me, what are you suggesting I get over?
I know young people like to experiment. People get older and most of the time they develop a sense of responsibility towards themselves and towards their partner and kids, brothers, sisters and parents.
I firmly believe (young) people should be told the truth about cannabis and the serious physical and mental health-risks involved. Science is studying more and more these risks concerning the use of cannabis.
The perception that cannabis is an innocent drug should be looked upon for what it is: A hippy-myth that originated in the sixties from the 20th century.
Originally posted by ivanhoeAnd I'm saying that your opinion that people actually believe cannabis is innocent is misguided and patronising. If you want to educate people on the effects of it, fine. But making out that no-one knows anything about it when they start it is IMO inaccurate and I don't imagine you doing the same with either alcohol or nicotine, both of which have severe helath risks.
Sarrman: "Newsflash: People like to screw themselves up in the name of experience, it's just human nature, get over it."
I know young people like to experiment. People get older and most of the time they develop a sense of responsibility towards themselves and towards their partner and kids, brothers, sisters and parents.
I firmly believe (young) ...[text shortened]... looked upon for what it is: A hippy-myth that originated in the sixties from the 20th century.