Most weed smokers I know don't give a damn whether you smoke or not.
Why click on a post that you know will attract weed smokers only to complain about everyone smoking weed? That's like going to a costume party and complaining that you're the only one not wearing a costume, or going to church to complain that you're the only one who doesn't believe in god.
I don't think people who don't smoke weed are cowards at all. In fact, I find it admirable when people stand their ground on something they believe in and don't shove it in peoples' faces.
Because it's been making me depressed lately. It seems that everything fun is now associated with drugs. Want to listen to music? You need drugs to enjoy it. Want to watch a movie? Take drugs first. Writing a story? Drugs will give you ideas. Want to relax? Drugs. Want to eat food? DRUGS! >_<
I feel so down about this because the world seems to be obsessed with something that I always thought was bad, but now many people online talk of drugs as if they were essential to life.
It's not a reason to get down. Consider the bigger picture, all the horrendous things that happen in the world, real oppression, real poverty, real struggle, unemployment, crime etc. and you're getting "so down" because some people enjoy the drug culture?
Most people are aware that drugs are merely a method of changing how you feel. That's basically it. For some people it might enhance the emotional response to certain stimuli, like music, art and sex. But most people can appreciate music, art and sex without additional chemicals.
In regards to weed: I think it has become a political symbol, and an entire subculture has developed around it. It's no longer just a funky green plant that makes you feel a little funny, it's a symbol of our right to choose what we put inside ourselves, of enlightenment, of nature, of not being a slave to laws laid down by 'the man', of social unity. It's an industry. And this can seem like hyperbole to a lot of people (like me) who still see it as JUST a funky green plant that makes you feel a little funny.
Just because you hear about it and see it all over the internet, doesn't mean anything. A lot of young people like weed because it's technically illegal in most countries, but not 'hard' enough to do any real damage, so you can be rebellious and choose it as an alternative to alcohol (which is pretty socially acceptable), but not worry about becoming a dribbling train-wreck of a person robbing from family just to get your next hit. It's the cool drug. Don't believe the hype.
Mankind has enjoyed drugs since they were discovered, even in ancient cultures. It's nothing new. You are just noticing it more because it's on your mind. Of course you're going to see more people talking about it online because it's one of few places people can talk about their drug use freely. Most reggae fans do smoke weed because reggae is related to the Rastafarian religion in which cannabis is used spiritually. Same with Pink Floyd, whose music and light shows were made by people who dropped acid for people who drop acid.
It's unfortunate for you that your interests coincide with those of many drug users, but you are being rather hypocritical here. Your interests probably wouldn't exist if drugs didn't exist. That doesn't mean YOU have to use drugs to enjoy them, but please don't denounce others who do. It's their culture and you are discriminating against them. Discrimination does more harm than drugs.
If it makes you feel any better for some reason I massively prefer music when I am sober (or maybe drunk) for some reason im not a big fan when im stoned, also keeping up with a movie can be impossible when stoned its just the comedies that are great.
Drugs are not "bad" otherwise you wouldn't take painkillers or drink alcohol.
Don't be depressed because you feel left out of something that you don't want to be a part of, but don't be proud either just accept that you don't want to do it and that's your opinion.
Also I don't know the statistics but young people are the largest demographic of tokers so you can be happy with the fact that most adults don't smoke as it interferes with your life.
Also the fact it is illegal (and popular) makes people go on and on about it and it is actually hard to escape any reference to it, if it was legalised everyone would just shut up.
If pot was completely legal, how much and how often would you use it?
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You sound like a pothead in denial.
Most weed smokers I know don't give a damn whether you smoke or not.
Why click on a post that you know will attract weed smokers only to complain about everyone smoking weed? That's like going to a costume party and complaining that you're the only one not wearing a costume, or going to church to complain that you're the only one who doesn't believe in god.
I don't think people who don't smoke weed are cowards at all. In fact, I find it admirable when people stand their ground on something they believe in and don't shove it in peoples' faces.
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Because it's been making me depressed lately. It seems that everything fun is now associated with drugs. Want to listen to music? You need drugs to enjoy it. Want to watch a movie? Take drugs first. Writing a story? Drugs will give you ideas. Want to relax? Drugs. Want to eat food? DRUGS! >_<
I feel so down about this because the world seems to be obsessed with something that I always thought was bad, but now many people online talk of drugs as if they were essential to life.
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It's not a reason to get down. Consider the bigger picture, all the horrendous things that happen in the world, real oppression, real poverty, real struggle, unemployment, crime etc. and you're getting "so down" because some people enjoy the drug culture?
Most people are aware that drugs are merely a method of changing how you feel. That's basically it. For some people it might enhance the emotional response to certain stimuli, like music, art and sex. But most people can appreciate music, art and sex without additional chemicals.
In regards to weed: I think it has become a political symbol, and an entire subculture has developed around it. It's no longer just a funky green plant that makes you feel a little funny, it's a symbol of our right to choose what we put inside ourselves, of enlightenment, of nature, of not being a slave to laws laid down by 'the man', of social unity. It's an industry. And this can seem like hyperbole to a lot of people (like me) who still see it as JUST a funky green plant that makes you feel a little funny.
Just because you hear about it and see it all over the internet, doesn't mean anything. A lot of young people like weed because it's technically illegal in most countries, but not 'hard' enough to do any real damage, so you can be rebellious and choose it as an alternative to alcohol (which is pretty socially acceptable), but not worry about becoming a dribbling train-wreck of a person robbing from family just to get your next hit. It's the cool drug. Don't believe the hype.
Mankind has enjoyed drugs since they were discovered, even in ancient cultures. It's nothing new. You are just noticing it more because it's on your mind. Of course you're going to see more people talking about it online because it's one of few places people can talk about their drug use freely. Most reggae fans do smoke weed because reggae is related to the Rastafarian religion in which cannabis is used spiritually. Same with Pink Floyd, whose music and light shows were made by people who dropped acid for people who drop acid.
It's unfortunate for you that your interests coincide with those of many drug users, but you are being rather hypocritical here. Your interests probably wouldn't exist if drugs didn't exist. That doesn't mean YOU have to use drugs to enjoy them, but please don't denounce others who do. It's their culture and you are discriminating against them. Discrimination does more harm than drugs.
For example:
http://policymic.com/articles/58329/for-the-simple-crime-of-smoking-marijuana-the-government-ruined-this-man-s-family-forever
If it makes you feel any better for some reason I massively prefer music when I am sober (or maybe drunk) for some reason im not a big fan when im stoned, also keeping up with a movie can be impossible when stoned its just the comedies that are great.
Drugs are not "bad" otherwise you wouldn't take painkillers or drink alcohol.
Don't be depressed because you feel left out of something that you don't want to be a part of, but don't be proud either just accept that you don't want to do it and that's your opinion.
Also I don't know the statistics but young people are the largest demographic of tokers so you can be happy with the fact that most adults don't smoke as it interferes with your life.
Also the fact it is illegal (and popular) makes people go on and on about it and it is actually hard to escape any reference to it, if it was legalised everyone would just shut up.
Hope this makes you feel better
We don't think they are all essential to life.Mainly the one that mother nature herself gave us that was made illegal for no real reason