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I love hearing from non-smokers, partly because of their misconceptions about marijuana usage. Yes, there are plenty of potheads who are lazy, unmotivated, a danger to society when driving, addicted, etc.....heard all the same arguments.
I am happy to be the exception of your beliefs. Great job, awesome friends, buying a house, nice ride, was a nationally ranked athlete, still workout every morning, take care of my responsibilities. I will agree with non-smokers in that it does mellow you out, it does make some lazy, it does impair your judgement, etc....However, I have met many more non-smokers who are just as lazy, just as unmotivated, and are more of a danger to society than your typical pothead.
From what I personally know of weed, it is definitely not addictive. It has been proven that there are no addictive chemicals or qualities in weed. I am not addicted to it. I do it because I want to. When I don't feel like it, it is simple to put it away for a while until I want to relax and escape reality for a bit. Yes, it is an escape. I like the personal choice I have to escape for a bit. I lead a very ambitious and sometimes stressful life and it feels good to get away from it because it helps me to loosen up.
In short, weed is a personal choice. It effects people differently just as any other personal choice does. Drinking, working out, sex, TV, cigarettes, food, sweets, etc...can all be grouped into the same subject area. They are escapes. They are what people choose to do because, we, as Americans have the right to do whatever the heck we want to. Leave your judgments at the door and come in and relax.
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-Homer Simpson
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