| Posted by | Message |
brewhan davey 
USA Fan
Audubon Place
Member since Sep 2010
19114 posts
 Online
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 9:42 am to theantiquetiger)
In a New York minute.
Eta: just saw it was for all the non-users now. Although, I haven't touched the stuff since undergrad.
This post was edited on 10/6 at 9:43 am
|
| Back to top | |
Teddy Ruxpin 
LSU Fan
New Orleans, LA
Member since Oct 2006
12570 posts
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 9:43 am to brewhan davey)
No, because I want to keep my job.
Legalizing marijuana won't lead to a boon for the average working adult, since the drug policies of employers will stay in place regardless. I'm sure that has been mentioned though.
|
| Back to top | |
UncleLogger 
LA-Lafayette Fan
Freetown
Member since Jan 2008
2292 posts
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 9:44 am to theantiquetiger)
No, I can't stand that shite. Anything that makes me cough like I I'm about to lose a lung probably isn't great for me anyhow.
|
| Back to top | |
TigerTreyjpg
LSU Fan
Monroe, LA
Member since Jun 2008
3325 posts
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 9:52 am to UncleLogger)
I think I would. I'm 46, have smoked it less than 10 times in my life, and none in over 25 years. But I think I would smoke some.
|
| Back to top | |
the smoke monster
LSU Fan
hunting with Orome
Member since Aug 2010
4051 posts
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 9:54 am to UncleLogger)
Eww smoking is gross
|
| Back to top | |
brewhan davey
USA Fan
Audubon Place
Member since Sep 2010
19114 posts
Online
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 9:55 am to Teddy Ruxpin)
quote:
Legalizing marijuana won't lead to a boon for the average working adult, since the drug policies of employers will stay in place regardless. I'm sure that has been mentioned though.
Right away, I'm sure you're right, that employers will still not allow its use. However, it will only take a few instances of employees fired over using it for lawsuits to arise, thereby raising this issue for the legislators.
|
| Back to top | |
Lazy But Talented
LSU Fan
Baton Rouge/New Orleans
Member since Aug 2011
3032 posts
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 9:56 am to genro)
Nah still wouldn't.
|
| Back to top | |
Kashonly
Member since Jan 2006
22677 posts
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 9:57 am to theantiquetiger)
did you elect to start being sodomized when they repealed sodomy laws? 
I might eat a brownie, but I have a real aversion to the smell of Weed, I think I'm allergic to it.....so probably not
|
| Back to top | |
brewhan davey
USA Fan
Audubon Place
Member since Sep 2010
19114 posts
Online
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 9:59 am to Kashonly)
quote:
did you elect to start being sodomized when they repealed sodomy laws?
Not the best analogy
But if you
quote:
have a real aversion to the smell of Weed, I think I'm allergic to it.....so probably not
No one can blame you for choosing not to.
|
| Back to top | |
Teddy Ruxpin
LSU Fan
New Orleans, LA
Member since Oct 2006
12570 posts
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 9:59 am to brewhan davey)
quote:
Right away, I'm sure you're right, that employers will still not allow its use. However, it will only take a few instances of employees fired over using it for lawsuits to arise, thereby raising this issue for the legislators.
It will be a losing case in my opinion. Marijuana is close enough to alcohol that they will be treated the same. Can't drink on the job(or in the hours before), can't smoke the reefer.
|
| Back to top | |
Neako27blitzz
LSU Fan
Baton rouge
Member since Sep 2011
2034 posts
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 10:00 am to theantiquetiger)
Nope, never had a desire to.
|
| Back to top | |
Darla Hood
LA-Lafayette Fan
Near that place by that other place
Member since Aug 2012
2890 posts
Online
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 10:04 am to theantiquetiger)
If it were legal, I'd probably have some right this very minute. I'd have to be careful. Munchies are a dangerous side effect!
:remembering the hazy days of youth:
|
| Back to top | |
brewhan davey
USA Fan
Audubon Place
Member since Sep 2010
19114 posts
Online
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 10:04 am to Teddy Ruxpin)
quote:
It will be a losing case in my opinion. Marijuana is close enough to alcohol that they will be treated the same. Can't drink on the job(or in the hours before), can't smoke the reefer.
On the job/the hours before, of course not.
But can they limit your alcohol intake in the privacy of your own home, after work or on the weekends, so long as it doesn't interfere with your work schedule?
I'm not trying to come off as a staunch defender of marijuana use, either. I'm just raising a question.
|
| Back to top | |
NELAtigers 
New Orleans Saints Fan
Member since Nov 2010
1278 posts
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 10:04 am to Teddy Ruxpin)
quote:
Marijuana is close enough to alcohol that they will be treated the same.
the only different is the time your body is able to metabolize THC vs. alcohol. I would say weed is less damaging than alcohol.
Let's say you smoke marijuana legally on sunday afternoon. Your job involves operation of any equipment and you go to work on monday. There is an accident on monday morning and you are required to take a piss test. The THC from the joint on sunday will still be in your system and there is no way to prove you were not under the influence while operating the equipment prior to the accident.
|
| Back to top | |
the smoke monster
LSU Fan
hunting with Orome
Member since Aug 2010
4051 posts
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 10:05 am to Teddy Ruxpin)
I think most people who are very anti-marijuana have never tried it and just believe all the negative shite they see on tv.
Like if u start smoking you'll become lazy and never leave your couch
|
| Back to top | |
brewhan davey
USA Fan
Audubon Place
Member since Sep 2010
19114 posts
Online
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 10:07 am to NELAtigers)
quote:
Let's say you smoke marijuana legally on sunday afternoon. Your job involves operation of any equipment and you go to work on monday. There is an accident on monday morning and you are required to take a piss test. The THC from the joint on sunday will still be in your system and there is no way to prove you were not under the influence while operating the equipment prior to the accident.
Did not even think about that. But absolutely, while it may be more noticeable had you had a few too many drinks the night before than had you smoked the night before, there is no way to prove you didn't smoke that morning, if you had to take a piss test.
This post was edited on 10/6 at 10:09 am
|
| Back to top | |
ArRazElle 
Alabama Fan
Member since Sep 2012
3862 posts
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 10:55 am to the smoke monster)
I truly don't understand the problem. I've seen much more harmful effects on people's lives with alcohol abuse.
|
| Back to top | |
the Kingfish 
UCF Fan
Apopka,FL
Member since Mar 2006
460 posts
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 11:05 am to theantiquetiger)
Yes I would because studies have shown it has a positive effect for patients with my disability. I would have used it years ago but in FL you pretty much get a life sentence for possession.
|
| Back to top | |
lsudude24
LSU Fan
Boulder, CO
Member since Sep 2005
896 posts
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 11:20 am to brewhan davey)
I only use it on the weekends. I rarely smoke it though. I use a vaporizer because it's easier on my lungs. Every now and then I'll make a brownies. I think it's ridiculous that alcohol is legal and marijuana is not. My boss smokes it pretty much everyday so I'm not so worried about losing my job.
|
| Back to top | |
LSUintheNW
LSU Fan
Here and there
Member since Aug 2009
20459 posts
| re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it? (Posted on 10/6/12 at 11:22 am to Melvin)
quote:
How could you guys saying no because of your job be fired for using something that is legal? As long as you are not high at work they cant fire you
Think in many dangerous jobs this won't be the case tbh. I believe a company will still have a right to say you can't smoke and until they create a test to know if your high right now that won't change.
I know in Oregon there's already a precedent set. A millwright, who has his state medical card, was hurt on the job and obviously tested positive. He was fired, he sued and it went all the way to the state supreme court where they ruled in favor of the employer.
|
| Back to top | |
