The fact that marijuana causes brain damage, especially in people below age 25, whose brains are still developing, is documented by medical research. I'm certain that scientific research is a topic that you know nothing about.
Why, pray tell, would the level of those willing & able to work drop, and what is this nonsense of "chronically unemployable"?
People who are neurologically damaged through the use of pot or other brain-damaging chemicals are not, in fact, employable. As more people become addicted to such substances, fewer people are left to shoulder the burden of keeping them alive through redistributionist tax and spend schemes. And on top of that, there are whole poverty cultures that ostracize and denigrate people who attempt to become educated and break out of the ghettos, which also puts increasing burdens on the people who are willing and able to work.
I guess that if you are one of those taking advantage of the many very generous "poverty" programs, you see nothing wrong with the system. The fact that it is unsustainable means nothing to you.
“The fact that marijuana causes brain damage, especially in people below age 25, whose brains are still developing, is documented by medical research. “
Same ol’ FUD you posted earlier. Repeating a fallacy never makes it true :)
“I’m certain that scientific research is a topic that you know nothing about.”
Nice personal attack. That’ll bring people to your side lol.
Wrong. Horribly, completely wrong. First off, there is no damage. Folks who use cannabis, and have for some time, are often highly intelligent. In some cases, as was pointed out in the original article here, are CEO's and other hard working, tax paying productive members of society, myself included.
As more people become addicted to such substances, fewer people are left to shoulder the burden of keeping them alive through redistributionist tax and spend schemes.
Good thing pot isn't addictive, then. And good thing there are plenty of fine, upstanding cannabis users out there who get up every morning and go to work to pay those taxes.
I guess that if you are one of those taking advantage of the many very generous "poverty" programs, you see nothing wrong with the system.
Other than a couple bouts of unemployment due to downsizing & restructurings, I've worked since I was 15 (and had my first experience with cannabis around 16). In fact, in my early 20's, I worked TWO jobs, while going to college full time AND raising two toddlers and being a husband (and continued to use cannabis, using it when I had it, not being addicted when I didn't have it).
After I earned my 4 year degree, I began working my way up the ladder: Assistant Management, Middle Management, Upper Management, until the day came that I decided to start my own business (all while continuing to use cannabis). I ran a successful business for a number of years, while watching my children grow up, graduate high school and become hard working, tax paying, productive members of society themselves (all while continuing to use cannabis).
In 2000, I ran a campaign for State Rep in New Mexico. While the state GOP said I wouldn't get even 5% of the vote, and therefore chose not to support my campaign, I went out and worked my tail off. I didn't win, but I garnered 31% of the vote in a District that hadn't seen a Republican run in 24 years, and the incumbent was a 26 year veteran dummycrat (you guessed it, all while continuing to use cannabis).
Today, I am a successful white collar member of a management team where I work. I volunteer for a number of causes, and donate heavily to even more causes, including being a monthly here at FR. Believe it or not, all while continuing to use cannabis.
Once again, you know NOTHING about pot. What's more, you only illustrate your ignorance by spouting off total nonsense BS propaganda. Perhaps you should stick to things you know.