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| Re: Medical Marijuana? [message #9644 is a reply to message #9643] |
Sat, 03 August 2013 12:25   |
 james
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Well I'm no David Wilkerson, but I too thought marijuana would be legal in America, and I thought it would have happened years ago.(around 1972 one of the presidental canidates <George McGovern> was for legalizing it) And not just legal for medical purposes but legal across the board, just as alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs are legal. This isn't an endorsement of marijuana because if it were left up to me there'd be no alcohol or tobacco...but alas, it's not up to me.   And the world breathed a sigh of relief. LOL
I certainly don't think putting people in jail for years for smoking pot is justice, nor do I think it benefits society...rather it cost the taxpayers tons of money to house and feed those horrible criminals. Just how hypocrital can a society get? Some drugs are deemed fine (alcohol/tobacco)and are accepted without question, yet others (marijuana) are considered taboo...Sheeez!
“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us,”
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| Re: Medical Marijuana? [message #9645 is a reply to message #9644] |
Sun, 04 August 2013 08:13 |
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Gary
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| james wrote on Sat, 03 August 2013 07:25 |
Well I'm no David Wilkerson, but I too thought marijuana would be legal in America, and I thought it would have happened years ago.(around 1972 one of the presidental canidates <George McGovern> was for legalizing it) And not just legal for medical purposes but legal across the board, just as alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs are legal. This isn't an endorsement of marijuana because if it were left up to me there'd be no alcohol or tobacco...but alas, it's not up to me. And the world breathed a sigh of relief. LOL
I certainly don't think putting people in jail for years for smoking pot is justice, nor do I think it benefits society...rather it cost the taxpayers tons of money to house and feed those horrible criminals. Just how hypocrital can a society get? Some drugs are deemed fine (alcohol/tobacco)and are accepted without question, yet others (marijuana) are considered taboo...Sheeez!
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I just read a story where D.L.Moody was preaching against cigar smoking in the pulpit. After the meeting Spurgeon who was setting in the congregation and who was a known cigar smoker went up to the pulpit and told D.L.Moody, if you lay down the "fork" I'll lay down the cigars. Moody was very overweight.
I'm not endorsing anything either or implying anything from what you stated but just sharing some thoughts. With anything I think it's a matter of self control. Don't want to open that can of worms either. LOL
But I do agree with the law situation. We just passed a law in Indiana that felony charges are being dropped if it concerned marijuana and people are given a fresh start. With that said we have the strictest laws of anybody and the State government said, they plan on keeping them on the books. Like anything that can change.
From the standpoint of legalization for recreational use I see this as a tool of the devil. Why? Basically because this is a mind altering drug even if used in a small amount.
Things sure have changed from when we were teenagers.
Morals were thrown out the window with the bath water. People living together out of wedlock is common place. Different Christians I have talked to see nothing wrong with gay marriage. Children (teens and tweens), are encouraged to be involved in sexual behavior while parents look the other way. I know of a number of kids living together in the parents home while still in school. Add to this small list the legalization of pot and you have a society that is going over the brink.
It makes you wonder how much time do we literally have left before its all brought to a close. I heard years ago that the cup of iniquity in America was completely full. I guess now its overflowing the edges like Niagara Falls.
Gary
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| Re: Medical Marijuana? [message #9646 is a reply to message #9645] |
Sun, 04 August 2013 11:48 |
james
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Alanbook wrote on Sun, 04 August 2013 03: I heard years ago that the cup of iniquity in America was completely full. I guess now its overflowing the edges like Niagara Falls.
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Yep! I've thought many times that "the cup of iniquity" must be a very large cup cause it seems like iniquity abounds like never before...but what'da I know!
“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us,”
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| Re: Medical Marijuana? [message #12899 is a reply to message #9646] |
Tue, 05 November 2019 23:25 |
james
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I went into a CBD store recently and asked some questions after a trusted friend ,who has gone through prostrate cancer twice and has very painful after effects , told me of using CBD oil and getting relief from chronic pain. They offered me a sample of a topical cream and I applied it to my knees and shins( chronic pain from neurological issues) but it wasn't effective for me.
But I don't have a problem with it's use to alleviate pain or help with seizures in children.... probably far less side effects that prescribed drugs.
“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us,”
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