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  • Why are so many Americans giving in to pot smoking?

    The debate continues. Supposedly, it has medical benefits. Correct! it does. Maybe 10% of Americans could benefit from pot, Aprox 90% would smoke it for the "high" only. Then its supposed to help our economy because it can be taxed. Hummmmm....... since when has our Government spent our taxpayers money appropriately? Besides, it would just go to rehab and treatment centers anyways. I know many young people who smoke pot and have seen many go on to do harder drugs and destroy themselves. Those that havent gone further have spent their earnings on their pot and not their bills. Plus, the ability to perform their duties sufficiently. Then those that say "using alcohol is worse and nobody has died from pot". Alcohol is bad if abused and yes, its abused. Problem with that statement is, ITS LEGAL, POTS NOT! (Thats about as lame of an excuse as blaming GW for Obama's tragedies!) Last but not least, why is it that this is a "liberal agenda" matter? And, why are almost all pot smokers are Democrats with a few Independents and even fewer Republicans? I could go on and on with why its going to become another "liberal agenda" thorn in the backs of Americans but trying to convince these people is futile. Look at the short list of how weed will affect our children and their futures and tell me how this is going to be of any advantage to Americans and our Country. Then google the consequences of possessing pot abroad and try defending that. C'mon people, do we really need to lower America's standards any lower than they've been lowered these last 5 years?

    What are the short-term dangers of smoking marijuana?

    Impaired memory and inability to learn

    Difficulties in thinking and problem solving

    Distorted Perception

    Anxiety attacks or feelings of paranoia

    Impaired muscle coordination and judgment

    Increased susceptibility to infections

    Burning and stinging of mouth and throat

    Impairment in driving skills

    Increases the heart rate in normal people and worsens heart rate in with heart disease or high blood pressure.

    What are the long-term dangers of smoking marijuana?

    Studies shows that the potential chemical -THC, present in marijuana adversely affect human brain and mental health.

    Regular use of marijuana or K2 shows the same respiratory problems as cigarette smoking. Persistent coughing, symptoms of bronchitis and more frequent chest colds are possible symptoms.

    Studies shows that long-term use of marijuana suppresses the production of hormones that help regulate the reproductive system both in men and women.

    Highly increases the risk of heart attack in regular users.

    Smoking marijuana on regular basis increases the likelihood of developing cancer of the head or neck.

    It has the potential to promote cancer of the lungs and other parts of the respiratory tract because of the various carcinogens present in it.

    It may badly affect the immune system’s ability to fight disease.

    Chronic marijuana use causes high levels of depression, anxiety.

    Adversely affects the power of memory and learning.

    6 AnswersSociology7 years ago
  • Do I have to pay child support?

    3 days ago my girl friend told me that I had to wear a rubber before we had sex or she would get pregnant.. I did and now i'm really worried. I'm afraid she might now be pregnant! I took the rubber off last night because it started itching so bad and I had to pee. Am I going to have to pay child support if she's pregnant? This was my first time, please be respectful and honest.

    5 AnswersParenting10 years ago
  • Why is it that ONLY the liberals and Dems protest to only bet dragged away and arrested?

    Its a prerequisite of being a Liberal and it NEVER solves anything but create chaos and turmoil.

    1 AnswerOther - Politics & Government1 decade ago
  • Why is it that ONLY the liberals and Dems protest to only bet dragged away and arrested?

    Its a prerequisite of being a Liberal and it NEVER solves anything but create chaos and termoil.

    4 AnswersCurrent Events1 decade ago
  • Has the crack done its damage to Charlie Sheen?

    He's obviously fried his brain out! Hopefully he will join Lindsey Lohan and the two of them can share a room at the Looser house!

    5 AnswersCurrent Events1 decade ago
  • Will the protesters in Wisconsin allow the Capitol to clean up behind them?

    We know the "Libtard Woodstockers" could care less about cleanliness, obviously, but how long will these idiotic greasy drum beaters stay before they have have to call in a terminator? We know how they live and know they won't clean up......

    3 AnswersCivic Participation1 decade ago
  • Will the protesters leave for awhile so they can clean the Wisconsin Capitol?

    Or will the "woodstock libtard stinks" continue to fight for a lost cause? When will they realize they already lost?!?!? Hopefully they will arrest enough of them! Its only another way to burn our taxpayers money, thanks libtards!

    7 AnswersCivic Participation1 decade ago
  • Whats the President doing?

    I know many of you are feeling the angst of a world that seems more bizarre every day.

    Economists are telling us to get ready for $5 a gallon gasoline and that it may go even higher.

    We've a had a very cold man-made-global-warming-winter and heating bills have been outrageous.

    Groceries cost more and many fear for their jobs.

    Housing is spiraling out of control and the multi billion dollar stimulus does not appear to have stimulated anything except the printing presses that print money.

    The Chinese are getting antzy and we owe them a lot of money.

    The Middle East is melting down to some sort of terrible disaster and nobody likes America anymore.

    Obama and his cronies have repeatedly dissed our allies while Obama has nothing but praise for the dangerous American hating folks who want to take over power in the Middle East.

    Heck Obama and Michelle behaved so badly on their prior trips to England that they were not invited to the Royal wedding. Embarrassing.

    We have riots in Egypt and other Middle East countries and threats of nuclear war.

    We have politicians busing themselves into hiding so they won't have to vote. Wait.. isn't it their job to vote?

    We have school teachers who refuse to teach, kind of the equivalent of an all out tantrum on the floor while they demand "respect".

    Our economy is sinking.

    Our political officials don't seem to realize that we don't actually have any viable green energy that all of America can start to use this week and we are at the mercy of some very unstable folks who hate us to get more oil.

    So with the world in a terrible state of unrest, unemployment at 18 percent (counting all those who have given up looking for jobs), the US economy tanked, the massive stimulus a bust, and anarchy looming its head in some states even in America....

    What is the President doing?

    A valid question.

    Well, the President took some time off and went to coach Sasha's basketball team the other day.

    No.. Sasha was not there, she's on vacation, yes another one, with Michelle and her sister, skiing in Colorado.

    So Obama went to coach the girls basketball game because even though Sasha wasn't there, she is on the team and after all, he is the President and I'm sure he's completely qualified to do everything.

    Well good. I'm glad to see that Obama has his priorities in order.

    Rest easy America.. if you can.

    4 AnswersGovernment1 decade ago
  • Gas prices running away?

    Prices jumped .40 cents a gallon across America in 5 days! Prepare for well over $4.00 soon! Better watch the pumps as its going higher almost daily!

    5 AnswersOther - News & Events1 decade ago
  • Obama walking with the protesters in Wisconsin?

    Of course he won't! He said he would on his campaign trail! Ed Shultz said on his show tonite that Obama HAS to walk with the protesters! Ha haaaaa it won't happen! Obama lied again! Will this MSNBC whacco job Ed Shultz finally get the message?!?!?

    3 AnswersOther - Politics & Government1 decade ago
  • Are the Wisconsin Senators starting a new trend?

    Will they rename Wisconsin the "NOSHOWME" State? Is this what the voters of Wisconsin want? What good are these Senators if they're not "home" to represent they're people? Are they creating a new trend for the Democratic party?

    6 AnswersGovernment1 decade ago
  • Isn't amazing how the American government refused to take responsibility for failing to prevent 9/11?

    The Clinton administration said they didn't have the information that was needed. Funny, they had 8 years to figure it out and then the liberals blame Bush after only being in for 8 months! Go figure.....

    6 AnswersGovernment1 decade ago
  • Obama's proposed budget, a total failier?

    2012 budget proposal was condemned by both the Democrats and Republicans. Is he heading America down the primrose path?

    2 AnswersGovernment1 decade ago
  • Why won't Muslims become close friends with Americans?

    I am employed by a company that has many American Muslims employed there also. I work close with them and have developed friendships with a few. One Muslim I've known for sometime told me that he could not come to my home with his family due to the fact that his religion does not allow Muslims to "socialize" with non-Muslims. Ever since, I started studying the religion, the Koran and Sharia law and knowing what I know now, I totally regret ever inviting him to begin with. I have learned the less they know about me, the better. Of 26 Muslim employees since their hire, 2 remain. I strongly suggest Americans read up on their religion and beliefs. I am truly concerned their will be many problems in the not so near future if Americans remain in the dark about these people. Anyone else notice this with Muslim people not being social towards yourself or others?

    15 AnswersPolitics1 decade ago
  • Why won't Muslims become friends with Americans?

    I am employed by a company that has many American Muslims employed there also. I work close with them and have developed friendships with a few. One Muslim I've known for sometime told me that he could not come to my home with his family due to the fact that his religion does not allow Muslims to "socialize" with non-Muslims. Ever since, I started studying the religion, the Koran and Sharia law and knowing what I know now, I totally regret ever inviting him to begin with. I have learned the less they know about me, the better. Of 26 Muslim employees since their hire, 2 remain. I strongly suggest Americans read up on their religion and beliefs. I am truly concerned their will be many problems in the not so near future if Americans remain in the dark about these people. Anyone else notice this with Muslim people not being social towards yourself or others?

    13 AnswersReligion & Spirituality1 decade ago
  • Sheriff Clarence Dupnik, Arizona, who's side is he on?

    Instead of realizing he sounds like a complete moron bashing 'talk radio' with zero evidence whatsoever, Sheriff Clarence Dupnik (liberal) doubled down on his stupidity. Now he is coming out and blaming Rush Limbaugh for the shooting in Arizona. Once again he presented ZERO examples of evidence and uses sweeping generalities while trying to pin the shooting on anything but the actual shooter. Is this a political ploy by the liberals to give Obama a break from all the damage he's doing? Or is this sheriff and you liberals really that naive?

    10 AnswersOther - Politics & Government1 decade ago
  • Why are the liberals trying to blame the "right" for the Arizona disaster?

    Why are they trying to distract from the Obama disaster by blaming the Republicans for the Arizona shooting? Are the Democrats really buying this crap like the liberals?

    15 AnswersOther - Politics & Government1 decade ago
  • Why is suicide is against the law?

    And what are the penalties when your dead?

    13 AnswersReligion & Spirituality1 decade ago
  • Middle-class tax cut fails?

    Who 's side are Obama and the Dems on?

    3 AnswersCurrent Events1 decade ago