Marijuana Two-Minute Truths: Does Marijuana Cause Lung Cancer?
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November 17, 2008
November 17, 2008
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18 Comments, Comment or Ping
Bryant
This is what i am talking about MJ is pretty much one of the safest plants or drug as some call it out there to use I don’t see why they just decriminalize it
Nov 18th, 2008
Dan
Why is no one saying it is good for you? If it can reduce tumor growth it sounds pretty good…
Nov 29th, 2008
Steve
This is So Rediculous!!
Ok, if you wanna get High, fine!
But don’t keep telling people that it is somehow a Wonder Drug!!
It only makes you Oblivious to Reality. Very Dangerous, when behind the Wheel!
I can’t believe you have a Website!
Your gonna get Shut-Down by the Hunter Administration in 2021!!
And if More People had a Strong Concious, they could Naturally realize how Evil Marijuana is!! It gives you Sensations that only the Devil himself could give!
Yes, it does a little more than get you High, but enough that it destroys brain cells.
This Site Prooves that you are all Under the Influence of a Sensation, and your Allowing this to become more Important than living a Normal Life without it!!
This means your Worshiping the Plant!!
And that is Sick! Absolutly Discusting!!
Nov 30th, 2008
Merle
Thanks, Steve, for a great laugh on a cold morning. I have to think you’re joking…but in case you actually believe what you wrote, poor spelling and all, please try to realize that a plant can’t be evil. That is a human quality, like fear. You, if you are serious, display plenty of both.
Dec 1st, 2008
Dee
Thanks Merle, for your observation about Steve. That guy has some serious issues. Obviously he hasn’t a clue about what is going on on this world. All said and done lets take a hard look as to why the government really wants marijuana illegal. Number one reason, “To have control ” !!!!!!! If its not legal the government can justify taxes to build more prisons. Taxes for the DEA to fight the black market that this government created when they made it illegal!!! Taxes to throw money at foreign governments to uphold laws that they probably wouldn’t have enforced to began with. If you want the real story on marijuana, watch the History Channels series called “Hooked on Drugs”. The ONLY reason marijuana is illegal is because of POLITICS. It has never been a HEALTH issue and never will be. The most versatile plant in the world has been criminalized by our own government. The drug companies in the good ole US of A produce more harmful LIFE threatening drugs than u can possibly imagine. But heh, the government gets their cut every time the drugs are sold, through taxes. So you see, the issue isn’t a health issue like the government would like you to think, its a CONTROL ISSUE. Chew on that for awhile STEVE!!!!
Dec 8th, 2008
Jim
Hey Steve!
You are a moron!
Dec 12th, 2008
Kirk S.
So, Steve, as a neurologist, would you explain this “relationship” between, a “strong conscious”, and this “devil sensation”, you mention, and your extensive research in this field of “devil sensation” has led you to conclude, that, in fact, a “strong conscious” is the equivalent of, “devil sensation”, now, can you smoke this “devil sensation”, or, where can I “find” some of this “stuff”? Or, is it only available in “normal life”,and by the way, you never stated if you have ever been “influenced” by this “sensation”?
At least worshiping a plant, is not worshiping a false god.. Peace.
Regards
The Captain
Dec 12th, 2008
Greg
Merle,Dee,Jim and Kirk s. I couldn’t have said it any better!! I’ll just sit here and nod my head! lol, peace!!
Dec 16th, 2008
bilrock
Steve, you seem to suffer from one of Americas worse drug-addictions; Born-again-Christianzealotidice. The drug laws need to be reformed. The nonsensical destructive drug war is nothing more then a money-making scheme which criminalizes alot of the population. END THE UNJUST, UN-AMERICAN DRUG WAR!!
Dec 18th, 2008
Michael
I just dont understand why Cannabis is illegal whilst smoking a cigarette is legal? Surely it should be the other way round. It doesn’t make any sense because cigarette smoke is toxic, poisonous and highly addictive, smoking cannabis is not.
Cigarette smoke does not have any health benefits once inhaled; cigarette smoke damages your heart and lungs. The smoke off a cigarette does not leave any real sense of peacefulness and reflectiveness, whilst cannabis does, you feel better with your life, more enlightened.
In reality cigarettes cause more painfull deaths, diseases and sadness than cannabis. It is just so sad why the law is is like this, and I’m sure other people would like this to be changed. We need to stop this, we need to live our own lives in our peace in our nature in our own harmony.
If you don’t smoke cannabis then don’t smoke it, but don’t disrespect those who do and those who think it should be right to smoke.
It doesn’t make any sense what so ever, it is a better drug than alcohol, it doesn’t give you a hangover, and definately is one of the best smells on this plannet. Anyone agree with me?
Dec 18th, 2008
chris k.
you know whats sad?
i have to constantly check either mpp.org, kindgreenbuds.com or norml.com to feel somewhat human being.
I have been smoking marijuana for over 2 months now and since I have devoted a lot of my time researching and digging to find truth in this matter, not just the effects of cannabis and why it is illegal, but why people who know nothing about marijuana, are against it and anyone that uses.
All of my friends and more importantly my girlfriend of almost a year think of me as “scum” and as a “pothead.”
To give you a brief look into my life.
I am 21 I live by myself in my own apartment, paying rent and bills on time, I maintain a great job, I have started my own delivery business AND have started a successful music magazine…. all at 21.
Now I am not trying to be cocky, I am just trying to put in retrospect, what a “pot” smoker does….( ponder that )
So I guess what I am getting at is, I feel compelled to tell my friends the truth when asked, but I feel like my real friends are on this website, and are making truthful videos about this plant, and are out there trying to counter this horrible horrible stereotype and what seems to be an ever-lasting injection of propaganda to the people that I love the most.
I just want to thank all of you for at least taking the time to read all of this.
-Chris
Dec 22nd, 2008
brad
Steve, you’re an uneducated idiot!
People like you are dangerous; my guess is that you are an officer of the law in some backwards redneck town.
Dee, excellent point though the blind ideology of David Anslinger (I hope I spelled his name correctly) and J Edgar Hoover (politics as you mention) were key to the original ban on cannabis. They have continued to hide behind a wall of ignorant lies to protect there ideology over the years, but thanks to some educated people putting up websites like this, the truth is now public
Keep up the good work folks!
Kirk, love yah my friends, sometimes it takes an MD to make someone taste there medicine!
Your post had me rolling on the floor with you blatant words wisdom and common sense.
And to the rest of the posters, CHEERS!
I have been smoking cannabis for years but it was not until my doctor explained to me WHY it works so well that I truth gained a whole new respect for it.
I have PTSD from Iraq as a USMC. Cannabis will actually let me still with full REM unlike every other over the counter of prescription sleep aid which prevents REM sleep.
For anxiety, there is nothing in the world better.
I could go on for days on the positive effects it has to further prove how much of an Idiot this guy Steve is, but I think you get my point!
Hey, mpp.com, do you think we can get a movie done on why cannabis became illegal in the first place and the BS propaganda that kept the ban going for so long?
Keep up the GREAT work!
Dec 24th, 2008
Tamala
Hello Steve, I’m just curious about your opinion. I’ve never smoked marijuana in my entire life, never have probably never will. However, I am for legalizing marijuana! So, tell me Steve, why is it that I am for its legalization when I’ve never done the drug? I am clearly not worshiping the plant nor am I “under the influence of some sensation”. I am just curious…have you ever had any alcohol in your life, have you ever taken a pill for medicinal purposes, or smoked a cigarette? If you have done any of these things you are contaminating your body, and marijuana is healthier for you than any of those three. So, I was just wondering where you got your “sensational facts”.
Dec 26th, 2008
Corey
STEVE,
You honestly believe in the Devil, and that he is some how connected to the “EVIL SATAN DRUG” known as Cannabis?
If god is all powerful and all knowing than how could the All knowing/powerful Christian god of yours allow for this plant to thrive.
Get educated.
This country is run by ignorant racist fascist pigs like yourself, and it needs to be changed now.
Dec 28th, 2008
CAROLYN
MARIJUANA HAS DOCUMENTED FACTS - - -THAT IT “CURES” SOME TYPES OF CANCER.” WE THE PEOPLE” NEED TO STAND UP TO OUR GOV. OFFICIALS & TELL THEM!!! * MOST OF THEM ARE , I AM SURE NOT AWARE OF THIS!!! IT IS UP TO US TO WAKE THEM UP!!! THIS IS SO VERY IMPORTANT TO ME, DUE TO THE FACT, MOST “ALL” OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE ALREADY DIDED FROM CANCER!!! WE NEED THIS “NATURAL HERB” LEGAL, FOR ANYONE WHO “NEEDS” IT, TO BE ABLE TO HAVE IT, WHEN THEY NEED IT, AT ANY TIME!!! IT MAKES ME SICK TO KNOW WE HAVE “ALLOWED” OUR GOVERNMENT TO TAKE FULL CONTROL OVER A WILD HERB!!! I HONESTLY FEEL THAT OUR LORD / GOD PUT THIS WONDERFUL PLANT ON THIS EARTH - - -FOR THE VERY PURPOSE OF “HEALING” US, WHEN WE NEED IT!!! LEGALIZE IT, NOT ONLY FOR MEDICAL USE, BUT BECAUSE, THE “HEMP” CAN ACTUALLY SAVE OUR PLANET!!! IF ANY OF YOU WHO ARE NOT AWARE TO THIS- - -PLEASE- - -DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH, AS I DID!!! ~THANKS !
Dec 30th, 2008
Rand
I totally support legalization, but it is difficult to believe that ANY smoke can be ok for the lungs, much less beneficial. But I admit, I am not a doctor, I just play one in the bedroom. Keep up the good fight MPP.
Jan 1st, 2009
Ma
Steve, the funniest part about your pro-Christian stance on ganja is that there may be proof that cannabis was one of the original sacraments. Now I do not know if this is true because in no way am I able to translate where references to this plant appear in the scriptures; you, on the other hand, appear to have less knowledge than I do on the subject. Your constant capitalizing of different words obviously shows that you are trying to push some sort of messed up religious message that your god (yes, lower cased) is the only way to this devil feeling you speak of and that our plant takes us there instead of faith. It is common place in many world religions to use some type of plant in order to stimulate a feeling of divine interaction in their life. Now, Christianity took on many different faces, as I’m sure you know, because it was years after Christ’s death that the worship began, spread out all over the western world. You would, in fact, look like quite the asshole if many of these original followers of Christ did in fact use this plant as their wonder drug to come closer to god…
Jan 4th, 2009
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