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Former NLF'ers write in support of medical marijuana
Posted on 1/26/15 at 3:40 pm
Posted on 1/26/15 at 3:40 pm
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Mark Richt's anti-cannabis stance needs to be eliminated. An estimated 60% of NFL players use marijuana, in large part, because they know the dangers of opiates and NSAIDs.
The UGA policy hurts players and the program.
Mark Richt's anti-cannabis stance needs to be eliminated. An estimated 60% of NFL players use marijuana, in large part, because they know the dangers of opiates and NSAIDs.
The UGA policy hurts players and the program.
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Posted on 1/26/15 at 3:42 pm to Whiznot
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Richt's anti-cannabis stance needs to be eliminated.
It's not his but does need to be eliminated.
Posted on 1/26/15 at 7:26 pm to Whiznot
I disagree wholeheartedly. Pot makes teenagers inconsistent and goofy and lowers their emotional intelligence and decision making skills. You start getting into underdeveloped prefrontal cortexes and brain chemistry and stuff like that.
There's a huge difference between a 28 year old smoking dope and an 18 year old basically.
There's a huge difference between a 28 year old smoking dope and an 18 year old basically.
Posted on 1/26/15 at 7:29 pm to BoneDrownedDaveReal
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I disagree wholeheartedly. Pot makes teenagers inconsistent and goofy and lowers their emotional intelligence and decision making skills. You start getting into underdeveloped prefrontal cortexes and brain chemistry and stuff like that.
There's a huge difference between a 28 year old smoking dope and an 18 year old basically.
Alcohol isn't any better. UGA doesn't suspend players for that.
Posted on 1/26/15 at 10:38 pm to Crowknowsbest
Two wrongs do not make a right. At some point it's be nice if America could have a marijuana discussion without people getting all anecdotal and making an "oh yeah...well what about alcohol" reference from the get. It's nothing but a distraction and it's counterproductive.
Posted on 1/26/15 at 10:42 pm to BoneDrownedDaveReal
OK, well how does UGA's current policy currently help educate and alter the behavior of student-athletes? Do you think suspensions serve as an effective deterrent? Do you think a permanent and public black mark on their name is a just penalty for a relatively harmless mistake?
Posted on 1/27/15 at 4:53 am to Crowknowsbest
We should let them do coke too....it keeps you up so you can have more time to study....
....and could also possibly improve your 40 time.
....and could also possibly improve your 40 time.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 7:07 am to BoneDrownedDaveReal
You are right they should use painkillers like the rest of the country because they are "legal".
Posted on 1/27/15 at 7:38 am to BoneDrownedDaveReal
If you're gonna say "alcohol is bad too" isn't a legitimate argument for legalization then you should also admit that:
isn't a legitimate argument for criminalization.
My argument for legalized weed isn't that it's good for you or inherently safe (I view it the same way I view beer, very fatty foods and 4 wheelers), my argument is that I don't like black markets or nanny states.
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It's nothing but a distraction and it's counterproductive.
isn't a legitimate argument for criminalization.
My argument for legalized weed isn't that it's good for you or inherently safe (I view it the same way I view beer, very fatty foods and 4 wheelers), my argument is that I don't like black markets or nanny states.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 7:53 am to BoneDrownedDaveReal
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underdeveloped prefrontal cortex
As in teenagers have a under developed prefrontal cortex or that marijuana causes this?
Posted on 1/27/15 at 8:32 am to Dawg in Beaumont
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I view it the same way I view beer, very fatty foods and 4 wheelers....my argument is that I don't like black markets or nanny states.
That's a valid argument and I agree with it. The only problem I have is that many people don't carry it to the logical conclusion. If you allow individuals to make lifestyle choices that may damage their health and productivity, then you shouldn't socialize the cost of providing for their healthcare and upkeep. It's a pretty simple concept; one person's rights end where another person's obligation begins.
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 8:48 am to wdhalgren
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If you allow individuals to make lifestyle choices that may damage their health and productivity, then you shouldn't socialize the cost of providing for their healthcare and upkeep. It's a pretty simple concept; one person's rights end where another person's obligation begins.
It seems to me that he addressed that with the nanny state comment.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 8:49 am to wdhalgren
IMHO you guys are missing the point.
The question shouldn't be whether pot should be legalized...I personally think it should be if for no other reason than to quit spending the time and resources for enforcement.
The question is until it is legalized do you as a a University turn a blind eye to your student athletes using an illegal substance. You can't just decide what laws you want to break because you don't like them.
I don't like the government taking half my income every year....but try just not paying and see what happens.
The question shouldn't be whether pot should be legalized...I personally think it should be if for no other reason than to quit spending the time and resources for enforcement.
The question is until it is legalized do you as a a University turn a blind eye to your student athletes using an illegal substance. You can't just decide what laws you want to break because you don't like them.
I don't like the government taking half my income every year....but try just not paying and see what happens.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 8:51 am to SquatchDawg
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The question is until it is legalized do you as a a University turn a blind eye to your student athletes using an illegal substance. You can't just decide what laws you want to break because you don't like them.
I haven't said anything about turning a blind eye to it. I think the University should reconsider the method of its disciplinary policy. I don't think automatic suspension helps anyone.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 8:57 am to Crowknowsbest
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It seems to me that he addressed that with the nanny state comment.
I wasn't disagreeing with what he said, just pointing out that many proponents of individual freedoms aren't willing to include freedom to fail. Particularly when it's their own welfare at stake.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:31 pm to Whiznot
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An estimated 60% of NFL players use marijuana, in large part, because they know the dangers of opiates and NSAIDs
More like "in large part because they enjoy getting high". Everything else is secondary; it's just easier to claim that people are in favor of it because of the secondary benefits.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:34 pm to SquatchDawg
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We should let them do coke too....it keeps you up so you can have more time to study....
....and could also possibly improve your 40 time.
Meth is more effective and cheaper (and we could make it in our chemistry department). Might want to add PCP to the mix - lets you ignore injuries, and when combined with meth, would definitely give the defensive players some added uh..."intensity".
Posted on 1/27/15 at 4:28 pm to Crowknowsbest
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I haven't said anything about turning a blind eye to it. I think the University should reconsider the method of its disciplinary policy. I don't think automatic suspension helps anyone.
You wrong Crow- automatic suspensions help SCU, UT, Bama and AU immensely. They are very much in favor of our brave stand against marijuana.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 4:51 pm to WorkinDawg
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help SCU, UT, Bama and AU immensely
It may help their recruiting in some cases, but it may hurt their team in other ways. Some of those teams have had serious breakdown in team morale and conduct in recent years. Auburn let their drug use get out of control and eventually had to hire security people to try to regain control. Not to mention several armed robbery and gunplay incidents. Personally, if I had a son who was a hotshot athlete with a big ego, I wouldn't mind a bit of extra discipline in his college years.
This post was edited on 1/27/15 at 5:08 pm
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