We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Ok, so we all know the above quotes (and if you don't - you're fired), so answer me this...
If the above is true, then how can marijuana be illegal?
Bear with me while I explain...
Heroin was originally produced for mass consumption by Bayer (the asprin co.) and is still used for medical purposes today (albeit on a limited basis). Pain killers such as Vicodin, Percoset, and Oxycontin (hillbilly heroin) are all perfectly legal, very easy to get, hell, you can even order them online. Let's single out just one as an example:
What is the most important information I should know about Vicodin?
Hydrocodone is habit forming.
Avoid alcohol while taking Vicodin. Alcohol can increase drowsiness and dizziness caused by the medication, possibly resulting in unconsciousness and death. Also, acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver when taken with alcohol.
Vicodin may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, pain relievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants. Dangerous sedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if Vicodin is taken with any of these medications. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to your doctor.
Vicodin may cause constipation.
So let me get this straight.... the LEGAL drug is addictive, dangerous and will back your shit up.
But with pot, what is the worst that could happen? You might eat your weight in Cheetos and play hours of video games. Big fucking whoop.
For the endless number of people (myself included) that smoke for medicinal purposes, it can be a life changing thing. For me, the options are a) smoke weed, feel like a human being or b) take a cocktail of medications that knock me out for 8-14 hours at a time, have horrible side effects, they cost $100 a month per perscription, and leave me a zombie trapped in my own body. So... in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, how can it be that something that improves someone's quailty of life is illegal? By denying it, wouldn't that be considered cruel and unusual? The FDA and the government have approved far worse things, and as far as I'm concerned, by withholding it from the people who actually need it, you might as well be telling us all to bend over.
Someone explain this to me...
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