Can a Professional, Productive Member of Society Be a Regular Cannabis User? (drug, states)

[Raddo]

I already know the answer, and when looking through past threads, I get the sense that most others do too. This is based simply on the fact that the number of posters who believe that the "stoner" stereotype is all there is to cannabis usage is such a small percentage of the total number of posters. I would like to verify this by taking a poll.

[No_Recess]

Can you smoke pot and still pay taxes like all the other happy statists?

Sure, why not?

[Enigma777]

Of course. Some simply prefer pot to having a drink. It's a matter of taste.

[cruxan]

Originally Posted by Enigma777

Of course. Some simply prefer pot to having a drink. It's a matter of taste.

that would be me, for the most part I've practically given the booze up except for once or twice a year.

[Raddo]

Originally Posted by Enigma777

Of course. Some simply prefer pot to having a drink. It's a matter of taste.

You say that like there is no war going on, and that people who prefer it are not going to jail for it...

[jacqueg]

Originally Posted by Raddo

You say that like there is no war going on, and that people who prefer it are not going to jail for it...

Yes, too many states are still in prohibition.

I don't live in one of them.

So for me, the answer is yes, of course. No one asks this question about beer or vodka. Which are shared over high-powered business lunches and dinners in upscale restaurants tens of thousands of times every day.

[doc1]

yes

[Listener2307]

Nah. Stoners only think they are doing well. Everyone else is laughing at them.

Pot gradually erodes your decision making ability and in the end, you're just a pothead. Nothing more.

[JAMS14]

Originally Posted by cruxan

that would be me, for the most part I've practically given the booze up except for once or twice a year.

That would be me, as well. And I've been gainfully employed and productive my entire life. And I know a lot of other people who can say the same. This meme that anyone who uses cannabis must be a nonproductive stoner is as untrue as saying anyone who enjoys a glass of wine or a few beers must be a skid row bum.

[MJJersey]

Drug addicts are rarely productive long term.