Marijuana is good for you. Period

Well this being my last part of the debate, ill say thank you again, and i think your pretty smart, even if i do beleive your views are strayed. "Even the study you are referring to says quite clearly that marijuana does contain cancer-causing chemicals, but it suggests that the THC "MAY" kill aging cells. However, this is quite clearly unproven theory. Even if it is one day proven to be true(I remain HIGHLY dubious) the negative effects of THC remains the same."- Richard. When i first read this i was in shock. i have to admit that i read that site more than 5 times before inserting(as one would that is debating) to make sure it fit for my case. And NO where does it say anything about having "cancer-causing chemicals". http://www.newscientist.com... Clearly says that, the main chemical in marijuana could be used to grow cells in the brain. Also says that marijuana is similar to an anit depressant. Which is also true. "Comprehensive researches are constantly proving that marijuana indeed has little or NO connection to cancer. Done."- ME Not quite. Please read these articles. http://www.cnn.com...... CNN - Study finds smoking marijuana and cocaine can cause cancer http://www.drugabuse.gov...... InfoFacts - Marijuana -Richard Ok these articles would probly blow this debate away if we still lived in the 90s. 2 of your studies were done before 2000. As opposed to all my studies being done after 2005. http://cannabisnews.com... http://www.thirdeyeconcept.com... http://content.herbalgram.org... http://www.newscientist.com... A few more studies recent within the last couple years. "let's just keep in mind that this study was conducted on rats, not humans. I would like to know of a single human case where smoking pot has actually increased an individuals mental capabilities? "- richard Well thats true that no studies have been done to test humans on this, and im willing to reconize that. But I dont doubt that it is possible. "If you accept the results made in rodent-based studies for your position then how can you completely reject all studies made to the contrary? Also, most of the studies made to prove marijuana detrimental to one's health have been conducted using individuals to provide the data."- richard I dont reject all studies, really i just have studies which i are more true. And all the studies your laying on the table are out of date, while mine are mostly done within the last couple years. Let's go over those symptoms again, shall we? 1. Tremors 2. Nausea 3. Breathing problems 4. Reduced blood flow to the brain How can you claim these effects aren't negative? I would also contend that there is no "responsible" way to "enjoy" these effects. Once again, they give medical marijuana (marijuana) to cancer patients and people with glaucoma , as well as numerous other diseases'. If it was soo with tremors and nausea and "reduced blood flow to the brain", then why would they give it to these people. (you might argue that cancer people are going to die anyway) which they might not. But the glaucoma people are gonna live. (just in case, you brought that up). and im sorry for the confusion. when i said that people enjoy these effects , i was referring to the mental things. The way you say these effects: "The common list of short-term effects are: 1. problems with memory and learning 2. distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch) 3. trouble with thinking and problem solving 4. loss of motor coordination 5. Anxiety and Paranoia" - richard Now lets see marijuana is examined as a anti-depressant in most doctors views, and many scientist see that as a possibilty in the future. Which is included in the newscientist.com report. So really these "negative effects", arent so negative? maybe, just maybe. it depends on the person which ultimately comes down to the point that if a person doesnt like it then they dont do it. but to someone who does like it, then these are definetly NOT "negative" effects. OK...read it. Now I would like to give you a few "counter sites."(it's amazing the number of results Yahoo turns up) http://www.estronaut.com...... Marijuana and Pregnancy http://www.pregnancy-info.net...... ACCLAIMED: Marijuana and Pregnancy Risk Factors Ok as for the estronaut website, this website is 9 years old and it would seem less than credible and as for your pregnacy-info website, i can not load it. i regret this. "Weed is - of course - mind altering, but also physically detrimental. Regardless of the individual marijuana has never once had a positive effect on the lives of anyone. At best it can only create a false sense of reality that people use to temporarily escape the responsibilities or depressions of life(much the same way an alcoholic does). And no, I have never tried marijuana and(like any sensible and responsible person) never intend to. I also was not "scared away by the dare association". I just chose not to be stupid in taking needless risks. This debate is supposed to be over whether or not marijuana is good for you. I think in light of the evidence we may easily come to the conclusion that, although all the symptoms may not be proven fact yet, pot certainly offers no benefits that could possibly outweigh the bad. I wish to point out again that it is also a valid threat to public safety, and just because the "big, evil government" bans its use is not a valid argument to make for your position. I can't even begin to tell you how tired I am of hearing about all these "government conspiracies", even from my own friends. Well it's getting late here so I'm gonna need to leave it there. I hope to have more time to address your arguments in the next round."-Richard Ok well this is a pretty long that i will analyze with my arguement to it. "Regardless of the individual marijuana has never once had a positive effect on the lives of anyone."-Richard I must say this is really ignorrant to say. What about the people who have diseases and have medical marijuana to reduce pain or help with glaucoma? You cant tell me it has never had a positive effect on someone. You choosing to not smoke marijuana is your choice. And "in light of the evidence" i believe that marijuanas DO outweigh your unproven "negative" effects, some which are based upon opinion. It is true, the goverment can not sway my argument. i accept that, because that is a whole other debate. But i will review some points i had in my last round. Articles that you have put forth, are credible, but credible back in the 90's and very early 2000's. I say this jeprodizes your studies. Also you have your mental effects, are abysmal. Really it would be up to person who was taking the marijuana. and really marijuana is used to treat nausea and sypmtoms as such, in patients. This has been a good debate, and i await your closing argument with eager.