Marijuana is good for you. Period

Well I certainly understand your impatience. I appreciate quick responses as well so I apologize for the delay. I would also like to add that you offer some very interesting arguments. However, I still believe the weight of evidence is on my side. "I think its funny how you claim that there is cancer causing chemicals in marijuana? And that not admitting this is ignorance on my part?" 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. "Comprehensive researches are constantly proving that marijuana indeed has little or NO connection to cancer. Done." 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 "As i stated earlier, Marijuana is proved to have the capabilities that grow cells that will better your learning and memory skills. Thus i would conclude that that statement also disproves your.."3. trouble with thinking and problem solving"" 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? "You list these symptoms as if you yourself have sat down and smoked marijuana. i know what you will say to this and i will already say that the researchers that have done study on marijuana have not smoked either, and if they have, then they are "breaking the law" which i suppose you hold in very high regards. so really any researches done are done on animals, which cant really prove anything when it comes to "physical effects"." 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. "But something similar to the mental effects is that they aren't exactly bad for you. in fact most people smoke marijuana because they enjoy those symptoms. And really is doing no harm to them if they are responsible person." 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. "ok so first read this. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org...... and now tell me there is still a risk. im not saying that this automatically makes me right, but really when you get pregnet the main things you hear are not.."Dont be smoking the refer or your baby will come out with down-syndrome". You hear the dangers of smoking and alcohol and even caffiene more so." 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 And finally, I would like to give you one from the very site you referenced. http://www.newscientist.com... Marijuana use in pregnancy damages kids' learning - 25 March 2003 - New Scientist "Really all this is a mind thing...Once again, i cant help but revisit the subject of have you ever had marijuana and do you know for yourself that it is a de-motivator? No because back when you were in middle you were probly taught by the dare association that marijuana is bad for you and if you "take a hit off a joint" you will be throwing your life away! this is diving into a subject that is totaling different which i will just nickname "goverment control"." 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.