• This is a political forum that is non-biased/non-partisan and treats every person's position on topics equally. This debate forum is not aligned to any political party. In today's politics, many ideas are split between and even within all the political parties. Often we find ourselves agreeing on one platform but some topics break our mold. We are here to discuss them in a civil political debate. If this is your first visit to our political forums, be sure to check out the RULES. Registering for debate politics is necessary before posting. Register today to participate - it's free!

Should we legalize cigarettes and fast food after marijuana?

Should we legalize tobacco and fast food after pot?

  • Yes

    Votes: 3 60.0%

  • No

    Votes: 1 20.0%

  • Maybe

    Votes: 1 20.0%
  • Total voters
    5
T

Toothpicvic

Banned
Joined
Oct 19, 2009
Messages
1,801
Reaction score
462
Gender
Male
Political Leaning
Undisclosed
If we legalize marijuana in the US, will that create a slippery slope which will lead to the legalization of far more harmful drugs such as cigarettes, alcohol, candy, sugar cereals, prescription drugs, and fast food burgers? Should we therefore keep pot illegal in order to make sure that it doesn't create a slippery slope which leads to the legalization of deadly-addictive substances such as beer, tobacco, and Big Macs (and don't even let me get started on cocaine and meth)? Discuss.
 
Last edited:
Step away from the crack pipe.
 
Actually he is right in some respects. Cigarettes and alcohol are far more damaging than weed.

Of course I am of the mind that all drugs should be legal for adults. I don't need the state as an adult to tell me what I can or cannot put in my own body.
 
If we outlawed fast food, there’d soon be blackmarket cowboys fighting turf wars in the inner cities. Obese junkies would be stealing car stereos while the cops wasted time and money combating small-time condiment smugglers. Worst of all, dealers won’t be checking IDs, so our children will have an easier time getting a cheeseburger they they would getting a pack of cigarettes or a six pack of beer. :mrgreen:
 
Toothpicvic said:
If we legalize marijuana in the US, will that create a slippery slope which will lead to the legalization of far more harmful drugs such as cigarettes, alcohol, candy, sugar cereals, prescription drugs, and fast food burgers? Should we therefore keep pot illegal in order to make sure that it doesn't create a slippery slope which leads to the legalization of deadly-addictive substances such as beer, tobacco, and Big Macs (and don't even let me get started on cocaine and meth)? Discuss.
Click to expand...

Um... all those things are legal already. Where are you from?

But no, I don't think it would be a slippery slope... if we legalized weed we would not eventually legalize cocaine or meth. I'd be against legalizing meth and cocaine at least. Those are on completely different levels compared with pot, beer and cigarettes.

You need a fourth option of: "What???" lol
 
Last edited:
Blackdog said:
Actually he is right in some respects. Cigarettes and alcohol are far more damaging than weed.

Of course I am of the mind that all drugs should be legal for adults. I don't need the state as an adult to tell me what I can or cannot put in my own body.
Click to expand...
I thought smoking caused cancer. :confused:
 
American said:
Is that the usual method?
Click to expand...

Weed does not have the cancer causing carcinogens of nicotine. It is also not physically addictive. The smoking itself could contribute to lung disease, but not heart and artery diseases like nicotine.
 
I'll bet the cigarette companies would love this business.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom