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  1. Aug 2016
    1. We’re losing badly the War on Drugs. You have to legalize drugs to win that war. You have to take the profit away from these drug czars.” Miami Herald, April 14, 1990  

      what war !! the war about how Tabasco and alcohol is killing people more than marijuana users i don't think this should not b a issue right ?

    2. In terms of marijuana and legalization, I think that should be a state issue, state-by-state. … Marijuana is such a big thing. I think medical should happen — right? Don’t we agree? I think so. And then I really believe we should leave it up to the states.” Washington Post, October 29, 2015 —–

      i don't agree what happens to the people who need it to be cure . people who are sick now , today

    3. And the most that can be achieved is to keep a few people from purchasing an herb that appears to be much less harmful than alcohol or tobacco.

      i agree with this because alcohol is more dangerous then marijuana users .

    4. I would also direct DEA to remove marijuana from Schedule 1, the most dangerous category of drugs, and place it in a more appropriate category as determined by medical science. …

      she is really right because marijuana is not really a drug but a medicine to cure.

    5. “It’s time to take marijuana off the black market, end crime and violence related to marijuana trafficking, stop wasting money and ruining lives by prosecuting victimless crimes, reduce prison populations, increase tax revenue, allow sick people their medicine, let farmers grow marijuana and hemp, and give responsible adults their freedom by legalizing it!

      i agree with her to because not only people wanna smoke it but because people who need it people who are sick

    6. Former Gov. Gary Johnson supports legalizing and regulating marijuana for medical and adult use

      this is true because how about people are sick and its ways to cure marijuana can b used.

    7. “By managing marijuana like alcohol and tobacco—regulating, taxing and enforcing its lawful use—America will be better off. Alcohol Prohibition (1920-1933) had only a minimal effect on the desire of Americans to drink but pushing alcohol underground had other effects: overdose deaths, gang violence, and other prohibition-related harms increased dramatically during the Prohibition years

      its is important because he is right how alcohol people do worse things when they drink and that a worse thing then use of marijuana

    8. The truth is that most marijuana smokers are people we associate with every day–law abiding, tax-paying, productive citizens. Bad personal decisions should not be criminal if they don’t harm anyone else

      this is important because i like the way he know that hes right because its true u localize with people every day and half of 99.00% of the people in this world use marijuana.

    9. I think that we have the opportunity through the states that are pursuing recreational marijuana to find out a lot more than we know today

      this is important because she wants to know alot more thank we know

    10. “If we’re going to have a lot of states setting up marijuana dispensaries so that people who have some kind of medical need are getting marijuana, we need know what’s the quality of it, how much should you take, what should you avoid if you’re taking other medications.

      she really have a good point its important because she wants to make a research about people getting cure with marijuana.

    11. “I think what the states are doing right now needs to be supported, and I absolutely support all the states that are moving toward medical marijuana, moving toward — absolutely — legalizing it for recreational use.

      this is important because it tells us that she had a goal and wanted to accomplish it .

    1. What I learned from this article is something that I learned from this reading was that many people that are using drugs may get addicted to it and their body will get sick if they stop using it

      i have learned that to in this article it tells a lot about how people would get sick when not using there drug

    2. One sentence from this article that stands out for me is: “This means that if a person starts taking heroin, meth, or cocaine, that person’s body will physically need to keep taking the drug. If they try to stop using the drug, they may become very sick

      i agree with this because i have seen people , teens , shows , and even on t.v that have struggles or even a bad day without having the drug they take once every 5 to 10 min.

    3. Some hashish users like the feeling of these visions and thoughts, while others may find them scary. However, people rarely get hallucinations after smoking or eating cannabis.

      i agree because i have seen and heard a lot of people say that they get scared and don't like the feeling at all.

    1. Using marijuana or some of the chemicals in the plant may help prevent muscle spasms, pain, tremors and stiffness, according to early-stage, mostly observational studies involving animals, lab tests and a small number of human patients. The downside -- it may impair memory, according to a small study involving 20 patients.

      THC can help a lot of diseases in a way were it can help but not cure.

    2. THC can also help preserve the nerves, a small study found.

      THC can help preserve Glaucoma

    3. Animal studies have shown some marijuana extracts may kill certain cancer cells. Other cell studies show it may stop cancer growth, and with mice, THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, improved the impact of radiation on cancer cells. Marijuana can also prevent the nausea that often accompanies chemotherapy treatment used to treat cancer.

      marijuana can help in a way but it wont cure cancer but it would stop the growth of cancer.

    4. Another small study of 50 people found patients that smoked cannabis saw less neuropathic pain.

      this tells u that marijuana don't help cure HIV / AIDS but people feel less pain

  2. Jul 2016
    1. Knowing that many marijuana varieties stretch to double their height during bloom phase, you want to flip your plants into 12-12 light cycle when they get to be no taller than 30-35 inches.

      Knowing that many marijuana varieties stretch to double their height during bloom phase, you want to flip your plants into 12-12 light cycle when they get to be no taller than 30-35 inches.

      this matters because you cant try to grow your plants more then the height of your room. your plants cant be more than 60-inches

      this don't connect to me because i never made a grow weed room

    2. In a room with 8-foot ceilings, you have a maximum total of 94-96 inches top to bottom.

      In a room with 8-foot ceilings, you have a maximum total of 94-96 inches top to bottom.

      this matters because u cant have a 8-feet ceiling and have a maximum of 34-36 inches.

      this don't connect to me because i never made grow weed row.

    3. Your calculations become even more complex because you must anticipate the number of marijuana plants you’re growing, and the diameter and height of your marijuana plants when they’re in bloom phase.

      Your calculations become even more complex because you must anticipate the number of marijuana plants you’re growing, and the diameter and height of your marijuana plants when they’re in bloom phase

      this matters because if u think that a small bulb will grow all your weed in a big room your wrong.

      this don't connect to me because i never had my own grow weed room.

    4. For example, the type of bulb and reflector greatly impact how much light reaches your cannabis plants.

      For example, the type of bulb and reflector greatly impact how much light reaches your cannabis plants

      this matters because your cannabis=plants need good light

      this connect to me because i have had a bulb that is good to grow weed.

    5. The generic rule is you want at least 35-40 watts of light for every square foot of plant space.

      The generic rule is you want at least 35-40 watts of light for every square foot of plant space.

      this matters because u need the right watts to grow your weed to stay strong.

      this connects to me because i seen how many light/watts u need.

    6. Exhaust fans are rated by cubic feet of air per minute (CFM).

      Exhaust fans are rated by cubic feet of air per minute (CFM).

      This matters because u need the right things to grow good strong weed.

      this connects to me because i have seen a exhaust fan before.

    7. The first thing I do when I consider a room or other enclosed space for indoor growing is to measure the square feet and the cubic feet of the potential grow op.

      The first thing I do when I consider a room or other enclosed space for indoor growing is to measure the square feet and the cubic feet of the potential grow op.

      this matters because how are u going to have a marijuana grow room without having the right feed and cubic feet to the grow room.

      this connects to me because i had seen how a grow room is.

    1. Marijuana is an illegal drug in many countries

      Marijuana is an illegal drug in many countries

      this matters because kids in different countries might take advantage smoking weed.

      this connects to my life because were I live marijuana is illegal.

    2. It is a common belief that people who use marijuana are less interested in life and may not want to go to school or work (scientists call this "amotivational syndrome"). However, many reports show that people who use marijuana do just as well as non-users, or even better.[1

      It is a common belief that people who use marijuana are less interested in life and may not want to go to school or work (scientists call this "motivational syndrome"). However, many reports show that people who use marijuana do just as well as non-users, or even better.

      this matters to me because everyone says different things and have a different opinion.

      this connects to my life because as a student in school I do more school work when stoned than sober.

    3. "Further studies have found that marijuana [helps] some of the symptoms of HIV/AIDS, cancer, glaucoma, and multiple sclerosis

      "Further studies have found that marijuana [helps] some of the symptoms of HIV/AIDS, cancer, glaucoma, and multiple sclerosis. this is important to know because what if some of our family members have HIV or AIDS? we know what can cure it. this connects to my life because I have families with cancer and they take weed to cure it.

    4. There are many varieties of marijuana

      There are many varieties of marijuana.

      this matters because teens now and days don't know whether there are smoking strong weed or cheap weed.

      this connects to my life because know people that don't even know what they smoke.

    5. When a person breathes in the marijuana smoke or eats marijuana, he or she may get a feeling called "getting high" or "getting stoned". Marijuana's most common effects include feeling happy, relaxed, tired, silly or scared; having many ideas about what to do; not being able to think clearly (or remember some things at all); and getting hungry (also called getting "the munchies".) Smoking marijuana changes how people think and feel, making it either harder or easier to solve some problems. Some people who take marijuana feel strange or paranoid (worried that something bad is going to happen).

      When a person breathes in the marijuana smoke or eats marijuana, he or she may get a feeling called "getting high" or "getting stoned". Marijuana's most common effects include feeling happy, relaxed, tired, silly or scared; having many ideas about what to do; not being able to think clearly (or remember some things at all); and getting hungry (also called getting "the munchies".) Smoking marijuana changes how people think and feel, making it either harder or easier to solve some problems. Some people who take marijuana feel strange or paranoid (worried that something bad is going to happen).

      this matters because u never know what can happen or whats going on in peoples life.

      this connects to my life because marijuana made me change in different ways.

    6. As of 1995, scientists had not shown that smoking marijuana causes lung cancer, even in people who smoke a lot of marijuana for a long time.

      As of 1995, scientists had not shown that smoking marijuana causes lung cancer, even in people who smoke a lot of marijuana for a long time.

      • this matters to me because i need to know what type of chemical i am feeding my body.

      this connect to my life because as a teen i need to know how marijuana works and i am a teen were marijuana is used a lot.

    7. A person who is intoxicated ("high" or "stoned") from marijuana could get hurt or killed in an accident if they drive a car. It is not safe to drive under the influence of any intoxicant. However, drivers who are "stoned" are much less likely to get into car accidents than drunk drivers.[1

      A person who is intoxicated ("high" or "stoned") from marijuana could get hurt or killed in an accident if they drive a car. It is not safe to drive under the influence of any intoxicant. However, drivers who are "stoned" are much less likely to get into car accidents than drunk drivers. this is important because people who smoke and drive can really get hurt and this connects to my life because i wont get stoned at drive.

    8. Other countries allow cannabis to be used as medicine when people have certain medical conditions.

      marijuana is a herb that cures a lot of different sickness

    1. Drugs effects your memory even if u have been taking them for a long amount of time or taking them for a short amount of time.

    2. Drugs defiantly effects the mind every thing u see around u is different then whats really going on you cant hear correctly see correctly even think correctly all of your senses is gone.

    3. Depends on the amount of drugs u take. less drugs u take might just speed u up and make u feel really active. Stronger amount will just make it slow sluggish and tired and even more amount of drugs can kill you.

    1. Who said that you couldn't be successful and smoke weed in life ?

    2. What gets u high in marijuana is called THC.

    3. Marijuana is different now ten it was in the 70s its a lot stronger and more damaging to the body

    4. To growing marijuana there is a lot of science and a lot of chemistry into wanting to make the marijuana stronger.

    5. Marijuana have sticky crystal parts in it.

    1. Even if their friends do not smoke marijuana, but do not disapprove of its use, teens are more likely to give it a try.

      this is important very because its true that teens have there own ways of trying it either way if friends don't smoke weed.

      this connect to me because because this is how i started smoking weed for the first time.

    2. Following the influence of family members, peer pressure is one of the main reasons that young children start smoking marijuana. If they have friends who are using marijuana, they are more likely to try it themselves.

      this is important to me because i have seen this type of activity.

      but i disagree because i never thought that if my friends smoke i have rights to smoke.

      this connects to me because half of my friends smoke weed because they seen it like if its a cool thing.

    3. If they live in a neighborhood where they see drug activity going on, teens are less likely to express disapproval of drug use and become more likely to try drugs themselves.

      this is important because some teens smoke because there is a lot of activity around there neighborhood.

      this connect to me because i live around neighborhoods that all there is is activity and my friends started using drugs because of all that activity

    4. If they have parents, grandparents, older siblings, or even aunts and uncles who smoke marijuana, research suggest that children are much more likely to begin using marijuana than those with no family involvement with the drug.

      this matters to me because this drug can be running in the family / blood.

      this connect to my life because half of my family smoked weed for an good amount of there life and now i do so probably this was running in our blood or family.

    5. Probably the most common reason that youngsters in their early teens begin initial marijuana use is the influence of others in their lives, and this begins at home and in their neighborhoods.

      this matters to me because not all people smoke weed because of people at home using it or around there neighborhood but because they want to smoke weed.

      this connect to my life because even if i am around people at home or outside around my neighborhood were people do smoke it doesn't mean i could smoke or can smoke.

    1. Approximately 70% of the 2.8 million individuals who initiated use of illicit drugs in 2013 reported that marijuana was their first drug.

      Basically people that used marijuana is using different drugs like cocaine, heroin, and ext.

      this matters because marijuana is not that bad for a quick move on to more self harm drugs.

      I disagree because marijuana i'st that bad of a drug. marijuana is actually a herb. this connect to my life because marijuana don't make me wanna use different drugs.

    2. The study reveals—“boredom,” “experimentation,” and “insight”—are reasons for use related to increased and decreased risk of use of other drugs.

      This study shows that teens use drugs for three reasons: BOREDOM: meaning people use drugs because they are bored. EXPERIMENTATION: people use drugs to experiment about it. INSIGHT: it makes teens understand more.

      I think this is important because when teens are bored some teens use drugs. I agree and this connects to me because marijuana does make me want to experiment more and actually make me understand or have a argument in things i do. although when boredom strikes it helps motivates more.

    1. Adults are looking down on teens who use marijuana because of the setting the teens are using them in.

      i actually disagree because if u think about it marijuana is not all that bad. marijuana does have some effect but marijuana couldn't eat up your mind like that to use cocaine. i could be wrong but i also think people have different opinions

    2. to escape from their problems. If parents accepted the fact that marijuana is in their teens’ life, maybe the teens would cooperate more.

      i agree here because majority of teenagers use marijuana to escape from problems in there life or suffering in life. also i agree because if my parents were to accept the fact that marijuana is in my life i would actually cooper rate more.

    3. This topic is unfair because adults are degrading the teens who uses marijuana. Adults are under the impression that marijuana is all bad because of the long term effects. Adults don’t take the time to see why teens start smoking marijuana. If the adults understood better, they’d realize that marijuana doesn’t affect the teen’s performances in school.

      i like your opinion to be very honest. my parents wouldn't understand why i use marijuana as a teenager not even if we sit and talk to our parents. our parents would just get mad because all they think about is the bad effect in using marijuana.

    4. Smoking weed calms teens down so they can focus better.

      i also agree in this! some teens smoke weed to release stress. it helps calm teenagers down.

    5. Weed causes lack of motivation and impaired memory.

      i agree!! As a teenager that use marijuana i have been noticing different motivation in my body.