I say we hang this McKim guy...

[beachguy in thongs]

It is sometimes observed, and generally stereotyped, that systematic changes in a personâ??s lifestyle, ambitions, motivation, and personality happen when a young person starts smoking marijuana. In fact, in many situations when people are asked to describe the personality traits of a marijuana user, they will most likely portray a person of apathy or loss of effectiveness: a person with diminished capacity or willingness to carry out complex long-term plans, endure frustration, concentrate for long periods, follow routines, or even successfully master new material. (McKim, 1993)

It was 12 years ago, though.

[maskedpantsman]

a person with diminished capacity or willingness to carry out complex long-term plans...


How would he go about explaining how our friendly neighborhood drug-dealers work?

[Garden Knowm]

Most of the people I know that smoke pot regularly, smoke cigarettes, drink a lot of alcohol, eat food, walk on 2 feet, and are angry about the cost of gas..

Most off these people I know who fit into one of the above catagories are judgmental, zero tolerance, unconcious, critical of others, abusive and pay taxes..

but I don't hang out with many people..
i love you

[lateralus]

It doesn't sound like he's judging marijuana users from the quote. Sounds more like he's observing people who are judging marijuana users.

Edit: Nevermind.

Plus: Nah, if we hang him, we'll give him another symptom of marijuana use to bitch at. HOMICIDAL TENDENCIES!

[Stedric]

We need more background on this guy, why should we take his opinion seriously? Is he a doctor, or a psychologist or a researcher (not that I'd buy that bullshit even if he was Einstein)? Thats funny because I smoke pot every day and I'm an honour role student who keeps getting all these scholarships thrown at me.

[Sensi Super Skunk]

Okay, so how would he go about explaining the personality traits of people who stereotype pot smokers? I've got so many that I don't know where to even begin.