I say we hang this McKim guy...

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.

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Originally Posted by beachguy in thongs

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

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

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

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!

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.

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.