At least what age should one be to consume cannabis?

two big things to consider:
1. legaslation isn't going to want to pass eomthing that says an uborn fetus can smoke pot, so they will want someting similiar to the alcohol laws like 18-21
2. peoples lives(most peoples lives) start to take off around 18 or so, getting out of highschool and going to college and/or getting a job, and gaining freedom and what not, that should be the age when you can decide what you put in your body and what you don't
like i'm not sure how this would work out but as soon as you enroll in a college or get a job you can then get you cannabis licsense and smoke the herb or something like that i don't know but it's a complicated issue

hmmm cigarettes are 18 so i'll go with 15/16 on cannabis :)

I think it would be best when you are mature enough to be responsible for what you do and take the correct safety measures to smoke for me it was just this year. I now that when I am high I do not want to do stupid shit, but for others aka my friends I do not think they will ever be mature enough, but they have grown up some. So whether that is when 14 or 45 then whatever, but I surely do not think little two year olds should be running around smoking a blunt or getting shotguns lol

When they are mature and responsible enough.

Responsibility is the key, I started when I was 13, and have seen no decrease in memory capability. I didn't have a good perception of consequences though, so I would have to say 15-16 years old, but there are always exceptions based on maturity and whatnot.

started when i was 15....

I think 12, as I started at 12.

Even though I started at 14 I voted for 16 since I think the added maturity that comes in those 2 years is important. I think It will be easier to talk to my kids and have them understand that there's responsibility that goes with having the privelege to toke.

Kids should not be smoking pot. I tried smoking when I was younger, but never really got into it. I became a smoker in college, where i also became a heavy drinker. But i was old enough and responsible enough to know when I could get high and when it was probably not the best idea. I didn't go to work high, and i only went to one class high regularly. (it was my film class). 18 is a good age. You can go to war you should be able to smoke some weed.

I believe that kids should be able to smoke pot once they are 18 years old, with age comes responsibility. The majority of kids that are 18 are going away to college and starting to live on their own, so why not let them be responsible for their choice of smoking marijuana? At age 18 most children have also stopped Puberty so there is no way that marijuana could alter them in any way.

Personally I think that the age that you start to toak is up to the individual involved, you know your own limits and what not, far better than any governmet does, and even better than your parents. Its your body, part of growing up is trying new things, and making mistakes, it helps you learn. And yes for some people toaking too young is a mistake they make, but they have one bad experience too young and either get scared aways and never try again, or they learn their lesson and wait till they think they are ready. The first time is always easy to bounce back from, and its supposed to be a learning thing anyway, knowing your limits at any age makes you a better person, equiped to deal with other things life throws at you. So yeah, whenever the individual is ready :D
Well thats my humble oppinion.
Peace Out.

it an age limit was ever given for pot it would probably be 18 because its like tobacco.. but possible 21 because it has effects like alcohol

I started when I was almost 9.
I don't recommend that for everyone, but It really helped me.
Some people aren't old enough at age 25.
IMO... If you're old enough to choose jalapeno peppers, you're probably old enough to choose weed.
I don't recommend using either one irresponsibly.

Chef says the perfect age is 17

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Originally Posted by JaaWaaRKilla

it an age limit was ever given for pot it would probably be 18 because its like tobacco.. but possible 21 because it has effects like alcohol

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what kind of pot have u been smoking? caffeine gives me a buzz but we let our kids drink it

you forgot 15. that's when I started. and who am I to say others can't start at 15 if I did?

I'd say that they need to be mature and responsible enough not to do any drugs, get busted, Or run around high and do stupid shit.
some twelve year olds are that mature.

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Originally Posted by DazedandConfused

Give it you greedy people. why should there be any age limit? thats being greedy. even if we went with the majority and said you had to be 18 i would still be able to man. but you need let everyone smoke it man! not just the chosen ones!

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haha im with him/her

by placing an age limit on any thing you create a black market for it it should be under the responsibility of the parent(s)to keep dangerous items(not saying that cannabis is one of those) out of the hands of there own children. The government has no right to do so.

i think 16 or 17 is good

It is medicine. Anybody unfortunate enough to be born into this horrible world deserves to medicate themselves with herbs as soon as they can hold their head up.

It is very difficult, logically, to say that MJ is beneficial while at the same time denying it to certain people. If I were a parent I would only disallow it so as to pretect my children from the law, but I would explain to them that the laws are oppresive and counterproductive to true spiritual health.

If you think about it it doesnt even matter. How often do you see kids under the age of 21 drinkin? How often do you see kids under the age of 18 smokin? All the time I'm sure. It doesnt matter, if they want it they will find ways to get it.

anyone who answered "16" is too young to be here an should be banned.

Dive:stoned:

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Originally Posted by Divestoned

anyone who answered "16" is too young to be here an should be banned.

Dive:stoned:

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I am not sure diving while stoned is a good sport to promote to the youngsters...but it could be perfectly safe. I have never tried it, but it sounds irresponsible.

Speaking on the age thing: it is up to "We the Adults" to set a good example through education. I am not sure "Get the fuck out of here until you are old enough," says anything to the kids except that Marijuana is bad, so you can't have it until you are old enough. This makes them believe that it is bad, and kids like to do what they are not allowed to do.

We all know that Marijuana is not only not bad, but is quite beneficial, and even essential to a healthy participation in the world. That is the message we should be sending to the youth. Again, smokers cannot rally to legalization while demonizing our own cause.

Kids would be a lot more mature if their parents were more mature. And to you kids: Your parents would be a lot more open and trusting if you were more open responsible. Believe me, there are actually parents and children out there with good relationships that have discussions around the dinner table and do not simply zone out to the television. They are rare, but out there and this should be our ideal.

i've been smoking for almost 3 months i started at age 12 but i've had my 13th-day since so i'd say 12 or 13 at the earliest anything below that is way 2 young i think like that 1 dude who started ciggarettes at 8 yrs old im like wtf ur lungs r gonna be fucked by the time u graduate but hey its ur life do w/e the fuck u want

16 doesnt sound too bad. I am 23, but I think a 16yr old should be allowed..

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Originally Posted by marijuana bird

i've been smoking for almost 3 months i started at age 12 but i've had my 13th-day since so i'd say 12 or 13 at the earliest anything below that is way 2 young i think like that 1 dude who started ciggarettes at 8 yrs old im like wtf ur lungs r gonna be fucked by the time u graduate but hey its ur life do w/e the fuck u want

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oh really:wtf: Arent ya suppose to be at least 18 to be a member here.:thumbsup:

I don't remember if I posted here but... Medical, any age. Recreational, 17+

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Originally Posted by android17ak47

oh really:wtf: Arent ya suppose to be at least 18 to be a member here.:thumbsup:

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That's why he's banned.

21... i think that is a great age, simply because of the bodies development, experience, and laws on alcohol, so in the US it should be 21, only fair i think... plus by then people are more focused in their life, where an intoxicant like weed, causes some lifestyle changes... remember, think masses... i know people i don't want smoking... OMG

i mean hell it won't stop underage smoking... and let's be honest even though i started smoking when i was 11, i have watched it's affect on me, friends, and now that i'm older, friend's kids, ect... and while everyone is different i think it shouldn't be encouraged to children, which is what under 21 is... i mean its all shades of grey...

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Originally Posted by Divestoned

anyone who answered "16" is too young to be here an should be banned.

Dive:stoned:

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Hmm, I chose 16. I'm a bit older than that (turned 18 in January) but that's the age when I started smoking heavily (although junior year I slowed down alot).

I know I am getting older now. I rely think it should 21. Even know I stared around 16 my self, but I was a dumass at 16. We all where and those of you 16 nowâ?¦ You are but you just donâ??t know it yet. Just wait until you turn 20 and you look back. The drinking age is 21 mostly because of the effect on the body. The same is true with Marijuana. You donâ??t think the same. I donâ??t drive any more when I am high. That is just stupid. But I did when I was younger. You get a wiser when you get older (some more than other) and you more experience in life. There for you should be better able to make your own choices.

I have a cousin that is 16. I mentor him and I told him not to smoke weed and if he did I would kick his ass. Not to be a jerk even know I smoke. I just remember all the stupid thing I did when I was high. I donâ??t want him to do the same. Also when you are 16 you look on life is a little different than at 21. That all donâ??t mean to piss off everyone 15-20. But all-in-all it has to be controlled to a point a very fine point.

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Originally Posted by igot4cheep

I know I am getting older now. I rely think it should 21. Even know I stared around 16 my self, but I was a dumass at 16. We all where and those of you 16 nowâ?¦ You are but you just donâ??t know it yet. Just wait until you turn 20 and you look back. The drinking age is 21 mostly because of the effect on the body. The same is true with Marijuana. You donâ??t think the same. I donâ??t drive any more when I am high. That is just stupid. But I did when I was younger. You get a wiser when you get older (some more than other) and you more experience in life. There for you should be better able to make your own choices.

I have a cousin that is 16. I mentor him and I told him not to smoke weed and if he did I would kick his ass. Not to be a jerk even know I smoke. I just remember all the stupid thing I did when I was high. I donâ??t want him to do the same. Also when you are 16 you look on life is a little different than at 21. That all donâ??t mean to piss off everyone 15-20. But all-in-all it has to be controlled to a point a very fine point.

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Just because you were a dumbass doesn't mean everyone else is/was/will be:p:rolleyes: Sure plenty of people will make mistakes, but thats life. You live and learn. Some learn faster than others.

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Just because you were a dumbass doesn't mean everyone else is/was/will be:p:rolleyes: Sure plenty of people will make mistakes, but thats life. You live and learn. Some learn faster than others.

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true but society makes laws based on money and morality... and i believe it in the best intrest of those who don't know, or understand, that if legal, it should be like 21...

i mean shit, if a nation of 16-18 year olds have unlimited access to weed, i will not pay for the ensuing mayhem, and life lessons, that are amplified by lack of experience

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Originally Posted by HighTillIDie

true but society makes laws based on money and morality... and i believe it in the best intrest of those who don't know, or understand, that if legal, it should be like 21...

i mean shit, if a nation of 16-18 year olds have unlimited access to weed, i will not pay for the ensuing mayhem, and life lessons, that are amplified by lack of experience

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I think 17+ is good. Lots of people have somehow matured between 16-17 as they are now really thinking about college and what they need to do with their lives. And the people who are gonna fuck up and make mistakes, would probably be making the same mistakes with alcohol.

no one actually mature until they have experianced enough of life IMO.

they say males don't become mature until their late 20's sometimes mid 30s.

They also say females become mature around 17+.

I think it all depends on the person personaly.

what age? im not sure.. and i don't care.. if legal i think it should be age 18+ if your old enough to die for your country you should be old enough to experiance what the world has to offer. including alcohol.

I think we need a coffee shop-like system everywhere.

I have 6 kids...I say 18....same as cigarettes.They can choose then as long as they graduate first.

deffinitly 14

I personally think it should be 16 or 17, 16.5 would probably be good, then again I also thing they should bump up the ages of tobacco and booze.