I've debated this several times in my head and after reading this post just thought i'd share my thoughts. I didnt start smoking until my first year of college up till that point I was very against smoking due to all the war on drugs crap campaigns in schools throughout the late 80's and early 90's. Anyways, thanks to a good friend in college i was introduced to the great herb. I have been smoking every since. And now that i am 25, married, and have a baby the thought that "Am I too old to smoke weed" has been crossing my mind. When i was in college it was easy to assume smoking was ok because i was in college. But now its different. I smoke for alot of reasons and get alot back from it. I suffer from migraine headaches which were passed down from my dad and it helps them. I also have back pain and it helps to sooth it a bit. I am also a semi professional musician that writes original music and the gonja definately helps me be more creative and feel the music better. I never was much of a drinker even in high school. I just never acquired a taste for beer. I can drink whisky straight but thats it, and thats not very often. I come from a very very redneck populated area and smoking is definately looked down on by the majority of people here. Its more of a drink to you puke, smack the wife, and drive home drunk mentality. Its sad really. I also enjoy driving stoned and feel like i am a way safer driver while stoned. I normally drive alot slower and pay attention more while fried. Anyways, i agree with everyone who said that the dope shouldnt be blamed for making you lazy. Thats in your genes already and will be there no matter what your poison is. I work at a seasonal job which is normally 7 months working 5 months off. And by the 7th month i am ready for a break anyway and i enjoy having the free time to spend with my family, play music, and play sports. After a few months of sitting at home and watching the price is right stoned i am ready to go back to work. I'm not saying i'm lazy but its nice to have that little break every year. Kinda like summer vacation in school. I dont make a ton of money doing what i do but i enjoy having the time to enjoy life right now that i am in the prime of it. Several people i know have told me that i need to grow up and get a good job buts theres nothing really out there that would let me continue to play music. Thats kinda whats brought this rant on.