At least what age should one be to consume cannabis?

[RedLocks]

were it to be legalized in the US, I would expect nothing more than same age as alcohol is in the states, 21. (of course it should differ from country to country depending on legal ages, and be set at the age for hard liqueur in the countries that have a beer age then a liqueur age) Anything younger is asking too much. Putting it as same age as cigarettes doesn't make sense, unless you are a kid and you want to be able to smoke, cigarettes aren't really a mood altering substance, so the guideline should be set the age limit same as the only other intoxicating substance that is legal.

Saying there shouldn't be a age limit is just being totally unrealistic and I am pretty sure people that answer that are either not responsible tokers, are teenagers or will never do their part in the fight for legalization besides sit around smoking spliffs with their friends saying man, it would be so cool if pot were legal. Action speaks louder than words, do your part, and be realistic about things!

RedLocks Reviewed by RedLocks on 12-17-2006. At least what age should one be to consume cannabis? At least what age should one be to consume cannabis? * 21 years of age. * 19 years of age. * 18 years of age. * 17 years of age. Rating: 5

[good ol daze]

18. Even tho I was 20 when I first tried it. I imagine someone here has already mentioned, the old saying...if you can fight and die in a war at 18, you should be able to ____. (fill in the blank with almost anything)

[Mr.Jesus]

prolly 17 or 18 even though im 14.. but im not gonna say 14 just because of that..

[aekdb]

why are you talking to yourself???

beachguy...ya' crazy...we should have to be at least 30 because that's when we get the steepest drop in Melatonin levels. Or maybe 60, because that's when we'll need it the most.

I think the legalization age should be 6-months, or whenever we discontinue breastfeeding.

[aekdb]

IMO, no 13 year old is 'mature' enough to handle pot. Did i 1st use it when i was under age? Sure, was it wrong? Yeah, i think so. Did it harm me? I dont know.

I keep hearing how 'mature' some of the young people here are, but to be honest, as an adult, i dont see a lot of it...Sorry kids, but you shouldnt have the choice when you are a child. I know im probably the most hated man on the board now, but thats fine.

18 years is my Vote

whatever time one is mature enough to handle the herb... could be 13 years old, could be 31 years old.

It's all about keeping herb in moderation, and not letting it take over your life.

[aekdb]

What is he now? A brain surgeon?

My dealers been smokin' MJ since he was 9, lol

[mfqr]

Nicotine is a mood altering substance. I smoke cigarettes, and if I don't have one, I'm grumpy. It is also mind altering, as in it alters your brain chemistry. Actually, I should say it's brain altering. Mind altering like Marijuana? no. Worse than Marijuana? definitely. Why should I not be able to consume Cannabis if I can legally increase the risk of myself getting cancer greatly? Cannabis puts you in an altered state of mind, but at least it's not nearly as harmful as tobacco/nicotine. Why shouldn't an 18 year old be able to drink a beer too? It's silly. All laws against controlled substances are bullshit, really. I am not condoning the use of crack, and meth, etc, but the laws really do nothing. If someone wants something, they will get it... regardless of age. But if Cannabis were legalized, 18 or 19 would definitely be a fair age. At 18 one is legally an adult. Why should 18 year olds not be treated like adults too? 18 year olds are just as liable for committing a crime as a 21 year old, so why should the age be 21? An 18 year old could go to prison for 5 years, just as a 21 year old could be. Do you see what I am saying? As maturity goes, 21 is not a big step. I think 18 and 21 year olds, in general, would treat it the same. I've seen crazy parties involving 21 year olds, so what makes them so much more responsible with mind tering substances? Really, though... 18 is the legal adult age in the US.

17 is a bit too young, because 17 year olds are still in high school usually, and that could condone the use of it while in high school. That would be pretty sad if someone legally went to high school stoned every day, and didn't learn a damn thing.

[CityBoyGoneCountry]

I keep hearing how 'mature' some of the young people here are, but to be honest, as an adult, i dont see a lot of it...Sorry kids, but you shouldnt have the choice when you are a child. I know im probably the most hated man on the board now, but thats fine.

You and me both!!

Just look through the lounge and all the stupid shit they talk about, then try telling me that kids are mature.

[aekdb]

things talked about, use of language some spelling (im not talking about typos), knowledge of issues, etc...

You and me both!!

Just look through the lounge and all the stupid shit they talk about, then try telling me that kids are mature.

[Inferius]

I just wrote about a pages worth on this topic.

But I realized it doesn't matter.

It's a personal choice, and from the looks of it, it seems like young people will be able to make that choice even easier in the future.

Personally, I fail to see the logic of teens going to parties and ending up in the ER for alcohol poisoning, when they could of just smoked a joint and discussed philosophy.

Or taking copious amounts of mom's painkillers becuase their boyfriend just dumped them, when they could of just sat down with the folks, had a cry, and then lit the peace pipe for a relaxing dinner.

Teens are idiots. But is that their fault? NO. It's socieities fault. For not educating them correctly, advising them correctly, or just simply genetics...

enough rant.
18's a good age anyway. Probably be easier not to get carded...