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Elton John Says Legalizing Marijuana in America and Canada Is “One of the Greatest Mistakes of All Time” (www.yahoo.com)

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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 24 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

I've smoked weed for 21 years and have had zero desire to try other, harder, drugs.

Guess I'm just an outlier and all the studies disproving marijuana as a "gateway drug" are bullshit. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[–] Dorkyd68@lemmy.world 11 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Marijuana being a gateway drug was just a very successful propaganda phrase

Ej isn't an American so it's none of his business really. Everyone likes thc when it becomes legal, Ive seen my very conservative family get stoned a bunch now and they love it. Sorta something the left and the right seem to overwhelmingly agree on

[–] accideath@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Even if it’s true, legalization would reduce that immensely because you don’t have to buy weed from a dealer who can give you a sweet deal on some harder drugs but grow it at home or get it from a store instead, where you won’t be upsold illegal substances.

[–] III@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

where you won’t be upsold illegal substances

Maybe the term "gateway drug" isn't a warning for users about their habits but a warning to users about the slippery slope of companies realizing the next drug needs to be legalized and put on the shelf next to weed for more of that sweet, sweet money.

[–] InAbsentia@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

The only reason pot is a gateway drug is because it opens your eyes to altered mental states in a positive light and because the same person selling you the pot is highly likely to offer other things.

People generally want more, the user more intense effects and the dealer more money.

Nevermind that someone wanting to try drugs would just try them anyway if weed didn't exist.