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Cool, we can all roll on our high horses together.
My point: look at him now.
I would counter the argument with: weed likely ruined his racing career.
If you think moto takes anything near the physical acuity, precision, real time reaction, cognitive to motor input and feeeback / balance I feel sorry for you.
With that being said l don't think any young or developing mind should do it often. As far as adults who have their lives together, enjoy yourself. Be responsible. Know yourself, how you react and be sensible. Respect those around you and treat the situation you're in accordingly.
J law won races and a championship, on this substance. Others couldn't make it past the fridge. It effects everyone differently.
Me personally, not since high school.
I can understand how it could damage one persons life like stated. Or have no effect at all.
This has been one of the better discussion ls on vital. Glad to see some open minds, thoughtful input and humor. Less personal attacks and bullshit guys. We make this place what it is.
"Cannabis smoking can be helpful for some activities such as extreme sports, as it improves muscle relaxation, reduces anxiety, and extincts fear memories (e.g., negative experiences) leading to enhanced performance. It is also worthwhile to note that cannabis smoking improves sleep time and recovery, which may favor performance when an athlete is facing multiple competitions in a short period of time. In light of these positive effects, one can assume cannabis is a doping substance that relaxes the mind and improves recovery.”
Why should cannabis be considered doping in sports?
"Intoxication with cannabis leads to a slight impairment of psychomotor … function. … [However,] the impairment in driving skills does not appear to be severe, even immediately after taking cannabis, when subjects are tested in a driving simulator. This may be because people intoxicated by cannabis appear to compensate for their impairment by taking fewer risks and driving more slowly, whereas alcohol tends to encourage people to take great risks and drive more aggressively.”
A. Smiley. 1999. Marijuana: On-Road and Driving-Simulator Studies. In: H. Kalant et al. (Eds) The Health Effects of Cannabis. Toronto: Center for Addiction and Mental Health. Pp. 173-191.
"Cannabis alone, particularly in low doses, has little effect on the skills involved in automobile driving."
G. Chesher and M. Longo. 2002. Cannabis and alcohol in motor vehicle accidents. In: F. Grotenhermen and E. Russo (Eds.) Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Potential. New York: Haworth Press. Pp. 313-323.
There is a time and place for that stuff and it's not at yr local track in the publics face.
Pit Row
You're defining things which have no set standard. The only thing you've belittled is your perspective.
Not every big name company is a conservative pussy that prys into their employees personal lives. If an employee is hard working and dependable, who cares what they do at home? Some of you uptight guys who have never touched the stuff should have no say in this discussion.
I haven't burned for a few years now....come to think about it, probably 5 years. Sure I enjoyed it when I was younger...but the risk/reward is just not worth it. I have many friends that take a few puffs off a J and will probably embarrass you on the track or in the woods. For some it really helps them concentrate and flow. For others like me, I lose all ability (except on the golf course).
PA still thinks weed is the devils grass, and the cops around here would love nothing more than to find some bud on you. I've got relatively long hair for this day and age, and every single time I've been pulled over I get asked if I'm high/how much stuff I have on me...then they proceed to search my vehicle. Usually I just let them because what are they gonna find? Ive refused and they threaten to bring in theK9 unit...to which I respond "be my guest". Come to think of it I was pulled over for a brake light a bit ago, had some yard clippings on my floor, and Johnny law about busted his zipper when he saw green stuff on the floor of my vehicle. After being handcuffed the officer was extremely disappointed to find out that is was everyday grass...and proceeded to let me go, albeit pissed off that he did not find anything.
I do not believe weed belongs at the races, when my friends smoke and we go riding I am 100% fine with it. I've been riding with these dude for well over a decade and I trust them.
What I can tell you is that anyone in the criminal justice system will likely tell you that there is a significant difference in the "profile" of a casual pot user and a chemical substance abuser. The recidivist rate among canabis users for 'other crimes' is negligible. The same cannot be said for chemical substance abusers who are likely to have theft/burglary/prostitution/child endangerment found in their "profile." Also, the chemical substance abusers use all drugs, including canabis, which creates a spectrum within the larger canabis offender profile.
During my last stint as a Coordiantor for a DTF, my DEA AIC asked me to offer probation in any canabis case under 5 lbs. His words to me, "those guys are harmless--we need to focus on labs." That was in 1995...... The "war" on canabis was largely over by then at a federal level. Local courts and PD's are finamcially incentivized to drop the hammer. The system started puking them out, and this will likely continue.
I will also say in closing that one commonality among criminal offenders was noted----alcohol.
But, I know a lot of police officers who stay shitfaced drunk off duty---but loved to harass the stoners. Not in my jurisdiction---no sir. I didn't give a damn about feeding the municipal court cofers on the hard work of any of my dedicated officers. (RIP Johnny). But we damn sure ran over the chemical users.....
Your experiences may vary, but I am certified LEO with almost 30 years of police, prosecutor, and judicial experience. This is my story and I am sticking with it.
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