Originally Posted by JCarter2

Hello from Germany,

My son is 17 years old, a straight A student in his school, on the wrestling and track team.

In our country he is legally allowed to drink beer, which we let him do since we trust him. He has never betrayed our trust, and is very responsible.

A few months ago he told us he wanted to try smoking Cannabis, as a friend of his had tryed it, enjoyed it and offered it to him. Having smoked when I was a youth I saw no problem with it, as long as he were to do it in moderation, keep his grades up and not leave the house when he does it.

I recall Cannabis giving me great insight to my problems as a youth, it was very relaxing at the end of a hard day, and to me it was an experience I would not change for the world.

The fact is I believe that a toke or two of cannabis is no more harmful than a cold beer at the end of the day. For example

- There is no reachable lethal overdose for Cannabis, as there is for alchohol

- Cannabis has never caused a single death - Alchohol has caused 300,000+ per year.

I find that most people that fear cannabis do not actually know the facts - most just listen to the propaganda fed to them by their government. I think cannabis is the #1 cash crop in the USA?


I know some parents might disagree with me, and I would like to know why exactly.