High school students in Florida are more likely to smoke marijuana than tobacco

This is probably true in most states. Weed is so ridiculously easy to get in High School.

Even in lame ass Cincinnati weed flows through high schools.

/There is no chronic like St. X chronic.

The difference is dramatic in Martin County where 24 percent of high school students say they've used marijuana in the past month, compared to 20 percent who used cigarettes. Martin County had a higher rate of teen tobacco and marijuana use than neighboring counties.

On the positive side for Martin County youth, the report showed they were more likely to get enough "vigorous physical activity" compared to statewide averages and neighboring counties.



So not only are they using cannabis, they're also excercising at higher rates too. If their grades are higher than the state average, then that pretty much murders the entire basis for keeping cannabis illegal all in one shot.

submitter: Kids now prefer joints

Based on my observations that's been the case for several decades.

The kids are alright!

As they should. When they graduate, they can gateway to a vaporizer.

Hell, these days the pot's cheaper.

I don't have a child, but if I did, I'd much rather they smoke the occasional joint in high school than turn to cigarettes. My only concern would be of a legal nature. As far as health, they don't even compare.

A couple of weeks ago some friends and I were smoking cigars down by the Kirkland waterfront. Out of nowhere, this fat farking brat comes up to one of my friends and says "I HAVE THREE WORDS FOR YOU.....NO...STANK....YOU."

2 things:

1) His pussy dad should have made him apologize.
2) He's going to grow up, say that to the wrong person, and get his ass kicked.

I'm guessing it's not an either/or thing, and most of those kids smoke both. The same people who try one thing they aren't supposed to are likely to try another.

/could use some weed
//moving means having to find new "guys"
///San Antonio

Well no shiat. Short of vending machines, alcohol and cigs are generally harder to come by for a kid.

Manfred J. Hattan

Hell, these days the pot's cheaper.

That is so true.

/Nice headline subby.

"High school kids smoke weed"

Nice reporting there Ric.

The_Sponge: couple of weeks ago some friends and I were smoking cigars down by the Kirkland waterfront. Out of nowhere, this fat farking brat comes up to one of my friends and says "I HAVE THREE WORDS FOR YOU.....NO...STANK....YOU."

That's why you carry bacon strips with you. When fatty starts to sass you, ya toss some bacon into the water and they'll chase it like a dog. Then you sit back and enjoy the satisfaction.

All those tax dollars spent on anti-cigarette ads are working. Kids now prefer joints

Good!

If only we could somehow pit the War on Ciggarettes against the War on Drugs. Pretty soon we'd have the government out of our lungs entirely.

/Doesn't smoke
//If I did it'd be pot

As for health issues, it may not have as many chemicals but your still going to get some neat smokers lung from it.

It's still smoking.

And, I don't think more weed is being smoked, just less tobacco.

The_Sponge: A couple of weeks ago some friends and I were smoking cigars down by the Kirkland waterfront. Out of nowhere, this fat farking brat comes up to one of my friends and says "I HAVE THREE WORDS FOR YOU.....NO...STANK....YOU."

Thats when you start bearing your teeth and hissing. It works for proselytizers of all kinds. If they think you're mental they generally leave you alone.

Works for me. Just don't smoke in my house or car either way and I could care less.

/bit annoying at concerts though
//"Dude, can you exhale the other way? My head is gunna explode. Thanks."
///legalize it, k thanks

Hey kids, this is what we like to call the Law of Unintended Consequences. Nice going dumbasses!

Sadly, now they'll be whining for money to get kids off of weed. The Nanny State rides again.

Waiting patiently for it to be legalized. Because that's what's stopping me from smoking this joint here.

The_Sponge: A couple of weeks ago some friends and I were smoking cigars down by the Kirkland waterfront. Out of nowhere, this fat farking brat comes up to one of my friends and says "I HAVE THREE WORDS FOR YOU.....NO...STANK....YOU."

"Well, we weren't planning on sharing any of this with your fat ass anyway. Now, GTFO before we have to do something crazy."

*lights up joint*

DAMN THOSE CIGARETTE COMPANIES
THEY ALL uhh wait what?

About 3 years ago I quit smoking cigarettes over a weekend. Went camping with some friends and took a bunch of joints, whenever I got the urge to smoke a cig, just fired up a joint instead. Worked great, haven't smoked a cigarette since.

If the price of a pack of smokes keeps goin up, will probably be almost cheaper to smoke pot.

Anti-smoking campaigns have lead to more kids smoking weed. Weed is a drug. Drug money funds terrorism. The anti-smoking campaign is helping fund terrorism.

Wow, nothing has changed since I was in school in the mid 80's. Who knew.

Can't really understand how tobacco's still legal.

Dave's not here.

Kali-Yuga: About 3 years ago I quit smoking cigarettes over a weekend. Went camping with some friends and took a bunch of joints, whenever I got the urge to smoke a cig, just fired up a joint instead. Worked great, haven't smoked a cigarette since.

I'm in the pre camping trip cut back phase. I'm going to my cabin for a week on Tuesday... no smokes, ounce of dope.

It is called "high" school for a reason!

moothemagiccow: Can't really understand how tobacco's still legal.

Tobacco sales bring in a LOT of cash to state governments.

Weaver95: Tobacco sales bring in a LOT of cash to state governments.

Imagine what marijuana could do for tax revenue if it were sold and regulated like tobacco...

I call shenanigans there, The_Sponge, everybody knows fat kids don't hang out near the waterfront...

/they hang out at home or in the tool shed/back woods

Suicidal Writer: High school students in Florida are more likely to smoke marijuana than tobacco

This is probably true in most states. Weed is so ridiculously easy to get in High School.

Even in lame ass Cincinnati weed flows through high schools.

/There is no chronic like St. X chronic.

As a former Bomber myself, kudos on the truth.
BTW: I live in Oregon now, and the grass is greener on the left coast

Back in my day we preferred joints too, but they were more expensive then tobacco. Not the case much any more.

Itys: Wow, nothing has changed since I was in school in the mid 80's. Who knew.

Or since the mid 70's.

Kali-yuga: the price of smokes in new york city in 2004 helped me quit, so I could save more money for tweeds. But I had to smoke joints like they were going out of style to kill the nic cravings, now I am down to a $20 a week medicinal regimen in a plastic baggie, and have been tobacco free since Nov. 2 2004. Compared to a pack a day at $8 bucks a day? Definitely saves me money. And I'm high all the time.

smoking pot FTW

ultraholland: The_Sponge: couple of weeks ago some friends and I were smoking cigars down by the Kirkland waterfront. Out of nowhere, this fat farking brat comes up to one of my friends and says "I HAVE THREE WORDS FOR YOU.....NO...STANK....YOU."

That's why you carry bacon strips with you. When fatty starts to sass you, ya toss some bacon into the water and they'll chase it like a dog. Then you sit back and enjoy the satisfaction.

And if you're lucky there are two fat kids who will fight for the bacon.

/Enjoys a good cigar every once in a while

"Hey, you're not supposed to have that. It's illegal"
"What? no, that's just... It's ok, it's just marijuana."

moothemagiccow: Can't really understand how tobacco's still legal.

Just like any other drug, its addictive and a void filler.

I got hooked when I was young, but in my adult years only fell back on it during rough times. An excuse? Of course, but I'm being honest about it. I'm sure others feel the same way.

Second, when there is demand, there will be someone to supply. Thats why I feel the 'War on Drugs' is ignorant, just like people who feel they can rid the world of smoking forever. You can decrease the supply and thats about it.

Truth is, there will always be someone out there doing some form of drug followed by someone willing to supply.

/Happy that smoking is my only problem
//could care if weed got legalized, people will do it anyways.

TheGreatZarquon: Weaver95: Tobacco sales bring in a LOT of cash to state governments.

Imagine what marijuana could do for tax revenue if it were sold and regulated like tobacco...

The problem is that it is pretty simple to grow and process cannabis at home. And with a bit of practice and some skill you can start making some damn good product. Which rather undercuts not only tobacco sales but makes it difficult to tax and regulate.

One possible solution is to 'license' growing operations. Just so long as someone has a 'grow' license and renews it every year or so, then they're legal to make, use and grow up to a certain amount for 'personal use'. anything above a predetermined limit and they become a 'business' and have to get a different license.

But cannabis legislation isn't about logic, it's about fear and propaganda. Right now, the states rake in more money by confiscating 'drug profits' than they do if cannabis was legal to make and use. Not to mention the fact that everyone in the 'war on drugs' has been brainwashed into believing that cannabis is equally dangerous as heroin or crack cocaine. Unless we can change any of that, cannabis will remain illegal.

moothemagiccow: Can't really understand how tobacco's still legal.

Becuase it's a wonderful, healthy product that whitens your teeth and has never resulted in a single proven fatality. Now if you'll excuse me I need to wait in line behind some senators for my check.

moothemagiccow: Can't really understand how tobacco's still legal.

You may want to look into something called "Prohibition" in the 1920s. (Hint: it didn't work then either.)

As a younger man (21), I can say that this is true. In my last few years of highschool, smoking had become very, very rare. It wasn't popular, barely anyone did it, and everyone found it gross.

Everyone did pot, though.

WFern: moothemagiccow: Can't really understand how tobacco's still legal.

You may want to look into something called "Prohibition" in the 1920s. (Hint: it didn't work then either.)

Also might want to read up on the current war on drugs as a nice comparison.

i smoke pretty much everyday, but not ALL day. i try to smoke primarily in the evening when everything is just chillaxin. I dont smoke cigs, never have, and never will, but every one of my friends including my parents smoke cigs. so im around it all the time.

/dont know the point either.

1) Taxes are high
1.a)Tobacco
1.a.i) Tobacco is regulated to be available by the government after it is taxed
1.a.ii) Tobacco is readily available so it is less likely to see illegal tobacco trades
1.b) Cannabis
1.b.i) Cannabis is not made readily available by the government. [Influences 1.b.ii]
1.b.ii) People just make an illegal market that is not regulated by the government and which does not enforce "vice taxes" to influence people to not participate in this activity

2) Quality - dude, cigarette tobacco is shiatty. Get a hooka and some shisha [tobacco] (being a shortened term for shisha tobacco, tobacco that is smoked out of a hooka made from glass).

/mine's brass and I smoke a rose hips blend of jurak

"vigorous physical activity"

Buttsex?

WFern: I don't have a child, but if I did, I'd much rather they smoke the occasional joint in high school than turn to cigarettes. My only concern would be of a legal nature. As far as health, they don't even compare.

That's why my parents were awesome. All normal teenagers smoke pot. They insisted if my friends and I got high, we did it in the basement.

My mom also started doing beer runs for us when I was around 15.

Many a night was spent playing Mariokart and Goldeneye, and nobody got hurt.

The fact that they are smoking less of the ones that can kill you is a good thing