An open challenge to marijuana slaves

July 8, 12:05 AMPortland Drug Policy ExaminerJohn English

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Commentary: The sound of the cell door slamming shut, . . . the isolation, . . . the longing for loved ones, . . . the too-close incarceration with the violent criminals in the jails. The dwelling on the lives of your loved ones at home, and what goes on there, without you . . . . and still when you get out, once again you return to this plant you worship?

You scream at the world and yell at me for pointing out that it’s your own choice, that you knew the consequences before you began!

And even knowing the consequences, you partook of the illegal smoke anyway. And then you tell us that you are not addicted? Give us a break! You complain, but why would one risk jail in the first place? And why would a responsible person risk losing one’s children? Better yet, what are you doing to your community and what are you doing to your children?

Is what you're doing, not insanity? One must at least call it self-destructiveness! You’ve got to admit you’re self destructive, right?

Either way, answer this! Even if you don’t care about what happens to you, why would you continue with actions that hurt those you love, and those who love you, if it’s not addiction?

I understand that you think you’re committed to fight for the freedom of the weed, but could you not change your lifestyle and do it that way? . . . aligning yourself lawful activities while doing so? Wouldn’t that give you more credibility?

Would it not be better to align yourself . . . . with what will keep you free and with your loved ones, able to provide and protect them?

If not, . . . what kind of a man are you?

Don’t try to tell us it’s a matter of principle, that you’re sacrificing for the good of the majority! It’s not even rebellion; what you’re doing, my friend, can only be described as nothing other than participating in self-destructive acts. Admit it; you’re a slave! You’ve been told it’s addiction and slavery, but you’ve been in denial.

Not to mention the cost of the high THC stash is as much as gold, look at the destruction all around you – relationships, finances, health, employment, . . . . knowing full-well the potential consequences, you’ve wrapped yourself in this true freak flag. Why? If it’s not addiction, what do you call it, and why do you continue?

As a former user and I told myself I could quit! And I did. I quit any number of times! Only to start again. I did it, just to prove to myself that I could, I quit . . . . probably 30 to 50 times in the 11 years I was lost in pot!

I only finally quit when I faced the realization that I’d hurt others whom I loved desperately! It was ONLY when I realized what I’d done to my children, and that I had to make a choice with another one on the way - - - that’s when I quit for good. Like an alcoholic in denial, until then, I’d believed I could quit but like a dog who returns to his vomit, . . . .

For once, think about someone else! Prove to those who love you that you can quit … prove that you love them, more than you love getting high!

Once you want out, there is help. When you want help, others will be there for you!

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