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Shroomism
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What percent of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed?
#6543877 - 02/08/07 11:32 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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Just curious.
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Shroomism
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: Shroomism]
#6543880 - 02/08/07 11:33 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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My opinion after travelling much of the US: About 75% currently smoke at least once a month or would do so if given the chance.
I think if pot was legal this number would probably drop, not go up.
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: Shroomism]
#6543883 - 02/08/07 11:34 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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I'm going with somewhere in between 30 and 50% if it were to be made legal.
Well... what percent of the population has (at some point in their lifetime) smoked weed now?
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: THE KRAT BARON]
#6543889 - 02/08/07 11:37 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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I voted 75%...you at least WOULD smoke...def not daily smokers but if it were legal i think people would treat it no different than aclohol. or cigarettes.
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: THE KRAT BARON]
#6543892 - 02/08/07 11:37 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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Over 120 million Americans have smoked weed at some point in their life I believe.
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: Shroomism]
#6543893 - 02/08/07 11:37 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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I think that about half the population would smoke, if it were made legal. I know that alot of the people that I know that don't smoke only do so, because it's illegal.
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: DNKYD]
#6543895 - 02/08/07 11:38 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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And there's how many people in the US? 400 million or something? And you can also account for the many people that lied on that survey.... Which puts it around 50% probably
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: blissedout]
#6543902 - 02/08/07 11:40 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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blissedout said: I think that about half the population would smoke, if it were made legal. I know that alot of the people that I know that don't smoke only do so, because it's illegal.
Exactly... well I smoke to get high and because I like it. So if it were made legal no big change.. cheaper buds. But I'm pretty sure a lot of people smoke weed just to "be cool" and "be a rebel" cause its illegal. So if it was legal there's no longer that.
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: Shroomism]
#6543906 - 02/08/07 11:41 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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I said 50%, just guessing.
Also, I don't think we're over 300 million in America yet, but I could be wrong
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: Shroomism]
#6543907 - 02/08/07 11:41 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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i don't understand why do it because it's illegal.
i do it because I really enjoy it and i'm not going to let my government bully me around with something that is totally unconstitutional
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: demiu5]
#6543908 - 02/08/07 11:42 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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Yeah, I thought we were still close to 290 million.
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: DNKYD]
#6543911 - 02/08/07 11:43 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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oh ok, I guess that population control thing has been working!
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: blissedout]
#6543914 - 02/08/07 11:44 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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Id say close to 75%. The majority of the upper and middle class smoke pot, but they hide it rather well in most cases because of the stigma attached. I have been surprised to find out over time how many of the execs at my company and others around town smoke daily...you just have to slowly make your way into that crowd for them to trust smoking in front of you...alot of people have too much to lose.
Once its legal all these people will be comming out of the woodwork. I think there are too many religious fanatics out there to say 90%, but I would definitely put the number at more than 50% but less than 70%.
That beggs the question, if the majority of people would smoke, why is it still illegal? Shouldnt the laws represent the will of the people? I think alot of it has to do, once again, with those upper and middle class people that have too much to lose by being pro-weed at a time when its still illegal. Yes, they may be all for it once its legal, but taking the stand beforehand can be killer.
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: Shroomism]
#6543916 - 02/08/07 11:44 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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Hell I don't even like the buzz anymore, it just makes me too anxious. However I always keep a small stash around in case I want to take a hit or two simply for the smell and taste. The smell and taste of good bud alone make it worth smoking once and a while.
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: THE KRAT BARON]
#6543920 - 02/08/07 11:45 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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I think it's about 35-45%
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: dedjam]
#6543932 - 02/08/07 11:49 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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gopenguins said: Id say close to 75%. The majority of the upper and middle class smoke pot, but they hide it rather well in most cases because of the stigma attached. I have been surprised to find out over time how many of the execs at my company and others around town smoke daily...you just have to slowly make your way into that crowd for them to trust smoking in front of you...alot of people have too much to lose.
This has been my experience as well, which is why I voted about 75%. I've met many a person, upstanding citizen, wife and 2.5 kids, respectable high-paying job, house in the suburbs etc.. toking the reefer in their spare time and you would never guess it unless they told you. I've often been surprised when I find out certain people smoke pot... and often it turns out that almost everyone I've met smokes!
So yeah which begs the question... why is it still illegal? Well for the same stupid reasons it became illegal in the first place.. money and control. Laws don't represent the will of the people or at least haven't in some time. But I think part of the issue is that BECAUSE so many people are secretive about it, is one of the reasons. If EVERYONE that smokes pot or supports it being decriminalized stood up and DEMANDED our rights, things would change.
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: THE KRAT BARON]
#6543938 - 02/08/07 11:51 AM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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mattzdope said: Hell I don't even like the buzz anymore, it just makes me too anxious. However I always keep a small stash around in case I want to take a hit or two simply for the smell and taste. The smell and taste of good bud alone make it worth smoking once and a while.
tis why I smoke. not for the high.
the smoke fills a pleasure that can't be replaced by anything else. the smell...the taste...
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: daytripper05]
#6544006 - 02/08/07 12:23 PM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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I'd say a lot less than you think.
The population of the U.S. is 300 million.
NORML's own numbers state 80 million people "have used marijuana" which means about 26%. I think this means lifetime use because the next sentence is:
"20 million americans have used within the last year". Which is only about 6%. They continue with 11 million americans do so "regularly. Thats about 4%.
I'm not sure where they got their numbers, but NORML has a clear agenda so if anything, the numbers would be lower.
http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=5442
So with less than 5% of the population being "regular users" smokers seem rather sparce. I personally don't think its status is that large of a deterrent, so I don't think legalization would make the numbers jump, but thats a moot point.
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: Shroomism]
#6544083 - 02/08/07 01:05 PM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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I would say probably 40% over the last year.
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Re: How much of Americans smoke weed, or would smoke weed? [Re: Shroomism]
#6544191 - 02/08/07 01:46 PM (17 years, 1 month ago) |
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Americans Dont smoke pot. Pot is bad.
Seriously man, go to church.
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