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Marijuana debate comes to U. Kentucky campus for the first time
    #9908311 - 03/04/09 01:42 AM (15 years, 28 days ago)

http://www.uwire.com/Article.aspx?id=3821382

Marijuana, Weed, Green, Pot, Grass, Herb, Reefer, Chronic, Mary Jane, Ganja or Dope.

No matter what you call it, marijuana, or at least its legalization, is one of the most divisive issues facing the country today. Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall, the University of Kentucky Student Activities Board plans on bringing that discussion to campus as they present “Heads vs. Feds,” a legalization debate between Steve Hager, long-time editor of “High Times” magazine, and Bob Stutman, a former New York state Drug Enforcement Administration agent.

“Not since I’ve been (at UK) have we seen a debate on the legalization of marijuana,” said Alan Herbst, director of engaging issues for SAB.

Hager said that while his magazine does not get involved in any illegal activities, the magazine promotes the legalization of marijuana. Stutman, who worked in the DEA for 25 years, said he served the his last seven years as director of the New York state branch, the largest in the DEA’s office.

“I think (students) will be surprised at the stances both Steve and I take on a lot of issues,” Stutman said. “I think they will be surprised to learn that Steve and I are both personal friends, despite our disagreements.”

Stutman said he hopes students will hear a rational, intelligent presentation from both sides of the issue.

“Cannabis is not the benign drug that people think it is,” he said. “They are making decisions that have long-term consequences, and before they make those decisions, they should listen to all the facts.”

Hager said marijuana can help people eat and sleep better, heighten people’s visual and tactile sensitivity and lead to an increase in creative thoughts. He said the negative effects generally only come into play for people who are overusing the drug.

“Basically, the magic disappears and you can become depressed and withdrawn,” he said. “The solution is to stop abusing.”

While Hager said campaigns, such as “abovetheinfluence,” are a big part of the reason why legalization is taking so long, Stutman said some of the commercials are using misleading or wrong information.

“It’s important for people on both sides of the issue to be honest,” Stutman said.

Hager said students come away from the debate with an appreciation for the values of the counterculture.

“Hippie bigotry has flourished in the mass media, but hippies brought us the environmental movement, the midwife movement, organic food and lots of other great things,” he said. “We’ve already done great things for this country and we could do a lot better if we weren’t so persecuted through these laws.”

Despite his position on the drug’s legalization, Hager said he does not use marijuana in his home or in front of children.

“… But if I’m at a party like Michael Phelps was, and someone offers me a hit, odds are pretty good I’ll take it,” he said.


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Re: Marijuana debate comes to U. Kentucky campus for the first time [Re: Bridgeburner]
    #9908342 - 03/04/09 01:55 AM (15 years, 28 days ago)

abovetheinfluence should be illegal


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Re: Marijuana debate comes to U. Kentucky campus for the first time [Re: Legendary]
    #9908627 - 03/04/09 05:51 AM (15 years, 28 days ago)

Quote:

Legendary said:
nothing should be illegal



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Re: Marijuana debate comes to U. Kentucky campus for the first time [Re: Bridgeburner]
    #9908709 - 03/04/09 06:34 AM (15 years, 28 days ago)

:thumbup:

haven't you heard? that the bird is the word?


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