http://providencedailydose.com/2008/07/04/t-shirt-design-contest/ News/Arts/Culture/Nightlife/Nonsense/Obscurities Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:49:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://providencedailydose.com/2008/07/04/t-shirt-design-contest/#comment-6605 Tabetha Bernstein-Danis Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:31:49 +0000 http://providencedailydose.com/2008/07/04/t-shirt-design-contest/#comment-6605 I visited Amsterdam about 2 years ago and found their policy in regards to marijuana to be much more enlightened than the policies here in the U.S. Despite decriminalization of marijuana (basically, keep it in certain areas, in designated coffee shops and no one will bother you), Amsterdam is actually a relatively safe and very pleasant place to visit. Even in the Red Light district, I found the city to be a safe place to wander at night. It seems the Dutch may have the right idea. That said, I do not understand the opposition to at least allowing a study to take place. For people who are suffering, if doctors can prescribe something that will at least reduce illness and restore an appetite, for example, what is the reason for blocking that substance? All things considered, it seems marijuana has far fewer side effects than many prescription painkillers. A study at least should be given a chance. BTW, an interesting idea for a t-shirt could be to have the side effects of a mainstream painkiller listed on one side of the shirt and the side effects of marijuana listed on the other (overeating, perhaps?). I visited Amsterdam about 2 years ago and found their policy in regards to marijuana to be much more enlightened than the policies here in the U.S. Despite decriminalization of marijuana (basically, keep it in certain areas, in designated coffee shops and no one will bother you), Amsterdam is actually a relatively safe and very pleasant place to visit. Even in the Red Light district, I found the city to be a safe place to wander at night. It seems the Dutch may have the right idea. That said, I do not understand the opposition to at least allowing a study to take place. For people who are suffering, if doctors can prescribe something that will at least reduce illness and restore an appetite, for example, what is the reason for blocking that substance? All things considered, it seems marijuana has far fewer side effects than many prescription painkillers. A study at least should be given a chance.
BTW, an interesting idea for a t-shirt could be to have the side effects of a mainstream painkiller listed on one side of the shirt and the side effects of marijuana listed on the other (overeating, perhaps?).

]]> http://providencedailydose.com/2008/07/04/t-shirt-design-contest/#comment-6516 Ariel Werner Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:55:44 +0000 http://providencedailydose.com/2008/07/04/t-shirt-design-contest/#comment-6516 super big props to whoever can design a ripac t-shirt WITHOUT a marijuana leaf. then i'll actually buy/wear it. super big props to whoever can design a ripac t-shirt WITHOUT a marijuana leaf. then i’ll actually buy/wear it.

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