I woke up this morning and thought today was just another day in April. Apparently April 20th (or more specifically the number 420) carries a little bit more meaning than I originally thought. The term "420" refers to the consumption of cannabis (i.e., weed, pot). I saw at least half a dozen references to "420" on Facebook from various people. Sigh...
I don't understand the fascination with smoking weed. For starters, it's a drug so it's illegal to possess it or to use it. To all of those people who want to try to legalize pot (especially under the guise of closing the budget gap), don't waste your breath with me. I just don't condone the use of drugs, period.
On top of the fact that smoking weed is illegal, the stuff stinks. I remember playing softball a few years ago in a park and some people were smoking the stuff in the woods nearby. Wow, that stuff gave me an instant headache! I don't know how people can stand using it on any kind of regular basis.
Some people claim that pot isn't really a drug. "When was the last time you saw an angry pothead?". "It only gives you the munchies." "It helps me relax." I can't really comment on the validity of any of those claims. Praise God that I've never touched the stuff. I suppose what people do in their own homes and how they choose to waste their money is none of my business. But when I see all of these pot references on an otherwise normal April day, at least I know who all of the potheads are.
Now that I'm gonna be a parent (really) soon, I can't help but feel even less tolerant of this kind of stuff. I want to protect our little guy from as much of this nonsense as I can. I know that I can't raise him in a bubble. I just pray that I teach him well enough where I won't have to.
You know on days like today, I really wish Facebook had a Dislike button...
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