First Fatality Since New Law

[Country Kids]

In WA state they have passed a law that allows recreational marijuana (sp) smoking. Well two nights ago or last night they had a person that was killed by a driver that was impaired by it. I believe it was a pedistrian that was hit by the car.

Now, I know pedistrians are hit by cars but I just wonder if that law hadn't been passed would the person still be with us? Just sad to me-

[Crystal]

In WA state they have passed a law that allows recreational marijuana (sp) smoking. Well two nights ago or last night they had a person that was killed by a driver that was impaired by it. I believe it was a pedistrian that was hit by the car.

Now, I know pedistrians are hit by cars but I just wonder if that law hadn't been passed would the person still be with us? Just sad to me-

I assure you the person that was driving while high did not decide to drive while impaired because of the new law. It is most likely that he has done it numerous times and this time he hit someone. I am sure the law does not allow for one to drive while impaired, just like drinking and driving is illegal.

Certainly sad though.

[youretooloud]

Driving while high is so irresponsible. And to the people (there are TONS out there) who say "I am more aware of my surroundings when i'm high..i'm actually a better driver" I say "You are either delusional, stupid, or just lying".

I am not against legal marijuana use. I'm VERY against driving under the influence of anything at all...ever. Nothing. Not even Benadryl.

[Country Kids]

I know but we are having a war on drugs in this country and they are now legalizing them. Why fight so hard for something just to have it passed as suddenly ok. What is sad is alot of people start on marijuana and work their way up on drugs.

Also, I really don't think I (personally) have ever heard of someone being involved in a wreck when impaired by drugs mainly alcohol when this occurs. I just have a feeling there will be alot more accidents on this now with the new law.

[Meyou]

Let's talk about drunk driving stats and penalties first. I know I'm still scarred by attending my best friend's funeral when I was 8 years old because he was plowed down by someone who was loaded, only weeks out of prison for hitting someone else and didn't even know WTF happened in the aftermath.

Did that happen because alcohol was legal?

Weed didn't make this person drive impaired....being a dumbass did.

[familyschoolcare]

County I hear you. Here in California, we have all kinds of tv adds about how second and third hand spoke is bad for peoples health. Laws are being passes making it illegal to spoke in places smoking used to be allowed (bars, restaurants, x feet in front of the entrance to any public building, in the car if children are present) and at the same time laws are being passed to make medical marijuane legal and easier to get. Makes no sense to me.

[Unregistered]

marijuana has not been officially legalized in WA, it could take another year for it to be finalized. i hear they might oppose the citizens decision to legalize it.

[Crystal]

County I hear you. Here in California, we have all kinds of tv adds about how second and third hand spoke is bad for peoples health. Laws are being passes making it illegal to spoke in places smoking used to be allowed (bars, restaurants, x feet in front of the entrance to any public building, in the car if children are present) and at the same time laws are being passed to make medical marijuane legal and easier to get. Makes no sense to me.

First, let's be aware that marijuana does not have the same effect as cigarettes on the lungs. Certainly it should not be smoked around children, as it can get them high, and laws are in place regarding when and where medicinal marijuana can be used. Also, keep in mind that many medicinal marijuana users do not smoke it. It can be made in to capsules that are swallowed, food that is eaten and creams/salves that are rubbed on to releive pain.

Secondly, let's also be aware that medicinal marijuana has scientifically been proven to ease the symptoms of those suffering chronic illness. I would argue that this is much better than the use of vi - codin darvacet, percodan, etc. I have watched people die (my MIL in January) from the effects of years of taking vi - codin . She suffered liver and kidney failure due to her addiction. Marijuana does not do that.

I don't condone driving under the influence of ANYTHING, but I do beleive that medicinal marijuana is perfectly acceptable in treating people who suffer long-term, chronic illness.

[lovemykidstoo]

I don't have a problem with legalizing marijuana. I don't believe that people are going to start using it necessarily if they never did before just because it's legal. I'm sure there are some, but the vast majority I doubt it. I think that the reason you hear that this accident had to do with someone being high is probably because they just legalized it and now you're going to hear more if it where maybe you didnt' know before. I dont' see it being any worse than drinking. Like everyone said above, driving under the influence of anything is moronic.

[Crystal]

I find it interesting that we are discussing a law that allows the recreational use of marijuana, and blaming a death on it, yet we discuss the recreational use of guns being legal and some say that guns being legal have nothing to do with people kiliing others, that they would get a gun illegally and kill someone if they really wanted to.

Just sayin'

[Blackcat31]

I assure you the person that was driving while high did not decide to drive while impaired because of the new law. It is most likely that he has done it numerous times and this time he hit someone. I am sure the law does not allow for one to drive while impaired, just like drinking and driving is illegal.

Certainly sad though.

I agree.

The title of the thread should read "first fatality SINCE new law" not "first fatality FROM new law".

[Country Kids]

First, let's be aware that marijuana does not have the same effect as cigarettes on the lungs. Certainly it should not be smoked around children, as it can get them high, and laws are in place regarding when and where medicinal marijuana can be used. Also, keep in mind that many medicinal marijuana users do not smoke it. It can be made in to capsules that are swallowed, food that is eaten and creams/salves that are rubbed on to releive pain.

Secondly, let's also be aware that medicinal marijuana has scientifically been proven to ease the symptoms of those suffering chronic illness. I would argue that this is much better than the use of vi - codin darvacet, percodan, etc. I have watched people die (my MIL in January) from the effects of years of taking vi - codin . She suffered liver and kidney failure due to her addiction. Marijuana does not do that.

I don't condone driving under the influence of ANYTHING, but I do beleive that medicinal marijuana is perfectly acceptable in treating people who suffer long-term, chronic illness.

Doesn't marijuana use though kill brain cells? To me it doesn't seem any different then another type of effect. Not sure which is the worse of two evils.

I saw a story on our news where a father was giving his daughter/son who was something like 7 marijuana for something the child had. I can't remember if he was in trouble for it or doing the story undercover. Had kids coming in at the time so was trying to listen but being distracted. A relative called me after to see if I heard the story and they couldn't believe it. I think they are setting that child up for an addiction at a early age and that is sad and should be a case of neglect.

[Country Kids]

I agree.

The title of the thread should read "first fatality SINCE new law" not "first fatality FROM new law".

BC if you can change it please feel free. I was writing in a hurry and couldn't get the wording right in my brain. Yours is exactly what I was trying to say-

[Blackcat31]

BC if you can change it please feel free. I was writing in a hurry and couldn't get the wording right in my brain. Yours is exactly what I was trying to say-

I got your back

[Country Kids]

I got your back

Thank you for the change!!!!