Question by : Poll: Who won the argument?
My older and I were having a discussion about this topic. His smokes cigarettes, I smoke weed. He’s 18, I’m a 17-year old guy. Here’s the gist of the arguments.

My brother’s arguments:

Weed is not legal, first and foremost. It kills brain cells which cannot be regenerated. Often times you are buying from shady characters, so it could be laced with more dangerous substances. It is a gateway drug which with prolonged use has the potential to lead to other addictions, such as cocaine. It impairs the mind and changes your personality when under the influence. It carries a social stigma to it that could be a turnoff to prospective employers.

My arguments:

Cigarettes are several times more toxic than weed. They are readily available to the underage public, also illegal. They contain nicotine, making smoking an extremely difficult habit to quit. Unlike weed, they are extremely addictive, and many people die every year as a result of smoking. It can be very expensive, whereas weed you can grow you own self. Weed is a plant, whereas cigarettes contain several very unhelathy additives. Weed is totally safe in moderation and there is no evidence supporting “gateway drug” theory.”

In your opinion, who has the stronger argument?

Best answer:

Answer by That_One_Computer_Guy
I won.

Answer by Haha Hobbits
I agree with your brother. Weed has been proven to cause damage to many vital organs, including the liver and the lungs, as well as (duh) the brain.

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