Now... I do have moments of compassion, though they are rare. But I read a post by ShamanGirl and felt inclined to respond with a comment that was slightly less of a flame. Maybe I'm going soft? Anyways, she has her comments screened so I don't know if it will actually make it to her journal or not so I'm posting it here.

Normally I don't go into a person's livejournal and leave comments, but I saw this one and, for some reason unbeknownst to me, felt inclinated to respond. Now this is merely my opinion, and the intent of it is to clear up a few things that I found to be seen in very different lights. It's not my intent to stir up shit, but if I did, well then that is an additional point for me, as I could use a good chuckle. More...

This is a prime specimen of how the Rap / Hip Hop lifestyle affects white people. I present to you: TrickTrick from Nexopia.

First off, let us start with the catch-line that caught my attention:

Marijuana isn't a drug, its a lifestyle choice
You don't like me? Thats nice, shut your mouth and get the fuck outta my sight....
You do like me? on your knees and show me how much...  

I must be well out of the loop on drugs these days, but last I heard a particular substance could not be a lifestyle choice? Correct me if I am wrong, but how does a plant that you smoke directly affect your lifestyle, save the dramatic decrease in your ability to hold a coherent thought? Oh wait, it doesn't. In fact, it just makes you stupid, and stupid is not a lifestyle.

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