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RandySF

(81,224 posts) Tue Dec 16, 2025, 05:50 AM Dec 16

NY-17: GOP Rep. Lawler says it would be 'wrong' for Trump to reclassify marijuana

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) said Monday that President Trump changing marijuana’s classification would be ill-advised.

“I think rescheduling marijuana is wrong. The fact is, marijuana is a gateway drug. Most of the people who end up using hard substances start out on marijuana,” Lawler told host Blake Burman on NewsNation’s “The Hill.”

The president said Monday that he is “considering” reclassifying cannabis as a less dangerous drug. The Biden administration began efforts to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug last year but did not complete the process before former President Biden left office.

Lawler also noted that the concentration of THC, the main psychoactive in marijuana, has increased “significantly” in recent decades.

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5650576-marijuana-reclassification-lawler-opposition/

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NY-17: GOP Rep. Lawler says it would be 'wrong' for Trump to reclassify marijuana (Original Post) RandySF Dec 16 OP

A gateway drug you say ??? SamKnause Dec 16 #1

I am 70 EYESORE 9001 Dec 16 #3

From a 'lowering of inhibitions' standpoint EYESORE 9001 Dec 16 #2

Another Evidence Free Statement From A Republican ProfessorGAC Dec 16 #4

The gateway drugs are alcohol and cigarettes. ms liberty Dec 16 #5

Yep! The 7th graders who are smoking are the Phoenix61 Dec 16 #9

Ignorant judgemental people make me want to puke! Emile Dec 16 #6

Don't step on the grass, Sam Strelnikov_ Dec 16 #7

I stupidity is a gateway drug to being in the GOP Johonny Dec 16 #8

SamKnause

(14,715 posts)

1. A gateway drug you say ???

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Tue Dec 16, 2025, 06:48 AM

Dec 16

I am 72.

At what age am I going to turn to hard drugs ???

I have been smoking cannabis for 53 years.

I lost interest and taste for drinking at around 50.

Again, I ask when am I turning to hard drugs ???

I am so sick of the lies and bullshit.

EYESORE 9001

(29,459 posts)

3. I am 70

Reply to SamKnause (Reply #1)

Tue Dec 16, 2025, 06:58 AM

Dec 16

I started using cannabis in high school, smoking daily until age 43, when I stopped abruptly due to career demands. I didn’t turn to alcohol to fill any perceived gaps in my life. I did resume cannabis 3 years ago, and while the part about higher levels of THC is true, it’s also awesome.

EYESORE 9001

(29,459 posts)

2. From a 'lowering of inhibitions' standpoint

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Tue Dec 16, 2025, 06:52 AM

Dec 16

I’d classify ethyl alcohol as a more dangerous ‘gateway drug’ than THC. Which one lowers inhibition to the point that someone under the influence would think ingesting a dangerous and/or habit-forming substance is a good idea?