Elevator Arguments

[knottwhole]

With all of the uproar about marijuana once again being "The Demon Weed", more of us need to know how to properly discuss the subject with the drug warriors.

These work very well. A short read and very well worth it.

http://www.drugwarrant.net/files/Elevator.pdf

[boroboro]

Hey, thanks Knott,

 

I know I need some practice on the 'elevator argument', and I'm sure many of us could use some work in this area.

 

I find I frequently run into a roadblock getting people to move past their own anecdotal evidence, they frequently get stuck in stories like:

• "My brother was hooked on crack and it ruined his life --- you're crazy to say weed is safe!"
• "Man, I don't even remember the 1970's --- are you really trying to say this is safe for my grandkids?"

What's that saying? Oh, yeah:

 

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him think.