why is chemical alcohol legeal and"herb" is illegeal?
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"herb" was originally outlawed because of heavy pressure by cotton farmers, who were threatened by the cheapness of growing hemp for fiber.  They were scared it would put them out of business.  Alcohol & tobacco remain legal largely because they "were inb the right place at the right time", though of course they are no better for you than any other drug, legal or not.
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The effects of both alcohol and Marijuana are so strikingly similar, that I'm shocked the government hasn't legalized it yet. It's not physically addictive either, as opposed to the other illegal drugs.
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You mean Ethanol. In the upper mid-west of USA it is corn (cool climate). In tropical(hot) climates it is sugar. Both require much heat (energy) to reduce or change the product into ethanol.
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yes it should be legal--if alcohol is legal why not?  Do you realize the process it takes to make beer and liquor?  Pot is 100% natural...no chemicals, processing, hell it grows out in the fields--why shouldn''t it be legal....just think how much more peaceful things would be if people smoked pot instead of drinking........i can't wait for the day i can walk down the street smoking my joint rather than hiding in my house
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Alcohol has GREAT medicinal effects, as does marijuana ... no ... alcohol is absolutely horrible and if it were put to a vote today ( by the AMA, NIH and WHO ) would absolutely be ILLEGAL.  Too many detrimental effects whereas, marijuana has calming effects ( on most people ) and also has tremendous medicinal effects.  No one has ever died from an overdose of marijuana ... the same can NOT be said about alcohol ... \n\nAlcohol is much more addictive.
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I think it might take longer than over night to see a big difference in alcohol concentration but alcohol has a lower vapor pressure than water so it will vaporize faster.
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First off: Marijuana is a durogatory term that is not botanical in nature nor describes any plant species; it is a slang word. The proper term for the plant genus in question is Cannabis (Hemp), and depending on which species it is, can be Sativa or Indica. The species name relates to the habit of the plant and where it is found in the world. Please use proper terms for this plant!\n\nHops, which beer is made out of, is also in the Cannabis family; Cannabaceae. I bet you didn't know that!  \n\nNow to answer the question:\n\nNot really: but if you smoke just about anything you'll get a feeling of being "high". The reason for this is affixiation of your brain due to the decrease of oxygen available. \n\nThere may be some type of chemical in the alternative buds that does something, but it is lacking in THC & Canniboids that gives you the "high" associated with Cannabis. If it did have THC or Canniboids they would be labeled as Class I drugs under the FDA and would not be legal. \n\nDon't waste your money. Get a book about sacred & psychotrophic plants if your really interested in finding a different "high". Many plants that will turn your world upside down can be found in the wild and in gardens. If you experiment, be careful, because many plants can kill you in large doses, and it is highly suggested that you seek the advice of a shaman &/or a herbalist before doing anything.\n\nI know too much about this subject, enough to get me in trouble, so that is all I'm gonna say about that...research for yourself!
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Main article: Denatured alcohol\nIn most jurisdictions, the sale of ethanol, as a pure substance or in the form of alcoholic beverages, is heavily taxed. In order to relieve non-beverage industries of this tax burden, governments specify formulations for denatured alcohol, ethanol blended with various additives to render it unfit for human consumption. These additives, called denaturants, are generally either toxic (such as methanol) or have unpleasant tastes or odors (such as denatonium benzoate).\nSpecialty denatured alcohols are denatured alcohol formulations intended for a particular industrial use, containing denaturants chosen so as not to interfere with that use. While they are not taxed, purchasers of specialty denatured alcohols must have a government-issued permit for the particular formulation they use and must comply with other regulations.\nCompletely denatured alcohols are denatured alcohol formulations that can be purchased for any legal purpose, without permit, bond, or other regulatory compliance. It is intended that it be difficult to isolate a product fit for human consumption from completely denatured alcohol. For example, the completely denatured alcohol formulation used in the United Kingdom contains (by volume) 89.66% ethanol, 9.46% methanol, 0.50% pyridine, 0.38% naphtha, and is dyed purple with methyl violet.\n\nALDRICH CHEMICAL -- ETHYL ALCOHOL, DENATURED \nMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Ethanol relaxes the DNA, making it leave its partner, much like the effect it has on humans...\n\nJust kidding
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in my opinion, marijuana is a natural plant, not like most of the stuff we eat today (which has a bunch of unnatural stuff in it to preserve it). so i dont think there is anything wrong with it, but everyone has their own opinion
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Not all alcohol is legal.  Absinthe and moonshine are both still illegal due to the lethality.  Some it might be due to taxes, but in reality I think it has more to do with the majority of us who vote don't want it legal.
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Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol, is a chemical compound with chemical formula CH3OH. It is the simplest alcohol, and is a light, volatile, colourless, tasteless, flammable, poisonous liquid with a very faint odor. It is used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol.\n\nMethanol is produced naturally in the anaerobic metabolism of many varieties of bacteria. As a result, there is a small fraction of methanol vapor in the atmosphere. Over the course of several days, atmospheric methanol is oxidized by oxygen by the help of sunlight to carbon dioxide and water.\n\nLarge scale production methods can be found in the sources listed. Small scale production can be achieved through destructive distillation of wood.
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All alcoholic prducts sold for consumption in the uniteds states contain the active ingredient ethanol. CH3CH3OH is the structural formula.\nThe differences between, say, Vodka and rum are in the impurities.  A spiced rum, for example has impurities that change the taste and color of the liquid.
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Probably because alcohol with evaporate
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The only thing I have to say is that alcohol is a very negative substance... if you look at it logically, alcohol is a downer.  May - Jane should be legal... 40 years ago.  Alcohol was made illeagal in 1919 ratified in 1920 repealed in 1933  The main motivation for this was easy taxation by the government.  History shows that if this is any indication to lagalize Marijuana, then the tax base would be sufficient to fund the war of the harder drugs that you mentioned.
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Alcochol and cigarettes are both pretty bad, I've had family & friends die from both of those.....but no "marijuana" related deaths....go figure....the legal ones kill.....
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Alcohol is an application with which I'm unfamiliar. I prefer VODKA and typically continue processing until Blotto. At that point, most .ISO can't be distinguished from DVD.