You often confuse opinion and extrapolation with observation and facts.
The former are what could be. The latter are what is.
So, what IS information?
Definition of information
1a(1)
: knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction
(2)
: INTELLIGENCE,
NEWS
(3)
: FACTS,
DATA
b
: the attribute inherent in and communicated by one of two or more alternative sequences or arrangements of something (such as nucleotides in DNA or binary digits in a computer program) that produce specific effects
c(1)
: a signal or character (as in a communication system or computer) representing data
(2)
: something (such as a message, experimental data, or a picture) which justifies change in a construct (such as a plan or theory) that represents physical or mental experience or another construct
d
: a quantitative measure of the content of information specifically
: a numerical quantity that measures the uncertainty in the outcome of an experiment to be performed
2
: the communication or reception of knowledge or intelligence
3
: the act of
informing against a person
4
: a formal accusation of a crime made by a prosecuting officer as distinguished from an indictment presented by a grand jury
Knowledge, intelligence, news, facts, data.
The article you posted contained believable opinions but contained no factual observation. It was not information. It was objectionable because it promoted an unjustified conclusion that the act of smoking marijuana made a person susceptible to coronavirus based upon buzz words that sounded ominous.
"Causes inflammation", "very similar to bronchitis", for example. All of which conflicts with other known beneficial properties of weed.
The contributors gave their opinions but there was zero factual information in that article.
So, how about some facts? Sorry, but I haven't the time or inclination to verify this. I found these bits that sound like facts to me:
Cannabis for Bronchodilation
According to Symonds, cannabis can act as a bronchodilator—a medication that opens the airways of the lungs by relaxing bronchial muscles. That's not a suggestion to smoke a fat blunt if you're already fighting bronchial irritation. But if you're clogged up with phlegm, using a tabletop vaporizer to smoothly inhale flower with a high concentration of alpha-pinene—a known bronchodilator—could support easier breathing.
Cannabis as an Antibacterial
There has been research into the antibacterial activity of all five major cannabinoids, but
a February study led by McMaster University professor Eric Brown found that cannabigerol is particularly effective in treating antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. "CBG proved to be marvelous at tackling pathogenic bacteria," Brown says. "The findings suggest a real therapeutic potential for cannabinoids as antibiotics."
CBD for Immune System Support
Tons more research is required to accurately map the relationship between the immune and endocannabinoid systems, but it's well established that CBD helps reduce self-harming autoimmune and inflammatory responses. "CBD has been found to act as an immune system modulator," says Anna Symonds, director of East Fork Cultivars' CBD Certified program. "This means that it's like a thermostat—it can turn the level of activity down or up, depending on the body's needs."
Obviously, there’s no dependable research on CBD’s or THC’s effect on COVID-19. But we do know a few things about cannabis and general wellness. Down the rabbit hole of alternative cannabinoids and non-psychoactive cannabis, there is a wealth of potential medicinal benefits both preventative and...
www.wweek.com
ncbi article on brochodilation
They concluded thc is a bronchodilator
ACS article on antibacterial properties
Marijuana (
Cannabis sativa) has long been known to contain antibacterial cannabinoids, whose potential to address antibiotic resistance has not yet been investigated.
Simply vomiting out links from the internet is not informing or useful. You are linking to right wing propaganda making false claims about miracle drugs for coronaviurs and now right wing propaganda containing probably false claims about how mj makes people more susceptible to the disease. You are demonstrating a bias in choosing articles showing you are influenced by Trump and his right wing propaganda. So I ask you to stop showing your ignorance on these topics. Also stop posting propaganda from Trump and his cronies.
