10 reasons why I think straight-edge is better than pot. 10. Straight-edge is alot less complicated. 9. Straight-edge is less time consuming. 8. Pot costs alot of money. 7. Pot kills brain cells. 6. You lose friends when you do pot. 5. You lose self respect when you do pot. 4. Straight-edge is alot more fun. 3. Pot is pointless. 2. Pot makes your problems alot worst. 1. Pot is just stupid.