Wow - just discovdered this part of the BB - great topic.

It amazes me that "society" finds alcohol to be legal and weed not. People who who are drunk are way more aggressive and their physical control is affected to a much higher degree.

Potential confrontation w/someone who just toked: "hey man, it's cool - how ya doin'"

Potential confrrontation w/someone who's drunk: "what the F you lookin' at a-hole - f you - etc. etc. till it leads to blows.

I work in the creative/advertising industry and most people in this industry are highly educated, and earn much higher than average salaries (hence contribute more than most to society in taxes). I'd say close to 50% of the people in my industry smoke weed either occasionally or regularly and do so responsibly. It sucks that these people are criminals for responsibly enjoying a naturally occuring herb. I agree that it should be kept from under-age users who are not at a point in their life to make a responsible choice about if/how/when to use it. Same as Alcohol, porno, voting, etc. Some people just need to chill and and take a sip off a bong. What a great way to relax and enjoy your evening - quick, effective, simple, without the loss of major motor skills or causing aggressive, confrontational behavior.

My .02