STUTTER MUCH? Jesus that guy was a fucking moron.
The problem with this debate is that the people most in favor of legalization, and thus the most active in their protest, are often the dumbest, most burnt out stoners. The moderate user, and often the most intelligent user, is not frequently vocal in their consumption of marijuana due to the negative societal connotations associated with marijuana usage. Make no mistake however, that legalization would put marijuana dealers out of business. There is a reason it's called "weed", because it grows like a weed, in nearly any climate, in nearly every geographic location. It is a very opportunistic specie of plant.
Should it be legalized? Absolutely. Its long-term negative side effects are minimal, especially when compared to other drugs such as alcohol and tobacco, both of which are legal. I could argue that it's "healthier" than either one of these drugs. For example, marijuana is not physically addicting, whereas tobacco (nicotine) is extremely physically addicting. Also, when compared to alcohol, the drug is much less impairing on the senses, motor controls, and mental judgment. I will not argue that the drug is not impairing to the senses, because it clearly is. But to allow the consumption of alcohol, which is infinitely more impairing than cannabis, and not marijuana, is ridiculous. People die from alcohol related deaths nearly everyday. And drunk driving is the leading cause of vehicle related deaths.
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