The ONLY reason your argument holds weight is the law in place at this time. Without it I believe our argument wins mainly because the majority of the problems surrounding marijuana only occur due to the law. For example all possession/grow charges obviously go, gang opportunities arise only because a regular person isn’t allowed to grow their own supply so that goes too.

Marijuana, like most things, isn’t inherently bad. A gun can be used to make war or kill dinner. An objects use is completely dependent on the person using it. How is it that a substance can be discriminated against so intensely on a totally different standard to anything else? Chocolate is delicious but if you eat too much you get fat (not to mention the child slavery involved in production!!!). Energy drinks?, Cigarettes?, Alcohol? Mono sodium glutimate(MSG)?, McDonald’s?

I think the more interesting topic is the who’s and why’s the law is the way it is. I’ve heard and can think of a few good theories but confirming them is obviously extremely difficult. I’m sure you’ve heard a few of these yourself.

Thoughts?

Yes it is illegal. But is this really the reason that people are so anti? Do these anti-marijuana people reprimand themselves when they dont stop at stop signs or speed? Are they as harsh on themselves as they are those who smoke illegally? If they throw a sickie are they as quick to “stand on their own two feet” and admit to theft from their employers or breaking a contract they signed – both of which are illegal?

Just a thought

Freedom of choice!