Why not take tobacco and alcohol away then? Where was your outrage before?
I haven't smoked in many years (and only drink an occasional beer), but I don't think making it legal is bad for society, in fact I think it is good for society as it can be taxed, and by decriminalizing it huge amounts of money will be saved by not wasting time pursuing, going to trial and incarcerating people for such a benign drug.
Alcohol is a far greater menace to society ( people don't get stoned and beat up their families, or get into fist fights at bars, drive out of control at high rates of speed etc...)
Additionally, marijuana has great medicinal benefits for people with cancer.
Of course you can point to people who abuse it and perhaps ruin their lives, but the same can be said of alcohol, prescription drugs, glue, etc. so it is hypocritical to suggest that marijuana should illegal and not these others
And I know people who still smoke and run successful businesses, in fact one guy I know is a millionaire. Just like alcohol, there is nothing wrong with using it in moderation
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