I read the AUP and am asking for a ruling here, but please consider this. This subject is a tad political, not religious at all, could be considered a bit controversial if the audience isn't mature enough for rational discussion, unlike the members here. I just believe that this subject is interesting enough to discuss with the learned and wise members of BonnevilleAmerica.com.
I believe that the posesion/manufacture of marijuana should be legalized and unregulated. Well, not so much 'legalized', but not prosecuted. Let's face it, the harmful effects of marijuana are far less than the harmful effects of another legal substance..... alcohol. Those of you who have partaken of both will most likely agree with that statement. I, in my wilder, youthful, days had the occasion to imbibe both substances and will attest that I was more dangerous to myself and society at large when under the effects of alcohol than marijuana.
I believe that the only reason marijuana is not legal in the US is because the Gov't hasn't figured out a way to profit from it yet. Problem is that the stuff grows naturally in almost every state in the union, as well as most countries globally. It's a naturally occuring substance that needs NO processing or manufacturing to be what it is. That's a capitalist's worst nightmare.
Alcohol, on the other hand, is NOT made by nature. It takes distillation/processing and manipulation by MAN to make it what it is. AND, because it must be processed, it is easily regulated and taxed. The government loves substances that can be taxed so they can profit from them (okay, that just made this post 'political').
ANYHOO, if this post makes it through the moderators, I'm curious - Do you think Marijuana should be legalized, and why? Please keep your comments rational, unemotional and substantive. This is a serious question and deserves serious consideration. Thanks.
BTW - I am a recently retired US military veteran with over 20 years of service who has not touched marijuana since before the day I first put the uniform on. Please don't think I'm a closet "Pot Head". I just believe that marijuana is WAY less harmful than alcohol.
