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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.



Disagree. Moderation works the same with both. Though the affects may differ, too much of either (or both) result in impairment.

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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.



You’re kidding right? The government’s always figured out a way to make a profit. Now, what it does with the profit is another matter (search defecit).

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It's a naturally occuring substance that needs NO processing or manufacturing to be what it is. That's a capitalist's worst nightmare.



Much like the Coca plant, Opium Poppy, Ma-Huang (ephedra), and Tobacco (Winston is now additive free). Does “naturally occurring” make it or its affects safe or justified? Marijuana is routinely processed to increase the affect of THC, ie. hash and hemp oil.

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Do you think Marijuana should be legalized, and why?



Yes; only due to my very thin libertarian streak.