[judgementday]

I say let some states go forward with their legalization of it....then re-visit it after 2-3 years to see what the effects have been, good or bad.

Some of the affects listed can be associated with drinking too much diet pop so I can understand some of the reasoning.

However, I will never support it being legalized. I know that the comparison is being made between this and alcohol. But is that a fair comparison? Many people think it is OK to smoke a joint before going to work, or after school but those same people would never take a drink at those times. They also would never drink and drive but they have no problem with smoking a joint and then driving. IMO, many people see it in the same light as smoking a cigarette and that concerns me. You will never know if your doctor, bus driver, teacher, etc... is high. IMO you cannot treat weed as you do alcohol because everyone's perception of each one differs.

The case is also made that by regulating it, states will gain millions in tax dollars....I recall when Kentucky pushed for the lottery because it would help fund the education system. Yet, school systems still do not have the proper funding.

I think on paper this is a great idea (kind of like the IRS). But in reality, it will become a bigger problem than a solution.