Well firstly I dont need a history lesson as I know as well as you do the effects of the prohibition, as does your former president from the Kennedy's.

And the alcohol was in reference to your comment now that I look back and re-read your previous post about making your own spirits post reference to government control.

but now lets elaborate on your theory that legalizing marijuana would reduce taxes and law enforcement against it. So pot is the only war on drug then? thats an interesting conclusion.

So when they stop sniffing out dope, you think there going to give all that money back and cut taxes for federal "war on drugs" campaigns and programs, giving it back to the people?

I dont think so..

Then you have all those drug offenders (marijuana) in those nice, tiny little steel cages. sitting patiently, brewing in hate and irritation, wouldnt that be swell, just letting them free back on the street. of course they will, what other option do they have? its legal now...

but besides that, theres a million things that could be adjudicated but its just not feasible. unfortunately our country is a bit lackadaisical and change is not a easy transition here. our culture, and society at that, is far to free and unafraid of consequence. the balls of steel mentality is quite abundant, whether you like, or believe it or not.

unlike other countries, we had made a choice against it, and it stuck, but luckily for those medical users, they got themselves a break. A much needed one for some, but only in the great state of California. We cant induce a lower drinking age or legalization of drugs, because people are irrational. they are inconsiderate and some are just plain ignorant. the effects of legalizing pot would excavate the fear from those whom hid in their bedrooms smoking spliffs and keeping their dark secret, others freely amongst friends and family, but in the public eye they knew would be blackballed.

I know this because I have seen it, I have lived in many countries, democratic and communist, and I know how changes like this effect its society.

Im a free loving smoker just like im sure all of you are, but unfortunately theres a saying in the army, "theres always one", and thats very true. because unfortunatley theres always going to be one, that fucks it up for everyone else.

But keep the peace, love one another and enjoy your lives. whether you smoke or not I to feel you shouldnt have to hide or be ashamed (in a figurative way) of the good buds you smoke. If it helps you for whatever reason I hail you, and hope that your troubles or conditions can like mine, be blown away by thick green smoke.

cheers