he probably means well :jointsmile: I personally believe, in the long term, we would see a decline in use overall if it could be obtained safely and legally at will. It would actually make it easier to quit for while. and kids won't start because it will no longer be hip. it would be just another habit that some choose and some don't. :twocents:

"Therefore, itā??s important to ask a host of questions: Who is going to determine or regulate how marijuana is produced and distributed? Who will it be distributed by? How is the state going to collect the taxes? Will it really have an impact on the illicit trafficking and production of marijuana? "

I think its even more important that we ask: Who determines or regulates it now? who distributes it now? how are the pols collecting their "tax" now? what impact does all this have to society right now? The prohibs can't understand or choose to ignore all this.
boaz Reviewed by boaz on . California voters will decide whether to legalize marijuana Christian Science Monitor California voters will decide whether to legalize marijuana The first state to legalize marijuana for medical purposes, California leads the country in decriminalizing the sale and use of cannabis. Other states are considering the issue, too, but critics warn of the impact on young people. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Daniel B. Wood Staff writer posted December 18, 2009 at 5:30 pm EST Rating: 5