Quote Originally Posted by HighPopalorum
*shrug*

If a reliable test can be devised and sensible limits set which do not penalize responsible marijuana users, I'm all for it. People should not drive when high. When they do so, they put the public at risk and deserve to face a penalty. Sobriety is the proper standard for operating a vehicle.
Couldn't agree more. As much as I adore cannabis (over 20 years a smoker) I think a lot of the people in this thread are letting their love for the beautiful weed, cloud their judgement. I believe the positive effects of cannabis outweigh the negative and ignoring the negative side makes us as bad as the people/government who peddle lies about cannabis and other drugs. I think we need to be as aware of the negatives as the postives so we can minimise any harmful impact and enjoy the benefits of this wonderful plant.

Drink driving was socially acceptable and legal in my country less than 40 years ago. I have seen film footage of the public being interviewed just before drink driving laws came in and they had very similar arguments against the drink drive laws as those expressed here against DUID laws. I think my favourite line was.... "They are going to spoil a lot of peoples Christmas"