Its really quite retarded. It all revolves around politics, and politics are ran by lobbyists, whom only care about making money. That is why alcohol and tobacco is legal, it is a HUGE business, so its practically impossible for both to be banned, simply because it is so huge and so wealthy. Regretfully, marijuana isnt legal, and probably wont be legal until almost all republicans are removed from office, which wont happen. A lot of democrats are attempting to legalize marijuana, at least for medicinal use, but still republicans protest and whine, mainly due to their religious beliefs, and their love for money! There is no deaths caused solely by marijuana, yet alcohol and cigarettes make up more than 3/4 of deaths. Republicans were the first to ban marijuana, and they continue to urge the public that marijuana will "ruin your life", which has been proven over and over to be complete BS. So if you can vote, vote democrat! On the contrary, not ALL democrats are good candidates, and not ALL republicans are pieces of shit, it is up to you to decide who you feel would be a good candidate!