Quote Originally Posted by Captain Hanks
well from my eyes marijuana smoke is completely harmless, so the little kid issue isn't an issue at all, from my view at leat
Don't fool yourself - marijuana smoke isn't completely harmless. It irritates the lungs and may or may not be a cancer risk. I just don't think it's right to expose children to any mind-altering chemical at such a vital time for physical and psychological development.

And as far as what society has to gain at large, the point has already been made about the illicit drug trade taking a big hit, and it is a good point. How about the millions of dollars in vice taxes that states stand to make from legalization? There is no way that would be less than what they currently make through fines against smokers. There would also be a minor ease on our overburdened prision system, and countless other benefits.