i dont agree calling it weed is entirely correct either....

A weed is a plant that is considered to be a nuisance in a garden or other agricultural development. Some weeds are edible, and their leaves and roots may be utilized for food or herbal medicine. It is typically necessary for a plant to grow easily and spread persistently to be considered a weed, because plants which need to be carefully nurtured are easily removed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weed

dunno about u but i don't view it as a nuisance, nor do i think it "easy" to grow and spread.
Wesley Pipes Reviewed by Wesley Pipes on . The "M" Word The "M" word (marijuana) is a ploy used by early 20th century lawmakers to denounce the evils of Cannabis; Marijuana used as a slang term by the Mexicans was used in place of Cannabis, as it sounded 'evil' and 'immoral' and is still seen as an evil word by many against it. Cannabis sounds like a friendly Latin-ized plant Pot sounds like a casual street name Weed sounds like, well, it's a bothersome weed And Marijuana sounds like the government shying away from it. Rating: 5