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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]People seem to believe that decriminalization and legalization means "Light up whenever I want and wherever I want." [/quote]

This is why so many PPs are complaining about smell.  First off, in one-two more generations people won't smoke as much weed as we do now.  Second, it's only legal to do in a private residence.  So if you smell it in the garage of a building, then those people are doing it illegally.  Lastly, and most importantly, is that by keeping it illegal you are punishing poor people who are usually POC.  Yes we have medical marijuana but you have to almost lie to the doctor to get it, and it's expensive to get a license.  It's about $300 the first year (with a registration fee) and to renew is $150.

Just because YOU don't want it legal doesn't mean it's best for society.  [/quote]

What’s best for society is not having everyone stoned. [/quote]

Why would people who don't use pot suddenly turn into stoners once it's legal? Clearly, it being illegal hasn't been a deterrent at all. [/quote]

It is a deterrent.   Legalizing it makes use go up.  That doesn't mean everyone is using.   But more are.   And that brings with it more of the negative issues associated with drug use.   And some people are fine with it.  It's worth a little more drug use disorder or DUIs or domestic violence (and yes, they all increase in states where marijuana is legal) to have the freedom to smoke weed.   You can make the same arguments about alcohol.   Nobody's going to outlaw that again.    But there are associated societal and  fiscal costs to drug use, period.  [/quote]

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