How do you feel about it?
Do you care if it is legal?
Should it be legal for medical use?
Thoughts on recreational use?
Do you smoke or know someone who does?
I feel pretty indifferent to it.
I dont think I care if its legal. I do think it turns some people into dopes, but I enjoy alcohol more and alcohol can be a lot worse. So I figure people should be able to do what they want, though I am very against harder drugs.
Legal for medical use? Well it is in some places, and doctors know more than I do. I can see how it would be beneficial in some cases, and when you have other drugs that are a lot worse being scripted out like candy I really cant see why pot wouldnt be legal for medical use. However I think most meds are over-prescribed period and it leads to a culture of "I have to have this drug to function" when I truly believe a healthy diet and exercise and a little bit of honesty with yourself and looking in the mirror is the best cure for things like depression, anxiety, apathy etc.
Recreational use? Same as alcohol in my book. I have enjoyed both, I've gone a bit overboard with both. So who am I to say it shouldnt be. I'd be pissed if prohibition came back, so why not let people smoke pot? I smoke cigarettes, and like a drink, weed isnt really any different. So sure, let it be legal. Why the hell not?
I used to smoke it almost every day in my early-mid 20's. No negative side effects besides maybe laziness, but I never missed a day of work because of it. Again, like alcohol, it should be a personal thing. Sure I've forgotten to call people on their birthdays, let it give me a "ah fu*k it" attitude towards things, wasnt really good for me PERSONALLY, but sure as hell didnt ruin my life. So it should be a personal choice and left to the individual to decide if they want to use it. I know some extremely successful and hard working people who smoke it occasionally. I know the "stoner culture" thing, some people find it obnoxious, some people embrace it and make it a big part of their life and conversations. But thats kids period. You see the same thing with college age kids who drink. IF you mature, you grow out of that.
Overall I'm really indifferent. It was never hard to get even though it is totally illegal in my state. Honestly I dont think changing the laws is going to have a big impact on anything. People who want to use it will find it and do so. I got no problem with that. I've never had anybody I knew who smoked marijuana steal from me. EVERY person I've known that has used meth or heroin or benzos or painkillers has been toxic. All have stolen, and lied, and been a drag on everybody around them.
Pot is the least of anybodies worries.