Unfortunately, is was not for the public's protection that marijuana was criminalized, but rather
due to racism in governnment and corporate greed.
This article demonstrates how the early media influenced public opinion to support this aggregious policy:
https://www.drugwarrant.com/articles/why-is-marijuana-illegal/
Well , I won’t disagree with that , but a pot user since I was 12 years old , my opinion is , it is not safe to use weed and drive a vehicle , I don’t believe it advisable for a normal healthy person to smoke weed everyday 4 to 5 times a day , especially with high THC levels in todays weed, and those two things are what I am seeing happening today , people are not being responsible with the privilege of recreational use of weed IMO , I will state this now , and I would bet it will turn out to be a fact in time , user as the way people using it today , issues are to arise with brain functionality , lung issues , nervous system issues … pot was never meant to smoked like cigarettes or vaped multiple times a day , every day of the week .
I enjoy a bowl or joint as much as the next person , But, I have always been responsible when smoking weed , recreational to me , is using on weekends and such … not driving until I come down off a high , I am seeing the exact opposite right now , people are getting stoned 2-4-5 times a day every day , they are driving and smoking weed at the same time .
Edibles are great , but they keep me high for hours , so I know if I am going to ingest some edible , I am going to be down for at least 3 hours , up to as much as 6 hours before I have any business operating a vehicle or equipment.
My point , people are far abusing the privilege of using pot for recreational use . There are going to be HUGE problems arise from it , both health and mental , to much of anything is not good for the human brain and organs within us .
With all that said . And seeing the irresponsible use, I oppose the legalization of recreational use of marijuana being legal at this time.
I use the same responsibilities with my AR-15 and AK-47 , I am fully aware and responsible as an owner of these firearms , i use caution and responsibility of owning these firearms , the firearms don’t pull themselves off the shelf and fire themselves , every precaution and responsibility is taken by me, while having these firearms and shooting them at the gun range