I agree that pot isn't more harmful than alcohol and all the other positives. Like alcohol, if it's used responsibly, it has it's own recreational value. And I agree that it should be legal. Another positive I would add is the tax revenue, some of which is earmarked for schools and education. I think the tax rate for recreational MJ in Colorado is 35%, so this could be very big.
The biggest negative I can think of is that there is going to be a faction of users, enabled by it's legalization, that will abuse it and put others in harm's way. Whether it is driving under the influence, maybe skiing out of control, or working around hazardous equipment or machinery while impaired. There are enough bozos on this bus without adding more. Hopefully other states with follow suit so tourists don't flock to Colorado for the pot experience and then do silly things that infringe upon others.
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