I'll just say this: when we have to release violent criminals before their sentences are up to imprison people for marijuana possession, the drug war has lost its purpose.
If marijuana was legalized, it would most likely be in a MUCH less potent form than is available now. Similar to alcohol vs. moonshine.
There was a very good series on either A & E or the History Channel called "Hooked" that talked about used-to-be legal drugs (marijuana, LSD, cocaine, heroin) and how they became illegal. Suffice it to say there was a lot more involved than the well-being of the American people - a lot of politics played into it.
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