Legalize Cannabis

1. Of course I am naturally in favor of the government restricted the consumption of Alcohol. Now I would argue that much of the food on the market ought to be cut back on aswell. I am totally for the war on Consumerism as well. So these arguments really do not refute my position. Self Control? If we had self control no one would smoke pot or drink but the problem is we do not live in such a Utopia. Also you have ignored the data provided and the ability of a government when enforced properly to eliminate Drug and Alcohol use. We as Human beings must do our duty to support such reforms and better society. A nanny slapping you on the hand? I hardly call labor camps, public denunciations and execution a slap on the wrist. I would not dare to disagree that Opium is more of a harm to the health but both are a significant harm to human society we cannot ignore. 2. Now I am lost are you accepting or refuting that extreme measures like Mao used work or do not work? Of course parents should be angry and punish the children but in reality some encourage and support their recreational use. Perhaps It is just growing up in a very liberal town but I know many families who smoke together. Since the parents cannot deter Marijuana use and some even encourage it the government must step in to protect the children. "I wish people were lazier" I am sorry but I do not wish people were lazier I wish we would all take an active hand in the future of mankind and work together to build a better society, not chill out and waste their existence. Alcoholism like in the case of your father is another detrimental factor to society that has a negative effect on his role in society and apparently in the family as well. The same is true of Marijuana and we must all stand up together to better ourselves and members of society from falling victim to it and those who promote it. 3. That may be their reason but I do not support it. I have my own reason for why this substance ought to be out of the hands of the general public for recreational purposes. Also "Think of how much money surrounds this "Plant"! Then think its not being taxed! Then think of Free Enterprise! Most importantly think Freedom! People hate what they do not understand, and want to destroy what they hate! Realize that sometimes that something you don't understand is something that somebody loves! If you try and take it away from them! They will find what you love and try to take it from you! btw that something you love could very well be worse than a plant!" I do not know about you but I do not sacrifice a higher level of society so my government can make a quick buck. Something I like could be worse? What is this something? What does this prove? I am wholly agianst your concept of "Free Enterprise". Lets work together and share the benifiets of the world, not profit from eachother's exploitation! Freedom? Freedom you must remember is not always right. I should not have the freedom to harm others. Nor should I have the right to do whatever I want to myself as I am a member of society and m doings will always affect others. When I do something detrimental everyone pays the price as the collective good is harmed. Also you cannot really claim that the government goes out of it's way to make us suffer. Hell yes the government should take away what we love, I could love Cannibalism and the taste of human flesh. The Government must restrict me and stop me from taking Cannibalistic action.