> Whether or not to legalize weed is the wrong question. The right one is: How will growing use of delta-9-THC affect individuals and communities? I do not agr

> Whether or not to legalize weed is the wrong question. The right one is: How will growing use of delta-9-THC affect individuals and communities? I do not agree with this statement. We do need to study the short and long-term effects of cannabis at an individual and greater societal level. However current law hinders our ability to do so. Moreover it is my assertion that the criminalization causes much more damage to the individual and society than its use ever could. The author admits to using cannabis throughout their 20s and 30s but doesn't seem contend with the consequences of how her life could have been drastically changed for the worse if she had gotten into legal trouble while smoking. Arrest, no financial aid, loss of opportunities, institutionalization... Most would agree that cannabis is not completely harm free, but this article reeks of scare propaganda against legalization while trying to sound like "I'm being impartial to legalization." The legal aspect is the most important part to deal with first. Stop destroying lives. Increase awareness. Reduce harm.