>I strongly believe a lot of science is not done on marijuana because of the vocal critics or the fear of vocal critics. That appears to be changing for the be

>I strongly believe a lot of science is not done on marijuana because of the vocal critics or the fear of vocal critics. That appears to be changing for the better. The most important thing is to somehow make sure that non-physicians and non-scientists such as the DEA are removed from the decision making process (of what gets studied, and of drug scheduling). >Just in the US, certain people can be pretty vindictive when it comes to their causes. I hope that it isn't vindictiveness. I've always assumed that it is either an inability to sympathize, or an indifference to other peoples' suffering; also, ignorance.