"The War On Drugs" ???

OK let me see if I have a good grasp on this "War On Drugs" thing. Marijuana has seen an increase in potency, yet to this day has not caused one single traffic accident nor fatality. It has proved itself to be a viable, economic resource for centuries, with medicinal, and practical everyday use (rope, clothing, etc etc.). It's the largest harvested crop than corn? It generates BILLIONS in revenue for the illicit growers. So why have we not legalized this product that does not KILL, maim, and destroy lives as alcohol does? What is so dangerous about a plant that has more potential on a medicinal and production level? I'll tell what is so dangerous. Nothing! Sure one may cloud ones lungs at alarming levels should the tobacco industry get its hands on the product. With cities and states facing tough budget decisions, why has the decriminalization of marijuana become such a taboo subject?

I suspect one of the reasons is just simply, elected officials can never admit to making a mistake. They (elected officials) prefer to come up with some elaborate uninformed, non-substantiated poll or statistic that makes no sense to the average American. The best they can do is just claim marijuana is bad. Unless they scream and shrill for all of America to "Just Say No". I'm sorry, but I'm one of those people that have to have a reason, backed up with solid facts to continue this ridiculous ban on marijuana. Let's be honest with ourselves. Marijuana is, and will never be as bad as crack-cocaine, cocaine, heroin, meth, and all the other "Hard-Core" drugs that are out there today. Oh my bad, forgot to throw good old booze in the mix. Now that stuff is really the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Now if they want to really debate a "Gateway Drug", start with alcohol.

I strongly suggest and recommend to local, state, and federal officials to please reconsider the legalization of marijuana as a source of medicinal, production, and revenue value to shore up administrative budgets. Undertaking such a task will result in less cuts in law enforcement, fire, paramedic, social, and educational services. But then again, that's just my opinion. Maybe the Hypocrites will find another lie.