Sandra Gomez56 said:It seems rather selfish to focus only on avoiding personal harm without considering the broader impact; what about your parents, your siblings, or your family at large? Have you ever stopped to wonder how they feel watching you struggle? I truly believe we need to wake up while there is still time. Surely there are more productive pursuits than marijuana. We should all try to look toward the future, especially when we consider that one day we may have children of our own—would you really want them picking up this habit? Best regards.
I would argue that if an adult is living independently, their choice to smoke weed doesn't impose anything on their parents. If you look at how things are handled in places like Colorado, you see a different perspective entirely.
Watching us "decline"? I am honestly confused by that notion... nobody is actually falling apart because of weed, particularly when it is used recreationally. To reiterate for the hundredth time, it isn't destroying your brain, and the physical toll is significantly less than what you'd see from alcohol or cigarettes.
The only way someone actually ruins their life is if they get caught by a cop with a single joint in their hand and end up stuck in a federal prison for years—and that is where the real ruin happens. That is exactly why legalization is such a necessary step.