~>  ST> 3. I was reading a memo from MPP 2 weeks ago that stated Marijuana
~>  ST> was a  better "Intoxicant" than Alcohol (when
referring to "a safer
~>  ST> choice).  I  corrected the text and removed "Intoxicant". 
~>  ST> Intoxicant means the subject  is "toxic". 
Marijuana is non-toxic
~>  ST> and therefore can't be considered a  "Toxic
substance".  This is a
~>  ST> great argument for the DOJ to try and move the  responsibility of
~>  ST> MMJ to HHS where it belongs.
 
~> But MJ does cause lung/breathing problems and possibly cancer. Also, no one
~> knows what it's been cut with on the street. Often it's laced to provide a
~> better high. Those substances are toxic.

Both of those problems justify regulation, but not illegality.  And when it
comes to MMJ (medical marijuana) as opposed to marijuana in general, those
using it probably aren't going to be real worried about possibly getting
lung cancer twenty years down the line.  They are dealing with the very
near future.


 
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