Once again the debate over marijuana regulation in the state of Vermont is heating up. In the latest salvo from the prohibitionist side, some of Vermont's high school counselors have voiced concerns about regulation in the state and the potential impact on Vermont's children.

Their hearts are in the right place, but they are blinded by their good intentions.

I detected four main arguments offered by the counselors: 1) Use of marijuana will rise among Vermont's youth because of a change in how young people "think" about the drug. 2) Not enough attention or funds are being allocated for prevention and treatment for youth using and abusing marijuana. 3) Because medical marijuana has been regulated in Vermont, much of the marijuana in Vermont's high schools originates in the medical marijuana production stream. 4) Marijuana will be "in our homes" which, will allow youth more access to the drug. I will take each point in order.

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