I am concerned about the growing push by some to legalize the use of marijuana in Washington.

I imagine there is some merit to the arguments in favor of such legalization but it would appear that, unlike what we hear from the proponents, the apparent grave dangers outweigh them by far.

The difference that seems apparent to me is that a person can have a drink and not be rendered under the influence.

Whereas some people who have smoked (or shared for that matter) one "joint" will begin the well known, almost uncontrollable laughter over anything and everything whether real or imagined.

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