| Like most americans, people who smoke marijuana also pay taxes,love and support their families, and work hard to make a better life for their children. Suddenly they are arrested, jailed and treated like criminals soley because of their recreational drug of choice. State agencies frequently step in and declare children of marijuana smokers to be "in danger" and many children are placed into foster homes as a result. this causes enormous pain, suffering and financial hardship for millions of american families. It also engenders distrust and disrespect for the law and for the criminal justice system overall. Responsible marijuana smokers present no threat or danger to america or its children, and there is no reason to treat them as criminals, or to take their children away. As a society we need to find ways to discourage personal conduct of all kinds that is abusive or harmful to others. Responsible marijuana smokers are not the prblem and its time to stop arresting them. |
