Infographic: Cannabis Contradictions

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5. There are millions of responsible cannabis users in this country,

who raise kids, hold down jobs, and do not ever endanger anyone else. We all know people who smoke pot--we are everywhere.

There will always be people who are irresponsible--smokers, drinkers and pill takers, but to deny rights to a society because of some people who misuse does not work. What needs to happen is to make responsible use the norm, and to make clear distinctions of acceptable use, and clear consequences for those who misuse.

Repressive policies in a society create a counterculture, and turn commerce into a black market where violence thrives. A healthy society treats overuse medically and educates people so they can make informed decisions about their own lives.

We have now too many groups in our society that have created a black market to profit off of. They have created an illusion of a functional system of prisons, police, surveillance and international policy that has killed many people and continues to threaten many lives instead of protecting people. They are creating a hell on Earth for too many people.

This war on personal liberty has to stop. We live in the 21st century, and know better how to live a good life. But it will require that people stand their ground and demand to have liberties and rights all over again, to unseat these war mongers from places of power once again. I think we are ready.