Not so long ago-—1920’s-—marijuana was legal.
Its about as much a gateway drug as alcohol is....the only reason it is now a ‘gateway” drug is beacause it is part of the counterculture-—,ie illegal.
Legalize it, tax it, put controls on it for minors, test for it like DUI( alcohol). That will make tax money for anti drug education and rehab. It will take the criminality out of it.
We had no problems more than with alcohol when it WAS legal. this is illegal because of the ‘sin “ marality concept.
Oh, I will save you time..don’t bother to let me know “ You’re not very recovered, ex hippie.”