Having consumed both in massive quantities in my younger days, I fully agree.
Marijuana does not turn otherwise stable, law-abiding adults into homicidal maniacs who gun down women and children in cold blood. It simply doesn't and you'll not find anyone who has ever tried marijuana who would argue this point
That the original poster chose use this sad, tragic story as a springboard to hijack his own thread right out of the starting gate is shameful.
I did not partake in the service as the penalties were much too severe. Drank a $hit ton of beer though.