The damage done to America by the War On Drugs with draconian sentences and property seizure by the police is far worse than any damage done by marijuana.
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That is an opinion POSING as fact. And it leaves out so many parts of the equation. So I must ask - What is your point?
For example - are the only things relevant to this topic the three or four aspects you mention?
Other than the smell, I never saw it have adverse effects on anyone except getting the munchies and forgetting things.
It mellowed out some folks who became very violent when drinking alcohol.
I am overall, very conservative, which is one reason why I am so much for legalization. I am sick and tired of our tax money being wasted investigating, prosecuting and jailing potheads. Conservatives are supposed to be for freedom and limited government.
Here's a chance to prove it.