[Boogieman]

Yes, but we both know that marijuana is only being prescribed in a backdoor attempt at legalization. There’s nothing to distinguish it from other things classed as “herbal remedies”, not even its psychoactive nature. If the government was being consistent, the FDA wouldn’t have any authority over it at all. That’s why your argument about it needing to be tested with the same stringency as synthetic drugs is silly.

[JustSayNoToNannies]

marijuana is only being prescribed in a backdoor attempt at legalization.

Marijuana is prescribed because it has medically beneficial properties. "Scientists have confirmed that the cannabis plant contains active ingredients with therapeutic potential for relieving pain, controlling nausea, stimulating appetite, and decreasing ocular pressure." - http://www.nida.nih.gov/infofacts/marijuana.html

[Tenacious 1]

Look, I don't really care whether it's legal or illegal anymore. I think it would be worse for society if it were more accessible but would certainly create more jobs and a stronger tax base. Tax it like cigarettes and regulate like soda pop or meat.

What we have now is law set up to be subverted. It is a mockery of all that is justice. The most criminal part is legislation was passed with the intended purpose of allowing people to violate it by avoiding enforcement. THAT'S THE CRIME!

What other laws should we ignore, subvert or scoff at? Gun control legislation? Immigration laws? Taxes?