1 I'm sure you want to legalize it until "a brain dead, living with their parents at 32 slams into the side of your vehicle while running a red light" meets you. I smoked pot through most of my youth. I am glad that some how God was able to get my attention enough to get me to stop. It should always be illegal regardless of how many are arrested because of it. If the murder, rape, home invasion rate became to high, should we legalize it? I normally enjoy your posts, not this one.

2 Oh give us a break. So we should all learn from YOUR mistakes? How arrogant. Why not make the same argument about alcohol? Or maybe you would, if it were currently illegal.

3 Mixed feelings on this one...I did find it funny that no one mentioned the possibility that the police were acting on information and looking for a lot more than 8 grams. Maybe even had surveillence. Warrants aren't issued willy-nilly. The charges? Well, it's something... If they're going to be clever(or receive a tip), the bad guys should be thorough....Maybe Martha can use this as a practice stunt on her "Apprentice" clone. Your task--get rid of the evidence before the police arrive. I will be using the "white glove"...

4 I'm sorry, Andrew: I think the drunk guy who still lives with his parents is going to do you more damage than the stoned guy who still lives with his parents. Right now I'm abusing carbohydrates. Should we make Wheaties illegal? You could save me from myself, you know.