i'm gonna step into the middle of the ring to get bashed by all of you'se. I am VERY VERY VERY vividly anti-drug use. I think it is a terrible decision. Smoking, alcohol, any sort of intoxicating or mind-altering substance are enemies of mine. There are no positive long-term effects, just a short-term high. To me, it's not worth messing up your life for a few hours of feel-good time. That said, i am a proponent of drug legalization. I know all of you are saying, WHA? That kid is whacko! But seriously, i think that the war on drugs cannot be won. Tons of government money is being spent on fighting drugs, where legalizing them would bring in tons of tax revenue. I am very much disappointed in the prison system and the fact that some inmates have oppurtunities that free citizens do not really pisses me off. But this isn't about the prison system. I think we should legalize drugs because it brings in revenue, reduces costs of fighting drugs, and allows for government regulation. Crime would decrease, prisons would have room for real criminals, and government regulation would be possible. Why fight a battle that you can't win? Instead, we should put the money toward educating kids, and keeping them off drugs instead of waiting for them to get hooked so we can throw them in a prison cell and pay their rent. I think strict penalties for driving under the influence of any sort of substance should be penalized very strictly, and i'm sure that if we put a few good scientist and engineers on the case with some government funding, we could find a way to detect marijuana or other drugs influencing a driver. Now i know may of you don't agree with what i feel, but don't take it personally. This is my opinion, feel free to rebutt it with yours, but hold on the personal attacks please. Peace out! Neal