have you noticed that everyone that says "pot is killing people, it shouldn't be legal" is the people that have never tried it? that were taught and raised that all drugs are bad, and that taking one puff will instantly kill you. and anybody who has ever done one single drug will be messed up for the rest of their life, become totally addicted to them, and wind up on the streets.

here's my 2 cents. I have never done pot, honestly. but once I threw a small party at my house while my parents were out of town.. it was about 8-10 people.. most of them (only me and 2 other people stayed sober) after a while went out to their car, smoked some weed (they asked me for an empty soda can.. so, I'm not exactly sure what they did.. but somehow they got high off weed with this soda can) and came back inside.. and wow, that was seriously one of the most fun times I've ever had, even though I wasn't high, just being around these people who were was hilariously funny. there was one guy in particular, who was very quiet and really kind before hand, who became a totally different person once he was high, in a good way! he became the funniest guy ever! seriously! he did a few skits that he made up off the top of his head, where he played all the characters at once. it was great! the point is, I have seen the effects of pot firsthand, and see no harm in it. it's all good clean fun.. sure, it can be a gateway drug if you allow it to be. but as schmange said, it's good in moderation. if you go out every single night, and get high constantly, then yes it will probably lead you on to more powerful drugs.. but if you are the occasional smoker who just does it for a fun time, then there is no real danger.

so, if offered, would I try pot? maybe. it depends on who I'm with, where I'm at, and what my chances of getting caught are.. if I'm at a friends house (or just anybodys house that's not mine), I'm going to be there all day/night, their parents are gone and/or they no longer live with their parents, and I don't have anywhere else to be.. then yeah! I'll do it! definately!