One more thing.
Alaska did have legalization of marijuana on the ballot this year. Though some people on this board predicted that it would be overwhelmingly approved, it was actually defeated by a margin of 3-1.
That says something... doesn't it?
Most people don't want it. Sure, the burnouts want it, and they can have it as far as I am concerned, but for those kids who are growing up... I just don't want them to think that it is socially acceptable to waste their mind. A majority of voters don't think it is.
And even in states where they authorized it for medical purposes, if they tried to pass it for recreational purposes, it would be defeated by a margin of at least 4-1.
Though you compare marijuana to alcohol and lament over the legality difference... Do understand this: Today's society is making every effort to steer kids away from alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs of all sorts. US Society is not being hypocritical in its approach. Let's face, none of it is healthy!