addicted2stars wrote:
i used to be really offended by people who smoked and now since i realized that a lot of "normal" and high-functioning people use it, i realize that it's the same as recreational drinking.

as long as nobody gets hurt or has their safety endangered, i dont make a big deal of of it.
I think it needs to be acknowledged that it is far better for you than any drinking at all.  Recreational weed smoking does contribute (note I said CONTRIBUTE) to the same crimes alcohol does (assault, murder, rape, etc).  The only crime that really is involved with weed only comes from the prohibition from it.  But yes, there are tonnes of successful people that use it.  I've, personally, given up drinking because it doesn't ever make me feel that good and it's bad for me in any amount.  With weed, everything is more enjoyable with nothing negative after.