Canada

So what you're saying is that because you can't control your behavior you think the government should step in and protect you from yourself? Sorry but some of us like to enjoy some things in life without big brother telling us we can't.

I will also say I am not nor have I ever been a pot head. I've smoked pot probably less than 5 times my entire life. But the fact it is illegal is utterly ridiculous for reasons other posters have gone into detail explaining. Yes I've had friends who's lives are similar to yours when you were younger, but it had nothing to do with the legal status of drugs, they are just immature with no self-control who abuse everything, not just pot.

Good job turning your life around you deserve some kudos for that, I love hearing stories like that.