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Originally Posted by dougjb
Marijuana usage does not affect driving capability. This is an urban legend promoted by sheriffs so that they can keep their "bust" records high enough to justify the little work that the police do.
Besides, anyone who thinks marijuana use is not already rampant has stuck their head in the sand. Too many of our youth have been arrested for marijuana possession which has broad ramifications for their ability to get a job or enter a profession.
A great majority of our prison population consists of non-violent drug possession cases.Do you really want to continue to have your taxes keep going up so that these "offenders" are off the streets...while so many other "offenders" are using? That makes no sense. We have the largest prison population in the world. It is time to start sorting out the truly dangerous from those whom society simply wants to look down upon.
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"X does not do Y" is an absolute statement, and it is inaccurate, misleading, and disingenuous.
Rather, try "the likelihood of X doing Y is lower compared to the likelihood of Z doing Y" instead.
Being stoned can ABSOLUTELY impair your driving. Does it always? Nope. But some folks (like myself) can't drive while stoned. I get dizzy, I have trouble focusing, and bright light (like the sun, or high-beams on an oncoming vehicle) make it difficult for me to see anything in front of me. You would not want me on the road if I was stoned. I know I'm not the only one. It also affects your reflexes. Get a bunch of stoned old people driving in rush-hour traffic on 441 and enjoy the carnage.
But that's why it's illegal to drive while impaired.