Post Praetorian said:
...While pot smoking might merely dull the mind and rob the spirit of motivation...
I'm not sure the word "merely" quite works in that sentence.
The destruction of human lives and human potential from this "victimless" neuro-active chemical has been nothing less than CATASTROPHIC.
It isn't only the DEVASTATING dullness of mind and loss of motivation, it truly is a POWERFUL introduction and gateway to EVEN WORSE substances and behaviors.
OTOH, It's a good thing the lords of media and popular culture are enthusiaticaly dedicated to helping create a society of sober, decent, and empowered individuals capable of recognizing intensely depraved, psycho control-freaks wanting to reduce the children zombified slaves. 8-l