It's the generalisations that'll get any of us in trouble. My smoking Rog has been called the kindest man on earth by several people who've met him. Gawdess knows I have pushed him far and hit some of his buttons with no violent repercussions. Smoking doesn't make him a terrible or mean person, just addicted.

Marion, IMHO, you are wise not to try pot. I never have. My sister was married to a brilliant journalist who baked it in brownies, smoked it, etc. all through college and it did seem addictive and it did seem to have permanently effected his mental abilities. I have friends who swear by it, though, and I do not think it should be criminalised anymore than alcohol. I also feel differently about it being used for medicinal purposes, such as for glaucoma and pain from end-stage cancer.

kat