Actually, it's not a waste. Hemp makes great rope, and rope was far more useful in those days than getting high. Believe me on this. It was needed in all those sailing ships, etc. Getting high is actually the least productive thing you can do with hemp, although I don't see why people shouldn't do it if they want to.

Hemp could make all kinds of useful things, including books and clothing.

I've been "high" a few times, and I honestly wasn't all that impressed. What's the big deal? I've had more fun when I wasn't high.

First people think it's cool, then they convince themselves they're having a great time. Well, maybe they are... I'm not into it, but I wouldn't deprive them of it either. I believe in freedom of choice when it comes to that.

- LH