Legalizing pot tied to less teen marijuana use

Makes sense to me. If the adults are doing it, why would a teen want to be at the same level as an adult.

It is a great way to get kids not to wear earrings or hats in school...make the teachers wear them and all teh kids will stop.

Bingo !

But But but the mafia (government) won't make any more money out of the war on drugs etc

The more the legitimacy the less the the hiding.

@shonanbb

If the adults are doing it, why would a teen want to be at the same level as an adult.

Then why do teens drink alcohol?

I understand your argument, it's just that teens usually try to act older than they really are.

@ozziedesigner

But But but the mafia (government) won't make any more money out of the war on drugs etc

How does the war on drugs make money for the gov't? In fact the opposite has been argued: legalizing drugs will make money for the gov't in the form of taxes.

@talaraedokko

The more the legitimacy the less the the hiding.

Yeah, but it's still illegal for teens. Their situation doesn't change.