I sort of understand how he could feel this way. Several of my family members have struggled with various substance addictions. Even though I think legalizing everything is a more humane way to go, I also understand the knee jerk reaction to never legalize anything.

That’s the real gateway drug. Growing up, everyone drank before smoking pot or doing drugs.

... but almost 100% drank milk starting in youth.

Rick Scott wants to harsh my high because his brother was a degenerate. Why didn't Rick take care of his brother?

Addiction is a disease, not a personality disorder.

Nice try, no sale. Don't blame Scott for your ridiculous, misguided assertions.

Calling someone a degenerate shows a really poor knowledge of addiction and substance abuse. You need to learn before someone close to you is addicted.

Nice try. Stupidity just runs in that family

is only blissful for the ignorant.

They all end up being considered "gateway drugs" A lot of the allure but also the psychological hoop jump one goes through to acquire their stash play into the whole nightmare of addiction and the accompanying behavior. Legalization also enhances regulation... food for thought.

They are incapable of understanding or doing any thing for the public good.

The liquor industry has kept marijuana a class 1 drug forever. Hemp was feared by dupont when they started selling nylon rope. Competition is for sissies.