[Shasown]

Yeah it should be legalised and taxed at an appropriate level, but prior to that there should be independent scientific tests carried out to determine a safe/unsafe level for blood cabannoid levels for driving, operating machinery etc.

Whilst it is true that there has never been a proven death caused by marijuana usage, there have been indirect deaths caused by its use. Consequently prior to its legalisation there should also be a public awareness campaign to make everyone aware of its use, abuse, effects etc.

As for the argument about growing your own, yes anyone can however unless you set up an almost commercial set up, the end product wont be as good or as cheap as some of the street brands. Its the same sort of thing as making your own wines and beers.