++ [ originally posted by Vinman ] ++
Where I live, in New York state, you literally have to be caught with 2 pounds or more to be considered a felony (serious crime)
Anything less than that is nothing more than a slap on the wrist.......
I've pulled over many ppl under the influence of pot, and the effects are similar to alcohol, as far as driving under the influence. Your reaction time is slowed, vision impared, etc, etc....... So it can be as dangerous as alcohol
Not to mention all the gangs who deal in it (big money) which leads to turf wars, shootings, etc...bad news !!!!
Also, unlike alcohol, when you smoke it, anyone around you can also breath it in, and have the same effects. I have gone into TOO many houses where the adults were smoking it, and have kids in the area, breathing it in. THAT PISSES ME OFF !!!!
The only better effect, as compared to alcohol, is you rarely see a person under the effects of pot act aggressive. Their usually real calm and passive