But it's not "cool" to have that talk--------Enough Pot Happy Talk

Enough Pot Happy Talk | RealClearPolitics:
"The risks associated with pot use must be discussed frequently and soberly so that all can recognize the downside threats.
Of course, legalization will encourage greater use. In turn, that greater use increases the risk of addiction illness, a lack of growth as individuals and workers, and a more non-productive society.
Normally, I'm a free-choice guy.
And I realize that I'm not going to be able to stop the legalization of pot. I can't control that. But I can raise some of these important issues.

Alcohol and drug addiction are huge problems in our society.
And it's not easy to get clean and sober once the disease of addiction sets in. So many people search for that great initial high, and they keep searching until they get hooked.
And if and when they get hooked, the costs and consequences are frequently catastrophic.
So no, I'm not going to completely oppose the legal sale of pot.
But this experiment should be studied carefully before the rest of the country decides to go forward with it.
Most of all, the legalization of pot needs serious and sober discussion -- not simply giddy reporting. "