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I grew up in the 60's and early 70's when drugs were looked at as simply a nuisance, and kids were not prosecuted for it. Nowadays, it seems like government wants to have everyone on paper, and in the system (and also to generate mega-funds in fines and treatment). It is only the lower and middle class people who have to tolerate the punishment for drugs, not the rich folks with powerful friends.

Here in Oregon, we can have a medical marijuana card, which allows people to grow their own marijuana for medical purposes. These cards don't come cheap, need to be re-instated each year, and get the cardholders extensive personal information on file with the government. It doesn't stop the Federal government from raiding your home/grow area when they feel like it, as this Oregon law conflicts directly with Federal law. I used to have a card, until I found it cheaper, less hassle, and much more private to simply buy mine from another grower here with a card.