Not taking a position on legalization. I do not believe it's as cut and dry as either side pretends, especially when it comes to distribution and Pharm.
However, I do not agree that any of these laws are "lax" necessarily. For example, I employ truck drivers. If they've got any, and I mean any, drug offenses on record I cannot hire them. I've turned away a 44 year old with a simple possession from 25 years ago. My insurance just won't allow it in Tennessee. There are many professions like this, so when people act like getting busted with some weed is no big deal, I just have to laugh. Depending on ones profession, and probably goes for half or more of the workforce, it's a huge deal.
Law enforcement won't hire a drug offender, even simple possession, especially with a stack of applications without the offense.
School districts down south are tightening up on it. Teachers are being rejected left and right for small amounts years earlier.
Many factory positions are starting to move into the same category.
Unless the person smoking has a college degree and is not drug tested, or owns their own business, a small weed charge can be the difference in being employed and unemployed.
I just hate the misinformation coming out of both sides.
You guys be safe out there. Don't allow these legalizations make you believe everyone is just A-OK with a bullshit amount.