As recently reported on The CBS Evening News, every 18-20 minutes in the United States, someone dies of opioid overdose, by either street drugs or prescription.  Prince is one of the latest casualties. Alcohol -fueled rages lead to gun violence, domestic battery, and DUI fatalities. Yet some people keep bashing marijuana, which has shown to be a much better pain-killer, it reduces seizures, shrinks cancer tumors , helps vets suffering from PTSD who don't like the side-effects of usual meds, is quells nausea from chemotherapy, and helps with insomnia.

Many who people who bash pot are hypocrites who smoke tobacco and / or drink. More and more people are turning to pot instead of alcohol for relaxation or pain relief. Big deal.

There's a reason why it's medically legal in 23 states and counting , and the DEA and FDA are in the final stages of removing marijuana from the Schedule I list. Guess what's on the Schedule II list ?
Cocaine and methamphetamine.