So...why is this an issue again?

Radley Balko over at The Agitator has what may be the best blog post yet regarding marijuana legalization.

As for me, I'm at a loss as to why we're still even discussing this. It is so abundantly clear that marijuana should be legalized, at this point it's hard to believe it even requires political courage to propose legislation and be done with it. But what do I know?

"Who are you to wave your finger?
You must have been out of your head"
- Tool, The Pot