LFDA Facebook fans debate decriminalizing marijuana

HB 1653-FN, decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, is up for a vote in the House. Do you believe small amounts of marijuana should be criminal?

Check out some of the comments on our Facebook page:

"did prohibition keep alcohol off the streets? marijuana already is on the streets....ask any junior high kid, he can probably tell you where to get it, even if he doesn't smoke it himself..."
-Geoff Bissett

"well I live in a second story apartment and when the people who used to live downstairs smoked it whafted up into my apartment. I do not smoke it and do not want it in my "home" especially with my granddaughter there....legal or not."
-Bonnie Isabelle

"I oppose mind-altering drugs being widely available on the streets. Someone mention alcohol -- look at the immense amount of damage that drug has caused. Millions are dead (mostly innocent victims) because of it. I believe in the legalization of all drugs, but that they should all be controlled (including alcohol.) Besides it's mind-altering ..."
-Kristin Small

"Live Free or Die. It should certainly be decriminalized, but I highly doubt this bill will pass."
-Richard Fogal