Besides medical benefits, theres not much reason for weed. You should not smoke it for no reason at all, which means not just 'for fun' or as a hobby. Usually people can become over engrossed in it. Its one of the only drugs that can be used in a good way or bad way depending on how its used. That being said, I think it should be legal. I think that going to jail and punishments for it as a *crime* is far too harsh. You're not hurting anyone normally unless you abuse it in which case you're only hurting yourself. Most of the time. I think that it should be treated more as a disease, as obesity is treated now.(which I totally disagree with). Some people need HELP not to be punished as a criminal. There are a lot of cases where its helpful and useful, and smoking it as a hobby or regular thing for no reason is not one of them. That's the only situation I have a problem with weed. Because it can lead to overuse. If you're depressed, smoke it. If you've got cancer, smoke it. Just don't do it for no good reason at all, like most other drugs are. This can lead to mental addiction and other negative effects. Also, hemp, the weed plant, is all-around amazing - it can be used for paper, food, ect, ect.