I used to agree with the position of decriminalizing marijuana. It just seemed like everyone used it, and it was harmless, right? I've learned, however, after dealing with an addiction problem in my family that for someone who has a propensity to addiction, it can and does often lead to use of other, more harmful drugs. I wouldn't have believed this a few years ago, but have come to change my mind. While it's harmless for most people who use it, unfortunately, there are those who experience the high and have a need for more. This is a conclusion that many people, without experience, simply don't see. Does alcohol serve the same purpose? Of course. Unfortunately, it's already legal, and we've already been down that road once! Based on the drug problem already existing in this city (i.e. notice the increase in reported breakins, etc.?), I think that now is not the time to try to be 'progressive', for the sake of our community.