Among several reasons why I think the use of marijuana for recreational purposes is a good thing, there is one particular reason that stands out in my mind among all other reasons. This reason, simply put, is that responsible marijuana users, in general, espouse the notion of "freedom of thought."

I mean, what's the use of having such liberties such as free speech, free association, free religion, free press, and the right to assemble if the thought that underlies all of these liberties is constrained by the government...especially if the users of marijuana are socially responsible in its use? In short, our minds, including what we might responsibly alter them with, just as much-or more so-than our homes, aught to be free of unwarranted government intrusions and prohibitions.