Why are cigarettes legal, but marijuana illegal?

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

In D.C. it's virtually impossible to get a conviction, I had a buddy at school charged with intent to distribute, and his case was thrown out of court. It helps the police focus on serious crime, which in my eyes is a more efficient policy.

DC penalties are nothing compared to VA. give beer to underage people in VA = up to a year and 2500$. in DC, maximum of a $500 fine. crazy.