Up to a life sentence?!? Just for what you could fit in your pocket? Wow, I don't even think cocaine penalties are that high, except that guy in "Blow" got 60 years, but that is because he had a record. I'm sure you'd have to get caught more than twice to get a life sentence. I believe you though, because it is powerful stuff that should probably be kept under control. You're right that it isn't physically addictive, only pyschologically addictive which is good. If the punishment for getting caught is that great then I can see why nobody hardly has it around here. Now, marijuana on the other hand, they don't do $hit if you are a juvenile, and basically nothing if you are not, so getting caught is not a big deal with that. If they really wanted to stop it, they should probably treat it as harshly as the other drugs.