I'm not really ready to get into the War on Drugs conversation...it cost the taxpayers too much money. Honestly, the comercials you see on TV are not going to influence you to keep away from marijuana. On occasion, I smoke, but its not an everyday thing...probably once a month. The problem with weed is that people don't know how to use it in moderation, and that is why it could be considered a gateway drug, because after a period of time, one may get bored with weed, and try something a bit stronger, and it will progress into bigger drug problems...this is the case with many of my friends.