It isn't bad at all, what it can lead into is even worse though. It can lead to experimentation with hard drugs (cocaine, heroin, etc.) that are addictive and are harmful, but if weed is smoked in moderation there is almost nothing harmful that can come from it. Darkmage099 - So, if one country has it legal, why don't the others? Are you saying that because the Netherlands has it legal (to some extent) it is a worse country? The Netherlands actually has less of a drug problem than the US, and the legalization of marijuana may have attributed to this. So, are you telling me you never break the law? So, you file your taxes when you mow your neighbors lawn? You never cross the street where there isn't a crosswalk? You always drive the speed limit? Believe me, you break the law more than you know it. You aren't the "perfect" citizen you claim to be.