So now, Mike Gravel is telling teens that pot is better than alcohol.

He also said that by decriminalizing dope, you would end up with fewer criminals, and less exposure to the criminal element.

Of course, this is that wacky Gravel being wacky again…except that he’s telling the truth.

Marijuana is not physically addictive, it cannot kill you with an overdose, and the effects on the system long term are milder.

Of course, the problem is that legalization would cut into both the profits of the Pot business, and the budget of the DEA, so “various serious people” don’t support legalization.