Does marijuana have a place in tomorrow's military?

I believe that it should be decriminalized and treated in the same manner as alcohol, for the general public....not sure about whether it should be allowed for use by servicemembers, and I know being retired I don't have a dog in that fight anymore, but if allowed, it should be the same rules as with alcohol; not to be used during duty hours or used close enough to so as an individual is under the influence while working.

Marijuana no, Meth Yes....that drug would be wonders with the military.  Just think, your Soldiers would love doing menial tasks and would not ask to be released early.

It will never have a place in the military... even though its gaining traction in the civilian world... the only way the military will accept it is on a purely medical basis. In my humble opinion. 

No, Just like no substances that effect your mental abilities should be allowed.  Weed is a downer, Why would you want troops that are high?  There are too many critical jobs in the military that require 100% dedication and attention to detail to ensure people dont die.  Do you want a pot head working on your aircraft, flying your aircraft, protecting your base or FOB, fixing your rifle, doing your promotion paperwork.  Just because civilians want to get high and waste their lives, does not mean it needs to be accepted in the military. 

Weed in the military should be allowed. Military has a high level of alcohol use, if we want to talk about dehydration, and dulling senses. You can smoke for the same amount of hours you drink, and go to sleep wake up and be functional. Drinking has many after effects, hang overs being a major immediate response. Yet, drinking is fine. Also, percocet are handed out like candy, which is often abused, and shared. Anyone who has actually researched weed use also knows that most research is done with casual weekend users, and the results are biased. Newer research is finding that concentration is heightened, daily task are done with no adverse effects, but this is for more experienced users. Below is one of the more objective documentaries out. I will attempt to retrace my research leads to share the benefits and to clear up the myths.

I reside in CA and I would advise all service members not to succumb to the temptation of using any marijuana products. The THC levels are very high and it is still a dangerous drug in my opinion. Except for a very small percentage of medical patients, marijuana is a disaster in CA and causing a multitude of health, social, justice system and environmental problems. 99.9% of the people who get involved with the drug will suffer adverse impacts and so will many of the people around them. I am in law enforcement and we are seeing a definite link with accidental deaths, suicides, and even homicides associated with marijuana or the industry. I believe many of the crime, mental health care, and homelessness problems are growing because of marijuana and other drug usage. There is no place in the military for psychotropic drugs. The greatest impact is to kids, and their marijuana use is increasing thanks to liberalized laws and the mental health disorders, suicides, accidents, and poor performance at work or school amongst heavy users is well-established in numerous scientific studies. COL L

On leave, maybe, but not at post.

I personally believe if the military should authorize, that it should be prescribed and controlled through a doctors order, and only be used for the intended purpose the doctor specifies.

there are many "freedoms" that we give up when we volunteer to serve our country and i feel that the freedom to get High (once it becomes legal) is one "Freedom" that service members dont need... Look at how hard the army works at de-glamorization of alcohol. there would have to be even more time and energy put in to focus prevention/control of marijuana usage<br><br>so to answer you question SPC Wallace, NO<br>