Most of us have that stoner in our life that can (and inevitably) will argue how cannabis is in no way the same as other “drugs” like heroin and MDMA. Arguments range from “it’s just a plant, man” to the fact that overdosing on cannabis is practically impossible, and it’s nowhere near as addictive as hard drugs or alcohol. Cannabis use also doesn’t lead to more violence or crime, unless destroying a dozen Krispie Kreme doughnuts in one sitting is some sort of legal offense.

A large part of the effort to legalize cannabis was creating a distinct difference between marijuana and other, more serious substances. Advocates for the decriminalization of marijuana spent decades finally convincing the public that cannabis is a relatively benign substance that adults can consume responsibly.

And then some people just have to mess up a good thing.