there have been no deaths caused by marijuana its dumb. at my campus in Ma where weed has been decriminalized the school fines us and the city fines us if we get caught with it. and for liquor you just get strikes and 3 strikes your out. I personally could smoke to relax me and get some work done. I agree with you it makes no sense when alcohol is one of the leading killers in america along with cigarettes but weed has higher consequences....EVERYONE should watch "the union" on google vides. search the union or marijuana documentary its very helpful.
also i just bought a copy of the book. Im sure some of my professors will enjoy talking about this topic.
Stay high, stay fly.