Originally Posted by duga

I agree with your post...I just think it is interesting to think of pot culture as a "subculture". At least in the US, even in states like Indiana where it is still cracked down on and particularly risky to even use, it has gotten to the point where it is weird if someone does not smoke weed and completely disgusting if someone smokes cigarettes. I smoke both, so I get it coming from all sides.

I think at this point, even with its illegal status, weed is officially part of mainstream US culture...at least youth culture. It just so happens this particular cultural tradition could get you in trouble with the man. It's really interesting when you think about it.