- Nathan disputes an op - ed by David Frum that argues pot should be illegal . Nathan treats drug abusers and agrees with Frum that young people should use marijuana . By trying to hide marijuana from innately curious young people , we have elevated its status to that of a forbidden fruit . Drug should be legal for adults and adults like alcohol , with kids taking the risks , he says . Nathan : If marijuana is illegal , then dangerous drugs like alcohol and tobacco should be , too .
- Nathan disputes an op - ed by David Frum that argues pot should be illegal . Nathan treats drug abusers and agrees with Frum that young people should use marijuana . Drug should be legal for adults and adults like alcohol , with kids taking the risks , he says . Nathan : If marijuana is illegal , then dangerous drugs like alcohol and tobacco should be , too .