To clarify, my scepticism is directed at many of the users smoking up for "medical conditions". Now that it's legal, I suppose that scepticism is rendered moot.
I'm in agreement with legalization. There are far more serious issues to deal with from a law enforcement/public interest standpoint. I'm just concerned that young people will equate "legal" with "harmless". And, I know I sound like an old fogey, but I just can't get the stereotype of the feckless pothead out of my mind. I know that isn't fair, but the thing is, you don't see responsible consumers out in general public - it's the doofus driving down the highway in a cloud of pot smoke or the hoodee-clad teen at the bus stop, annoying seniors.
I don't really have any experience with cannabis - the last time I tried it was when I was 15, due to peer pressure more than anything else. I couldn't inhale it, because I just erupted in a coughing fit. I decided then and there, that I simply have no use for the stuff. So, I do not have any personal knowledge of what the appeal is.
I enjoy whisky, wine and beer for their flavour profiles, but not for their intoxicating effects. One or two drinks at a time is sufficient for me. Since I have no interest in having my "mind altered", I see no reason to try cannabis now.
Bottom line: I make no judgement of cannabis users, as long as they do so responsibly - same as with drinkers.