OPINION: One of the most pervasive and mishandled issues of our era is the endless quest to normalize marijuana. Built on a throne of diabolical lies, the arguments for legalizing weed for recreational use can easily be dismantled, torn apart and exposed for what they are: utter hogwash. And yet the declarations have somehow been effective, with Hollywood’s framing of marijuana as harmless helping prop up narratives. The result is a populace that has become worn down and deeply confused about