The Columbian, 30 Sep 2012 – YES: UNDER CURRENT LAWS, CRIMINALS BENEFIT, PUBLIC SAFETY SUFFERS I do not personally support or condone the use of marijuana. However, as a 27-year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, I believe it is time to reform our marijuana laws. The prohibition of the purchase and possession of small amounts of marijuana by adults has caused more harm than good. Like alcohol Prohibition did in the last century, marijuana prohibition has enriched criminal organizations and compromised public safety here and abroad.