I'm not judging you bro. Blaze it up. Just not for me, and yes I've tried it.
Personally I'd like to see us decriminalize (note, not legalize) all drugs at least at the federal level.
In regards to misinformation, there's just as much pro pot misinformation out there. Some would you have think it's some major government conspiracy as to why it hasn't been legalized. Still plenty of chances to kill people on the road driving while high(just like DUI) and there's shitloads more tar in a joint vs a cigarette. Yes, I'm aware you smoke a lot fewer joints for rec use vs cigs. Marijuana also does something else...it completely destroys motivation. It works differently in different people; I've seen people throw their careers away because they just wanted to get high all day. At the same time, I also know folks who blaze before work, during lunch, and after work and they do pretty well at their jobs; professional careers too.