Alcohol is the direct result of ~ 75,000 deaths EACH year in the USA ALONE.
Tobacco has been linked to the death of ~ 440,000 EACH year in the USA ALONE.
Marijuana has been the direct cause of ZERO deaths, but it is illegal and considered a schedule 1 drug by the government.
Alcohol, and Tobacco are not recognized for their medicinal value. While marijuana, on the other hand, has proven medicinal value.
So it seems that if the health of our citizens is the true concern in regards to the current marijuana legislation, then it only seems fair and appropriate that alcohol and tobacco be made illegal and classified as Schedule 1 drugs.