I think the jury's out on that for me. There've been lots of people here who tend to unintentionally lend credence to the prohibitionists' postulations that cannabis use delays personality and maturity development.
Many a time I've hoped that voters didn't read the Speakers Corner stuff before voting on legalization in their respective home communities.
I suppose I might give people too much credit by assuming that if people desired to educate themselves in preparation to vote, they would consider the character and values of the individuals supporting their particular candidates.
Just in case that's not what the average Joe does I make sure to interrupt propaganda feed with occasional logic.
I'm not sure if I make a whit of difference.
I'm learning a lot about the power memes have gained over critical thinking skills.