There is so much disinformation out there it is pathetic. I personally would prefer that kids be experimenting with Marijuana and catnip rather than alcohol and meth. There is no such thing as "The spirit of the law". Something is either against the law or it is not and if it is not against the law then it is by default "Legal". So the argument of it not being legal is a bonehead statement. 2nd fact here is that catnip WILL get you high if smoked. It hits twice as hard as marijuana but does not last that long. Fresh grown and aged catnip is best. The reason that the catnip smoke is harsh is because, unlike marijuana, it has not been aged and since the catnip is dry and not moist it burns more complete and thus gives off more smoke. Obviously the more smoke the more you choke. Our laws are not flawed, they are designed to be dishonest and to pad the pockets of law enforcement, law makers, the judicial system and the prison system. Personally, I have just taken the stance that the law can fuck off and those who go along with the law can fuck off. I say, do what you want and make your own decision as to what is right for you. Thomas Jefferson, one of the greatest of our founding fathers, warned us against making laws that restrict personal freedoms of Americans.