If you think marijuana smoking ought to be the serious crime it is treated as in the law books, you probably should be demanding action after reading today’s report in the Salem Statesman-Journal.

It described a warehouse in northeast Salem where, about twice a month, a group approaching 100 in size gather to smoke marijuana. One of the organizers was quoted as saying, “There are people up to 90 years old there that have given up traditional medication because they realize they’re being poisoned by the doctors. We aren’t a bunch of young hippies. We really have a need for medicinal marijuana.”

Are they legal? The story seemed to leave that up in the air. As it did the exact location, though the building owner’s name was mentioned, so it shouldn’t be hard to find.

Of course, if you’re of the mind all this should be illegal, you may want to urge the city to knock down the doors. If you’re so inclined, though, you might first be well advised to inquire what if any harm is being done at present. And dwell on that thought for a moment or two.