Persuasive Essay On Legalizing Marijuana

Have you ever wondered when and why marijuana was made illegal? The herbal plant, commonly used in medicines, was not considered a drug in the early 1900s. The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 banned the use and sales of marijuana. This act was put in place due to careless slander. Marijuana, in America should be legalized because it is safer than alcohol and tobacco, marijuana funds gangs and cartels, and marijuana can replace toxic, addictive pharmaceuticals.

The fact that Marijuana is still illegal is mind boggling to me. The fact that Marijuana, after being proven to have numerous medical benefits, and being proven to cause little to no harm whatsoever with long term use, is still labeled as a schedule one narcotic, is even more mind boggling to me. State and federal governments spend so much money trying to get rid of marijuana. State and federal government's spend even more locking up these "drug offenders" for the most harmless crime you can commit. This is a free country right ? So why are these marijuana users not free to put whatever it is they desire into their bodies? Now, of course there are violent crimes assosciated with marijuana, however a simple solution to that would be to legalize

      There are many ways that marijuana would benefit the economy if legalized. An economy benefits when there is a healthy flow of monies within. This means internal spending by citizens on items of their choice. Citizen spending is what keeps the economy going. The use of citizen?s tax money would also be greatly affected. Tax money would be allocated more properly and used in more strategic ways. The taxation of items such as legalized marijuana brings a flow of money into the economy that would otherwise not be there. This increase of government funds would allocate more money to federal programs that are in financial need. Federal programs include public education, health education, treatment programs, etc. When the public?s way of

Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant intended for medical and recreational use. The legality of marijuana has been a passionately debated subject for decades. As of 2018, only eight states have marijuana  legalized for recreational use. In addition to, there are roughly about twenty-two states that have medical marijuana broadly legalized. Such as the state of new york. Although, the legalization of marijuana will prove beneficial not only for science, people, and economics, but also for planetary properties. However, the legalization of marijuana here in New York can cause many dilemmas such as, it is a gateway drug, it is harmful to the state, and recreational use can be detrimental

More specifically, there now is a change in the attitude toward marijuana and whether or not it should be legalized. During the time of illegalization of marijuana, the drug had a vastly negative feeling associated with it, which many people now believe to be inaccurate and unfair. Now that people are more informed, more connected and more vocal, the United States government should allow and even encourage more research of the dangers and addictive nature of the drug which will assuredly legalize medical use and possibly recreational use to benefit the economy greatly and help the law enforcement.

How do you measure happiness? Is your happiness totally dependent on the amount of freedom you have? By guaranteeing us the right to pursue happiness the government doesn’t promise to provide us with it. Government exists solely to grant and protect our freedoms, this includes protecting individuals from being harmed by others exercising their freedoms. The government should not legalize marijuana on the basis that every individual should be free to choose his or her own path to happiness. I am a firm believer in the individual's right to the pursuit of happiness under the constitution; however, I do not believe in the right of achieving immediate gratification at the expense of others.

Marijuana is derived from the dried flower clusters of a stain of hemp pant called cannabis sativa. So, people ingest to induce euphoria, also to treat the certain medical problems. Use of marijuana is termed is prohibited under federal law, but certain jurisdictions allow regulated use for medical purposes. The legalization of marijuana is considered as a controversial matter prevailing throughout the world. Before, in most ancient cultures did not grow the plant to get high, but as an herbal remedy. The hemp plants of marijuana have low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, the substance accountable for hallucinatory effect. In addition, there is movement to legalize marijuana by supporters for years and able to create momentum across the country. Therefore, Alaska and Oregon has been legally approved to use for any use, however in many states marijuana is allowed for medical use. As the legalization of marijuana can cause crimes, injury, and increase addicted number. However, I strongly believe that marijuana should be legalized as most of the public supports its legalization and it brings billions of dollars in tax revenue and has medicinal values. As, people have been using the marijuana in any manner, and scientifically there is no proven harm to body by it.

Marijuana is the most popular recreational drug globally and the third in America (Stuart). It is, however, unique because unlike many others recreational drugs, it also has a range of medical uses. The separation of medical from recreational marijuana is a challenging and confusing task, which has affected its legal status significantly. Consequently, nearly half of the United States has legalized marijuana for medical uses while a few others have legalized it both for medicinal and recreational uses. Nonetheless, there are significant reasons that make the legalization of marijuana completely beneficial as a legal recreational and therapeutic drug. Not only would it benefit patients and people using it for recreational purposes but it would

Wake up America, medical marijuana must be legalized. Medical marijuana should be legalized for its ability to treat epilepsy, its ability to help fight cancer, and its ability to help fight many diseases and symptoms. I truly believe that legalizing medical marijuana will benefit those patients once thought untreatable and left without hope. This may seem like a radical new idea, but is not that what our country was founded on? The idea of marijuana used as a treatment must be seriously considered and not just thrown out as many have already done.

Marijuana in the United States is such a widely conversed topic you will get very different opinions from anyone you talk to. There are those who say it should be legal, and there are those who say it shouldn’t be. Marijuana is widely known throughout the countries and is used whether it is legal or not. Currently in the United States Marijuana is legal for recreational use in Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington. Marijuana can be taxed and regulated by the government. Marijuana is said to be safer than recreational alcohol consumption. Marijuana also has several health benefits. Although Marijuana is said to be a drug, it should be legalized.

Marijuana has been the topic of debate in the United States for decades. With everyone having different views on the drug and its effects, it is indeed illegal as of now in most states and is legal in some such as California and Colorado. Marijuana comes from the leaves of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. It is a green or gray mixture of dried shredded flowers. It is also referred to by names such as “Mary Jane”, “pot”, “ganja”, “herb”, “weed” and the list goes on. Marijuana smoking has remained stable in adults since the 1990s. Presently, marijuana are used in what are called blunts. Blunts are cigars with tobacco inside of it. The tobacco is emptied and one will fill the blunt with cannabis before smoking. The main active chemical in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is said to binds the membranes of certain nerve cells that has protein receptors. Once this chemical hits the brain cells, it

Across the world people are looking for ways to either smuggle marijuana into the United States or find a “plug” to sell drugs to them. Constantly people being arrested for the usage of drugs, the most common being marijuana. In 28 states medical marijuana is allowed, but only 9 states are allowed to use it without a prescription. Marijuana should be legal for medical uses, getting high or stressing off, and we would benefit as a country.

The purpose of this debate paper is to explore both sides of the following issue. Marijuana should be legalized for personal recreational use as well as medical use. I selected this topic because I felt it is one of the more controversial and longer lasting issue that the United States has faced. The topic of legal marijuana, medically and recreationally, has been at the focal point of many U.S. citizens, including politicians, for quite some time. I expect to discover the possibility for the positive impact on the economy that would come from the legalization of marijuana. I expect to also find statistics supporting the premise that alcohol and cigarettes are not only just as addicting, if not more, than marijuana, but they are also more dangerous

Marijuana is a gateway drug for many people. It is a way for them to get relaxed, to get their mind off things and to relieve stress. Many are trying to legalize the use of marijuana. Marijuana has been a main social issue in many states. Recently, the House of Representatives has passed a bill in 13 states called the “Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013.” This act forbids the federal government from imposing with a state’s marijuana laws. This act will not make it legal, but it will freely allow the state to write their own marijuana laws. Although marijuana can be used for medical benefits, marijuana should not be legalized because of the risk of danger increasing and it falling into the wrong hands, such as children and the unstable,

In the 1700’s both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp on their plantations. Whether for medicinal or recreational use we don’t know for sure. In the 1850’s hemp was added to the US Pharmacopeia, the official standard-setting authority on over the counter and prescription medications.