Should Marijuana Be Legalized?

This paper will look at the benefits and drawbacks to legalizing marijuana by looking in at Colorado.The state made forty million dollars by taxed marijuana in 2014 alone, also Colorado saved countless millions because of the extremely lower amounts of marijuana arrest and court cases. It is not clear how having new recreational marijuana stores opening will affect the cannabis market, or businesses expanding around them. Gov. John Hickenlooper says that the economy is thriving with record setting numbers of tourists (73.1 million). 49 percent of those tourist said that legal marijuana influenced their decisions to vacation in Colorado. The ER’s in Colorado have also seen a rise in numbers of marijuana related cases and those cases in non-residents have almost doubled. An unexpected situation that arose from legal cannabis was the amount of electricity that is being use to grow the drug. Some cannabusinesses have to go green with solar or wind power. There are many varying views on the effects of legal marijuana have developed in Colorado since marijuana became legal in 2014.

The evidence provided for both claims have somewhat of a correlation, so there is mixed information regarding marijuana as it is associated with crime. The researcher's hypothesis of this article states that criminal behavior is due to the illegality of marijuana. However, if marijuana was legalized for medicinal purposes, those problems would no longer exist ( ). This hypothesis ties into whether or not there is a link to crime and marijuana because it seeks to examine the effects of medical marijuana laws.The variables in the study were consistent with the question at hand. According to the findings in the research, the dependent variables were the Part I offenses, homicide, rape, assault, burglary, robbery, auto theft, and larceny accounted for in each state from 1990 to 2006.The Medical Marijuana Law was the independent variable. This included information about when the law was passed in the respective state. Several sociodemographic control variables were set in order to account for other influencing factors. The results based on this research conclude that the states that passed the Medical Marijuana Legislation laws experienced reduced crime rates. This suggest that MML may contribute to a reduction of crime. Therefore, the hypothesis was supported. These

Legalizing marijuana is one of the biggest controversial debates in America today. Although legalizing marijuana would be beneficial to America, the government will not allow it. Marijuana should be legalized because it can help in medical areas, help the economy, and lower crime rates

Marijuana has always been a big deal in society, ever since it has become known as a street drug. In the current year of 2016, not only citizens abuse marijuana, Celebrities, professional athletes, and college students all abuse the substance for its benefits. We are becoming more aware how recently this year that marijuana has been legalized in ten countries and twenty five states in the United States of America. That is one half of our country that is able to use this substance. By legalizing marijuana we as in the country can reduce harm, save families, save money, and most importantly save lives.

The Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor of National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) Steve Fox et al. wrote a book called, “Marijuana is Safer: So Why Are We Driving People to Drink?” to highlight the positive effects of legalized marijuana it exposes how the only harm caused by illicit drugs is the simplicity of it being illegal. In the foreword of this book is a direct message from Seattle's former chief-of-police Norm Stamper. Norm shared his experience arresting individuals by the non-violent drug and supports that marijuana is safer than alcohol (Fox). Stamper said the only reason he arrested people who possessed marijuana was because he had to enforce the law. As aforementioned, marijuana is medically safer under doctor’s orders when compared to the legal over-the-counter drugs such as alcohol and tobacco. Reports from the National Vitals Statistics System (NVSS) shows that in the United States, tobacco use is liable for the deaths of 480,000 and alcohol claims an average of 88,000 lives per year from 2006 to 2010. Yet, marijuana alone is responsible for zero deaths

The effect of Marijuana on American Society has been a highly popularized point of concern and discussion for many years. This topic has become more frequent in the past months as two states voters have allowed its widespread recreational and medicinal use. This research paper will focus on some of the history of marijuana, details of this drug, and conclude with my findings of why this drug has become increasingly popular which may surprise the reader.

Marijuana legalization is a serious issue that has been contemplated by many individuals. The controversy has people taking different perspectives on whether or not it should be legalized for recreational use. There are various advantages and disadvantages to this issue, some more serious than others. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States. While some states have already legalized marijuana for its medical and recreational purposes, there are many downsides to the use of this drug. Marijuana has an addictive nature, affects one’s health, and is a gateway drug. States should not legalize marijuana for recreational purposes.

Marijuana is arguably the most controversial drug in history. In general, when someone hears the word “drugs” they think of a terrible substance that will destroy the human body. However bringing up marijuana, many people think of different things. Some think of a degenerate hippie, but many Americans simply do not know what to think, and bringing up the legalization of the substance is even more controversial. There is a large group of people that believe the legalization of marijuana is pointless and only serves the purpose of making people unhealthy, but at the same time there are many that believe its legalization will solve many problems in America. Marijuana should be a legal, regulated drug because of its long history, the United

The legalization of marijuana raises a lot of questions as the forty-eight remaining U.S. states face the decision to de-criminalize marijuana. One important question is how the legalization will affect law enforcement. A good percentage of those in jail are there because of marijuana use. Other questions include how the decriminalization will affect students, and how addiction will be handled for marijuana users. People argue the pros and cons of decriminalization, making it hard to decide if it would be the right choice. Society as a whole has to make the decision: Should marijuana be legalized?

The topic of marijuana is so widely discussed and argued upon. Those that go against legalizing the use of marijuana instinctively believe people just want to casually smoke it and achieve the “high” sensation. Those that choose not associate themselves with marijuana all together are undoubtedly in favor of keeping it illegal. Opposing views on the issue of decriminalizing the plant has caused much debate over the past century and still establishes itself as an important matter. The legalization of marijuana in the Unites States would drastically reduce crime in our cities and form a more productive society through its positive uses.

Its recreational use became widespread throughout the white upper middle class. In the 1970’s Richard Nixon and Congress instituted a “War on Drugs”. (Shectman, M., 2012). Marijuana, however, was categorized separately from other narcotics, which eliminated mandatory sentences for small amounts. In 1986, President Reagan signed the Anti-Drug Abuse Act, which instituted mandatory sentences for drug-related crimes. Possession of 100 marijuana plants now carried the same penalty as possession of 100 grams of heroin. This act was later amended to include the, “three strikes, you’re out” policy, requiring life sentences for repeat drug offenders. In 1989, President Bush reinforced this policy by declaring a new “War on Drugs”. (“Marijuana Timeline”).

To Some people, it’s a relaxing herb, something to temporarily pull the mind from reality. The aroma is unmistakable, the potency various, and there are roughly sixty five million people smoking it. I’m talking about Cannabis Sativa, the illegal strain of hemp known as marijuana. This plant provides many medical benefits that far outweigh the side effects. It has yet to be proven to be addictive or deadly. Marijuana as it stands right now is an illegal narcotic, but I think the drug, with it’s physical, psychological, spiritual, but most importantly, medical benefits, should be legalized.

Marijuana is arguably the most controversial drug in history. In general, when someone hears the word “drugs” they think of a terrible substance that will destroy the human body. However bringing up marijuana, many people think of different things. Some think of a degenerate hippie, but many Americans simply do not know what to think, and bringing up the legalization of the substance is even more controversial. There is a large group of people that believe the legalization of marijuana is pointless and only serves the purpose of making people unhealthy, but at the same time there are many that believe its legalization will solve many problems in America. Marijuana should be a legal, regulated drug because of its long history, the United States growing economic crisis, and the strong medical purpose it has.

Marijuana is seen and used as a psychoactive, recreational drug, which means that it is a mind-altering drug. This drug is no more harmful than alcohol which is a regulated, legal substance. Marijuana’s potential risks do not justify such strict punishments for its use and possession. Evidence from many sources shows that marijuana should be legalized and regulated because it has so many benefits that are not useful right now due to it being illegal. Many reasons that marijuana should be legalized in the United States are because it would cut down on crime rates, help with potential medical problems, and assist the economy in more ways than one.

Weed. Grass. Pot. 420. Mary Jane. Cannabis. Marijuana. Whatever this psychoactive drug is called, it is an important topic of conversation in America today. The debate over whether or not to legalize marijuana has been going on for over fifty years, but it’s only in the last few that this country has been making progress. Over time, more and more Americans are warming up to the idea of legalizing another drug, and the country is changing accordingly. The limited research that has been conducted to support the idea of legalization in several different aspects including the economic value, the health benefits of medicinal use, comparisons to legal drugs such as tobacco and alcohol, and .............