Summary: The Benefits Of Legalizing Marijuana

Marijuana is a naturally grown plant that has beneficial properties and the ability to create textiles, paper products, and other goods. Marijuana is currently illegal in many states in the United States. The legalization of Marijuana will produce enormous tax revenue, reduce crime, give us a renewable resource, and give sick and suffering patients a new effective medicine. The legalization of Marijuana in the United States would both benefit the well-being of its citizens as well the economy.

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As of 2012 Canada’s national debt has reached over $1.2 trillion dollars (Lammam et al, 2014). The state of our countries financial situation is as important to one Canadian as it is the next. Whether a person is retiring, applying for a mortgage or a student loan the Canadian economy affects everyone. Legalizing marijuana in Canada opens the door to a boost in taxation dollars that the Canadian economy and country as a whole could utilize. If, for example, marijuana was taxed like tobacco, there would be increased revenue from federal and provincial taxes as well as HST (Latif, 2014). Not only would the legal sale of marijuana boost the economy, but the jobs that would be created in the process would also have a positive effect. Canada currently has an unemployment rate of 8.1% nationally, with rates even higher in some provinces (Sen & Pierard, 2011). The legal sale and distribution of marijuana would create jobs in the transportation, growing and processing sectors but also areas such as marketing, advertising and serving. Marijuana users would contribute economically by purchasing the product and paying taxes. Not only users, but new businesses would also add to the Canadian economy including workers who run these businesses by paying taxes on their pay checks. Legalizing marijuana creates a new supply-demand market that the Canadian government could

“Canada’s illegal marijuana industry has been valued at over $7 billion annually, with some estimating $21 billion” and Akpata also mentions that the war on drugs has cost over billions of tax money (14). Last, Akpata insists that “Canada is a marijuana exporting country and has some of the highest rates of consumption of marijuana on earth” (15). Akpata in his research mention that, “Colorado brings in roughly US$10 million per month from a marijuana tax—more than comes in from alcohol sales” (14), he suggests that if government legalize weed in Canada and put the tax on its sale then they will able to generate a huge amount of profit because Canada is the largest country of hemp consumers in the world. It is also estimated that “B.C. would reap $500 million a year in taxation and licensing revenues from a liquor-control-board style of government regulation and sale” (MacQueen 21). Furthermore, Macqueen in his research “predicts a $12-million saving in enforcement costs in the first year, rising to $40 million “as courts and prisons adapt to fewer and fewer violators.” It predicts combined savings and new revenue” will approximately save over $60 million of tax money in British Columbia and this figure will estimate to get double in 2017

The legalization of marijuana will bring in much needed revenue to the US economy through tax revenue, the creation of jobs, decrease in the number of those incarcerated for marijuana possession, and help treat various health conditions that would otherwise cause an enormous amount of pain. Although marijuana is often looked down upon as a Schedule I illegal drug, this medicinal plant has been around for more than a decade and has been used for more than the "get high" purpose. Marijuana is non-toxic compared to multiple types of medications now on the market and it has never caused an over dose. It is also less expensive, if legalized than most of the overly priced medications provided by

In this paper, I will demonstrate some of the benefits and costs associated with the legalization of marijuana. This paper helps clarify some of the disagreements surrounded the issue today by focusing on the costs and benefits encountered by the consumer, alongside with, the producer and government if marijuana were to be legalized. In previous years, many states have contemplated the notion to legalize the use of cannabis. After the 2016 U.S election to current time, approximately 29 states have legalized medical marijuana, along with nine states and Washington. DC, have legalized marijuana for recreational use, for adults over the age of 21. The legal cannabis industry is accountable for

Should marijuana be legalized for medical use and treatment? There are a lot of people who believe that it should not be legalized due to various reasons. At the same time, it would be a good idea to legalize it due to the multiple benefits of using marijuana. The benefits outweigh the bad aspects of legalizing marijuana. There are a lot of benefits for the use of marijuana in the medical field.

It is a debate that continues to rage on in restaurants, recreational parks, homes, and legislative offices among other varied locations. The debate as to whether marijuana can and should be used for medicinal purposes has divided opinion across the global community. Among all the current trends in medicine today, the potential for marijuana as a tool for medical treatment has proven to be one that is highly controversial and divisive. The extent of this divisive factor is that the use of medical marijuana is legal in some states and illegal in others. In addition, some countries like Holland allow public controlled usage of marijuana while in other countries possession of a small amount

Marijuana was first introduced to the United States in the early 1600’s. Ever since then, it has been used by many adults and teens. Many people believe that marijuana is dangerous because it is illegal; however, most people are not aware of all the benefits marijuana has. Marijuana should be legalized in the United States because it aids in improving medical disorders, stabilizing the economy, and it is proven to be safer than both alcohol and cigarettes.

The most commonly used illicit drug in the United States is marijuana (Why We Should Not Legalize Marijuana, 2010). Its use is prevalent among young people (Why We Should Not Legalize Marijuana, 2010). Rates of marijuana use have stabilized in the past few years after years of rise according to a yearly survey of middle and high school students (Drug Facts: Marijuana, 2015). However, the number of young people who believe marijuana use is dangerous is declining (Drug Facts: Marijuana, 2015).

I ask that you please take into consideration the arguments I will state in this letter, regarding the costs and benefits of legalizing marijuana in America. Currently, nine states have legalized the recreational and medical use of marijuana. The majority of the remaining states has only allowed marijuana to be used for medical purposes. However, even when used medically, marijuana is unreliable and has very little scientific data to support its health benefits. Advocates of the legalization argue that it has a large impact on relieving chronic pains and other symptoms associated with an array of illnesses. But critics of the legalization, state that other better known medications produce the same result as marijuana, and with less risk.

Marijuana should be legalized because of its benefits to the people using it and the economy.

Cannabis or marijuana has been used for medical purposes for more than five centuries. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/druginfo/ds.), marijuana is considered a Schedule I substance. Schedule I drugs have been shown to have a high potential for abuse and are not currently accepted for medical use. However, some states have permitted the use of medical cannabis for chronic medical conditions such as cancer, epilepsy, spinal cord injury/disease, glaucoma, sleep disorders, and HIV. Even though there are not many medical trials supporting the effects of medical marijuana, it appears to have some benefits in conditions mentioned above. Many health care providers believe children and adolescents may also benefit

Smoking marijuana was known as having benefits for the terminally ill, and made sure there was a safe benefit for those who needed it. There was an eleven year study that states that the drug can stimulate appetite, help control pain, and help nausea. It can help control anxiety, which results in an therapeutic benefit. Marijuana use can also help people with insomnia and sleep apnea. This is because the THC found in marijuana relaxes the body and makes the body tired. It eventually leads to a deeper sleep. The National Cancer Institute announced in a study that people who used an extract spray of cannabis before they went to bed, had a more restful sleep. Outside of Washington, there was a push to legalize the drug, and so far six states have

Marijuana is mostly seen as a scary drug, but people don’t realize it’s not as dangerous as it seems. Alcohol and tobacco use is considerably worse for the body compared to marijuana use; it’s scientifically proven. Alcohol is a ‘low’ sedative it’ll make your reaction time slower and it is terrible for your liver. Marijuana is only dangerous when smoking it with tobacco products because tobacco products are filled with chemicals while marijuana is all natural known as an herb. The government is the reason why marijuana is illegal but what the officials don’t realize the taxes coming from the selling would be tremendous. The drug is legal in Washington and Colorado and the government has made so much money in the taxes. Also, if marijuana was legal drug dealers would decrease because it would be available in store.