The Legalization Of Marijuana Should Be Legal

The topic of legalizing recreational marijuana in the United States has been a very controversial one. States such as Colorado and Washington have gone on the offensive and have legalized recreational marijuana and have enjoyed the high revenues brought in from cannabis sale. On the other hand other states have kept low profiles because they are wary of the possible negative outcomes of legalizing recreational marijuana and are using the states of Colorado and Washington as guinea pigs to see what their next course of action on this controversial topic should be. This is not only a highly debated topic among politicians, but also by the people. According to a poll conducted by the Pew Research Center 52% of Americans

In the essay “Marijuana Should Not Be Legalized,” there are four supporting arguments stated of opponents on legalizing marijuana. For instance, opponents argue “scientific reports show harmful effects of habitual marijuana use” (2). In addition, prominent politicians in Massachusetts contend “legalization provides a veneer of acceptance that will encourage children and teens to try it” (3). Furthermore, “legalization will give the cannabis industry the same incentive the alcohol industry has to encourage excessive use and lobby against tax and regulation” is argued by opponents (6). Lastly, the essay counters “legalization has already had negative consequences on

Marijuana has been prevalent in the United States of America since its birth in 1776. Currently, there is a prohibition on marijuana, similar to the prohibition of alcohol from 1920 to 1933. Most arrests in the United States are first time nonviolent offenders who are in possession of the illegal substance, due to this prohibition. Despite being illegal at a federal level, Colorado and Washington have passed laws to legalize medicinal and recreational use of the substance. On top of that sixteen other states offer medicinal marijuana, including the nation’s capital, the District of Columbia. Marijuana should be legalized in the United States of America as a whole, because of the amount of revenue that it would generate, the medicinal benefits that it can offer to those who are sick, and the legalization would stop the incarceration of nonviolent offenders who wish to use marijuana.

Marijuana, a speculated harmful gateway drug where ‘Marijuana raids are more harmful than the drug itself”(Ingraham, 2017). Is Marijuana really that harmful to be illegal? Marijuana is currently illegal in some states in the U.S. and Canada for recreational use, medical use or both. Some areas already legalized the use of Marijuana like California, Nevada, etc. which is causing controversy since other states and countries won’t. Marijuana should be legal as the facts and statistics are coming out, like, the health benefits, the Economic benefits and how a low-risk drug like Cannabis compares to other legal drugs.

Since the day weed was discovered, it has been used more times than not, recreationally. A wide variety of successful people have used marijuana, including presidents like Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, actors such as Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston, talk show hosts including Oprah Winfrey and Stephen Colbert, and even athletes like Lebron James and Michael Phelps(Reilly, Huffington Post). It is estimated that about thirty million Americans have used marijuana(Ossola, Popsci). The current drug laws on marijuana are hurting Americans more than helping them, legalizing the recreational use of marijuana would benefit the United States in more ways than one.

It is very well known that the majority population of the United States is very diverse and divided in their beliefs. One of the more controversial and heated topics today is the topic of Marijuana legalization. The majority population of the United States is divided in this controversy in whether or not to legalize and decriminalize or to keep it illegal. Some of the stronger points of argument on this topic are the health risks involving the use of marijuana, medical uses, and the tax revenue it could produce if legalized.

Marijuana is a well known drug that a lot of people have used either by smoking, or remedial way. There are many names use for it, such as weed, mary-jane and grass. Marijuana is one of the most debate and controversial issue; it has been an extensive debate with a valid argument in the United State today. Arguments for legalizing marijuana are not just an easy pros and cons argument in both national and local media. There have been growth rates of marijuana use among adults and youth in the United States, and this have made the headlines. There are different approaches and opinion to each arguments. There are three main arguments, the medicinal use, recreational, and the government enforcement. However, there are many positive points to support

The legalization of marijuana is an issue that has divided many Americans. While some Americans call for its legalization, others are set on keeping the drug illegal. Recently, however, there have been changes in public attitudes about marijuana and its legalization. This has led individual states to enact marijuana laws that create tensions with federal law. This paper will examine the recent events of legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational purposes, and the conflict between federal and state marijuana laws.

Did you know that almost half of the population in the United States belongs in jail, according to the law on marijuana? It’s true. In 2008 Time Magazine reported that researchers had found more than 42% of people surveyed in the United States had tried marijuana at least once (Lynch, 2008). So if marijuana use is so common in the United States, why should it not be legalized? In this paper I will discuss both the supporting and opposing positions on the legalization of marijuana. I will also explore the moral and ethical views for legalizing marijuana.

The issue discussed by many Americans is the legalization of recreational marijuana. Many people are for it nowadays: over 60 percent of Americans are for it with a resounding number of yeses. However, we will voice the opinion of both sides of the spectrum. This research paper will conclude recommendation presented to the governor of Iowa whether recreational marijuana should be legalized for people the age 21 and up.

Many people are pushing their state’s legislature to legalize the possession and sale of marijuana to persons over the age of 21. While many people believe marijuana is medically beneficial when used properly, just as many people disagree with this belief. The purpose of this paper is to give the facts supporting both sides of this proposal.

Legalization of marijuana is one of the most controversial topics in American society today. Surveys done by the US Government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive showed that 95 million Americans have used marijuana. There are two opposing sides that have strong stances on whether it should become legal or should remain illegal. We have one side that is anti-marijuana and the other is pro-marijuana. Each side provides valid and strong arguments supporting their views. The purpose of this paper is to carefully examine each opposing side and try to find some way to come to a compromise.

I grew up with parents who smoked Marijuana on a regular basis. They tried to hide it from me but I knew what they were doing. My parents exposed me to the drug, but I was also exposed to the drug just walking around my neighborhood, which was a ghetto trailer park in Clearfield Utah. Marijuana and other drugs were cool in my neighborhood and everybody who was anybody was doing them except me.

Growing up in America, you most likely heard the words “drugs are bad for you” in some shape, way or form. Being a child, you are susceptible to believe the words of people older than you without knowing the reasoning behind why you should believe it. It became clear as I grew up that there were still people who continued to use drugs even through they’re clearly illegal. legalizing Marijuana for recreational use has been a controversial topic for years and is still up for debate. Today this substance is so common it’s featured in things people enjoy such as movies, TV shows and music. If marijuana were to be legalized we could potentially boost our economy, regulate the drug and its consumption, and save money on cost of enforcing the drug

This paper informs the reader on the effects of medical marijuana laws on the use of recreational marijuana and the impact it has on the general population. The paper evaluates how medical marijuana laws are not positively correlated with the abuse of marijuana. Medical marijuana dispensaries are leading to a greater use of recreational marijuana. The authors found that there is a greater use of marijuana for medical and recreational reasons in states where there are medical marijuana laws rather than states without medical marijuana. This paper includes trustworthy inquiries that can further research for the legalization of marijuana. This paper appears to be a credible source because the material was published in recent years also, all research