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Legalization of Marijuana

Kirby

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I couldn't find a thread on this, so here we go.

What are your guys' opinions on Marijuana? Should it be legalized? If so, for medical use only, or recreational use as well?

I am in full support of the legalization of Marijuana for recreational, and medical usage.

Here's why.

  • The legalization of marijuana helps states out a lot, financially. In just two months of Marijuana being legal in Colorado, the state made 6.17 million dollars in tax revenue. This tax money can go towards many beneficial things, such as schooling, which is what Colorado is currently using much of the tax revenue on.
  • Jobs. The marijuana industry has provided over 7,500 jobs in Colorado so far.
  • Minorities are arrested for Marijuana use disproportionately, when compared to Caucasians. I'm not even going to list the stats, but if you'd like to see some, click here, http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...ackwhite-marijuana-arrest-gap-in-nine-charts/
  • Lets compare Alcohol, and Tobacco to Marijuana. Alcohol and Tobacco use cause many deaths, while Marijuana doesn't cause any. If these are legal, how come Marijuana isn't?
  • Many people argue Marijuana is a "gateway drug". I would like to rebut this. I myself have smoked marijuana for 3 years, and not once has it ever made me want to delve into trying other, more hardcore drugs. People don't just smoke marijuana, and the next day, they're smoking crystal meth. That just doesn't happen. If someone is smoking crystal meth, that's there own fault, and it would have happened with or without the use of marijuana.
  • People also argue that marijuana makes someone lazy. "Marijuana will cause people to drop out of school", or "People who smoke marijuana are less likely to get a job", are common arguments against the legalization of marijuana. Again, I'd like to rebut this. Smoking marijuana hasn't affected my grades, or anything of the sort. I get honors every quarter, with ease. If someone is lazy, you can't blame it on their marijuana use. If someone drops out of school, or can't get a job, blaming it on marijuana is pathetic.
  • Marijuana being illegal hasn't stopped America's youth from trying the drug. In fact, the numbers of teens smoking marijuana is only rising.
  • People also argue that the legalization of marijuana will cause more crime. Simply put, this is not true. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/17/marijuana-crime-denver_n_5595742.html

Polls show that nearly 75% of Americans view the legalization of Marijuana nationwide inevitable. Why are we delaying what's bound to happen?
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/02/poll-marijuana-legalization-inevitable/7210215/

Back in the 60's, marijuana legalization was affiliated with hippies, as a movement that they started. This has made many people look down upon marijuana. The times have changed, and we have to realize that. The movement has changed, and now, regular, successful people support the legalization of marijuana. Now, people are providing legitimate statistics that prove why marijuana should be legal. This can't be overlooked forever, and marijuana will, inevitably become legal, nationwide.
 

climax

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I personally think it should be legalized, it would stop a lot of problems and save a lot of lives due to the crime around it.
 

Amp

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I think it should be legalized, for both recreational use and medical.
 

Narc

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When the older generation dies off it will be legal everywhere. Smoking weed will be like drinking in about 15 years.
 

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Narc said:
When the older generation dies off it will be legal everywhere. Smoking weed will be like drinking in about 15 years.

Except marijuana won't be as detrimental to society as alcohol.
 

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I personally dislike marijuana and if I ever smoked anything I would die due to lung issues but I agree with you all.
 

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Enderman said:
I personally dislike marijuana and if I ever smoked anything I would die due to lung issues but I agree with you all.

I'd never really smoke, but yeah i am with you on this one.
 

Kirby

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Ash said:
I don't smoke, but so many people complain about being able too so I don't see a problem with it. There would be less assholes and annoying people too
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lmao

I'm confused by your post. Can you elaborate a bit more?
 

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Kirby said:
I'm confused by your post. Can you elaborate a bit more?

Basically I'm saying that I'm ok with legalizing it and that it may actually have a positive impact on some people's lives. And also that I'm annoyed at the people constantly arguing whether it should be legal or not.
 

matthew

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I've never smoked, but I think legalizing it would be a good move for everyone.
 
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