If Marijuana Were Legalized

If Marijuana Were Legalized

Drugs are a major influential force in our country today. The

problem has gotten so out of hand that many options are being

considered to control it or even solve it. Ending the drug war seems

to be a bit impossible. The war on drugs seems to be accomplishing a

lot but this is not true. Different options need to be considered.

Legalization is an option that hasn't gotten a chance but should be

given one. Although many people feel that legalizing marijuana would

increase the amount of use, marijuana should be legalized because it

will reduce the great amounts of money spent on enforcement and it

will increase our country’s revenue. There are also many benefits

that can be uncovered to help people if legalization of marijuana is

given a chance.

Legalizing marijuana would increase our economy's revenue.

During Prohibition alcohol use was still sold and used, but people

were doing it illegally. The 21st amendment repealed prohibition and

alcohol taxes were increased. The same thing should happen with

drugs. Marijuana should be taxed heavily to increase our revenue.

Marijuana and other drugs would be made by the same people who make

aspirin so the quality would be assured, containing no poisons or

adulterants. Sterile hypodermic needles will be readily available at

corner drug stores. These could be taxed heavily because the users

will be assured of "clean drugs."

...

If Marijuana Were Legalized

Login

Join