In recent years, the topic of marijuana, or cannabis, legalization has been popular amongst US legislators and voters. On one hand, the medicinal properties of marijuana could prove to be beneficial towards patients. However, others argue that the legalization of marijuana could lead to the abuse of hard drugs, such as heroin or meth. Despite some of its dangers, marijuana should be legalized in the US for recreational and medical use because of its potential to treat medical ailments, increase revenue, and advance science. Marijuana can be utilized for medical treatments by patients if legalized. According to researchers, marijuana contains cannabinoids called THC and CBD that mimic endocannabinoids produced in the body (Barcott and Scherer …show more content…
citizens’ money and increase revenue. According to the NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), the U.S. spends a whopping ten billion dollars of taxpayer money each year in an effort to enforce marijuana laws (2). Despite this, Americans still continue to use marijuana. In a 2012 government survey, for instance, it was revealed that around twenty five million Americans used marijuana in the year (NORML 2). Obviously, this policy is not effective for such an enormous price tag. The solution to this dilemma is not to just keep spending, but instead embracing the demand for marijuana. Legalizing marijuana will bring in revenue from recreational users and tourists. For example, Colorado, a state that recently legalized marijuana for recreational use, has collected $70 million dollars in marijuana taxes in the fiscal year ending on June 30 (Basu). This is almost double the $42 million dollars collected by the state from its alcohol taxes (Basu). In almost all situations, having money is better than not having money. In this case, Colorado is flooded with cash. As a result, the state has the opportunity to spend its marijuana revenue on more meaningful matters, such as education or roadwork. Marijuana legalization will keep the wallets of taxpayers’ safe and line their pockets with
This legalization allowed anyone to smoke and possess up to an ounce of marijuana as long as you are over the age of 21. Colorado is not just making a difference for the people that need it medically but even a difference for the people that do not need it at all. Since they legalized the drug in Colorado, petty arrests have decreased from almost 6,000 yearly to 120 yearly. As an added bonus, Colorado made a profit of almost seventy million dollars in marijuana tax revenue . This money went towards improving schools and the community. The alcohol revenue earned grew and just under forty two million in the same year. 19.6 million will go to the education system for Colorado in comparison to the previous year when there was only 13.9 million going towards the education (Ryan). Not only did it create revenue for the community and school systems, it also created many open jobs for people of the area. It also helps provide information about medical marijuana and where it comes from .
Marijuana, the most abused drug in America, has had a lot of publicity recently. Marijuana has caused multiple economic problems within the U.S. A controversial question has arisen from the increased popularity and troubles of this drug. The question is whether or not the U.S. government should legalize marijuana possession and sale in the country. Many Americans believe that the drug should be legalized for various reasons; others, however, are against the legalization of the dangerous drug. While legalization has both pros and cons, the positives of legalizing marijuana for those people over the age of twenty-one far outweigh the negative aspects of legalization.
Marijuana or cannabis, according to the Federal Government is considered dangerous and addictive and is, therefore, placed on the controlled substance list as a schedule 1 drug, making its use and possession illegal, as well it is considered one of the worst drugs. Other more harmful drugs such as cocaine are considered schedule II drugs, so according to the U.S Government cocaine is considered less hazardous than marijuana. There have been many studies conducted by scientist proving the benefits of medical marijuana in relieving chronic pain, nausea and a full array of other ailments. The benefits of legalizing marijuana far outweigh the bad. By allowing people to possess and use marijuana for medicinal purposes, we are improving society as a whole and increasing the happiness or utility of individuals who are living with debilitating conditions in turn this would create a happier society all around.
Marijuana is one of the hundreds of drugs that holds Americans in the bondage of addiction and causes harm to their health and well-being. Marijuana comes from the hemp plant called cannabis sativa and is the most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S. (Goldberg). Although marijuana has mostly been used as a drug to get high, physicians have recently discovered that marijuana can treat the symptoms of cancer and multiple sclerosis, relieve pain, and treat many minor ailments. Because of the rare healing effects of this drug, many states are working to legalize medical marijuana in their state, but there is much controversy over whether or not medical marijuana should be legalized. Although medical marijuana has been proven to relieve pain and treat the symptoms of many life-threatening illnesses, the harmful side effects, the possibility of addiction and Americans untrustworthiness causes medical marijuana to be an implausible healing agent.
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.
Through recent years, society has been faced with the controversial and obtrusive issue of whether or not to legalize marijuana. In the past, and even still in the present, marijuana has often been regarded as an illicit and malicious drug. However, research shows that marijuana is not nearly as bad as society deems it to be. Rather it can be used to greatly benefit humanity. Cannabis’ (marijuana) range of beneficial uses include: helping former veterans cope with life after war, alleviate symptoms for people who suffer with Parkinson 's and epilepsy, and replace prescription drugs. This disputation regarding marijuana can be solved by simply legalizing it for recreational purposes, and implementing laws and regulations similar to that of alcohol.
In the last fiscal year alone, marijuana brought 70 million dollars in tax revenue in the state of Colorado. Colorado was the first state to legalize marijuana recreationally in the fall of 2012, and since then three other states and the District of Columbia have legalized the plant. Based off of sales in states that have legalized marijuana recreationally, if all fifty states legalized marijuana, they would bring in a combined 3 billion dollars in tax revenue yearly. That much money from sales of the plant alone could help to stabilize the suffering economy. Moreover, the American Government would be able to control the plant and distribute it how ever they see fit. The economic growth marijuana legalization could bring to the United States outweighs any argument against
On January 1, 2014 the states of Colorado and Washington allowed the first retail of recreational marijuana in the United States. This was a very controversial decision. However Travis Eubanks from EUbanks article stated that he had visited since it was passed and said, “There wasn’t rioting in the streets, and the world didn’t end. In fact, People I talked to who live in the state say nothing has changed at all.” Many lawmakers and non-supporters were worried there would be problems including: public consumption, drugged driving, minors’ access, and trafficking to outside states. There has been laws put in place and so far none of these have been concerns. With the state taxes at 35 percent, it resulted in about $70 million in revenue this year alone. There has been plans to use this for debt, but the biggest is to put it into education and schools. With such high demand, it has resulted in a growing industry of marijuana farmers. Creating numerous jobs that had npt existed until now. Though it is still federally...
I can still recall my first sentence: “The taxable distribution of marijuana should be legalized in the United States.” Then I paused, almost accepting the fact that everyone was going to start jeering. I am still not able to ascertain why I wrote a speech on such a controversial topic, but there is no denying how immensely influential the experience was on my literacy.
Marijuana is the third most common leisure drug in the United States after alcohol and tobacco. Millions of Americans smoke marijuana despite the strict laws against its use. Marijuana is less dangerous compared to tobacco or alcohol. Smoking marijuana can cause breathing problems and coughing just like cigarettes and some people get addicted after using for a while. Regulating and legalizing marijuana will bring Americas greatest cash crop under law, create economic opportunities and jobs in the formal economy as opposed to the underground market. Adopting a legally controlled market for marijuana will ensure that consumers buy the products from a safe and legal source. Marijuana has been approved in some states for medical uses to ease the effects of different health challenges. Colorado and Washington legalized m...
Recreational marijuana will generate money for states once it is legalized. Taxes put on products generates money for states. This money can be used for many different things in the state like funding schools, health insurance programs, transportation, and other uses. Legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado has created $135 million in taxes, and $35 million of that is extra revenue being used for schools (Colorado Marijuana Sales). This large amount of tax money will be generated from recreational marijuana sales once it is legal. There are many expenses due to illegal consumption of marijuana to a state such as the arrest, prosecution, and incarceration of criminals who use illegal marijuana (Miron). Legalization will reduce state expenses caused by enforcement of the laws that prohibit recreational marijuana. About $8.7 billion worth expenses will be saved by legalizing
Cannabis is a natural plant that has been made illegal by the United States, and has been a controversial topic ever since the 1920’s. Marijuana is a substance that has been used hundreds of years ago as an herbal medicine and also can be used for textile products from hemp, which is from the Cannabis Sativa plant. Because of marijuana being categorized as a schedule one substance, it has no medical value and cannot be researched in the United States. Marijuana is said to be a gateway drug and is very unhealthy for adolescents with premature brains. The marijuana prohibition should finally come to a close because there are many benefits from cannabis and it is less harmful than both alcohol and tobacco.
The Topic of Legalizing Marijuana has been a very conversational argumentative issue in the American society; moreover in the American politics today. There are many good arguments on why Marijuana should be Legalize and my argument is based on facts and supporting details to prove why Marijuana should be legalize. The Legalization of Marijuana would be profitable to our government and economy, according to Evan Wood who is the founder of the International Centre for Science in Drug Policy; The U.S taxpayers have spent an estimated $2.5 trillion on the war on drugs. The Legalization of Marijuana would have a medical use, and also useful in some religions; after all Legalizing Marijuana would eliminate the cost of keeping Marijuana illegal which cost the U.S government in excess of billions annually.
A contemporary issue that I would like to discuss, is the legalization of marijuana for medical use. It is a bit weird that I have a strong opinion on legalizing marijuana, but the purpose why I want to write about it, is not for those who use them incorrectly, but those who need marijuana for medical purpose. Throughout my high school years until now, I have seen many situations when it comes from some individuals that are currently in need of marijuana for medical purpose, unfortunately, there are some several states that haven’t allow a law to be passed. The reason that certain states haven’t passed a law on legalizing marijuana, is mainly about how marijuana is being used. Between those who use marijuana, are both medical and recreational
Marijuana continues to be one of the most used illegal drugs in the United States. Marijuana has been used for many years and at one time was legal to consume. Throughout the years, marijuana has been used for treatment of different medical conditions and has been used recreationally by people of all ages. While the use of medicinal marijuana has proven to be effective in treating medically ill patients, society continues to question its recreational use and the long term effects it will have on its users. Some feel that legalizing marijuana will only open up avenues for the use of more potent drugs, causing an increase in criminal activity. However, a number of people question why it is considered illegal being it is a naturally growing