Summary Of Why Citizens Should Just Say No By Charles Stimson

How aware are we, the people, of the destructive and ultimately lethal affects of marijuana? Expert in crime control and national security, Charles Stimson informs the general public about the disasters of marijuana in his essay, “Legalizing Marijuana: Why Citizens Should Just Say No”. He writes about the damaging use of prolonged marijuana and the “additional (financial) strain on an already faltering economy”, while also enlightening Americans on the terrible untruths that supporters of legalization make. Mr. Stimson effectively convinces his audience that citizens should not legalize marijuana by referring to outside sources with credible background, by answering questions from the opposing side, and by explaining the cause and effect of black-market profits. In his essay, Stimson opens by stating the addiction of marijuana and lists some health conditions like birth defects, memory loss, and cancer. He continues by bringing to attention the faults in popular counter arguments. For example, marijuana legalists

For example, the pro-marijuana community tends to highlight the Netherlands and their relaxed drug policies, but what they do not research is appalling. Although the Dutch seem perfect, Europe’s most brutal city is Amsterdam. Because of the strong relationship to crime, Netherland officials are in the process of closing down marijuana dispensaries. Supporters of legalization also mention that the tax collection would vastly outweigh the legalization expenses. However, according to the Obama Administration, the taxation of marijuana would not compare to the cost legalize, because research showed the economic weight of tobacco also does not hold. In addition, Stimson states that “three to four joints (of marijuana) are equivalent to those of an entire pack of cigarettes.” Therefore, the author holds a light to the opposing