The Decriminalization of Marijuana : A reaction paper supporting the legalization of marijuana
Title: The Decriminalization of Marijuana : A reaction paper supporting the legalization of marijuana
Category: /Social Sciences
Details: Words: 1409 | Pages: 5 (approximately 235 words/page)
The Decriminalization of Marijuana : A reaction paper supporting the legalization of marijuana
Category: /Social Sciences
Details: Words: 1409 | Pages: 5 (approximately 235 words/page)
Decriminalization of Marijuana
A very controversial drug in society today is marijuana. The controversy is mostly due to the myths that people have created about marijuana's effects. Opponents of the legalization of marijuana argue that marijuana is a gateway drug, more dangerous than alcohol, and will increase crime if it is decriminalized. Through studies there is proof that these myths are untrue. Therefore the reason for marijuana's status as illegal is not actually there. In
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false. The current war on drugs is clearly failing, and costing too many lives and too much money. There are many benefits to be gained from the marijuana plant: increased tax revenue, safety due to governmental regulation, decreased crime and use of hard drugs, and the environmental benefits of hemp to name a few. With all these reasons taken into consideration the decriminalization/legalization of marijuana is the only logical answer to society's drug problems.