What would be the pros and cons of legalizong marijuana and other narcotics?

Question

Some parts of europe have legalized recreational use and even opend "shops" and the crime rate has significantly dropped. Would that happen here or would it be a disaster? Thoughts?

Answer 1

It would make the drug smugglers get a different job.

Maui would have a large export business.

Prisons would be roomy.

Revenue from taxing.

Clinton could finally exhale.

Cheaper pot, even sick aging granny could get some.

Is this an assignment?

Good luck.

As tot he above reply, colon cancer? Is this if you smoke it through a lower GI tube/bong?

I am not a pot smoker.

Answer 2

Legalizing marijuana and other narcotics would open floodgates for accidents adding to those caused by drinking liquor. This will encourage the youth to use drugs instead of being involve in sports and educational endeavors. On the other hand, if these can be used properly in medicine, it is the only advantage.

Answer 3

Legalization for the purpose of "helping" the sick..has been done. Pot.......well, its relatively harmless, if someone can figure out how to measure the strength. However, someone always figures out how to bend the rules, take it to the next level and ruins the law. So, dont think it will happen. Too many DUI's as it is. Imagine NUI's on top of it, or worse.

Answer 4

people smoke marijuana as often as people smoke cigarettes now. if it were legalized it would go into mass production and be sold everywhere, everyone would smoke it. everyone would be walking around high, there might be alot more car accidents too.

Answer 5

i am against legalizing pot because you have to smoke it to get high, pot does terrible damage to your lungs and also cause colon cancer, i would not object to it if it could me made in a pill from

Answer 6

Tax the Pot - we'd be out of debt in no time!