I'm against it, but we have to be realistic, every year there is more and more countries that have been legalized it. If someone needs to relax or forget about problems there is alc.
2007-01-20 09:54:38 · 10 answers · asked by Psycho 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
In a sense, the argument is a fair one. Marijuana usage (in the US) is very high, over 24%, so I'd have to say that it could be beneficial to legalize it for the purpose of tax revenue.
The other side of it is that determining who is driving - or doing something else that is already dangerous enough without being under the influence of marijuana is somewhat difficult, and it should be illegal to do so.
Having said that, I do find that it is harder and harder to justify the expense of imprisoning those who are found guilty of possession of small amounts of this particular drug. Distributing massive amounts of it enables those who peddle other drugs to find ways around the system - if they can make the marijuana undetectable, then it is that much easier to conceal other drugs that are much more dangerous.
2007-01-20 10:01:02 · answer #1 · answered by Wire Tapped 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should be legalized and taxed. There could be age restrictions and laws for intoxication, just like alcohol. I really don't understand what's taking so long...so many Americans use marijuana anyway, negative health effects are nothing compared to that of tobacco, and the money from taxes could bring in a lot of money we need for things we are ignoring- the environment and education to name two. Let's not forget the health benefits and people who don't live in California and/or can't shell out $300 just to get a prescription. It's so logical to legalize it.
2007-01-20 10:10:17 · answer #2 · answered by transitangst 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've never used marijuana but from what i have learned from experts it is the equivalent of alcohol. its a different type of high of course but it is not any more dangerous than alcohol and in some cases it can be less dangerous. the thing is people are going to do it no matter what. if we made it legal we could tax it and this country could have a whole lot more money. plus we would end the costs of convicting criminals who do this.
2007-01-20 10:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by Sleepyguy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'm ill and uninterested in the human beings who say, "What message does this deliver to our youngsters?" I say to you.......... What message does alcohol which kills 1000's of human beings deliver? What message does nicotine from tobacco deliver to youngsters? close up with this our youngsters bull ****. That line is continuously used at the same time as someone needs to limit some component from accountable adults. Marijuana remedies cancer , makes human beings non violent, and is medicinal for a number of of alternative diseases. that's the authentic message . notwithstanding, youngsters ought to no longer smoke marijuana anymore than they drink booze. Wait till they attain man or woman age.
2016-12-02 19:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only reason its illegal is because hemp is to tough a competitor for Cotton its stronger and has far more uses. Its all about the money by rights they should ban tobacco. Alcohol kills more people than any other not one death has been attributed to marijuana
2007-01-20 10:03:47 · answer #5 · answered by Andrew A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legalise it and bring it under government control. That way you can reduce the strength back to how it was, and still make as profit in taxes. If that money was then put into fighting the big drug pushers, then it would be worth it.
2007-01-20 10:00:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Legalize it. Alcohol is much worse than mary j.
2007-01-22 10:59:03 · answer #7 · answered by Ponch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legalize it and tax it. Use the tax money for schools etc.
2007-01-20 10:05:03 · answer #8 · answered by Laura 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think we need to find the "middle ground" on many issues.
We don't need to legalize anything. Just stop prosecuting so hard!
2007-01-20 10:00:32 · answer #9 · answered by THE NEXT LEVEL 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, do so... and get the drunks off the road!
2007-01-21 10:33:52 · answer #10 · answered by Mizz SJG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋