Arguments Against Legalizing Marijuana

Debates about drug legalization often are directed toward the limiting of individual freedoms versus the protecting of societal freedoms. In this paper, I will argue that marijuana should be legal, because the individual benefits and freedoms of their legalization are important. No one should count for less than another. Who is to say what is important to one person is what is best for all. The US has several states that are currently considering the legalization of certain drugs. Legalization of drugs would affect all parts. Everything is controlled by the government; advertisement, quantity produced when manufacturing, and sales of drugs would be under the state regulations. Those who are not in support of drug legalization think that the

Yes, what is the best for society being the majority is typically the correct choice. But when these choices to not affect everyone, it is essential to realize some need more help than others. We all learn in different ways. Some people are auditory learners verses visual learns. That is just the same as someone who benefits from taking medication, like Daclizumab verses smoking marijuana to help them relax and feel more at ease. Medical benefits would be brought about from the legalization of marijuana, helping many people who are in serious need. The use of marijuana has become legal is 9 states and the nation’s capital, The District of Columbia. For a drug to be legal in one state and not another, it makes for a good debate. The dissension to legalize something one place and not another is quite

It is less harmful to a user than other legal drugs such as alcohol or Tabaco products. Tabaco product which have been proven to be addictive are legal along with the use of alcohol. Both of these are very addictive and can cause serious harm on one’s life. Marijuana is less harmful to a user and their families than other legal drugs are. Whereas Shapiro would say, “Marneffe's drug policy are, he thinks, objectively far weightier than the reason anyone has to prefer a policy of legalization, he concludes that his policy would not violate individual rights.” (Shapiro 41)
Usage rates are the same among races, but minorities tend to be arrested more often than whites. The arrest lead to fewer votes as many lose their voting privileges after having felonies on their record or arrests. Less crime would occur as well if marijuana were made legal. If you produce, sell, or consume the drug, there are consequences, including fees, imprisonment, and rehabilitation.
Counter arguments against the idea may say that it doesn’t matter who is using marijuana. “Drugs are bad and wrong”. We already have drugs that are legal people should use them, either way pick your poison, alcohol or