I was walking down a narrow street near my house the other day and to my amazement, I witnessed three mid-twenty’s smoking cannabis. As the pungent smell invaded my nostrils, I thought to myself would occurrences like these be more common if this substance was legal.
Firstly, I would like to state that I am opposed cannabis being legalized merely for the health and security benefit of the society we live in. However, it has come to my attention the use of this drug has increased in popularity over the past decade. Simon Hinde, Programme Director of Journalism and Publishing at London College of Communication: University of the Arts London, exclaims how many professionals – from MPs to Doctors to our friendly teachers – smoke cannabis. The reputation and status of these people with high authority is discriminated and he alienates these people labeling them as common ‘potheads’.
John Triggs, self-employed freelance journalist, states his opposing view on cannabis and identifies the main problem with views on the legalization of cannabis: the attitude to
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Hinde and Mr. Triggs claim the law has not entirely stopped the use of cannabis. This however can be said about all laws – they are only there to limit the crime. After reviewing the opposition's ideas its clear to me that Mr. Triggs’ and Dr. Phiri’s arguments resonate and come out stronger and is fully justifiable. Mr. Hinde gave a good argument with valid points of the minor positive effects of the drug and social aspects, but Mr. Triggs’ thoughts are for the better for the society and not minorities. During these troubling times we should be maximizing the protection given to our friends, our family and our neighbours. The perilous negative side-effects associated with cannabis should not be endured by people in society and can only be minimized if the ban on cannabis and other illegal substances stay; it is not a waste of police time but an act of national security and