Legalization of marijuana has been a topic that has been hotly debated among many people all over the world. With some country having already legalized marijuana, the discussion about this is getting hotter and more confusing with people pulling to different sides on whether or not marijuana should be legalized. The debate has been escalated by the scientific discoveries that have presented a number of benefits that marijuana has in the human body (Margaret, 13). Even though the research that led to the discoveries was conducted by health professionals, many people have remained adamant and resistant to the idea of legalizing the use of marijuana for those who may wish to in the United States of America. The issue of legalization of Marijuana has not just elicited heated debates in the USA alone but also in other countries across the world. The situation has however been the same …show more content…
With the existence of such information, it is crystal clear that the issue of legalizing marijuana is still affected by differing opinions of both the supporters and those against it. This being the case, it is important to separate wheat from chaff by exploring what real reasons exist that hinders the legalization of marijuana in some countries despite other countries having already made it legal. This paper will therefore take an expository approach to the issue of legalization of marijuana with special reference to the United States of America. It will focus on the question on whether marijuana can actually be legalized in the society. If yes, how can the legalization go about convincing those who have contrary opinion to its