Most doctors would ascertain that marijuana is not harmful if used in moderation. It is only when people abuse the drug that problems arise. Marijuana is less addictive and less dangerous than tobacco and alcohol. If a person abuses alcohol and tobacco, he will definitely suffer health problems. However, the government does not prohibit the use of both of these products. It is unfair to treat marijuana users more harshly under the law than users of alcohol or tobacco. Marijuana is a known product for relaxation, which alcohol is a known depressant. Prohibiting its use intrudes on personal freedom. Moreover, legal prohibition will not prevent users from consuming the drug. Neither does it stop traffickers from producing and selling it. Since …show more content…
Moreover, it would create jobs in the research field, for instance, in the creation of higher yielding species. The illegal import of marijuana into the country is a multi-billion dollar industry, with all the profits going to drug traffickers, criminals and others. The legalization of marijuana would eliminate the marijuana black market. Of course it cannot be completely eradicated, but it will most definitely be controlled a lot more than it is right now and has been. The huge expenditure involved in waging the war on the possession, distribution and sale of marijuana could be channeled to reduce other more serious crimes. Legalizing marijuana would make it easier to control and keep it out of the reach of those under the legal age. In addition, it would benefit the economy by increased revenue and taxes. It would also provide relief to the terminally ill as many doctors have proven time and time again. In conclusion, as with alcohol and tobacco, every adult American should have the right either to consume marijuana or not consume it legally. It has the potential to seriously turn this country into a more economically stable country, while pleasing the citizens within. Less people will go to prison for nonviolent crimes, so taxes will be used toward things we really find important, and things that we really need. The right policy, therefore, is to legalize marijuana while using regulation and taxation to check irresponsible consumption and