For some time now marijuana (weed) has been considered a
deadly and harmful drug, as well as being known as the “Gateway Drug,”
a drug that leads to you experimenting with other drugs. In a few states
marijuana is legal. But, the big question is should it be entirely legal in
the United States. I think that it should be legal because there are many
benefits and it can help economically.
First, it has been said that marijuana has been an herbal remedy
for centuries. It can reduce anxiety and paranoia. What has also been
said is that it helps people with PTSD. Marijuana has been considered
more helpful than harmful. Also, considered less harmful than alcohol,
cigarettes, and medications from the hospital. Herb.co says
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Sales in the state have totaled over $996
billion and have raised sales in North America by 30% ($6.7 billion) in
2016. “It is expected to increase $20.1 billion by 2021” says the Arcview
Market Research. If this is an out come of one state legalizing it, then
what would it look like if all states would have it legalized? You would
see a tremendous jump in sales and taxes in the United States. It would
also keep rising because of the popularity and the amount of usage of
the drug. Additionally, weed can be apart of many different business
ideas/ businesses such as: food, medicine, and recreational purposes.
Also because of it’s effects it can raise the sales of fast food among other
things. Furthermore, with the drop in crime rate due to this decision
there will be less money being put into prisons and detention centers.
With all of this extra money coming from that drop we can put in more
money toward schools, fixing up neighborhoods, and helping with other
bigger issues that this country is dealing with. Also many countries have
made marijuana legal or has never made it illegal to begin with and
these countries have lower crime rates and a better commercial out
come due to this drug being