Marijuana, a “drug” that has caused a controversy across America. It is estimated that half (49%) of all Americans have tried marijuana in some sort of way. It is frowned upon by some and celebrated by others. Marijuana first became illegal in the 1930’s and is now in 2015 it’s a subject that floods the media. It’s about time that people take a better look at this plant and realize its true worth for our economy. There are many reasons legalizing Marijuana would be beneficial. It turn our country into a booming economy and save many lives. Some states have already made this changed and haven’t looked back. Marijuana should be legalized for recreational use across America because of the many benefits it could bring our country. First let’s take a look at the subject loved by most, Money. The legalization of Marijuana in Colorado has now turned into a billion dollar industry with no looks of slowing down. So why don’t we take that a lesson, and legalize it across the country. We could make our country the money we so desperately need to pull us out of our trillions of dollars of debt. We as a country make a significant amount of money selling alcohol, a drug that has taken countless lives. But, we still don’t think legalizing marijuana a drug that has killed none a good idea. …show more content…
According to a study published in Journal of the American Medical Association in January 2012, marijuana does not hinder lung function and can even increase your lung capacity. So a drug that has medical benefits is illegal, but yet tobacco a drug that causes cancer is completely legal and advertised. Marijuana has also been used in medical situations with kids that have seizures known as Dravet’s Syndrome. These children and their parents searched numerous places for anything that would help them, and found it in marijuana. Using this illegal substance saved their lives when doctors had no other