It was a great pleasure reading your post, because I too believe that marijuana should be legalized in the United States. I am not convinced that one of the strongest arguments is that is would help in the economy. Over the years, it is true that some states have given in and made the stand to legalize this drug, but what type of tangible improvements can be seen in these states?
I would suggest that the significance in legalizing the drug would ultimately eliminate the high arrest of minorities, i.e. Blacks and Hispanics. Instead of chasing these people who are seen more of a saint compared to those who are in our communities shooting and killing, why not put a ticket on the drug or even legalize the drug indefinitely.
Being college students, we all probably know many students who actively participate in this recreational activity. They go through “hell and high waters” to get what they want. If the law were passed for marijuana to be legal, they would no longer have to result to drug dealers in order to get their supply. Instead, they could go to the nearest drug store and get it legally.
To me the question is not if marijuana should be legalized, but when will the government realize that the need for change is now and it begins today.
-Courtney Warren
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