Benefits Of Legalizing Marijuana In The United States
Have you ever thought about the legalization of marijuana in the United States? There is overwhelming evidence that marijuana can safely relieve pain, nausea and vomiting caused by various illnesses. Also, for the states that have already legalized recreational use of marijuana, the tax benefits are incredible. Besides, making the use of the drug illegal, does not seem to be working.
There is evidence that marijuana can safely benefit various illnesses. According to medicalmarijuana.procon.org, "Proponents of medical marijuana argue that it can be a safe and effective treatment for the symptoms of cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, pain, glaucoma, epilepsy, and other conditions." In epilepsy, the drug has shown to stop seizures completely …show more content…
"Two states, Washington and Colorado, are the only places in the country were recreational possession and consumption are legalized. Although, Colorado is the only state that is currently commercially selling the plant", according to blogs.longwood.edu. If marijuana is legal, any citizen of that state can start a store that sells the drug. These stores will then pay taxes to the state. Also found on blogs.longwood.edu, "According to the law that was passed a 12.9% sales tax along with a 15% excise tax are issued to stores that sell marijuana. The first $40 million of excise tax must be spent on school construction and the rest may be spent at state lawmakers’ discretion." As you can see, the increase in tax money could even be used to help us …show more content…
Some people have religious beliefs that would not allow them to support the legalization of marijuana. According to quora.com, "Marijuana effects the brain's cognitive functions and the ability to learn and retain information. Marijuana diminishes ones capacity to absorb and retain information, contributes to depression, suicide, psychosis, addiction and leads many young people to a life of crime and corruption." These are some of the reasons why law enforcement officials oppose the legalization of marijuana. Dr. Seth D. Ammerman, a member of the AAP Committee on Substance Abuse, said in a statement, "Just the campaigns to legalize marijuana can have the effect of persuading adolescents that marijuana is not dangerous" according to
There is evidence that marijuana can safely benefit various illnesses. According to medicalmarijuana.procon.org, "Proponents of medical marijuana argue that it can be a safe and effective treatment for the symptoms of cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, pain, glaucoma, epilepsy, and other conditions." In epilepsy, the drug has shown to stop seizures completely …show more content…
"Two states, Washington and Colorado, are the only places in the country were recreational possession and consumption are legalized. Although, Colorado is the only state that is currently commercially selling the plant", according to blogs.longwood.edu. If marijuana is legal, any citizen of that state can start a store that sells the drug. These stores will then pay taxes to the state. Also found on blogs.longwood.edu, "According to the law that was passed a 12.9% sales tax along with a 15% excise tax are issued to stores that sell marijuana. The first $40 million of excise tax must be spent on school construction and the rest may be spent at state lawmakers’ discretion." As you can see, the increase in tax money could even be used to help us …show more content…
Some people have religious beliefs that would not allow them to support the legalization of marijuana. According to quora.com, "Marijuana effects the brain's cognitive functions and the ability to learn and retain information. Marijuana diminishes ones capacity to absorb and retain information, contributes to depression, suicide, psychosis, addiction and leads many young people to a life of crime and corruption." These are some of the reasons why law enforcement officials oppose the legalization of marijuana. Dr. Seth D. Ammerman, a member of the AAP Committee on Substance Abuse, said in a statement, "Just the campaigns to legalize marijuana can have the effect of persuading adolescents that marijuana is not dangerous" according to