Imagine all the money keeping the economy strong when we have a a fall in economic growth in the United States, Marijuana would bring in a lot of money for the states and federal government which could be used on the spending on education, and research. In maine alone, …show more content…
we would make 16,218510 from revenue sales and taxes (Netwallet.). This could help in a lot of public schools who need the money for their budget. In the state of Colorado, they made 53 million in tax revenue from recreational pot. Marijuana would help america towards recovering economically.
People who are 21 and older can only purchase marijuana, so teens would not be able to buy it.
So teens would not be able to get it legally but that would not stop them at all. It will reduce the number of teens who smoke marijuana, since it’s legally required that you be 21 years old. Another reason, why it should be legal is that marijuana dealers usually don't care about how old teens are as long as they get paid for selling it to that teen. A way to fulfil this law is to provide for what happens if someone does sell Marijuana to a minor. It could be like the alcohol law. A a jail sentence of up to a year, a much lighter sentence, or no jail at all. The circumstances of the case, and state law will decide what sentences are proper. Some people say that legalizing Marijuana would lead to more teens using Marijuana, but this is not
true.
Legalizing marijuana would help those who are in jail and prison fro the possession and distribution of marijuana. 27.6% of those who are in prison are for crimes relating to marijuana (Slate News) In the state of Colorado people can apply to have their old felony drug convictions changed to Class 1 misdemeanors. it would help with taxpayers money and it would not be payed for jails.
These are the reasons why Marijuana should be legal because it would help America’s economy, only people who are old would legally be able to buy it, and it would reduce the amount of people in jails and prisons. OK, THIS CONCLUSION INCLUDES THE BASICS - SEE TUESDAY’S MINI-LESS FOR IDEAS ON HOW TO ‘BEEF UP’ YOUR CONCLUSION.