Why cannibis should be legal
Cannabis, “weed” is legal in Washington, California, and Colorado so far in 2014 and this number is going to most likely increase. Cannabis should be legal in all of the states in United States for many convincing reasons.
Cannabis is used by a large percentage of Americans in the United States. But sadly, most of the percentage is consuming the natural herbs illegally. So I ask why most something that is not that harmful, makes people feel good be illegal. We all know it can cause some harm to the body but it’s the person decision; besides it has many more up factors then down.
Many successful People used marijuana to make better music or relief some stress. An example of this would be the American film director, screen writer, producer and veteran, Oliver Stone. When he was in Vietnam for a long time and using Marijuana was the difference between staying human or becoming a beast. Another great example is Bob Marley. He used cannabis to write some of his greatest hits and to relax. He often sang and talked about the influence it had on his music and thought process.
A question that many people ask is if alcohol is legal why cannabis is illegal. Marijuana is way safer then alcohol to me, and a lot others. According to the Centers for Disease Control, too much of alcohol use is the third leading lifestyle-related cause of death. In a typical year, there are about 25000 alcohol included deaths in the United States, most from long term consequences and some from alcohol poisoning. On the other hand Cannabis does not cause overdose deaths, and comes with way less long term affects. According to the Institute of Medicine, people who use marijuana are far less dependent than those who drink alcohol. Crazy isn’t it?
Marijuana also has positive qualities such as medical gain. Many people use marijuana because they have made an informed decision that it is good for them, especially Americans suffering from a variety of serious disorders. Cannabis can provide
Cannabis is used by a large percentage of Americans in the United States. But sadly, most of the percentage is consuming the natural herbs illegally. So I ask why most something that is not that harmful, makes people feel good be illegal. We all know it can cause some harm to the body but it’s the person decision; besides it has many more up factors then down.
Many successful People used marijuana to make better music or relief some stress. An example of this would be the American film director, screen writer, producer and veteran, Oliver Stone. When he was in Vietnam for a long time and using Marijuana was the difference between staying human or becoming a beast. Another great example is Bob Marley. He used cannabis to write some of his greatest hits and to relax. He often sang and talked about the influence it had on his music and thought process.
A question that many people ask is if alcohol is legal why cannabis is illegal. Marijuana is way safer then alcohol to me, and a lot others. According to the Centers for Disease Control, too much of alcohol use is the third leading lifestyle-related cause of death. In a typical year, there are about 25000 alcohol included deaths in the United States, most from long term consequences and some from alcohol poisoning. On the other hand Cannabis does not cause overdose deaths, and comes with way less long term affects. According to the Institute of Medicine, people who use marijuana are far less dependent than those who drink alcohol. Crazy isn’t it?
Marijuana also has positive qualities such as medical gain. Many people use marijuana because they have made an informed decision that it is good for them, especially Americans suffering from a variety of serious disorders. Cannabis can provide