Legalizing Marijuana

Legalizing Marijuana The argument of legalizing marijuana is an age-old argument. There are so many pros and cons that can be argued about this subject. Both sides have equally convincing arguments as to why it should or should not be done. The most common arguments for people that are against legalizing is that Marijuana could become a “gateway drug” to harsher, more dangerous drugs; pot making you stupid; the rates of crime increasing; and making …showed first 75 words of 758 total…

…showed last 75 words of 758 total…a 90% addiction rate, marijuana is less addictive than caffeine. Many drug users commit murder, child and spouse abuse, rape, property damage, assault and other violent crimes under the influence of drugs. Drug users, many of whom are unable to hold jobs, commit robberies not only to obtain drugs, but also to purchase food, shelter, clothing and other goods and services. Increased violent crime and increased numbers of criminals will result in even larger prison populations.