The Legalization of Marijuana

In the 1960’s, Humbolt County, CA was in a state of recession. The county’s main form of industry (logging) had all but closed down, and the residents were facing a countywide depression. However, by the early 1980’s, Humbolt’s economy was flourishing. Although the expansion couldn’t be found on the reported per capita income, somehow money was being spread throughout the economy. Where did this money come from? Humbolt County is a perfect …showed first 75 words of 1503 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1503 total…are true, when added together with the earnings generated by sales alone, the evidence is indisputable. The legalization of marijuana would no doubt help the economy. Directly or indirectly, profits would soar. Businesses would be helped, new industries would be created and the government would be able to spend billions that it had either received from taxes or saved from trying to enforce an unreasonable law. Economically speaking, legalizing marijuana would help our economy dramatically.