Should US Legalize Marijuana?

Guybrush · 02-22-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Scissorman

^well,, a lot of people smoke marijuana now that it is illegal and they have no problems whatsoever. It would be practically better if they could just go to a shop and buy marijuana than to sneak in some dark corner waiting for the dealer. At least that is how it's done here.

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Originally Posted by Scissorman

And if a harmful substance (alcohol) is legal, why should a less harmful substance (marijuana) be illegal?

Does it really have to be written down?

Because whether or not it will have a negative effect on society does not fully depend on the effects of another drug. Marijuana can still have negative effects on society, regardless of whether or not alcohol is legal. Obviously when deciding yes or no to legalization, you should look at the effects the legalization will have, not how it compares to other drugs with other effects and whether or not they are allowed.

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Also remember that negative effects of marijuana on society doesn't only mean what effect pot has on physical health of it's users. What about international relations? For Netherlands, drug tourism is a problem. What about supporting illegal narcotics industries? What about a potential increase in traffic accidents? What about children who neglect schoolwork because they'd rather smoke? There are tons of potential negative effects, some smaller and some larger. I think a lot of people should expand their thinking a bit on this subject.