Doctors prescribe morphine and other highly addictive drugs, while weed is not addictive at all. There are more people in rehab for morphine addiction, so perhaps the government should illegalize some other more harmful drugs instead of putting all their energy and our tax dollars into eradicating weed. You cannot overdose on weed; you can never do too much weed.
On point against the legalization of medical marijuana is that some medical studies have tied marijuana usage to brain damage, cancer, and depression. Memory loss and slower problem solving skills are also cited as possible side effects of smoking weed.
I think that the legalization of weed whether it is for medical purposes or leisure is inevitable. Massachusetts has decriminalized marijuana and California is known for their top-grade and legal medical marijuana. The legalization of weed would also save the government money in a time when America’s economy is in a recession. This country spends billions of dollars a year to catch weed dealers and enthusiasts and to lock them up. Over 40% of prisoners in our jails are there for weed related crimes. The government would get to stop pouring billions of dollars into useless and ineffective prevention, and they could also tax the weed. It’s a win-win for everyone. Not only will people be happy because weed is legalized, but they will be happy that America’s economic woes have been solved.
Good comments on legalization. I think I shall move back to Massachusetts.
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