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Persuasive Essay On Legalizing Marijuana

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Mary Jane, pot, weed, grass, ganja, and reefer are all popular names when referring to Marijuana. Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs in America. Whether or not to legalize marijuana continues to be a controversial topic of discussion. Today, in the United States there are twenty-three states, and the District of Columbia (D.C), that have legalized marijuana for medical use. Additionally, four states, and D.C. have legalized marijuana for recreational use. The continued legalization of marijuana can be beneficial to Americans and the economy. The legalization of marijuana would allow the drug to be used as a medical treatment. Marijuana would improve the lives of individuals suffering from illnesses such as, cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Marijuana has been used to treat chronic pain, nausea, seizures, anxiety, and migraines. Also, marijuana has the advantage of being a natural drug, unlike many prescription drugs prescribed to patients. As research continues, the benefits of marijuana will continue to grow, and so will the pressure to legalize. …show more content…

In reference to Colorado's one-year mark of legalizing marijuana, Matt Connolly states, “The state brought in $36.5 million in tax revenue through the first 11 months of 2014, all thanks to medical and recreational marijuana.” (Connolly) These new taxes will be allotted to schools, infrastructure, social service programs, and economic development. If people are already using the marijuana, why not legalize the drug, that way states are able to tax and regulate it? In addition to making money, decriminalizing marijuana will save states

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