My stance on the legalization of marijuana stands very high. I believe this should be nationwide and spread throughout the nation. According to Congress Rep. Earl Blumenauer, "we are in the process of a dramatic shift in the marijuana policy landscape." Marijuana legalizers enjoyed the unprecedented success in 2012, why not have even more success in 2013? Since Colorado and Washington approved of marijuana, even more states are interested. Hawaii, Oklahoma and now Rhode Island are interested in rolling back the restrictions on Marijuana. Marijuana is the most commonly used drug in the United States, with over 17 million Americans reporting past-month use. Many people can say they have used it, so it only makes it fair to legalize and recognize it.
Along with legalizing marijuana it only increases our nations revenue. In 2010, a study done by CATO Institute, figured out that legalizing marijuana would increase our nations revenue by over $9 Billion a year and reduce the money we spend on enforcement. Legalizing pot would reduce spending and raise tax revenue buy about 0.5 percent. This is just one quick way to get us out of national debt. I'm not saying it will cure our debt but it sure will lead us in a positive direction. The state tax on marijuana would be equivalent to the state tax on cigarrets and tobacco has been proven more harmful than cannabis.
With marijuana being on the legal status it could open up more job opportunities for the under educated people in the U.S.. A lot of people in America cant get a nice set job for themselves nowadays. Our country is corrupt and its very hard for people to get in a good financial state. People could become legal dealers for a part time job or maybe even a full time job. Either way it is making extra cash on the side. Money is money and people will do anything to get their hands on it.
During this time period, an over abundance of people are getting thrown in prison for useless drug charges. People are even fighting over drugs across the world, and smuggling them into the U.S.. If marijuana was legal this would increasingly destroy the amount of crime that is going on around America. Our state and federal prisons wouldn't be overpopulated. It all makes sense when you sit down and think about it. A lot of people are getting released from prison because of the population in them. If this was legal drug charges would be minuscule compared to what some people have done.
Thank you for your time, its been a pleasure writing this paper to you. I hope you take this to consideration and take some time to look at it.
