Argument on Marijuana Legalization
A majority of Americans have been exposed to or heard of marijuana. Marijuana is a common drug among all age groups of Americans. ... The US government and citizens have now raised the question if this party drug that is know to relax the body and mind should be legalized in the United States (“What are the Pro’s and Con’s of Marijuana Use” par. ... Marijuana is derived from the dried leaves of a hemp plant called cannabis sativa. Already legal for medicinal use in California and Arizona, many are trying to make marijuana available to all Americans of legal age. The debate on the legalization of marijuana has been going on for several years within the government. ... Money plays an important role in supporting the legalization of marijuana. Possession of marijuana as a criminal offense costs the taxpayers billions of dollars. This money goes into anti-drug advertisement and action plans, the enforcing of the law, and also all the money spent to keep all the marijuana drug offenders in the prison system (Libertarian Party 7). It could be better used for action against drugs that are more harmful than marijuana like crack cocaine, LSD, or heroin.