I can not think of anyone who would stand up and say drugs are good. Although all of them do not have be illegal. A person should have the right to choose what he or she wants to do in the privacy of his or her own home as long as it does not directly harm anyone else. I believe Marijuana should be legalized because it has been proven to be less harmful than alcohol and tobacco. It has many medical and industrial uses. The crime rate would drastically reduce which would lead to more prison space and fewer taxes.
Alcohol is one of the most commonly used drugs our society has. It is also one of the most dangerous drugs we have. Alcohol is thought to kill over 30,000 people a year, directly, either by poisoning or liver damage. It is also the leading factor in fatal car accidents (Marshall 61-62). Marijuana on the other hand has never killed anyone directly or indirectly. In fact a study done this year shows that drivers under the influence of marijuana are less likely to be involved in car accidents. Dr. Jason White states "Marijuana smokers are more cautious, less likely to take risks, and drive slower." The amount of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) needed to kill a person is 40,000 times the amount needed to
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get "high." Although alcohol could be as low as 4 times the needed amount to get a "buzz" (Seaburn). Some how marijuana remains illegal and alcohol is perfectly legal.
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