Legalization of Marijuana
Johnny Smoke asked his mom to pass the ketchup as he applied a final squirt to his hamburger bun before rushing out of the house to attend baseball practice. While finishing his final bite he grabbed his baseball gear and walked toward the front door to leave. His mom yelled, “Johnny don’t forget your greens.” His friend was waiting for him at the door and thought Johnny forgot to eat his broccoli. His friend was puzzled when he saw Mrs. Smoke toss a bag containing what appeared to be marijuana to her son. This picture may seem comical but many would argue that the time for legalizing marijuana has come. People in favor of legalization raise many arguments to support their stance. The legalization of marijuana has …show more content…
Accidents in the workplace could increase as people are allowed to use marijuana legally. An individual 's work performance could be affected as they may be under the influence in the workplace. In 2012 the states of Washington and Colorado passed laws legalizing marijuana use for adults. The THC content in marijuana is much higher today, which means that there is a longer lasting “high” and higher likelihood for addiction. Using marijuana in the workplace could cause the following: delayed decision making, strange brain function, lack of concentration, time distortion, impaired memory, paranoia, and drowsiness. Impaired employees are not safe employees ("Legalized Marijuana and Its Effect on the Workplace -- Occupational Health & Safety.").
Many argue that legalizing marijuana would allow states to tax the sale of legalized marijuana. The sales tax would then boost revenue for the government. Currently marijuana is still illegal under federal law. Prior case law has determined that states cannot collect a tax on a substance that is illegal under federal law. Therefore, federal law would have to change allowing marijuana to be legalized so that it can be …show more content…
Paul writes to the church in Corinth “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body” (English Standard Version, 1 Cor. 6:19-20). The Bible also tells us if we are immoral we will not inherit the kingdom of God. “Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God” (English Standard Version, Gal. 5: 19-21). God is very specific on what will happen if people throw their lives away on drugs.
The use of marijuana has serious consequences. Those supporting legalization fail to see the big picture and are only living for today. Legalization poses a threat to public health, community safety, roadways, and the workforce. Paul writes in Romans, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God 's will is--his good, pleasing, and perfect will”(New International Version, Rom. 12:2). The world is a dangerous place. It is even more dangerous when you have to deal with clouds of
Johnny Smoke asked his mom to pass the ketchup as he applied a final squirt to his hamburger bun before rushing out of the house to attend baseball practice. While finishing his final bite he grabbed his baseball gear and walked toward the front door to leave. His mom yelled, “Johnny don’t forget your greens.” His friend was waiting for him at the door and thought Johnny forgot to eat his broccoli. His friend was puzzled when he saw Mrs. Smoke toss a bag containing what appeared to be marijuana to her son. This picture may seem comical but many would argue that the time for legalizing marijuana has come. People in favor of legalization raise many arguments to support their stance. The legalization of marijuana has …show more content…
Accidents in the workplace could increase as people are allowed to use marijuana legally. An individual 's work performance could be affected as they may be under the influence in the workplace. In 2012 the states of Washington and Colorado passed laws legalizing marijuana use for adults. The THC content in marijuana is much higher today, which means that there is a longer lasting “high” and higher likelihood for addiction. Using marijuana in the workplace could cause the following: delayed decision making, strange brain function, lack of concentration, time distortion, impaired memory, paranoia, and drowsiness. Impaired employees are not safe employees ("Legalized Marijuana and Its Effect on the Workplace -- Occupational Health & Safety.").
Many argue that legalizing marijuana would allow states to tax the sale of legalized marijuana. The sales tax would then boost revenue for the government. Currently marijuana is still illegal under federal law. Prior case law has determined that states cannot collect a tax on a substance that is illegal under federal law. Therefore, federal law would have to change allowing marijuana to be legalized so that it can be …show more content…
Paul writes to the church in Corinth “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body” (English Standard Version, 1 Cor. 6:19-20). The Bible also tells us if we are immoral we will not inherit the kingdom of God. “Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God” (English Standard Version, Gal. 5: 19-21). God is very specific on what will happen if people throw their lives away on drugs.
The use of marijuana has serious consequences. Those supporting legalization fail to see the big picture and are only living for today. Legalization poses a threat to public health, community safety, roadways, and the workforce. Paul writes in Romans, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God 's will is--his good, pleasing, and perfect will”(New International Version, Rom. 12:2). The world is a dangerous place. It is even more dangerous when you have to deal with clouds of