I. [Attention Getter] Did you know that 40% of Americans have already admitted to using marijuana? (huffingtonpost.com)
II. [Establish Controversy/Justify Topic] Today I will present an argument about legalizing marijuana.
This topic always seems to be in the news with its ever changing positions and policies.
“According to national polls, a majority of Americans support making marijuana legal for adults’ use.” (mpp.org)
Nine states have fully legalized marijuana for individuals 21 and over, and the use of medical marijuana is legal in another 29 states. (mpp.org) B. However, many states still reject the idea of making marijuana legal for medical and recreational use.
Idaho and Kansas are currently the last two states to not allow any use of medical marijuana. (mmp.org)
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[Second Constructive Argument] The United States should legalize marijuana because it will help boost our economy.
Replacing marijuana prohibition with regulation will save our country money: just look at Colorado for example. (mpp.org)
In 2015, legal cannabis created 18,005 full-time jobs and added about $2.4 billion to the Colorado’s economy last year. (thinkprogress.org)
Therefore, Colorado has recently been ranked as the third-strongest economy among the U.S. States. (mpp.org) B. With each state that legalizes marijuana, economic growth has been particularly noticeable in the real estate, tourism, and education sectors. (mpp.org)
Transition: With how many savings and job opportunities cannabis creates, it is obvious that legalization will have a positive impact on our economy. Opponents argue that marijuana is a gateway drug that will lead users towards more dangerous substances. However, this allegation is not true as I will prove in three different ways.
III. [Refutation] Finally, the United States should legalize marijuana because it does not lead to addiction or abuse.
[Denial] First, marijuana is not as addictive as present legal
II. [Establish Controversy/Justify Topic] Today I will present an argument about legalizing marijuana.
This topic always seems to be in the news with its ever changing positions and policies.
“According to national polls, a majority of Americans support making marijuana legal for adults’ use.” (mpp.org)
Nine states have fully legalized marijuana for individuals 21 and over, and the use of medical marijuana is legal in another 29 states. (mpp.org) B. However, many states still reject the idea of making marijuana legal for medical and recreational use.
Idaho and Kansas are currently the last two states to not allow any use of medical marijuana. (mmp.org)
Different organizations such …show more content…
[Second Constructive Argument] The United States should legalize marijuana because it will help boost our economy.
Replacing marijuana prohibition with regulation will save our country money: just look at Colorado for example. (mpp.org)
In 2015, legal cannabis created 18,005 full-time jobs and added about $2.4 billion to the Colorado’s economy last year. (thinkprogress.org)
Therefore, Colorado has recently been ranked as the third-strongest economy among the U.S. States. (mpp.org) B. With each state that legalizes marijuana, economic growth has been particularly noticeable in the real estate, tourism, and education sectors. (mpp.org)
Transition: With how many savings and job opportunities cannabis creates, it is obvious that legalization will have a positive impact on our economy. Opponents argue that marijuana is a gateway drug that will lead users towards more dangerous substances. However, this allegation is not true as I will prove in three different ways.
III. [Refutation] Finally, the United States should legalize marijuana because it does not lead to addiction or abuse.
[Denial] First, marijuana is not as addictive as present legal