One of the biggest issue that is debated still till this day is if or not marijuana should be legalized. The legalization of marijuana is such a controversial subject because it the most used illegal drug and always stirs up a debate of whether or not it should be legalized. Even though marijuana can be harmful if used irresponsibly; it is still the most common drug in all the United States and will always be used regardless if for private reasons or for medical purposes. Marijuana has a major impact on many people who use it and despite it being illegal, people still get a hold of it. There are other bigger crimes that should be punishable instead of marijuana. There are more harmful substances and other things we should worry about instead
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• The threat of arrest does nothing to prevent usage
• A practical approach to marijuana use would be to replace criminal laws with public health strategies
• More high school students smoke marijuana more than cigarettes
• In Washington, criminal organizations grow hundreds of thousands of marijuana plants in national parks, tribal lands, and suburban residential homes
The argument is valid because there is structure and she uses facts that support her argument. It is sounds and cogent because the premises make sense and are logical.
Marijuana is commonly used by teens and adults either medically, socializing, depression, etc. It is used as a stress reliever for most people. Those against marijuana argue that marijuana exposes us to many risks that can easily be avoidable if marijuana becomes illegal. The second article argues about the risks marijuana can cause.
Conclusion
• Marijuana legalization would expose us to an unknown risk.
Premises
• Legalization reduces the price of marijuana which increases the use especially among kids
• Research shows pot can decrease IQ, double risk of a car crash, increase chances of contracting mental
• The threat of arrest does nothing to prevent usage
• A practical approach to marijuana use would be to replace criminal laws with public health strategies
• More high school students smoke marijuana more than cigarettes
• In Washington, criminal organizations grow hundreds of thousands of marijuana plants in national parks, tribal lands, and suburban residential homes
The argument is valid because there is structure and she uses facts that support her argument. It is sounds and cogent because the premises make sense and are logical.
Marijuana is commonly used by teens and adults either medically, socializing, depression, etc. It is used as a stress reliever for most people. Those against marijuana argue that marijuana exposes us to many risks that can easily be avoidable if marijuana becomes illegal. The second article argues about the risks marijuana can cause.
Conclusion
• Marijuana legalization would expose us to an unknown risk.
Premises
• Legalization reduces the price of marijuana which increases the use especially among kids
• Research shows pot can decrease IQ, double risk of a car crash, increase chances of contracting mental