The only danger that involves cannabis is the illegalization of it. There are millions of cannabis users in the United States that have been stereotyped as “drug addicts” or “pot heads” by individuals who do not fully understand the positive aspects of this plant. Marijuana can be used for many things, which include medical purposes and to decrease deforestation and pollution. The government is spending too much money that belongs to Americans to prevent legalization, when in fact it can produce an environment friendly industry. So in theory, cannabis should be legalized throughout the United States for the benefit of humanity.
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To successfully grow marijuana, there are many steps, ingredients, and time needed; therefore, the antagonist may claim that a criteria from growing marijuana can put the environment at risk, predominantly land and sea. Robin Wilkey, a researcher who has written extensively on pollution caused by marijuana growers, reports, “ … about 86 percent of fishers in California have been exposed to rodenticides and that the percentage has been increasing in recent years” (paragraph 7). Additionally, Wilkey also explains, “23 tons of trash, over a ton of fertilizer, 57 pounds of pesticides and herbicides, 22 miles of irrigation piping and 13 man-made dams” (paragraph 3), which was sited by the Mendocino National Forest in 2011. Conjointly, Jason Dearen, a reporter who has argued against marijuana environmentally, claims, “people are coming in, denuding the hillsides, damming the creeks and mixing in fertilizers that are not allowed in the U.S” (paragraph 4). Due to the incidents listed above, many people were not able to fish safely, nor enjoy nature. Furthermore, the opposing audience claims that there is no safe place for wildlife in California when there is marijuana around being …show more content…
The opposing groups against marijuana also believe that if marijuana is legalized, the youth will be more critical of society, less involved in church and school, and more involved in delinquent acts. The Huffington Post gathered research on marijuana smokers, and reports, “researchers reported that the number of teens smoking marijuana daily has increased over the recent years -- today, 6.5 percent of high-school seniors smoke marijuana daily, compared with 2.4 percent in 1993” (paragraph 3). Along with David Freeman, a researcher who has written his concerns about pot addiction on teens, states, “36 of 90 experienced anxiety, irritability, depression, or other symptoms considered hallmarks of the drug experience” (paragraph 4). Additionally, Freeman, explains, “the message to teens and families is that research suggests that cannabis abuse or dependance during adolescence may be detrimental to the brain development as well as produce physical withdrawal symptoms” (paragraph 11). With research given, opposers conclude that the increases in marijuana use over the past few years can be a serious setback in the nation’s efforts to raise a healthy
Marijuana is a natural plant Mother Nature has blessed us with to treat certain illnesses. Marijuana, as medication, …show more content…
To successfully grow marijuana, there are many steps, ingredients, and time needed; therefore, the antagonist may claim that a criteria from growing marijuana can put the environment at risk, predominantly land and sea. Robin Wilkey, a researcher who has written extensively on pollution caused by marijuana growers, reports, “ … about 86 percent of fishers in California have been exposed to rodenticides and that the percentage has been increasing in recent years” (paragraph 7). Additionally, Wilkey also explains, “23 tons of trash, over a ton of fertilizer, 57 pounds of pesticides and herbicides, 22 miles of irrigation piping and 13 man-made dams” (paragraph 3), which was sited by the Mendocino National Forest in 2011. Conjointly, Jason Dearen, a reporter who has argued against marijuana environmentally, claims, “people are coming in, denuding the hillsides, damming the creeks and mixing in fertilizers that are not allowed in the U.S” (paragraph 4). Due to the incidents listed above, many people were not able to fish safely, nor enjoy nature. Furthermore, the opposing audience claims that there is no safe place for wildlife in California when there is marijuana around being …show more content…
The opposing groups against marijuana also believe that if marijuana is legalized, the youth will be more critical of society, less involved in church and school, and more involved in delinquent acts. The Huffington Post gathered research on marijuana smokers, and reports, “researchers reported that the number of teens smoking marijuana daily has increased over the recent years -- today, 6.5 percent of high-school seniors smoke marijuana daily, compared with 2.4 percent in 1993” (paragraph 3). Along with David Freeman, a researcher who has written his concerns about pot addiction on teens, states, “36 of 90 experienced anxiety, irritability, depression, or other symptoms considered hallmarks of the drug experience” (paragraph 4). Additionally, Freeman, explains, “the message to teens and families is that research suggests that cannabis abuse or dependance during adolescence may be detrimental to the brain development as well as produce physical withdrawal symptoms” (paragraph 11). With research given, opposers conclude that the increases in marijuana use over the past few years can be a serious setback in the nation’s efforts to raise a healthy