Legalization of drugs has been a controversial topic in many states. Some states in the America have allowed the use of marijuana for medical purposes or recreational use. Other states have completely prohibited the use of marijuana and other illegal drugs. I will argue that illegal drugs should not be legalized and I will support Wilson’s theory. According to Wilson, illegal drugs should not be legalized for recreational use. Wilson argues that, the government has the complete right to encourage a healthy society. He believes that drug use victimizes other people such as infants, spouses, employers and co-workers (Wilson 24). Pregnant drug users have a much higher rate of low birth weight babies. Drugs like crack and heroin can cross the
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Pregnant women can pass the AIDS virus to the infant through intravenous drug use (“Drug” 1-4). Wilson claims that, “Cocaine harms the fetus and can lead to physical deformities and neurological damage” (Wilson 24). In the workforce, drug use can cause carelessness and lack of productivity. “Drug users are more likely than nonusers to have occupational accidents, endangering themselves and those around them” (“Drug” 1-4). Wilson believes that regular users of drugs like heroin avoid work and social responsibility (Wilson 23). Wilson will not agree with commercial distribution of marijuana. He will argue that the cities and counties are not promoting a healthy society. He would also disagree with growing limited amounts of marijuana in households, because children would be tempted to use marijuana. Wilson also argues that certain forms of drug use disrespect our humanity. For example, crack destroys our sense of sympathy and moral duty. Nicotine, tobacco, cocaine and crack are all …show more content…
They argue that war on drugs has failed and we should make drugs legal to save money. Wilson defends himself by saying that the number of drug users has not increased. Communities that have a lot of drug problems are not asking for legalization. We have not spent a lot of money and given our best efforts. Secondly, opponents argue that money can be used in treatment instead of law enforcement (Wilson 24). Wilson defends his position by saying that this will require higher tax rates and drug addicts will turn towards black markets. He believes that we should not invest in treatment because prevention is more effective. According to him, “Drug-dependent people have very short time horizons and a weak capacity for commitment” (Wilson 26). Education towards preventing the usage of drugs will not be useful, if we legalized them. Wilson also says that we can not persuade children, because illegal drugs would be legal. Education with legalization would not emphasize the effects on our humanity. Children would not understand that drugs are morally wrong. The third objective by opponents is that alcohol alters mood and causes addiction just like illegal drugs. Wilson believes that it would not be logical, if illegal drugs were legal and alcohol was illegal. Legalization of alcohol already has caused problems. Illegal drugs would cause even greater problems than alcohol (Wilson 26). Opponents argue that patients would
Pregnant women can pass the AIDS virus to the infant through intravenous drug use (“Drug” 1-4). Wilson claims that, “Cocaine harms the fetus and can lead to physical deformities and neurological damage” (Wilson 24). In the workforce, drug use can cause carelessness and lack of productivity. “Drug users are more likely than nonusers to have occupational accidents, endangering themselves and those around them” (“Drug” 1-4). Wilson believes that regular users of drugs like heroin avoid work and social responsibility (Wilson 23). Wilson will not agree with commercial distribution of marijuana. He will argue that the cities and counties are not promoting a healthy society. He would also disagree with growing limited amounts of marijuana in households, because children would be tempted to use marijuana. Wilson also argues that certain forms of drug use disrespect our humanity. For example, crack destroys our sense of sympathy and moral duty. Nicotine, tobacco, cocaine and crack are all …show more content…
They argue that war on drugs has failed and we should make drugs legal to save money. Wilson defends himself by saying that the number of drug users has not increased. Communities that have a lot of drug problems are not asking for legalization. We have not spent a lot of money and given our best efforts. Secondly, opponents argue that money can be used in treatment instead of law enforcement (Wilson 24). Wilson defends his position by saying that this will require higher tax rates and drug addicts will turn towards black markets. He believes that we should not invest in treatment because prevention is more effective. According to him, “Drug-dependent people have very short time horizons and a weak capacity for commitment” (Wilson 26). Education towards preventing the usage of drugs will not be useful, if we legalized them. Wilson also says that we can not persuade children, because illegal drugs would be legal. Education with legalization would not emphasize the effects on our humanity. Children would not understand that drugs are morally wrong. The third objective by opponents is that alcohol alters mood and causes addiction just like illegal drugs. Wilson believes that it would not be logical, if illegal drugs were legal and alcohol was illegal. Legalization of alcohol already has caused problems. Illegal drugs would cause even greater problems than alcohol (Wilson 26). Opponents argue that patients would