Marijuana should be legalized, but it should have many restrictions and consequences. Everything can be used in proportions that are healthy. Some medical treatments using marijuana can help calm seizures so it does have some benefits. Although marijuana should be legalized for medical reasons it should not be “smoked” all the time irresponsibly for recreational purposes.
Many people say that marijuana should be completely legalized with no restrictions which isn’t smart, because that will lead to early to exposer for kids and also would lead to more people driving while “high” and acting crazy in public. Others who say it should be completely illegal also don’t think about how no matter what people get ride of, someone will find a way to …show more content…
“They may have voted to legalize, but marijuana restrictions remain on campus (Geranios 1).” (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2012/1128/They-may-have-voted-to-legalize-but-marijuana-restrictions-remain-for-students) Another good point about the marijuana “issue” is that minors are very influenced and make up about thirty percent of the public who sees ads about alcohol and other adult themed topics. “Reasonably no more then 30 percent of the audience is expected to be under the age of 21 (Forbes 1).” (http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobsullum/2014/08/28/legalize-it-but-dont-advertise-it-high-times-fights-colorados-onerous-restrictions-on-marijuana-related-speech/#73b053704656) Marijuana should be treated like a very strong alcohol and have the same strict regulations. That way people can use it for medical and recreational reasons, but everything would be done in healthy and safe proportions. People shouldn’t be so concerned with what others do. As long as what people are doing is safe and isn’t over the top then it should be ok. If someone doesn’t like drugs or alcohol then they don’t have to even look at it. If someone does like drugs and alcohol then they should be able to partake in what ever activates they want as long as they are keeping it a safe private
Many people say that marijuana should be completely legalized with no restrictions which isn’t smart, because that will lead to early to exposer for kids and also would lead to more people driving while “high” and acting crazy in public. Others who say it should be completely illegal also don’t think about how no matter what people get ride of, someone will find a way to …show more content…
“They may have voted to legalize, but marijuana restrictions remain on campus (Geranios 1).” (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2012/1128/They-may-have-voted-to-legalize-but-marijuana-restrictions-remain-for-students) Another good point about the marijuana “issue” is that minors are very influenced and make up about thirty percent of the public who sees ads about alcohol and other adult themed topics. “Reasonably no more then 30 percent of the audience is expected to be under the age of 21 (Forbes 1).” (http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobsullum/2014/08/28/legalize-it-but-dont-advertise-it-high-times-fights-colorados-onerous-restrictions-on-marijuana-related-speech/#73b053704656) Marijuana should be treated like a very strong alcohol and have the same strict regulations. That way people can use it for medical and recreational reasons, but everything would be done in healthy and safe proportions. People shouldn’t be so concerned with what others do. As long as what people are doing is safe and isn’t over the top then it should be ok. If someone doesn’t like drugs or alcohol then they don’t have to even look at it. If someone does like drugs and alcohol then they should be able to partake in what ever activates they want as long as they are keeping it a safe private