Fight to Legalize Marijuana
The fight to legalize marijuana has been an issue for a number of years. ... The longer our government prohibits the use of marijuana, the more the injustices will occur According to statistics, marijuana use is less harmful than alcohol use and its effect on family life. ... 9 million people jailed on marijuana related charges, while only 12% of that 5. ... If you are a parent and get charged with possession of even a gram of marijuana, your children are deemed “in danger” by our judicial system, and will be given to a foster home. ... By prohibiting the use of marijuana, profits are being circulated in the streets and going in the pockets of drug dealers and terrorists. ... One bushel of marijuana is worth approximately $70,000 compared to a bushel of corn, which is worth $1. ... In legalizing marijuana, the government could undercut the dealers, becoming more powerful. ... In comparing marijuana to other substances, it is proven to be less harmful; thus in the end it becomes a moral issue.