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The legalization of canannabus is a controversial topic that really shouldn't be so controversial. So I believe cannabis should be legalized because our economy is down and the legalization of this will help it, it has been proven that cannabis is a better alternative to to many other legal drugs, and it has also been proven that cannabis helps medical problems.

The answer to something so complex is sometimes very simple. Like how do we help our economy.... We'll let me tell you the answer to that question is to legalize cannabis. Think about it tax,and less crime those are two things that will help our economy and the legalization of cannabis takes care of those two problems. Tax because the government can tax cannabis. Because it was legalized in Colorado Colorado is expecting 184 million dallors the frist 18 months "Colorado expects to take in about $184 million in tax revenue from marijuana in the first 18 months after legislation" (Smith). It would help crime because when people go to jail who do you think pays for their food, water, or medical problems? Let me tell you who the government. And if one of the bigger contribution to crime is cannabis then legalizing it should take out a good chunk of crime.

Cannabis is proven to be a better alternative to Tobacco and alcohol. Its better then tobacco because the Tobacco smoke and the cannabis smoke is a little different tobacco has nicotine and canabis does not so you smoke tobacco you will be addicted on the other hand if you smoke cannabis it is very unlikely that you will be addicted "The majority of pot smokers do not develop a marijuana addiction" (T). Now there is a claim out there that THC is in cannabis and is harmfull. We'll I have to say that yes it has been proven that THC is in cannabis but no it is not harmful "THC is virtually non-toxic to healthy cells or organs, and is incapable of causing a fatal overdose" (Drugpolicy.org). That quote also proves my next point on why it's better then alcohol. You can't die from smoking cannabis but you can die from drinking alcohol. Now some people say "what if someone does something while under the influence of cannabis" well the only answer to that is people to stupid stuff anyway and they can do it under the influence of ANY substance!

My last and final point as to why cannabis should be legalized is because it helps medical problems."Medical marijuana is a versatile medicine that can help with the side effects of countless medical conditions, including cancer, HIV/AIDs, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma and more" (Evaluationtoday.com). Cannabis is helpful more then it is hurtful. Think of all the people out there suffering and they don't have to be but the only reason they are is because people are fighting to keep cannabis illegal when it should be Legal!

Remember all these true points and and keep in mind other people need it or want it and if you don't then it's going to be like cigarettes don't smoke it. But don't keep other people away from it just because of your opinion.

Refernces Website Drugpolicy.org 10 Facts About Marijuana | Marijuana Policy and Effects | Drug Policy Alliance In-text: (Drugpolicy.org) Bibliography: Drugpolicy.org,. '10 Facts About Marijuana | Marijuana Policy And Effects | Drug Policy Alliance'. N. p., 2014. Web. 12 May. 2014.

Website Evaluationtoday.com Medical Marijuana Side Effects - Effects of Medical Marijuana In-text: (Evaluationtoday.com) Bibliography: Evaluationtoday.com,. 'Medical Marijuana Side Effects - Effects Of Medical Marijuana'. N. p., 2014. Web. 12 May. 2014.

Website Smith, A. Colorado stash: $184M in marijuana taxes In-text: (Smith) Bibliography: Smith, Aaron. 'Colorado Stash: $184M In Marijuana Taxes'. CNNMoney. N. p., 2014. Web. 8 May. 2014.

> ===T, B. === > ====Can You Really Become Addicted to Marijuana? ==== > In-text: (T) > Bibliography: T, Buddy. 'Can You Really Become Addicted To Marijuana?'. //About.com Alcoholism//. N. p., 2014. Web. 12 May. 2014 Pros
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