Criminal Tendencies

Say the word marijuana and people immediately associate it with something: crime, druggies, lack of motivation, or other negative connotations. For far too long in American culture millions have believed propaganda about marijuana, spread by the government, without ever educating themselves. Marijuana, which comes from the cannabis plant, is not nearly as harmful as it has been made out to be. Opponents scream that smoking pot kills brain cells and gives cancer to users. Alcohol …

…are burnouts; many daily users are quite successful. More of a hobby than a crime, marijuana can be used in moderation to enhance everyday activities. Simply put, why should something that is used by 10 million American adults daily , something that is no more harmful than cigarettes and alcohol, and something that is not hurtful to anyone but the user be criminal? Marijuana use is an issue that needs to be responsibly readdressed by American society.