Legalization Of Marijuana

In this essay I will show both sides of the issue on legalization of marijuana. I will also express my own opinions on the subject. Marijuana, or cannabis, is commonly described as a recreational drug. Its been considered an illegal narcotic for the past sixty to seventy years. Our government considers it to be harmful to the nation. They believe it causes health problems and accidents. In 1996, Propositions 215 and 200 were voted into effect in the …

…I believe marijuana is less dangerous then alcohol and cigarettes. If it was ever legalized than it could be regulated like any other legal drug. People argue that pot is a gateway drug. They think marijuana leads people to do worse things like heroin or crack. If marijuana was classified as legal, like alcohol and cigarettes than the gateway is taken away. Therefore, by legalizing marijuana, people may even be prevented from taking hard drugs.