legalizing Marijuana essay

The War of Personal Freedom Since 1937, the possession, sale, and use of marijuana in the United States of America has been illegal. Ratified after only ninety seconds of floor debate in the House of Representatives, the bill that criminalized marijuana was based mostly on unfounded myths and exaggerated rumors. (Stroup) For the first time, the United States government was violating Americans personal freedoms. Despite being illegal for nearly sixty years, more and more Americans are …

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