Pros and Cons Marijuana Legalization in the U.S. (Essay Sample)

Pros and Cons Marijuana Legalization in the US
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Pros and Cons Marijuana Legalization in the U.S.
The question of marijuana legalization has been largely debated in the corridors of media and legislation dockets in the U.S. for years. The proponent and its legalization argue that it has far-fetching medicinal value critical to every human being. They argue that the use of alcohol and cigarettes has far more risks of morbidity and mortality than marijuana. On the other hand, the opponents of the debate argue that its legalization could lead to the degradation of the social-economic well-being of most families, as it has been demonstrated as a major cause of mental incapacity.
While the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has been argued in a positive light, a debate over when and to whom the licensing and regulation should be given remains a major challenge. In a survey published by Cureus, at least 46% of U.S. adults with Parkinson's diseases reported reduced relief (Patel et al., 2019). Another con argued in the debate is that its legalization and sale could be an income tax source. With the high number of Marijuana users, the government could generate revenue and tap on the income lost in illegal sales.
On the other hand, the opponents in the debates argue that the legalization of cannabis is not only a contributor to mental incapacity, but it would send out a signal to other drug users that it is okay to use them. It could also send a perception among the young adolescents that the drug for recreation is not harmful (Hendricks et al., 2013). The health implications of marijuana have also been widely debated, and the opponents argue that its addictive nature diminishes intelligence and triggers the psychological illness.
I agree with the proponents that marijuana should be legalized as a medicinal drug. Besides, compared to alcohol, marijuana is less harmful and less addictive. Most importantly, the legalization of marijuana will exponentially steer the economybecause of hefty revenues compared to alcohol and