Marijuana should be legal or illegal?

Introduction

Marijuana is a drug that has adverse effects on the human health. It has made illegal by the governments so that health measures can be taken care of. This paper examines the issues and the factors that related to Marijuana and thus leads to its illegality in different parts of the world. Marijuana is the drug that has not only negative affects but it also carries certain points. Its usage was widespread in the nineteenth century, as analgesic, anticoagulant and hypnotic agent. The harmful and adverse affects of Marijuana prevails on its nourishing components, therefore, it was made illegal in most parts of the world. Probably we are one of the thousands of people are still wondering why the prohibition of marijuana. Why is marijuana illegal if multiple studies have confirmed that their effects are less harmful than the consumption of snuff for the human organism and its social consequences are significantly less negative than the consumption of alcohol? Why prohibiting the cultivation of this plant if it is demonstrated that can provide multiple benefits from a medical background, to the manufacture of essential products such as paper, clothing, or even provide the necessary elements for the construction and cuisine? Legalizing marijuana is a moral issue for people on both sides of the debate. Many opponents believe using marijuana is morally wrong because it alters a user's mental state and can 1ead to dangerous actions and addictions. It is believed that, by legalizing marijuana the government would be condoning an immoral practice (Amtmann, Pp: 95-104).

Discussion

In a news article, published in the 1st June Yahoo News by Liz Goodwin, a concern for decriminalization of drugs and changes in drug enforcement policy was raised. According to a Guardian report, the Global commission on drug policy is going to propose a significant policy change regarding public health. According to Law Enforcement against Prohibition (LEAP) spokesman Tom, these politicians are probably waiting for a clear American opinion to come to the surface before they take any decisions (news.yahoo.com).

Political stance on this issue is inflicted with pitfalls. An NAACP report raising concern for inoffensive drug users subjected to jail was also endorsed by Gingrich and Grover, the GOP speakers of the House. The report further said that a handful of tax dollars wasted in catering for a quarter of 2.3 million 'innocent' American prisoners. Also, there are concerns over billions of dollars America spends on combating drug cartels and the use of advanced means of drug trafficking used by such cartels in getting business from drugging Americans (Arsenault and Murray, Pp: 110-117).

Brooks reinstates the group's mission to legalize all drugs through governmental regulation. Lately, Connecticut is in the process of legalizing marijuana in the state and a bill is already prepared for the purpose (Alan, Pp: 78-89). Brooks is of the view that limited marijuana use could be legalized, and those exceeding the prescribed limits could be fined up to $ 500. This would also apply to drug sale, and as such drug selling would be controlled to a greater extent, penalizing ...