For years there have been many arguments regarding the legalization of marijuana and the effects our country would face. Many people's opinions reflect their customary beliefs and values. The outcome of legalizing marijuana would be partially beneficial and harmful. Some people believe that makes it too risky for the government to approve. This essay includes reasons why it marijuana should be legalized and also reasons why it shouldn't. Marijuana also known as the "gateway drug" …showed first 75 words of 1245 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1245 total…less people would be going to jail, and many people would be very happy. Works Cited 1)http://www.mjlegal.org/ 2)http://bob.nap.edu/books/0309071550/html/ 3)http://www.apha.org/legislative/policy/policysearch/index.cfm?fuseaction=view&id=108 4)http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/Library/studies/nc/ncmenu.htm 5)http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/ 6)http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/dope/ 7)http://www.drugpolicy.org/marijuana/ 8)http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2001/08/23/marijuana-full.htm