Transcript Legalizing Marijuana

Legalizing
Marijuana
Created by: Sidnie Stiver
THESIS
STATEMENT
• Marijuana should become legalized in the U.S.
because of the benefits, the money being wasted
on trying to eliminate it and to reduce crime
rates.
Arguments
• Helps with:
a) Anxiety
b) Glaucoma
c) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
e)Slow down the growth of tumors
• Reducing Crime rates by not convicting people with
possessing marijuana.
• Saving Money:
a) Wont spend as much money on stopping drug cartels
b) States will make profit by taxing the drug
Counter Arguments
• Opponents of this topic state that marijuana is a gateway
drug and by legalizing it, America is condoning it. Some
would argue this statement because it is only a gateway
drug if you allow it to be. America also legalized alcohol,
yet does not condone it in completely. Self control is key.
• They also argue by opening stores that sell cannabis
legally that it will force more people into selling it
themselves for cheaper and no taxation. However, most
people would like the satisfaction of knowing that what
they are consuming came from somewhere they can trust
rather than someone off the street selling it for a discount.
Conclusion
• In conclusion, Americans should continue to push
for the legalization and decriminalization of
marijuana.
SOURCES
Alexander, M. (2010). Obama’s drug war. Infobaselearning, pg 11.
Johnson, G. (2014). Legalizing marijuana would weaken the drug cartel. Gale Group, pg 4.
McDougal, J. (2008). The hemp movement: disguise for legalizing marijuana. Gale Group, pg 6.
Preface to ‘Should marijuana use be regulated by the Government.’ (2011) Current Controversies, pg 4.
Slambrouck, P. V. (1999). The debate over the legalization of marijuana: an overview. Gale Group, pg 7.