Legalization of Marijuana?

I am undecided for the legalization of marijuana because although I believe that it will benefit many, I also find it will also cause more problems than solutions.

Marijuana is legal in the netherlands and we don't have problems about it, from it or because of it. It's soft drug and it's not addictive as some people say. I have used marijuana for years and I also quit using it, been clean for almost 10 years without any help, I just quit. 

I'm not  fan of it althoughI've tried a few times, not having any problems if they decided to legalize it here or..., anywhere though...don't think there's so many free minded politics around the world though so it's a still just somewhat of a good intentions I guess than idea that would be realized any time soon.

I think legalization of marijuana is a good thing. Marijuana is forbiden in France, for medicinal and recreational uses and I think it has no sense for a country where so many people are smoking marijuana. Its medicinal forms could help people who are suffering, it also could help to protect smokers health because what you don't know the quality of what youbuy in the streets, it could help to fight again gangs who control this huge black market here in France, it would represent huge taxes for the gouvernment, and they need money... But I think France will be the last country in the world to change its laws, it's changing everywhere but not in France.

It was legalized here in South Africa recently. You can have it, smoke it and grow it in the comfort of your own home without any problems. Obviously not attempt public indecency.

Put a dent in the black market that was created by it's prohibition in the first place, have the proceeds of its production and sale benefit the government's bottom line instead of continuing to cost untold millions+ of dollars annualy in the "war on drugs", free up police officers to actually focus on something that is causing harm to society (other than that created by it's prohibition of course..), cut down on court backlogs and free up the court services to send actual dangerous, deviant and violent offenders away instead of the kid that had a couple grams in his pocket and stop treating otherwise law abiding citizens as common criminals for having the audacity to believe they should be able to decide what flavour of smoke or catagory of intoxicant to partake in in the privacy of their own homes/lives?

Seems like a no brainer to me..

It should have been legalized yars and years ago but the old timers that were in charge was'nt haven it but now the people of my generation are the ones in charge that's why the laws are being changed

I am against legalization.

I've been trying to quit smoking for some time now, and I just can't. Can somene help me with some advice or suggestion if you were in this kind of situation.

I think the legalization of marijuana has its pros and cons. On the positive side, it can generate tax revenue and reduce the burden on the criminal justice system. Plus, it allows for regulated and safer products. However, there are concerns about increased use, especially among young people, and potential health risks. I believe it should be legalized with strict regulations in place. Educating it's people about responsible use is essential, as well as ensuring that products are safe and properly labeled. I think the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, but it needs careful implementation.

Hi marisa76,

There is no easy way, it will be hard but stay firm in your decision and you will make it!

Good luck!

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In my country, Mexico, its use is legal but unfortunately there are many cartels where there are many deaths and the United States is one of the countries that consumes the most illegal drugs.

Where I live it's legal for medical use but not recreational. I think it should be fully legal, it's no worse than alcohol and doesn't cause people to fully loose their senses in the same way.