It seems that the new Attorney General, Jeff Sessions has not done much research while looking in to the effects of weed. To say that weed is not much less harmful than heroin is quite frankly not true, heroin has been found to kill at least 13,000 people a year from overdoses whereas weed kills very few if any people at all. While weed is still illegal at the federal i believe that states should have the right to determine whether or not it should be legal in their state. The tax on weed and the income that it could bring to the states could help many of the states that are in financial trouble such as our own state of Illinois. However I can understand where Sessions is coming from, as he does not want to contribute to the ever growing drug problem in the United States, he does not want the weed to find its way into the hands of gangs and cartels throughout the United States. For the most part it seems like the legalization of weed has done far more good than harm to the states where it has been legalized, all of the states have reported increased revenue from the taxation of weed and say that it has helped to bring some financial stability to the state. On the negative side however, more weed related accidents and car wrecks have occurred since its legalization, but the youth's use of weed has gone down considerably since its legalization. All in all I feel like Sessions is making a big deal out of something that he really should not be. Legalizing weed has brought a lot of revenue to the states that have legalized it and has provided another source of income for the state governments. Sessions should be using his efforts to combat drugs that are far worse than weed, such as meth or heroin. Pack123
I agree with 100% on this debate. In my opinion the people in office are hooked by the big pharma companies so they have no interest in legalizing marijuana. I really could not believe that our very own attorney general compared weed to heroin. KLICK123
I agree as well. We as a country need some sort of mass study comparing many kinds of drugs and looking at their effects on humans and the environment in the long run. Weed has not had much credible research done on it, so I think he should head a committee that will do just that. There is one problem with legalizing weed though, that is the fact that gangs, etc. will expand operations to create a lower costing weed/other drug that the commercially sold weed. There is no argument against the fact that the tax revenue on weed sales is great for the government and economy. Fireboy123
I agree, it could help financially in so many ways. they complain about not having enough money and this opinion pops up and they don't think about it. yes I understand it has been a big problem with gangs and violence but and the end of the day it more money which you need. Its not harmful at all if you prescribe it to people. -BABYBLUE123
I believe this argument on whether weed should be legal or not is nonsense. Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions compared marijuana to heroin and to be quite honest it disappointed me. It sounds like the people in office are trying to protect big pharma companies because if marijuana becomes legal a lot of the people that are prescribed these highly addictive opioids would get the same if not more relief from thc or cbd medications. Now i am not saying making weed legal is going to solve the drug addiction problem in america but it will definitely cut down on the heroin addiction. Also the revenue and economic gains that could come from this would help certain stated like Illinois and Michigan. Whose taxes are extremely high because the state is broke. The states that have legalized marijuana have seen great change in their economies. in Colorado and Washington over the past year have resulted in buoyant tax revenues. In 2015, Colorado collected more than $135 million in taxes and fee on medical and recreational marijuana. Sales in the state totaled over $996 million. Sales in North America grew 30%, to $6.7 billion, in 2016, and is projected to increase to $20.1 billion by 2021. Klick123
I agree that the attorney general has made some very rash assumptions about weed when he is not right about most of the things that he said. The fact that he compared weed to heroin is pretty alarming because weed is nowhere near as deadly as heroin as far as overdoses and deaths because of said overdoses is concerned. It just goes to show you that even people in a position of power often have little to no idea what they are talking about. Pack123
Sessions has laid out some pretty absurd comparisons between marijuana and heroin. Although the legalization of marijuana may be a positive thing is some aspects, there is also some negative aspects that come with legalization, so I can see both sides of this argument. gh_blackhawks123
I believe this argument on whether weed should be legal or not is a . lopsided argument. Attorney general Jeff Sessions compared marijuana to heroin which is a very disproportionate statement. If Marijuana becomes legal all over the world, not only do people get better and stronger medication for they're health problems but it could get states out of debt by the state selling marijuana. For example, in 2015, Colorado collected an amount more than $135 million on medical and recreational marijuana sales. If some low income states such as Illinois sold medical marijuana this would help them get out of debt and get people the right medication they need. Not only would the cost of taxes go down but food, gas, and other grocery or household items would go down in price making it more affordable for families because of the medical marijuana. Cavs123
I agree that Attorney General Jeff Sessions statement on marijuana was extremely incorrect. There are so many benefits to having weed be legal and being able to sell for recreational use. Most importantly for states in a lot of debt to help better our communities. Medication wise marijuana has been reported to help thousands of children and adults who have been suffering from the painful side effects of many illnesses. The help it would bring tax wise seems to be extremely beneficial. Sunshine123
I agree when he said that marijuana was only a step below heroin was ridiculous, especially when people are actually dying from heroin and no one has ever died from marijuana. I’ve heard stories from other people who have relatives that are very sick and when they are approved for medical marijuana, they say that their relatives are completely different people. If marijuana is legalized then we can at least start trying to get out of debt. Illini123
I agree that when he said that marijuana was only one step down from heroin was really crazy, especially proven that people actually die from heroin, and nobody has ever died from marijuana that we know of. I know of a couple people that use marijuana because they have a medical issue that fixes it when they intake marijuana. I think if it really helps someone that they should be able to have it for there medical problem but, on the other hand all the kids out there that just want to get high is a whole other thing. But, Overall legalizing is the first step to maybe getting us out of all the debt we are in. If not in the end it might be worth it. Smile123
I find it extremely disheartening that Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions claims that, “…good people don’t smoke marijuana”, when marijuana has benefitted many children who are suffering from the effects of cancer or other extreme illnesses. With a topic like marijuana many people automatically have a negative impact by the plant. In movies it is of course portrayed as an intense drug and has a stereotypical persona. Six billion in annual sales giving an economical boost is exciting and if states like Illinois started selling medical marijuana then it could help the state get out of debt. Not only would marijuana have an astounding amount of sales it could help those who are struggling with pill addictions. Since marijuana does not have horrible side effects like prescription pills they could ease out of taking them and move on to a healthier substitute. Sessions seems uneducated on this topic and has a harsh view on marijuana claiming that it is closely related to heroin. Especially since there are absolutely no records of someone overdosing on marijuana by the Drug Enforcement Administration. I agree that with medical marijuana sales needs to bring regulations to be as safe as possible. With THC extraction labs explosions and a rise in marijuana-related traffic accidents it would be the right thing to educate everyone on the proper safely in dealing with marijuana. Overall, I see a lot more positive effects that would come from starting the sales of reactional marijuana economically and health wise. I do believe age is a big factor to consider when discussing who can use the plant unless it is for health benefits. I believe weed has proven itself to be more helpful to society than harmful and that we should be more concerned with other important topics going on and just legalize marijuana. Sunshine123
Jeff Sessions may be uneducated about this topic but he has the right idea. I'm against the legalization of marijuana but I am all for decriminalizing it to an extent. We can decriminalize it but still keep it a crime. I don't like the fact that the majority of our prison population is in there based on drug crimes. But as a nation we have matured and grown up to see that we don't have to send people to prison for a tiny amount of weed we can decriminalize it to where we don't have to for minute amounts. NDIrish123.
I am completely 100% against the legalization of marijuana I see why people are wanting it legalized but we don't have enough proof in my opinion to be letting anyone and everyone go around and smoke it. For one many people don't smoke and especially don't want to be walking down the street and everyone is smoking weed and no one wants to smell that or see it especially if your against it. I'm glad that someone actually sees the dangers of legalizing marijuana and is starting to bring it to everyone's awareness. Now yes no one has died from a overdoes of marijuana and that is because you can't really OD on that kind of drug but yet it can put you in such an altered state of mind that you can be a danger for yourself and anyone around you. One main reason people (especially in Illinois) want marijuana legalized is because everyone is like "it will get us out of debt" no it won't especially in Illinois we are way to far down in a hole to come back up. Also in Colorado and Washington state I know that since they have legalized marijuana that one they haven't been able to control it and it is getting way out of hand and two their homeless rate and unemployment has gone up drastically since the legalization. Now there is no direct cause saying that is why but it's very odd to me since the legalization of marijuana that this has happened all of a sudden. Marijuana is a dangerous drug not as bad as heroin but it is dangerous regardless of what people say look at everything it can cause for the user countless issues. I hope that the Trump administration does something to stop this issue before it gets to bad. NDIrish123.
I definitely agree with many points in this argument. However, I many of the correlations you draw between marijuana and the public are shared if not worse with the substance of alcohol. With both of them legalized I look at them in the same fashion. Yes marijuana makes you impaired, so does alcohol. The issue is not whether you are a danger to yourself or others as much as it is what you do when you are impaired. Both alcohol and marijuana aren't going to positively impact people's lives, outside of the medical field. However, I'm tired of seeing people incarcerated for marijuana charges when we could be using those tax dollars to house the thousands of violent offenders that we release every year due to lack of space. Ghost123
Once again we see the war on drugs resurfacing with Attorney General Jeff Sessions trying to limit the legalization of marijuana by the states. As we all know at least 8 states have legalized recreational marijuana while another 14 are debating the switch. However, on the federal level marijuana is stilled considered a controlled substance and is regulated by the judicial branch. The United States Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, has recently written letters to four governors regarding their states production, distribution, and regulation of marijuana. Sessions even goes as far as to compare marijuana as "a little less awful" than heroin. Meanwhile the Drug Enforcement Agency has reported over 13,000 heroin overdoses in 2015 with no marijuana overdoses on record to date. Sessions threatens that further deviance by the state's legal marijuana systems would damage relations with the Justice Department. However, the four governors have responded with pleas to work together and hope that the Trump administration will follow the Obama administration in allowing the marijuana industry to go un-raided but rather regulated instead. While I agree with the legalization of marijuana I do feel it should be heavily regulated similar to alcohol regulations. Furthermore, cartels and gangs may try to abuse the system and claim a foothold in the American marijuana industry and that cannot be allowed. The legalization of marijuana should be allowed by the federal government but under constant regulation, observation, and enforcement. Ghost123
There is no doubt that the legalization of marijuana will have a tremendous impact on the war on drugs. Our already over-crowded jails and prisons will begin to see a decline in their prison and jail population with the legalization of this drug, which obviously helps to fix the mass incarceration problem in this country. I completely disagree with Sessions saying that marijuana is just as bad as heroin simply because nobody has ever died from overdosing on marijuana. Gymlife123
I feel like since the Attorney General does not want the United States to legalize weed then he must want us to be in debt for the rest of humanity. When he says weed is only slightly lower on the list of bad from heroin, I do not think he knows what he is talking about. Since there has never been a reported overdose on weed, but there has been a reported 13,000 deaths from heroin overdose. I feel if people want to sit in their homes and eat twinkies while getting high, then let them go for it. If they want to go and start driving around while high then that’s where I would have a problem, because I feel like weed would make people driving feel like they are invincible. I also think that if we do legalize weed then the arrest will go down making prisons less crowded giving more room to others. If we do stop arresting people who use or sell weed, then they would not have to be in prisons with criminals who have done crimes such as burglary or rape or murder. I think if we do legalize weed then put a law in effect, like the one that the governors wanted, that would allow for regulating but not raiding. I feel there should be an amount that you can have and you should only be able to get that amount every month. If General Sessions would have done his research and actually thought about how legalizing weed can help the economy then the United States may be able to get out of debt and also create more jobs for people and help them with their lives. I feel like if people go out and do stupid stuff then yes it is a dangerous drug, but most of the time people who smoke weed sit at home and do nothing, which makes it alright. Illini123
I do agree with many of your points. I think that the laws and regulations need to be more strict, such as that of alcohol. Maybe even stricter. However I do not think that it should be something that is done in public places. I'm sure that there are families that may not want this a part of their everyday lives. Laws similar to those on tobacco would even be okay. Not inside buildings such as schools, work places, restaurants, ect. UofM123
I don’t really know that I have a specific side as to legalizing marijuana. The laws and regulations would have to be stricter for me to lean towards legalizing recreational use. I see pros and cons on both sides. I do not agree with Sessions and it is very irritating that we have an Attorney General who is not educated enough to know that marijuana and heroin or nothing close to being the same kind of drug. The pros that I see as well as many others is that the taxes could help a lot of states. In Colorado residents received on average $217 on their 2015 tax returns because the state made to much in revenue. Medical use is another pro. It has been proven to help those that suffer from seizures, Parkinson's, and similar diseases and/or conditions. Unfortunately not enough of society is well educated or educated enough in the medical aspect of legalizing marijuana. I strongly feel that majority of society wants the recreational "get high" marijuana legal. That is not all that bad or negative either. Where I see the biggest issue is how to regulate it. There are many citizens who do not smoke marijuana and don’t care for it. You have citizens that don’t agree with it at all, you also have citizens that could be allergic to it. No I would not prefer to walk down the street and have to walk through the smoke if that was my only way to commute. I also feel that legalizing marijuana opens doors that everyone may not be ready for. What does or should the state do about people that are in jail or prison for committing crimes under the influence, using, purchasing, selling, ect.? Even if states keep legalizing the use of marijuana, the use of it will still be illegal on a federal level. UofM123
I totally agree with you! If we legalize it then we get a better funded economy where also theres could be a lack of respect when public consumption comes into play. And i personally believe that releasing imprisoned citizens for illegal consumption and distribution would help our or “your” state. The amount of money that we spend on our prison system is one of our biggest money spenders. If we could save money and put it back into our communities not only would we be able to “budget” we’d be able to make a more stable and secure environments for people to come. But yes there’s always a “pro” and a “con” but positivisy is one thing we need. WS123
The legalization of marijuana so far has been shown to do more good than bad. Potential tax and economic boosts of this industry that has already produced roughly $6 billion in yearly sales is the main reason why eight states have decriminalized or legalized the use of medical marijuana and why another fourteen have joined in on this consideration. In this article, Attorney general Jeff Sessions claims that weed is a dangerous drug and is not something to be joked about. He even goes on to state that marijuana is basically just as bad as heroin when this is in fact completely false. This does not make any sense to me because in 2015, there were 13,000 deaths related to heroin overdose but there has yet to be a single case over someone dying from overdosing on marijuana. To me, he either does not care to take the time to do his research so he does not make a fool out of himself or he is just completely in denial. I am absolutely okay with the legalization of marijuana in my opinion simply because this drug is really not as strong as the media and society portrays it to be. By that I mean it is not going to cause people to hallucinate or have any major profound detrimental effects on the individual. I can’t even begin to imagine how much of an effect this would have on the war on drugs if marijuana was legalized. This certainly would cut down significantly on our already over-crowded jails and prisons. Legalization of marijuana would not only help bring states out of debt, but also it will help to solve the problem of mass incarceration in our country. I personally do not support drug use of any kind; however, if someone wants to smoke marijuana with their buddies in their personal time then I don’t see why they should not be able to. Gymlife123
I do agree with some of what you have said like that cannabis has many good medical purposes. but if it gets legalized it will be ranked as alcohol and tabacco products. Also it will be taxed as bad as both of them and might become a national problem with personal use, because people want an escape instead of facing life.jeeper123
“Good people don’t smoke Marijuana”. That was said by a Republican Senator. I feel like that is a very stupid thing to say. He is basically saying that you are a bad person if you smoke marijuana. That is very incorrect. Some people does have the chance to use marijuana legally for medical reasons. It never in the article talked about the medical side of marijuana. But, instead it was saying all the negatives about it. 13,000 people has died from overdosing on heroin but not marijuana. Marijuana is not a bad drug. Trying to ban marijuana from states is just going to open the door of people sending it across the world. You can honestly purchase weed everywhere and anywhere if you really wanted to. It is dangerous for someone to be under the influence and drive because that is where the emergency room visits come in at. I just don't believe that you just end up in the emergency room because of overdose. I feel like THC has increased in Colorado because they have legalized it. They can not be upset about something they have legalized and gave the state the opportunity to use. I feel like they are stupid for trying to compare heroin and marijuana. They are two different drugs and does two different things to the body. Marijuana has increased two thirds in the black market. Going back to the senator with derogatory statement. Why is it that you have to be a bad person if you smoke weed or have anything to do with marijuana? That was such a mean statement to say. I feel like he lacks intelligence for a statement like that. WS123
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is quite the old school dude. He is from the years way back when the war on drugs was going on. During that time all the good guys were very much against any type of illegal drug. This is also the time when many first time minor drug offenders were thrown in federal prison. They serve and continue to serve proportionate sentences for the small drug crimes they committed. So I can understand that he has a hard time comprehending the effects of weed versus heroin or any other hardcore drugs. I really think he needs to spend some time doing research on his own for all the illegal drugs out in the United States. Then he should able to come to the conclusion that quite frankly is not a hardcore drug like heroin. While doing this research he needs to research additionally on what kind of laws he would like to implement if he decides to make weed legal on a federal level. I believe that if he took the time to educate himself as a public servant to the citizens of the United States then he would be doing a much better job as the Attorney General. Personally I think as a good human you should not be using drugs like marijuana. This comes from personal experiences where I easily could have got medical marijuana for injuries. The reason I did not choose to is because: I am a stronger and tougher person than many other people. I broke my back at 14 years of age along with destroying my neck. Then at 18 I became diagnosed with a syndrome that caused many nerves in my arm to die. This got to the point where my arm was paralyzed for some time. Throughout all of these struggles, I didn't use drugs or complain. I manned up and took on the obstacles un-proportionately forced in front of me. It's all about not being weak and not giving in no matter how difficult the circumstances may be. Medical marijuana really isn't a necessity for anyone it is just a shelf-keeper for peoples true problems and lack of effective solutions. It is people like me who Attorney General Sessions and others look at and realize that weed doesn't solve problems, tough people do. Despite what this response may infer, I am neutral on legalizing weed as I could really care less about it. He just needs to look at the pros and cons of legalizing weed before he says more. Fireboy123
The biggest piece of information that I found ridiculously far fetched in this article is Jeff Sessions absurd comparison of the effects of marijuana use and heroin use. While heroin killed 13,000 people in 2015, marijuana overdose is not even a possible situation, therefore the death rates of each of these drugs would obviously be extremely different considering the fact that most overdoses caused by heroin use is that of first time users. I don’t encourage illegal use of any drug, but I think that the legalization of marijuana could bring an economic advantage and would also aid in decreasing the high incarceration rates that we have in the United States. I am fairly disappointed in Sessions claims that good people do not use marijuana, because that one action does not define the personality of someone. It is equally improper to claim that good DO smoke marijuana. However, I do understand the argument against the legalization of marijuana as it would lead to complication in laws, such as driving while under the influence of marijuana if it is legal to use. Regulation of marijuana would be extremely hard to control once legalization is put into place. In addition, minors would have much greater access to marijuana if it is legalized here in the States. There is good and bad that come with the legalization of marijuana. gh_blackhawks123
I agree with the way that people compared heroin to marijuana. It is absolutely ridicules. By all means there can be some bad that come with the use of marijuana. Just like you said on how it would be difficult to enforce the laws on if someone was driving while under the influence or the more accessibility it would be to minors. But there is also like you said on how it could be a great economic advantage by bringing on the taxes on marijuana sales. Trojan65
I thought it was very ridicules when Atty. Gen. Jeff compared marijuana to heroin. He and his staff must have not done their research when it comes to marijuana and the effects of it compared to people who use heroin. It was shown by studies that 13,000 people this year have been killed by a heroin overdose. There has never been a recorded case ever of someone ever dying because of the use of marijuana. I do not see it as a bad thing being legalized. As long as it is regulated just like alcohol is and laws are put into place as of when a person can use it and who can. The people who are for instance police officers and people who work for the federal government and so on. Should not be able to use it because they are in the position of setting an example. Also legalizing marijuana could be a very huge economic bounce for several states. Illinois for instance, we are in huge debt and I believe that the sale of marijuana for recreational use would be a great source of income for the state. The amount of people that would use marijuana recreantly if it would be legalized would be an outstanding number. If Illinois got in on the six-billion-dollar industry I feel it would help greatly on getting us out of a lot of that debt. It would also help bring so many jobs to the economy that people desperately need. Illinois and many other states already have it for medical use. So why not just legalize it? People already can easily cheat the system and get a state medical marijuana card. Most of those people I believe just find an injury of some sort for an excuse to sue marijuana. I feel marijuana would be way more better to give to someone rather than the prescribed pills and pain killers that people can get very easily addicted to. Trojan65
I really don’t know what side I am on about legalizing marijuana, because there is good signs to legalize and bad signs too. I believe the good signs are that most teenagers aren’t going to think it is cool to smoke because it is legalized. Most teenagers think they are cool to smoke marijuana because you can get into trouble for being high or having it on you. I think that Attorney General does not want the US to legalize weed. I think they should though because I think that the arrest will go down. The fact that attorney thinks weed and heroin are almost exactly alike is pretty sad to a point of view. Heroin is more stronger and you get addicted by one dose injected in to your system. I believe that is sad that the General is not educated to realize that. As I was saying legalizing even just recreation use is even better then just legalizing it just because a lot of people smoke it. Stating it does help with medical issues including know to help people with seizures, Parkinson’s and other diseases . Most of the people now they want it legalized just so they can get high all the time and it wouldn’t be a big deal. You just got to know how to regulate it, and everything should work out. I think in the end legalizing it may and will probably be shown to do more good than bad. No matter what happens people are going to do what they want and if that means smoking weed then they going to smoke weed. In conclusion I believe that even if it was legalized or even it isn’t, there is still going to be a way for people to smoke it, there is also still gonna be a way for people to get it wherever. Smile123
I agree that there are both good and bad aspects to legalizing marijuana. I think many juveniles would be using it more than ever and I wonder if it could potentially be a gate way drug for them since all they will think is that its "cool" because everyone else is doing it not for personal reasons. I agree that heroin and weed should not be categorized anywhere near each other since they have two completely different affects to them. -PizzaLover123
I think that they do not know that much about marijuana as they think they do. I feel like marijuana should not be legal in any states. Only reason people should be using marijuana is for a medical reason. I strongly disagree on people just using weed to get high. I think weed should be taking more serious just like heroin, meth and other drugs. I don’t get why just because one state started to legal marijuana everyone else Is jumping right on bored with it. I know that the tax on weed income could help lots of states financial trouble, but marijuana could do a lot of damage in our states and cities. It has already been sold out on the streets when we haven’t even legalized it yet. I think marijuana will take a big toll on school work and our social life’s. I don’t know maybe I’m wrong about the whole thing. I just feel like weed is very serious and I know it’s not as serious as meth, but it is still a stupid drug that effects people and bed ways. I think the gangs will increases and it will be more problems out on the streets. I don’t know maybe I got this whole thing wrong maybe I need to take account of what weed can help people with. Last thing I did had a family member that got into drugs really bad and he suffer big time for it he lost his job and his family, his behavior changed and his head was all messed up. All I’m trying to say is that we need to talk weed more serious I’m not say we need to just focus on that but she should not just push it way. Pizza 123 (i hope this make since of what im trying to say i know it probably sounds crazy)
I personally believe that marijuana use is personal belief. If someone decides to use drugs, then that is their personal decision to do so. At the same time, someone should only use the drug responsibly, and not operate motor vehicles. So, they should stay within their home and use their drugs freely. Now Sessions is correct, there should be stricter rules and regulations with the use of the drug. You must be able to legally purchase the drug, and use them legally. People who don’t use them correctly as regulated should be punished. So, Sessions isn’t wrong for sending the letters. I believe that he is just showing a grave concern for the country since he is aware that the country is slowly following along with Colorado, Oregon, and Washington by legalizing weed. The states must understand that even with weed being legal, the drug still isn’t anything to play around with or take as a joke. There are still serious precautions that must be taken always when taking the drug. That’s the point that Sessions is trying to get across everyone. You have to be absolutely careful when handling the drug. You can’t just allow anyone to obtain it, especially minors. Sessions wants for everyone to be mindful of others when using the drug. The consequences can be severe if not careful. Once firmer and stricter laws and regulations are put into effect, things will begin to change. Minors may not be able to obtain the drug as easily. There would still be those select few that get through and find a way to obtain them, but there wont be as many minors as before. Harder laws and regulations will make each state be safer. The safer the consumers are with the drug, the safer the country is. Bread123
I'm on the fence about the legalization of marijuana, but I tend to lean more to the side of pro legalization. There are benefits to legalizing it, but there is also a very dark side to it. I believe that it can play a very strong role for medicinal purposes, like helping people with chronic pain or cancer. However, I can agree with AG Sessions on some of his concerns about recreational use. With marijuana being legalized, there's the scary chance of someone abusing the drug and getting behind the wheel of a car, or finding out your child is smoking at a young age. But is marijuana really as bad as meth or heroine? Are people who smoke marijuana bad people? Absolutely not in my opinion. I also believe that the federal government shouldn't be able to change or alter a state law that is ruled constitutional. The legalization of marijuana would bring a tough set of rules to the table, but if people want it legalized so bad, the people won't complain about any rules. Some of the rules should be how much you can carry on you at a time, the age you're able to purchase it, and the most important rule, no driving under the influence. But getting caught with a small amount of marijuana is a dumb rule. It should not result in a fine or jail time. The only things that rules on marijuana will do is make the community a safer place. Marijuana is definitely not a 'serious concern' either. There are far more important things to be worrying about other than marijuana usage. No one has ever overdosed on marijuana either. There should be more of a concern for drugs that can actually kill people (heroine, meth, cocaine). Arthur123
I firmly disagree with the Attorney General stating that heroin and weed could be potentially categorized in the same category is bizarre. Heroin is a man-made substance that is highly addictive and could kill you if injected with too much while as marijuana is plant based and more of a natural remedy for certain aspects. I think weed should solely be legalized for medical issues throughout all the states. I stand on different ends on this because I can understand both sides but I do think weed is a more natural remedy rather than using something that can kill you or possibly harm others around you. I have yet to hear any crazy stories about people who smoke marijuana. I do think if it was completely legal for everyone and anyone to use, people might abuse it to an extent but I also wonder if weed could be a potential gate way drug for juvenile's who were to use it. They could possibly get bored of it and want something "better" that gives them a bigger high than weed. That's another scary thing to think about since a lot of kids follow their peers and the crowd around them. -PizzaLover123
I believe that the legalization of cannibis will eventually become a problem in this country due to the fact it is hard to control and the federal government still has not taken a states on whether or not they want to legalize or not. In my personal opinion I do believe it is a far less lethal drug then controlled substances like cocaine and heroin. from the legal stand point it is hard to regulated and test for unlike drunk driving. With the public wanting it to legal then it is hard for the government to resist the strive to make it legal. The standard for the use and selling should be just has strict as smoking tobacco or drinking alcohol. Which will make it tough to enforce or regulate it. Jeeper123
I think legalizing marijuana would actually make the drug much easier to control. As of right now a lot of the making and distribution of the drug is done through the black market. Obviously this is because of the drug being illegal and that makes it tough to regulate. If made legal the creation and distribution of the drug can be regulated and observed by the government thus giving more control over marijuana. When it comes to driving while being high I don't think that will be much more different than dealing with drunk driving. There is no breathalyzer test but if someone is high enough to the point that they cannot operate a vehicle I feel like an officer is gonna notice this. CoffeeAddict456
Honestly it surprises me that there is still issue with legalizing marijuana after all this time. The reason weed has been illegal in the past is because it was seen as a drug on the same level as cocaine and heroine. It has now been proven that it is nowhere close to those drugs so what is the issue? Treat marijuana the same way we treat alcohol and tobacco with laws such as age restrictions, no driving while high, etc. and then police can move to focusing on the drugs that cause real harm to society. I realize at first there will be difficulty in controlling this newly legal substance, but as times moves on I believe it will become easier. CoffeeAddict456
I Personally feel like weed is not the BIGGEST problem right now. The fact that they say that weed is not much less harmful than heroin is wrong. Heroin kill many people meanwhile weed doesn’t do too much harm to the body. As much as weed can get out of hand, it might bring more money and help States financially. I know the word “weed” makes you think gangs and violence but it also is prescribing to people as well. I understand that the Sessions doesn’t want it to become a negative thing such as shootings and car accidents if he does legalize It but the positive thing about it is that it brings in more money and help them financially. It could be so many things that can hold back that decision because a lot of people use it as a crime and it be the same if the whole State starts selling it. Whether its legalized or not people are still going to sell and smoke it regardless. So it’s a big decision but sometimes you have to think about the positive aspect about it. –BABYBLUE123
It seems that the new Attorney General, Jeff Sessions has not done much research while looking in to the effects of weed. To say that weed is not much less harmful than heroin is quite frankly not true, heroin has been found to kill at least 13,000 people a year from overdoses whereas weed kills very few if any people at all. While weed is still illegal at the federal i believe that states should have the right to determine whether or not it should be legal in their state. The tax on weed and the income that it could bring to the states could help many of the states that are in financial trouble such as our own state of Illinois. However I can understand where Sessions is coming from, as he does not want to contribute to the ever growing drug problem in the United States, he does not want the weed to find its way into the hands of gangs and cartels throughout the United States. For the most part it seems like the legalization of weed has done far more good than harm to the states where it has been legalized, all of the states have reported increased revenue from the taxation of weed and say that it has helped to bring some financial stability to the state. On the negative side however, more weed related accidents and car wrecks have occurred since its legalization, but the youth's use of weed has gone down considerably since its legalization. All in all I feel like Sessions is making a big deal out of something that he really should not be. Legalizing weed has brought a lot of revenue to the states that have legalized it and has provided another source of income for the state governments. Sessions should be using his efforts to combat drugs that are far worse than weed, such as meth or heroin. Pack123
ReplyDeleteI agree with 100% on this debate. In my opinion the people in office are hooked by the big pharma companies so they have no interest in legalizing marijuana. I really could not believe that our very own attorney general compared weed to heroin.
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I agree as well. We as a country need some sort of mass study comparing many kinds of drugs and looking at their effects on humans and the environment in the long run. Weed has not had much credible research done on it, so I think he should head a committee that will do just that. There is one problem with legalizing weed though, that is the fact that gangs, etc. will expand operations to create a lower costing weed/other drug that the commercially sold weed. There is no argument against the fact that the tax revenue on weed sales is great for the government and economy. Fireboy123
DeleteI agree, it could help financially in so many ways. they complain about not having enough money and this opinion pops up and they don't think about it. yes I understand it has been a big problem with gangs and violence but and the end of the day it more money which you need. Its not harmful at all if you prescribe it to people. -BABYBLUE123
DeleteI believe this argument on whether weed should be legal or not is nonsense. Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions compared marijuana to heroin and to be quite honest it disappointed me. It sounds like the people in office are trying to protect big pharma companies because if marijuana becomes legal a lot of the people that are prescribed these highly addictive opioids would get the same if not more relief from thc or cbd medications. Now i am not saying making weed legal is going to solve the drug addiction problem in america but it will definitely cut down on the heroin addiction. Also the revenue and economic gains that could come from this would help certain stated like Illinois and Michigan. Whose taxes are extremely high because the state is broke. The states that have legalized marijuana have seen great change in their economies. in Colorado and Washington over the past year have resulted in buoyant tax revenues. In 2015, Colorado collected more than $135 million in taxes and fee on medical and recreational marijuana. Sales in the state totaled over $996 million. Sales in North America grew 30%, to $6.7 billion, in 2016, and is projected to increase to $20.1 billion by 2021.
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I agree that the attorney general has made some very rash assumptions about weed when he is not right about most of the things that he said. The fact that he compared weed to heroin is pretty alarming because weed is nowhere near as deadly as heroin as far as overdoses and deaths because of said overdoses is concerned. It just goes to show you that even people in a position of power often have little to no idea what they are talking about. Pack123
DeleteSessions has laid out some pretty absurd comparisons between marijuana and heroin. Although the legalization of marijuana may be a positive thing is some aspects, there is also some negative aspects that come with legalization, so I can see both sides of this argument. gh_blackhawks123
DeleteI believe this argument on whether weed should be legal or not is a . lopsided argument. Attorney general Jeff Sessions compared marijuana to heroin which is a very disproportionate statement. If Marijuana becomes legal all over the world, not only do people get better and stronger medication for they're health problems but it could get states out of debt by the state selling marijuana. For example, in 2015, Colorado collected an amount more than $135 million on medical and recreational marijuana sales. If some low income states such as Illinois sold medical marijuana this would help them get out of debt and get people the right medication they need. Not only would the cost of taxes go down but food, gas, and other grocery or household items would go down in price making it more affordable for families because of the medical marijuana. Cavs123
ReplyDeleteI agree that Attorney General Jeff Sessions statement on marijuana was extremely incorrect. There are so many benefits to having weed be legal and being able to sell for recreational use. Most importantly for states in a lot of debt to help better our communities. Medication wise marijuana has been reported to help thousands of children and adults who have been suffering from the painful side effects of many illnesses. The help it would bring tax wise seems to be extremely beneficial. Sunshine123
DeleteI agree when he said that marijuana was only a step below heroin was ridiculous, especially when people are actually dying from heroin and no one has ever died from marijuana. I’ve heard stories from other people who have relatives that are very sick and when they are approved for medical marijuana, they say that their relatives are completely different people. If marijuana is legalized then we can at least start trying to get out of debt. Illini123
DeleteI agree that when he said that marijuana was only one step down from heroin was really crazy, especially proven that people actually die from heroin, and nobody has ever died from marijuana that we know of. I know of a couple people that use marijuana because they have a medical issue that fixes it when they intake marijuana. I think if it really helps someone that they should be able to have it for there medical problem but, on the other hand all the kids out there that just want to get high is a whole other thing. But, Overall legalizing is the first step to maybe getting us out of all the debt we are in. If not in the end it might be worth it. Smile123
DeleteI find it extremely disheartening that Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions claims that, “…good people don’t smoke marijuana”, when marijuana has benefitted many children who are suffering from the effects of cancer or other extreme illnesses. With a topic like marijuana many people automatically have a negative impact by the plant. In movies it is of course portrayed as an intense drug and has a stereotypical persona. Six billion in annual sales giving an economical boost is exciting and if states like Illinois started selling medical marijuana then it could help the state get out of debt. Not only would marijuana have an astounding amount of sales it could help those who are struggling with pill addictions. Since marijuana does not have horrible side effects like prescription pills they could ease out of taking them and move on to a healthier substitute. Sessions seems uneducated on this topic and has a harsh view on marijuana claiming that it is closely related to heroin. Especially since there are absolutely no records of someone overdosing on marijuana by the Drug Enforcement Administration. I agree that with medical marijuana sales needs to bring regulations to be as safe as possible. With THC extraction labs explosions and a rise in marijuana-related traffic accidents it would be the right thing to educate everyone on the proper safely in dealing with marijuana. Overall, I see a lot more positive effects that would come from starting the sales of reactional marijuana economically and health wise. I do believe age is a big factor to consider when discussing who can use the plant unless it is for health benefits. I believe weed has proven itself to be more helpful to society than harmful and that we should be more concerned with other important topics going on and just legalize marijuana. Sunshine123
ReplyDeleteJeff Sessions may be uneducated about this topic but he has the right idea. I'm against the legalization of marijuana but I am all for decriminalizing it to an extent. We can decriminalize it but still keep it a crime. I don't like the fact that the majority of our prison population is in there based on drug crimes. But as a nation we have matured and grown up to see that we don't have to send people to prison for a tiny amount of weed we can decriminalize it to where we don't have to for minute amounts. NDIrish123.
DeleteI am completely 100% against the legalization of marijuana I see why people are wanting it legalized but we don't have enough proof in my opinion to be letting anyone and everyone go around and smoke it. For one many people don't smoke and especially don't want to be walking down the street and everyone is smoking weed and no one wants to smell that or see it especially if your against it. I'm glad that someone actually sees the dangers of legalizing marijuana and is starting to bring it to everyone's awareness. Now yes no one has died from a overdoes of marijuana and that is because you can't really OD on that kind of drug but yet it can put you in such an altered state of mind that you can be a danger for yourself and anyone around you. One main reason people (especially in Illinois) want marijuana legalized is because everyone is like "it will get us out of debt" no it won't especially in Illinois we are way to far down in a hole to come back up. Also in Colorado and Washington state I know that since they have legalized marijuana that one they haven't been able to control it and it is getting way out of hand and two their homeless rate and unemployment has gone up drastically since the legalization. Now there is no direct cause saying that is why but it's very odd to me since the legalization of marijuana that this has happened all of a sudden. Marijuana is a dangerous drug not as bad as heroin but it is dangerous regardless of what people say look at everything it can cause for the user countless issues. I hope that the Trump administration does something to stop this issue before it gets to bad. NDIrish123.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with many points in this argument. However, I many of the correlations you draw between marijuana and the public are shared if not worse with the substance of alcohol. With both of them legalized I look at them in the same fashion. Yes marijuana makes you impaired, so does alcohol. The issue is not whether you are a danger to yourself or others as much as it is what you do when you are impaired. Both alcohol and marijuana aren't going to positively impact people's lives, outside of the medical field. However, I'm tired of seeing people incarcerated for marijuana charges when we could be using those tax dollars to house the thousands of violent offenders that we release every year due to lack of space. Ghost123
DeleteOnce again we see the war on drugs resurfacing with Attorney General Jeff Sessions trying to limit the legalization of marijuana by the states. As we all know at least 8 states have legalized recreational marijuana while another 14 are debating the switch. However, on the federal level marijuana is stilled considered a controlled substance and is regulated by the judicial branch. The United States Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, has recently written letters to four governors regarding their states production, distribution, and regulation of marijuana. Sessions even goes as far as to compare marijuana as "a little less awful" than heroin. Meanwhile the Drug Enforcement Agency has reported over 13,000 heroin overdoses in 2015 with no marijuana overdoses on record to date. Sessions threatens that further deviance by the state's legal marijuana systems would damage relations with the Justice Department. However, the four governors have responded with pleas to work together and hope that the Trump administration will follow the Obama administration in allowing the marijuana industry to go un-raided but rather regulated instead. While I agree with the legalization of marijuana I do feel it should be heavily regulated similar to alcohol regulations. Furthermore, cartels and gangs may try to abuse the system and claim a foothold in the American marijuana industry and that cannot be allowed. The legalization of marijuana should be allowed by the federal government but under constant regulation, observation, and enforcement. Ghost123
ReplyDeleteThere is no doubt that the legalization of marijuana will have a tremendous impact on the war on drugs. Our already over-crowded jails and prisons will begin to see a decline in their prison and jail population with the legalization of this drug, which obviously helps to fix the mass incarceration problem in this country. I completely disagree with Sessions saying that marijuana is just as bad as heroin simply because nobody has ever died from overdosing on marijuana. Gymlife123
DeleteI feel like since the Attorney General does not want the United States to legalize weed then he must want us to be in debt for the rest of humanity. When he says weed is only slightly lower on the list of bad from heroin, I do not think he knows what he is talking about. Since there has never been a reported overdose on weed, but there has been a reported 13,000 deaths from heroin overdose. I feel if people want to sit in their homes and eat twinkies while getting high, then let them go for it. If they want to go and start driving around while high then that’s where I would have a problem, because I feel like weed would make people driving feel like they are invincible. I also think that if we do legalize weed then the arrest will go down making prisons less crowded giving more room to others. If we do stop arresting people who use or sell weed, then they would not have to be in prisons with criminals who have done crimes such as burglary or rape or murder. I think if we do legalize weed then put a law in effect, like the one that the governors wanted, that would allow for regulating but not raiding. I feel there should be an amount that you can have and you should only be able to get that amount every month. If General Sessions would have done his research and actually thought about how legalizing weed can help the economy then the United States may be able to get out of debt and also create more jobs for people and help them with their lives. I feel like if people go out and do stupid stuff then yes it is a dangerous drug, but most of the time people who smoke weed sit at home and do nothing, which makes it alright. Illini123
ReplyDeleteI do agree with many of your points. I think that the laws and regulations need to be more strict, such as that of alcohol. Maybe even stricter. However I do not think that it should be something that is done in public places. I'm sure that there are families that may not want this a part of their everyday lives. Laws similar to those on tobacco would even be okay. Not inside buildings such as schools, work places, restaurants, ect. UofM123
DeleteI don’t really know that I have a specific side as to legalizing marijuana. The laws and regulations would have to be stricter for me to lean towards legalizing recreational use. I see pros and cons on both sides. I do not agree with Sessions and it is very irritating that we have an Attorney General who is not educated enough to know that marijuana and heroin or nothing close to being the same kind of drug. The pros that I see as well as many others is that the taxes could help a lot of states. In Colorado residents received on average $217 on their 2015 tax returns because the state made to much in revenue. Medical use is another pro. It has been proven to help those that suffer from seizures, Parkinson's, and similar diseases and/or conditions. Unfortunately not enough of society is well educated or educated enough in the medical aspect of legalizing marijuana. I strongly feel that majority of society wants the recreational "get high" marijuana legal. That is not all that bad or negative either. Where I see the biggest issue is how to regulate it. There are many citizens who do not smoke marijuana and don’t care for it. You have citizens that don’t agree with it at all, you also have citizens that could be allergic to it. No I would not prefer to walk down the street and have to walk through the smoke if that was my only way to commute. I also feel that legalizing marijuana opens doors that everyone may not be ready for. What does or should the state do about people that are in jail or prison for committing crimes under the influence, using, purchasing, selling, ect.? Even if states keep legalizing the use of marijuana, the use of it will still be illegal on a federal level. UofM123
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you! If we legalize it then we get a better funded economy where also theres could be a lack of respect when public consumption comes into play. And i personally believe that releasing imprisoned citizens for illegal consumption and distribution would help our or “your” state. The amount of money that we spend on our prison system is one of our biggest money spenders. If we could save money and put it back into our communities not only would we be able to “budget” we’d be able to make a more stable and secure environments for people to come. But yes there’s always a “pro” and a “con” but positivisy is one thing we need. WS123
DeleteThe legalization of marijuana so far has been shown to do more good than bad. Potential tax and economic boosts of this industry that has already produced roughly $6 billion in yearly sales is the main reason why eight states have decriminalized or legalized the use of medical marijuana and why another fourteen have joined in on this consideration. In this article, Attorney general Jeff Sessions claims that weed is a dangerous drug and is not something to be joked about. He even goes on to state that marijuana is basically just as bad as heroin when this is in fact completely false. This does not make any sense to me because in 2015, there were 13,000 deaths related to heroin overdose but there has yet to be a single case over someone dying from overdosing on marijuana. To me, he either does not care to take the time to do his research so he does not make a fool out of himself or he is just completely in denial. I am absolutely okay with the legalization of marijuana in my opinion simply because this drug is really not as strong as the media and society portrays it to be. By that I mean it is not going to cause people to hallucinate or have any major profound detrimental effects on the individual. I can’t even begin to imagine how much of an effect this would have on the war on drugs if marijuana was legalized. This certainly would cut down significantly on our already over-crowded jails and prisons. Legalization of marijuana would not only help bring states out of debt, but also it will help to solve the problem of mass incarceration in our country. I personally do not support drug use of any kind; however, if someone wants to smoke marijuana with their buddies in their personal time then I don’t see why they should not be able to. Gymlife123
ReplyDeleteI do agree with some of what you have said like that cannabis has many good medical purposes. but if it gets legalized it will be ranked as alcohol and tabacco products. Also it will be taxed as bad as both of them and might become a national problem with personal use, because people want an escape instead of facing life.jeeper123
Delete“Good people don’t smoke Marijuana”. That was said by a Republican Senator. I feel like that is a very stupid thing to say. He is basically saying that you are a bad person if you smoke marijuana. That is very incorrect. Some people does have the chance to use marijuana legally for medical reasons. It never in the article talked about the medical side of marijuana. But, instead it was saying all the negatives about it. 13,000 people has died from overdosing on heroin but not marijuana. Marijuana is not a bad drug. Trying to ban marijuana from states is just going to open the door of people sending it across the world. You can honestly purchase weed everywhere and anywhere if you really wanted to. It is dangerous for someone to be under the influence and drive because that is where the emergency room visits come in at. I just don't believe that you just end up in the emergency room because of overdose. I feel like THC has increased in Colorado because they have legalized it. They can not be upset about something they have legalized and gave the state the opportunity to use. I feel like they are stupid for trying to compare heroin and marijuana. They are two different drugs and does two different things to the body. Marijuana has increased two thirds in the black market. Going back to the senator with derogatory statement. Why is it that you have to be a bad person if you smoke weed or have anything to do with marijuana? That was such a mean statement to say. I feel like he lacks intelligence for a statement like that. WS123
ReplyDeleteAttorney General Jeff Sessions is quite the old school dude. He is from the years way back when the war on drugs was going on. During that time all the good guys were very much against any type of illegal drug. This is also the time when many first time minor drug offenders were thrown in federal prison. They serve and continue to serve proportionate sentences for the small drug crimes they committed. So I can understand that he has a hard time comprehending the effects of weed versus heroin or any other hardcore drugs. I really think he needs to spend some time doing research on his own for all the illegal drugs out in the United States. Then he should able to come to the conclusion that quite frankly is not a hardcore drug like heroin. While doing this research he needs to research additionally on what kind of laws he would like to implement if he decides to make weed legal on a federal level. I believe that if he took the time to educate himself as a public servant to the citizens of the United States then he would be doing a much better job as the Attorney General. Personally I think as a good human you should not be using drugs like marijuana. This comes from personal experiences where I easily could have got medical marijuana for injuries. The reason I did not choose to is because: I am a stronger and tougher person than many other people. I broke my back at 14 years of age along with destroying my neck. Then at 18 I became diagnosed with a syndrome that caused many nerves in my arm to die. This got to the point where my arm was paralyzed for some time. Throughout all of these struggles, I didn't use drugs or complain. I manned up and took on the obstacles un-proportionately forced in front of me. It's all about not being weak and not giving in no matter how difficult the circumstances may be. Medical marijuana really isn't a necessity for anyone it is just a shelf-keeper for peoples true problems and lack of effective solutions. It is people like me who Attorney General Sessions and others look at and realize that weed doesn't solve problems, tough people do. Despite what this response may infer, I am neutral on legalizing weed as I could really care less about it. He just needs to look at the pros and cons of legalizing weed before he says more. Fireboy123
ReplyDeleteThe biggest piece of information that I found ridiculously far fetched in this article is Jeff Sessions absurd comparison of the effects of marijuana use and heroin use. While heroin killed 13,000 people in 2015, marijuana overdose is not even a possible situation, therefore the death rates of each of these drugs would obviously be extremely different considering the fact that most overdoses caused by heroin use is that of first time users. I don’t encourage illegal use of any drug, but I think that the legalization of marijuana could bring an economic advantage and would also aid in decreasing the high incarceration rates that we have in the United States. I am fairly disappointed in Sessions claims that good people do not use marijuana, because that one action does not define the personality of someone. It is equally improper to claim that good DO smoke marijuana. However, I do understand the argument against the legalization of marijuana as it would lead to complication in laws, such as driving while under the influence of marijuana if it is legal to use. Regulation of marijuana would be extremely hard to control once legalization is put into place. In addition, minors would have much greater access to marijuana if it is legalized here in the States. There is good and bad that come with the legalization of marijuana. gh_blackhawks123
ReplyDeleteI agree with the way that people compared heroin to marijuana. It is absolutely ridicules. By all means there can be some bad that come with the use of marijuana. Just like you said on how it would be difficult to enforce the laws on if someone was driving while under the influence or the more accessibility it would be to minors. But there is also like you said on how it could be a great economic advantage by bringing on the taxes on marijuana sales. Trojan65
DeleteI thought it was very ridicules when Atty. Gen. Jeff compared marijuana to heroin. He and his staff must have not done their research when it comes to marijuana and the effects of it compared to people who use heroin. It was shown by studies that 13,000 people this year have been killed by a heroin overdose. There has never been a recorded case ever of someone ever dying because of the use of marijuana. I do not see it as a bad thing being legalized. As long as it is regulated just like alcohol is and laws are put into place as of when a person can use it and who can. The people who are for instance police officers and people who work for the federal government and so on. Should not be able to use it because they are in the position of setting an example. Also legalizing marijuana could be a very huge economic bounce for several states. Illinois for instance, we are in huge debt and I believe that the sale of marijuana for recreational use would be a great source of income for the state. The amount of people that would use marijuana recreantly if it would be legalized would be an outstanding number. If Illinois got in on the six-billion-dollar industry I feel it would help greatly on getting us out of a lot of that debt. It would also help bring so many jobs to the economy that people desperately need. Illinois and many other states already have it for medical use. So why not just legalize it? People already can easily cheat the system and get a state medical marijuana card. Most of those people I believe just find an injury of some sort for an excuse to sue marijuana. I feel marijuana would be way more better to give to someone rather than the prescribed pills and pain killers that people can get very easily addicted to. Trojan65
ReplyDeleteI really don’t know what side I am on about legalizing marijuana, because there is good signs to legalize and bad signs too. I believe the good signs are that most teenagers aren’t going to think it is cool to smoke because it is legalized. Most teenagers think they are cool to smoke marijuana because you can get into trouble for being high or having it on you. I think that Attorney General does not want the US to legalize weed. I think they should though because I think that the arrest will go down. The fact that attorney thinks weed and heroin are almost exactly alike is pretty sad to a point of view. Heroin is more stronger and you get addicted by one dose injected in to your system. I believe that is sad that the General is not educated to realize that. As I was saying legalizing even just recreation use is even better then just legalizing it just because a lot of people smoke it. Stating it does help with medical issues including know to help people with seizures, Parkinson’s and other diseases . Most of the people now they want it legalized just so they can get high all the time and it wouldn’t be a big deal. You just got to know how to regulate it, and everything should work out. I think in the end legalizing it may and will probably be shown to do more good than bad. No matter what happens people are going to do what they want and if that means smoking weed then they going to smoke weed. In conclusion I believe that even if it was legalized or even it isn’t, there is still going to be a way for people to smoke it, there is also still gonna be a way for people to get it wherever. Smile123
ReplyDeleteI agree that there are both good and bad aspects to legalizing marijuana. I think many juveniles would be using it more than ever and I wonder if it could potentially be a gate way drug for them since all they will think is that its "cool" because everyone else is doing it not for personal reasons. I agree that heroin and weed should not be categorized anywhere near each other since they have two completely different affects to them.
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I think that they do not know that much about marijuana as they think they do. I feel like marijuana should not be legal in any states. Only reason people should be using marijuana is for a medical reason. I strongly disagree on people just using weed to get high. I think weed should be taking more serious just like heroin, meth and other drugs. I don’t get why just because one state started to legal marijuana everyone else Is jumping right on bored with it. I know that the tax on weed income could help lots of states financial trouble, but marijuana could do a lot of damage in our states and cities. It has already been sold out on the streets when we haven’t even legalized it yet. I think marijuana will take a big toll on school work and our social life’s. I don’t know maybe I’m wrong about the whole thing. I just feel like weed is very serious and I know it’s not as serious as meth, but it is still a stupid drug that effects people and bed ways. I think the gangs will increases and it will be more problems out on the streets. I don’t know maybe I got this whole thing wrong maybe I need to take account of what weed can help people with. Last thing I did had a family member that got into drugs really bad and he suffer big time for it he lost his job and his family, his behavior changed and his head was all messed up. All I’m trying to say is that we need to talk weed more serious I’m not say we need to just focus on that but she should not just push it way. Pizza 123 (i hope this make since of what im trying to say i know it probably sounds crazy)
ReplyDeleteI personally believe that marijuana use is personal belief. If someone decides to use drugs, then that is their personal decision to do so. At the same time, someone should only use the drug responsibly, and not operate motor vehicles. So, they should stay within their home and use their drugs freely. Now Sessions is correct, there should be stricter rules and regulations with the use of the drug. You must be able to legally purchase the drug, and use them legally. People who don’t use them correctly as regulated should be punished. So, Sessions isn’t wrong for sending the letters. I believe that he is just showing a grave concern for the country since he is aware that the country is slowly following along with Colorado, Oregon, and Washington by legalizing weed. The states must understand that even with weed being legal, the drug still isn’t anything to play around with or take as a joke. There are still serious precautions that must be taken always when taking the drug. That’s the point that Sessions is trying to get across everyone. You have to be absolutely careful when handling the drug. You can’t just allow anyone to obtain it, especially minors. Sessions wants for everyone to be mindful of others when using the drug. The consequences can be severe if not careful. Once firmer and stricter laws and regulations are put into effect, things will begin to change. Minors may not be able to obtain the drug as easily. There would still be those select few that get through and find a way to obtain them, but there wont be as many minors as before. Harder laws and regulations will make each state be safer. The safer the consumers are with the drug, the safer the country is. Bread123
ReplyDeleteI'm on the fence about the legalization of marijuana, but I tend to lean more to the side of pro legalization. There are benefits to legalizing it, but there is also a very dark side to it. I believe that it can play a very strong role for medicinal purposes, like helping people with chronic pain or cancer. However, I can agree with AG Sessions on some of his concerns about recreational use. With marijuana being legalized, there's the scary chance of someone abusing the drug and getting behind the wheel of a car, or finding out your child is smoking at a young age. But is marijuana really as bad as meth or heroine? Are people who smoke marijuana bad people? Absolutely not in my opinion. I also believe that the federal government shouldn't be able to change or alter a state law that is ruled constitutional. The legalization of marijuana would bring a tough set of rules to the table, but if people want it legalized so bad, the people won't complain about any rules. Some of the rules should be how much you can carry on you at a time, the age you're able to purchase it, and the most important rule, no driving under the influence. But getting caught with a small amount of marijuana is a dumb rule. It should not result in a fine or jail time. The only things that rules on marijuana will do is make the community a safer place. Marijuana is definitely not a 'serious concern' either. There are far more important things to be worrying about other than marijuana usage. No one has ever overdosed on marijuana either. There should be more of a concern for drugs that can actually kill people (heroine, meth, cocaine). Arthur123
ReplyDeleteI firmly disagree with the Attorney General stating that heroin and weed could be potentially categorized in the same category is bizarre. Heroin is a man-made substance that is highly addictive and could kill you if injected with too much while as marijuana is plant based and more of a natural remedy for certain aspects. I think weed should solely be legalized for medical issues throughout all the states. I stand on different ends on this because I can understand both sides but I do think weed is a more natural remedy rather than using something that can kill you or possibly harm others around you. I have yet to hear any crazy stories about people who smoke marijuana. I do think if it was completely legal for everyone and anyone to use, people might abuse it to an extent but I also wonder if weed could be a potential gate way drug for juvenile's who were to use it. They could possibly get bored of it and want something "better" that gives them a bigger high than weed. That's another scary thing to think about since a lot of kids follow their peers and the crowd around them.
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I believe that the legalization of cannibis will eventually become a problem in this country due to the fact it is hard to control and the federal government still has not taken a states on whether or not they want to legalize or not. In my personal opinion I do believe it is a far less lethal drug then controlled substances like cocaine and heroin. from the legal stand point it is hard to regulated and test for unlike drunk driving. With the public wanting it to legal then it is hard for the government to resist the strive to make it legal. The standard for the use and selling should be just has strict as smoking tobacco or drinking alcohol. Which will make it tough to enforce or regulate it. Jeeper123
ReplyDeleteI think legalizing marijuana would actually make the drug much easier to control. As of right now a lot of the making and distribution of the drug is done through the black market. Obviously this is because of the drug being illegal and that makes it tough to regulate. If made legal the creation and distribution of the drug can be regulated and observed by the government thus giving more control over marijuana. When it comes to driving while being high I don't think that will be much more different than dealing with drunk driving. There is no breathalyzer test but if someone is high enough to the point that they cannot operate a vehicle I feel like an officer is gonna notice this. CoffeeAddict456
DeleteHonestly it surprises me that there is still issue with legalizing marijuana after all this time. The reason weed has been illegal in the past is because it was seen as a drug on the same level as cocaine and heroine. It has now been proven that it is nowhere close to those drugs so what is the issue? Treat marijuana the same way we treat alcohol and tobacco with laws such as age restrictions, no driving while high, etc. and then police can move to focusing on the drugs that cause real harm to society. I realize at first there will be difficulty in controlling this newly legal substance, but as times moves on I believe it will become easier. CoffeeAddict456
ReplyDeleteI Personally feel like weed is not the BIGGEST problem right now. The fact that they say that weed is not much less harmful than heroin is wrong. Heroin kill many people meanwhile weed doesn’t do too much harm to the body. As much as weed can get out of hand, it might bring more money and help States financially. I know the word “weed” makes you think gangs and violence but it also is prescribing to people as well. I understand that the Sessions doesn’t want it to become a negative thing such as shootings and car accidents if he does legalize It but the positive thing about it is that it brings in more money and help them financially. It could be so many things that can hold back that decision because a lot of people use it as a crime and it be the same if the whole State starts selling it. Whether its legalized or not people are still going to sell and smoke it regardless. So it’s a big decision but sometimes you have to think about the positive aspect about it. –BABYBLUE123
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