Debate Topic - Recreational Marijuana ought to be legalized nationwide

Thanks for the get well wishes! I think it worked :)). However, Due to family problems, Challenging work, And life in general, I only have time to rebuttal your original arguments and not discuss your rebuttal. My apologies. The problem with illegalized marijuana) While it is very problematic for people to use illegal marijuana, It is much safer for the country to try to put a stop to marijuana in general instead of letting people's use spiral out of control. It is true that marijuana usage illegal can be a lot more dangerous, But if a stop is put to marijuana EVERYWHERE, Illicit and legal, It will be much safer than using legal marijuana ever could be. I also agree that the youth is put at extreme risk because the suppliers of illegal marijuana do not care who they are supplying to, But it is evident that the youth will try to get marijuana even if it is legalized. The problem of children using marijuana can only be solved by teaching kids how WRONG drugs are, At least for the developing brain. It may be easier to control drugs if they are legalized, But it also supports drug usage heavily if the government backs it. The effects of drug usage are immeasurable in some cases, And legalizing it will just boost the number of people smoking. The similarities of alcohol and tobacco usage) I understand that alcohol and tobacco usage is similar to marijuana usage, But that does not in any way shape or form make marijuana okay. Studies have shown how awful alcohol and tobacco is for your brain and body unless used in moderation. Personally, I have decided to use no drugs of any shape or form as I understand the risks you have stated that come with all drugs. This may not be the right choice for everyone, However, And I mean no insult to those who have decided to drink, Smoke, Or use marijuana. Also, There are many excellent medical benefits of marijuana. However, This debate is for/ against recreational marijuana, Which is entirely different and much more dangerous. Marijuana is a psychoactive drug, Yet alcohol can be too. It has merely become the culture to accept alcohol, And it is slowly becoming okay to smoke pot as well. The economical benefits of legalization) I am of firm belief that taxes are significant for our society. I believe even more strongly in the safety of my community's citizens. One cannot expect to give money that comes from hurting themselves. In a sense, Yet completely different, Getting money from people's possible overdose of drugs is the same as getting cash for someone fracturing a bone. This is wrong and in some cases even horrendous to think about. People are being resuscitated in ambulances all for the money given to what? - Improving parks? Of course, Developing the area is essential, But the money should be gathered some other way. Illicit drugs are even worse because people are overdosing for nothing, But that does not make using drugs okay. While extreme measures must be taken to convince this generation that drugs are, And always will be, Wrong, It is worth it if the kids grow up to be functioning members of society. If they spend all their college savings on drugs, You may miss out on an engineer, Or doctor, Or judge.