Marijuana should be legalized

In the sources I have provided they point out Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC (the chemical that gets a person high) to be one of the most beneficial chemicals found in marijuana. True some of the short term side effects are similar to those caused by alcohol but the key difference is to what degree. Alcohol can cause a blackout and alcohol poisoning which is responsible for thousands of deaths every year where as marijuana does not take any lives unless someone decides to get behind the wheel of a car. People under the influence of alcohol can become very hostile (as we've seen on cops thousands of times) but that does not happen under the influence of marijuana. Below is information the CDC provides on alcohols effects Immediate Health Risks Excessive alcohol use has immediate effects that increase the risk of many harmful health conditions. These immediate effects are most often the result of binge drinking and include the following" "Unintentional injuries, including traffic injuries, falls, drownings, burns, and unintentional firearm injuries.6 "Violence, including intimate partner violence and child maltreatment. About 35% of victims report that offenders are under the influence of alcohol.7 Alcohol use is also associated with 2 out of 3 incidents of intimate partner violence.7 Studies have also shown that alcohol is a leading factor in child maltreatment and neglect cases, and is the most frequent substance abused among these parents.8 "Risky sexual behaviors, including unprotected sex, sex with multiple partners, and increased risk of sexual assault. These behaviors can result in unintended pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases.9, 10 "Miscarriage and stillbirth among pregnant women, and a combination of physical and mental birth defects among children that last throughout life.11, 12 "Alcohol poisoning, a medical emergency that results from high blood alcohol levels that suppress the central nervous system and can cause loss of consciousness, low blood pressure and body temperature, coma, respiratory depression, or death.13 Long-Term Health Risks Over time, excessive alcohol use can lead to the development of chronic diseases, neurological impairments and social problems. These include but are not limited to" "Neurological problems, including dementia, stroke and neuropathy.14, 15 "Cardiovascular problems, including myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation and hypertension.16 "Psychiatric problems, including depression, anxiety, and suicide.17 "Social problems, including unemployment, lost productivity, and family problems.18, 19 "Cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, colon, and breast.20 In general, the risk of cancer increases with increasing amounts of alcohol. "Liver diseases, including" a02;Alcoholic hepatitis. a02;Cirrhosis, which is among the 15 leading causes of all deaths in the United States.21 a02;Among persons with Hepatitis C virus, worsening of liver function and interference with medications used to treat this condition.22 "Other gastrointestinal problems, including pancreatitis and gastritis.23, You make the statement "logical fallacy" but failed to determine how it is a fallacy to relay the views of the people. REASONS FOR BANNING IT "contains over 50 known carcinogens" This claim has been made many times during debate to try and prove its "dangerous" but as the Boston Medical Center has shown no negative side affects of were found in all their studies and there are no cases or studies proving the link between cancer and the use of marijuana however the opposite has had a plethora of evidence. It is being proven that it may actually hold a cure for several different cancers. The support for its legalization has exploded in recent years (hence 4 states legalizing it and D.C. putting its legalization on its upcoming ballet) and it's only picking up momentum as each rumor is proven to be a false claim. Marijuana should hold the same rules as alcohol, there should be designated area's that you may consume it that way others are not affected by it. You do make a valid statement that it does take less marijuana to feel its effects than it does for alcohol but again the results are drastically different. A person that is high on marijuana will not be staggering through the streets, cussing out random strangers and putting themselves in danger. http://www.cdc.gov...