Cannabis Legalization

Anyway here it goes:1a) There are two forms of addiction, physical and psychological. Physical, by the virtue of its chemical contents marijuana may not be addictive however Con argues that psychologicaly marijuana is addictive. If for example Person A takes marijuana to overcome his social anxiety gradually if he continues taking marijuana to "overcome his social anxiety", it will naturally follow that he will rely on the use of marijuana when encountered with similar social settings which give rise to his anxiety. As such it can be said that marijuana is addictive (infact certain studies show that up to 10% of marijuana users will become addicts, citation provided below). http://www.psychologytoday.com...Pro could argue that the majority of users do not become addicted as marijuana contains no chemical substance that triggers the addiction, however such a point would be irrelevant as the point stated is "Marijuana is not addictive" which is an absolute remarkb) Con does not dispute this pointc) The use of marijuana especially heavy use of it has a social impact on the youth in particular. Studies show that the use of Marijuana affects ones capacity to learn as attention is lowered and so is ones memory and these effects can last for days. Furthermore frequent users of marijuana tend to have lower grades and drop out of school. http://www.drugabuse.gov...Are we not by condoning the use of marijuana essentially creating a culture where complacency is celebrated. As a capitalist nation we ought to strive to instill a culture which nurtures ambition and a drive to succeed. As such we must ensure that our youth are allowed to excel in academics (i will provide further elaboration if necessary)d) Elaboratee) Refer to my argument in point c) upon your counter i will elaborate and add more effectsf) Is this merely an opinion or factual, provide a source because if its just an opinion i could also argue that youth access could increase. If marijuana were legalized would it not therefore follow that more mainstream movies would potray actors smoking marijuana and more public figures endorsing its usage as adolescents tend to be easily influenced it would logically follow that they would be more inclined to use marijuana as a recreational drug. .g)Con does not wish to counter this point as it does not seem very relevant. Elaborate2a)Again this sounds like an unfounded statement, provide some form of evidence or at the very least provide some form of explanation and reasoning behind your assertion. However in the event that you do have some evidence backing your assertion Con argues that since marijuana affects one's attention, if legalized marijuana could have the potential of slowing worker's production rate, therefore reduction productivity. Furthermore oone would have to account for the increased marijuana use and provide more education on drugs and the dangers associated with drugs and set up a frame work for drug dispenseries to operate. These costs far outweigh the potential economic benefits Pro speaks of. http://www.cnbc.com...b) Which medical benefits? "Smoking marijuana regularly (a joint a day) can damage the cells in the bronchial passages which protect the body against inhaled microorganisms and decrease the ability of the immune cells in the lungs to fight off fungi, bacteria, and tumor cells. For patients with already weakened immune systems, this means an increase in the possibility of dangerous pulmonary infections, including pneumonia, which often proves fatal in AIDS patients. Studies further suggest that marijuana is a general "immunosuppressant" whose degenerative influence extends beyond the respiratory system. Regular smoking has been shown to materially affect the overall ability of the smokerA533;s body to defend itself against infection by weakening various natural immune mechanisms, including macrophages (a. k. a. "killer cells") and the all-important T-cells" . http://cyber.law.harvard.edu...c) How so? elaborated) How will ending prosecution "improve society" what benefits will be derived from allowing drug users and possibly drug dealers to walk in the streets amongst society? The oxford dictionary defines improve as make or beocme better, which implies that some benefit which wasn't there before the legalization must occur, please elaborate on the benefit Pro alleges will occure) Vague opinion, not factual, elaborate. If it is an opinion provide a basis for our opinion (substantiate on your claim logically or facty)f)again elaborateg)elaborate, you claim the education is lies, that is a very bold statement please substantiate3)a The mere fact that a law is not adhered to by all is not enough to repeal the law and legalize such activity. The mere fact that people rape doesn't mean that rape shouldn't be illegal. If we are to judge a law by its effectiveness very few laws would exist. You might argue that rape is different from smoking marijuana, but the essence of it remains the same, both are not legal regardless of your personal opinion on eitherb) The adverse effects may be in effect however laws are made for a reason, we cannot allow our state to fall into a state of anarchy simply because a law appears not observed by all. Furthermore legalization would make marijuana more accessible and this would more likely than not increase the usage of marijuana and its negative effectsc) Refer to paragraph a & b4a)The purpose of a government is to protect its citizens from conflict and to provide law and order. http://www.ushistory.org...Government may also be referred to as the legislature as it enacts laws which serve to protect not only its citizens but the state (which includes the government itself, the judiciary and the executive). Such laws may seemingly infringe on an individuals personal liberties. There in order to maintain peace and order the government needs to tell people how to live in certain instances, if they did not, then it wouldn't trully be an orderly nation. If the government let people run amock doing whatever they pleased how exactly would the government be serving the role it was created to serve. Infact this nation was founded on the constitution, which on its own is a document which to some extent tells us how to live, for example the right to human dignity and equality tells us to recognise people as equals and not to harm them in any manner that is undeserving