Marijuana Legalization

The links work for me, oddly enough o-o. "The important issue is what they"re actually doing with the money they"re bringing in. Statistics show that Colorado has amassed $36.5 million in marijuana taxes. But less than 25% of that is actually being used for governmental purposes such as constructing schools. The rest of it, according to the Denver Post, is being fed right back into the marijuana system." You cannot ignore the fact Millions are being re-distributed into Social Programs and such, rather then being wasted on Court time and Police Arrests. Where is this stat you provide? Please Show references. "Your other two points in this contention seem to say that legalizing marijuana would save money and police time. Let me start by saying that this just isn't true. In Colorado, for example, police law enforcement was actually boosted. This was to ensure that no one would consume marijuana in public places (still illegal) and to keep civic anxiety low. Also, other states such as Oklahoma and Nebraska are dealing with greater law enforcement costs due to the illegal traversing of marijuana into those states. Currently, those states are suing Colorado and are actively working to rule marijuana legalization unconstitutional." Again Con, I can't take your statements seriously without Statistics and References. And your misinterpreting my Point! If Marijuana Legalization was National, there would be No Police enforcement in the aspects of Marijuana Shipment and Such. You need to see my Point of View. "Saying that marijuana isn't as harmful or addictive as Tobacco, Cocaine, Heroin etc. isn't saying much. Simply because it isn't as bad doesn't make it good and it certainly doesn't give a great argument for its legalization." It's Saying Much. Tobacco And Alcohol are the Most Lucrative LEGAL recreational substances In America,(Excluding Caffeine), and To compare the dangers of those with Marijuana? As I've provided many sources to, Marijuana is Extremely Safe, Non-Toxic, and Non Addictive! " I"d also like to bring up the fact that marijuana is considered a "gateway drug." The CASA completed a study showing that people who used gateway drugs (alcohol and tobacco included), were, at tops, 322 times more likely to end up using cocaine. Almost 90% of people abusing cocaine have used tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana first. Statistically speaking, if we make marijuana legal, the use of these other drugs will explode. We will end up with a more dangerous society than when we began." First off, Where are you retrieving these Stats From? Please provide them here. " if we make marijuana legal, the use of these other drugs will explode" Logically, that's makes no sense. Statistically, that's Incorrect, And most Importantly, Politically It's Denying Freedoms we have. I know many Individuals(Adults and Older Teens alike) Who make use of Marijuana, responsibly. Take into Consideration that all Marijuana Users don't abuse it. Marijuana induces a Calm and Sedative State(1), and Causes little to no damage to your lungs(2). "Again, I state, law enforcement was increased in these areas. There is still so much about marijuana that is illegal. It"s illegal to consume in public, illegal to take across a state border, and it"s also illegal for people under 21 to buy or consume. The CASA study referred to previously reported that 12.6% of eighth graders, 24.4% of tenth graders, and a staggering 35.3% of twelfth graders use marijuana. John Jackson, the president of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police said, "There"s a common belief that by legalizing it [marijuana], you will get rid of the black market. I can resoundly say that the black market is alive and doing well."" Again, Marijuana legalization Nationally would re-distribute law enforcement officers to other sectors of Crime that actual Matter to Public Safety and security. I've Never heard a Stoner go on a Mass Shooting, or Start a Fight. Marijuana is a Calm Inducing Narcotic, not a Violent one. "My point is this: Legalizing marijuana would still leave a large subset of the population for whom it would still be illegal. Law enforcement would have just as hard of a time regulating marijuana then as they do now." You know my Stance on this. "I don"t think that would happen. I must again mention the large subset of people for whom marijuana would remain illegal. With marijuana so available, adult dealers could literally go store to store buying an ounce of weed at a time. That"s one option. But dealers don"t have to buy it from the store. There"s still money in the underground business because dealers can keep importing their marijuana the way the always have without having to, "levy 28 percent in state taxes." (John Jackson) Jackson goes on to say that it would actually still be cheaper to buy marijuana from a dealer than from a store. And why would the dealers care if it was still illegal if they made more money? This is why the black market is still alive and doing well." Black Markets Arise from Prohibition, see the actual Prohibition of the 20's. This is a Perfect example. Marijuana Would become a Franchise, a Market. Markets are highly competitive, and contribute to Local, State, and Federal Economy. This would Began Rooting out Dealers and Illegal Merchants alike. Just like now, You can't open a Shop without a Permit, you Cannot perform Surgery without a Degree and Permit. Rather then actual Prevention and Arrest, Some police would be Left over to enforce Regulation and Fair trade. "Contention 5 Rebuttal: This contention is a bit off topic. Medicinal marijuana is not illegal. I might also add though, that marijuana hasn't been studied enough yet to fully determine the positive and negative effects of taking it." Not off Topic Whatsoever, I outline the Positive Reasons to Why the Average Consumer could use Marijuana. When Cigarettes were Cool, There was little research to support the fact it Was Killing Them. Scientists Found out It was Extremely Harmfuld ever since Tobacco Consummation has been on the Decline, not just in the US, but Globally.(3) Marijuana, as I pointed out, is Significantly less Harmful Then Tobacco, Alcohol, Cocaine, Ecstasy, and Heroin. My Turn. New Points for Platform. CONTENTION 1. Marijuana Is a Calm Inducing Drug Crime Caused by Marijuana influence is Restricted to either 1. D.U.I 2. Possession of Marijuana(6) You Can See the Problem you as an Opposing Member has When Comparing to Legal Substances. (Alcohol) Alcohol Is Responsible For Alcohol Being a Factor in 40% of ALL crimes in America.(4) Alcohol Related Crimes and Arrest Causes Cost the US Government 223.5 Billion in 2006. (4) CONTENTION 2. Criminalizing those who aren't Criminals It's an Unfortunate fact that those with a Criminal Record have Significantly lowered chances in Achieving a scholarship, A Job, and a Normal Life. I don't think you require statistics and another individual to tell you that. Marijuana related Crimes Infringe on these things already stated, and to what Purpose? Is the Law not Supposed to Protect the Citizens who Abide by it? Is the Law not Supposed to Promote Equality, Fairness, and Justness? Then why do we criminalize those who are Harming Others, who are Being arrest for Having a Bag of a Narcotic. Why aren't people being arrested For carrying Alcohol in Public, or Smoking a Cigarette? CONTENTION 3. The Argument of tradition Many will argue that Alcohol and Tobacco should continue to be sold Retail for the Purposes of tradition. "We've had it so long, we can't just make it illegal" This is the Kind of Conservative, Irrational, Non-progressive thinking that's holding back America from Continued Economic and Social Power Globally, currently that title as "World power" is being Seized By China, through its Massive Middle Class and large Population. CONTENTION 4. Marijuana would be Regulated, Supervised, and Restricted like any other Pharmaceutical Maintaining this belief that Marijuana is a "Dangerous" and "Greatly harmful" substance is wrong, as Proven by statistics and Evidence I've provided, Just go digging, and you'll find overwhelming evidence pointing to the fact marijuana is for the Better. Marijuana Wouldn't be Willy Nilly Thrown Around, It would be Taxed, Regulated, and Monitored by the Government, as I've stated. Final Statements Legalization isn't the Taboo, Stoner Movement the Conservative Media has Labelled it, it Consists of Liberals, Libertarians, and Progressives alike. Within the Last 20 Years, America has Slowly, but Gradually began to lose the Title of World Power it enjoyed through the Majority of the 20th century. We achieved that Through Hard Work, Technologically innovation, Social and Political Equality, and a Diversity of International Peoples. We cannot begin to reverse nor Downgrade Societies Ability to Come together and enjoy there Freedoms. Con, Try to Provide References for your Statements. (1)(http://www.google.ca... (2)(https://www.google.ca...) (3)(https://www.google.ca...) (4)(https://www.google.ca...)