The topic of legalizing marijuana has been widely discussed and debated throughout the country. Just like any other topic, there are many who are for, but there are also many who oppose the idea. Legalizing marijuana is wrought with both pros and cons. Both sides have equally convincing arguments as to why it should or shouldn't be done. In this paper we will discuss what marijuana is and some of its history. Also, we will take a look at some of the arguments for each side.
What is marijuana? Marijuana, or Cannabis sativa, is a plant containing upwards of four hundred chemicals. There is a male plant and a female plant. The psychoactive agent, THC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, is much abundant in the female buds. THC is the active ingredient and is what caused the high. In colonial America, "hemp" was a major agricultural crop; both Washington and Jefferson raised it. Hemp was valuable because one could use its fibers for rope and canvas and its seeds for soap, lamp......
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