There have been many debates on whether not drugs should be legalized. States such as Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Nevada, Oregon and Washington have all legalized the use of marijuana for medical necessity only. Although most drugs lead to addiction and dependents, it is the user’s choice to take these risks and suffer. I believe marijuana (not so much cocaine, or meth etc.) should be legalized because I think once given a choice; most will make the right decision. By legalizing the use of marijuana I believe that the crime rate will decrease drastically. This is because, not that I would know…..but most of the dealers and users do it for the rush. Once the rush is gone, the crime will follow. The legalizing of marijuana should not be an abrupt process either. I believe the legalization progression should take place over a long period of time.
For the most part illegal drugs are pretty pricey. For example, a quarter ounce of marijuana goes for about......
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