Pot, weed, grass, dope, and ganja. Surely, Dr. Provet, you know that these are all street names of marijuana or cannabis sativa. In your article, “Keep Marijuana Illegal-For Children's Sake,” you stated several reasons as to why marijuana should be kept illegal in this country. You argued that legalizing marijuana would lead to a larger general use and spread to our country’s children. The article also stated that marijuana laws should stay the same because overall the substance is bad for health. However, the top 3 substances used are alcohol, tobacco, and then marijuana. Out of these 3, marijuana has the most unnoticeable affect on health and, on top of that, can be good for medicinal use (Nakamura 279). Marijuana use may become more widespread by legalization, but the government could still place laws on the drug that would keep it controlled and keep use responsible. The government would also make a profit and benefit from not having to worry about so much illegal drug......
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