Legalizing Marijuana

Introduction

The battle against illegal drugs is one of the most costly wars a country can venture on. This is because, apart from costs associated with the venture; when it comes to arrests, the prosecution process, and prison costs, the war denies a country’s medical sector a chance of exploiting the medicinal part of some illegalized drugs for example, marijuana. In addition, considering the amount of revenue, which a country can gain via taxes, the war has many associated losses than gains. Although this is the case, it is important to note that, to some extent, prohibition of illegal drug use has many associated benefits; considering the effects of some drugs on individuals. However, it is important to remember that, the use or selling of some illegal drugs for example, marijuana has many benefits than negative effects, a fact that makes it necessary for governments to legalize its use.

Background information

Marijuana is one of the mostly commonly used illegal drugs in the American continent. From statistics, more than sixty five million Americans at some point in their lives have used the drug, a factor many attribute to its mild effects on users. Although this is the case, the use of such a drug is a criminal offense, which is prosecutable in a court of law. It is necessary to note that, such prohibitions have not limited its wide use among the American citizenry, a fact that many associate with its medicinal importance.

The war against Marijuana traces its origin from the Chinese empire, where inhabitants used it as a pain remedy. Because of the nature of movements during the colonial period, its use moved very fast to other corners of the world, where America is inclusive; as a result the establishment of the British colonies. In the early years of its use, majority of individuals; more so medical