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Before you shout "repost!", I'd like to take the time to have an intelligent discussion with the rest of NS on the topic of marijuana legalization.
Up until recently, I was pretty ignorant on the topic of marijuana prohibition. I don't smoke weed frequently, although I have before. A week or so ago, I finally got around to watching The Union: The Business Behind Getting High, and I have to say, I was blown away, and it has significantly changed my stance on legalization. Many of the issues they discuss are incredibly interesting, and if anyone has not seen it, please take the time to watch it. It is well worth the time.
At first, I was a bit skeptical, as anyone would be, so I did my homework, and discovered that most of the things they were saying were true.
In a nutshell for those who haven't heard the facts already:
-Weed does not kill brain cells, and in fact, in some cases may actually stimulate cell growth.
-Weed does not cause cancer.
-Marijuana is one of the most universally useful plants known to man.
-Caffeine is much more addictive than Marijuana.
-Weed is a gateway drug only due to the fact that it is distributed through dealers. (Exposure to hard drugs; legalization would solve this.)
I cannot cover all the bases, as it is WAY more information than I can even begin to type. Watch the documentary for the rest of the story.
I also happened to watch a documentary by the BBC, and they did a good job of giving a neutral view on the issue.
In a nutshell:
-Marijuana does in fact increase the chances for schizophrenia, although incredibly minute.
-Marijuana does impair memory in users under 15 years of age.
In the end, the argument seems extremely lopsided. The pros of legalization abound, while - aside from feeling a little lazy for a while, and maybe eating a lot of Cheetos - the cons seem to be lacking quite a bit. It begs the question; Why in the hell isn't this legal?
SO. NS, I ask you, what's your stance on legalization? What would legalization mean for you? Why should/shouldn't we legalize it?
