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Legalize Marijuana

Legalize It The idea to legalize marijuana has been a hot topic ever since the governmanet first decided to criminalize the drug. Even though there is evidance that the drug is less harmful than it was once believed to be, the government is still hesitant to change its current policy. The cost to society, as well as to individuals, is much more than it should be, considering the lack of success of the "war on drugs". Studies have shown that at least fourty million americans have tried marijuana and at least fifteen million still continue to use it on a regular basis. Those who support the legalization of marijuana have pointed to the Netherlands in an effort to convince the government. The Netherlands have a more laid back drug policy that focuses on the treatment of addicts rather than their punishment. The laws of the Netherlands distinguish between hard drugs, such as herion, ans soft drugs, like marijuana, and provide treatment for those who use hards drugs and soft drugs for perso...

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