Legalization of Medical Marijuana
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Legalization of Medical MarijuanaBy: Michael Chapman
Two Sides• Those that are in favor of legalizing marijuana • Those that oppose the legalization.
Medical Marijuana
• Chronic Pain and Disease• Cancer• HIV AIDS• Back pains and painful joints• Seizures• Nausua
In Favor of Legalization • So far 16 states have or are in the process of legalizing the marijuana for
medical use.
• Those in favor continue to try to pursuade the other 34 states to enact the law for medical marijuana
• THC is the chemical in medical marijuana that gives the ultimate high and relief users are trying to find.
• Medical Marijuana can relieve painful stress that other painkillers just can’t do.
• Alcohol and tobacco are more dangerous as far as addicting and potency.
• If its growing in the ground, how can you make it illegal?
Opponents of Medical Marijuana• Those opposed believe strongly that marijuana should still be
considered a harmful drug.
• Not enough scientific research has been done to legalize this drug for medical purposes.
• Marijuana is a gateway drug that will lead to stronger drugs such as heroin, cocaine, meth, etc.
• If you legalize one drug, where do we stop?
What the solution?
Strict laws that make sure users have doctors signature.
Harsher penalties for those that break the law.