I agree with my classmate, Jocelyn Hernandez, on the post she wrote. Whether we legalize marijuana or not, people are still going to use it. Marijuana is widely used, especially in adolescents and young adults. In the US, there are about 20 million users, about 7.5% of people aged 12 or older. According to a Gallup poll, 64% of Americans support legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Marijuana is a mind-altering drug, which is why its medical use is somewhat controversial. Although marijuana can help relieve some symptoms of certain medical conditions, its use is indeed illegal on a federal level because the FDA still has concerns about potential risks versus benefits. Some states have passed laws to allow the use of marijuana for medical conditions, and some are also making the move to decriminalize marijuana use by adults.
Legislatures in several states recently passed legalization measures, and they are debating the regulations that would have to be set in motion with the legalized sale and use of marijuana. Massachusetts lawmakers were weighing bills earlier this year that would lower the amount residents can legally possess and place restrictions on stores.
Aside from the visibly decreasing crime rate, states where the use of marijuana is legal also observe lower unemployment rate. In the states where it has been legalized, the new industry is contributing to the various states' economies. According to Marijuana Business Daily, the number of jobs created by cannabis-related companies ranges between 100,000 and 150,000. New Frontier Data estimated employment within the industry may reach 300,000 by 2020. In all likelihood, the share will only continue to grow within the upcoming years.
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