The Arguments For And Against Marijuana Legalization In The U.S. [Infographic]

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The arguments for and against marijuana legalization in the United States:

found that U.S. public support for marijuana legalization surged to 66%. Especially noteworthy was a newfound majority support for legalization among Republicans and Americans aged 55 and older. The increasing popularity behind the notion of giving pot the green light raises an obvious yet seldom asked question: why do people want to legalize it? Gallup recently released86% of supporters say that the medicinal benefits of marijuana are a very important reason for legalization.

When the roughly one-third of Americans opposing legalization were asked about the most important reasons for keeping legal marijuana out of circulation, driver safety was the chief reason. 79% said that an increase in the number of accidents involving drivers using marijuana is a major reason for their opposition.

 

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The against is rife with fear and ignorance

I really believe marijuana will be grossly abused if it is legalised

Immoral is the dumbest reason against

Reasonable humans vs Superstitious bible belt simpletons willing to condemn others while holding their favorite glass of wine.

Do the positives and negatives against alcohol now

Nahhhh...

'freedoms ok as long as it only involves what i believe is ok'

Sugar is immoral. Plantations used slaves. To this day entire communities diets are so bad it’s possible to say poisonous ☠️ due to sugar

Not a word about environmental issues caused by Marijuana use (airquality and pesticides) and publichealth issues associated 2ndhandsmoke? FOR SHAME!

Lol the immoral argument is hilarious to me.

Hilarious how an argument is marijuana use will lead to car accidents. Uhhhh have y’all heard of alcohol

This must be a joke

Do any of the negatives seem legitimate? -- I don't see them being legit.

Yet cigarettes and alcohol are A-Okay? Addictive prescription drugs too?

Wait til you show those against what alcohol does to people

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