Possession of controlled substances is no longer illegal

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Possession of controlled substances is no longer illegal

Better funding for education against using drugs

More funding would be available for anti-drug programs looking to educate youth and anyone interested in learning about drug use and the adverse side effects

Funding used to fight drug related crimes could be used in schools to better educate children on the harm that drugs could cause

Keeps troubled kids looking for the "forbidden fruit" away from experimenting with controlled substances

Kids experiment with drugs to stand out and look cool. Making drugs legal would draw interest away from the drugs for children looking to be different

Troubled children are statistically more likely to experiment with drugs to "rebel". Making drugs legal would take the take the sort of rebel feeling away from using drugs and would lessen the likelihood of kids experimenting with drugs

Keeps the drug market out of the hands of criminals

Allows drug users to safely access drugs that haven't been cut or laced

Lessened gang violence related to drug use because drug gangs would no longer be around

Could make our streets and homes a safer place

Helps keep our law enforcement officers and first responders available for more medical emergencies rather than drug crimes

Around 1/5 crimes involving robbery, rape, and car jacking involve controlled substances used illegally

An estimated 50-150 billion dollars would be saved a year from drug-related preventive operations

Money could be used for drug rehab

Hundreds of dollars back into hard working American's pockets