Cannabis Bill
economic
Drug dealers would not be getting as much money so the money that might have been used for marijuana would be introduced into the economy in different ways then by drug dealing
Health
Less people using it = less overdoses
Since its a gateway drug, if it was illegal less people could use it meaning less people would have it as a gateway and less hard core drugs would be used.
Social
If people can't get there hands on drugs it will make society safer
Political
23 states have laws saying it can be used for medical purposes
Illegal federally
This is a conservative bill, its on the right
Tax payers money that goes to police forces to increase funds on drug busting
Increase security at borders so that less gets imported into the country
5 questions
How will the prohibiting marijuana help the health of the people?
How will this help prevent other drug use since marijuana is a gateway drug?
How will the states that have Cannabis legal be affected?-What will come of them?
When do we plan on implementing this law in the future?
What do we plan on doing to help those who are already on it? -Rehab? withdrawal plans?