1. Moral and Pragmatic Arguments for Marijuana
What purpose does prohibition intend to serve besides restoring the middle-class suburban America from "lawless criminals"? ... In order to gain legislative legitimacy, a series of well-funded studies must be conducted by the government in order to make a conclusion. ... The government sets mandatory sentencing for even the possession of these scheduled drugs. ... Government power specifically protects an individual's autonomy and well-being by preventing other individuals or entities from compromising them. ... The Dutch government decriminalized cannabis in 1976; allowing it t...
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