When the law was passed there was virtually no opposition against it and there were no surveys or scientific studies that aided this decision made by congress. ... The vast majority of these people are regular, law-abiding citizens that otherwise would have no confrontations with the law. ... Long-term studies show that use of other illicit drugs among youth almost never occurs unless they have first used marijuana (Kane, Yacoubian). ... There are petitions in every state for laws that are somehow in favor of marijuana. ... My proposition would be to legislate a law permitting the restricted u...

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It has been found to be a myth that marijuana is a gateway drug, or a stepping-stone to harder more dangerous drugs. ... Marijuana laws are based on falsehoods, misinformation and just plain fear. ... The laws against marijuana are based on falsehoods, which continue today. ... It is clear that the marijuana laws need reform. ... A regulated, legal market would reduce pot sales and use among teenagers, as well as other illicit drugs. ...

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Others, make the claim that the legalization of marijuana would actually bring an increase in the use of other drugs, an increase in violent crime, and create a virtual nightmare for law enforcement. ... First, however, I feel it is important for us to take a quick glance at the origins of our current laws against marijuana and how they progressed to where we are today. ... This money could be used, to give an example, to fund drug prevention programs in our schools or community centers. ... Taxpayers are forced to fund the militarization of domestic law enforcement. ... Whether all drugs a...

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