Drug use is a major influential force in today's world. The problem is so out of hand that many options are being considered to control it or even solve it. While ending the drug war is almost impossible, legalization of marijuana should be an option that should be considered to ease the burden. Although many people believe that making marijuana legal would increase the amount of use, Marijuana should be legalized because it will reduce the great amount of money spent on the related law enforcement and there are many benefits to be considered especially in pain reduction for the terminally ill.
Legalizing marijuana would increase our country's revenue. Marijuana should be taxed heavily. Marijuana and other drugs would be made by the same people who make aspirin so the quality would be assured, containing no poisons. These could be taxed heavily because the users would be assured of "clean drugs".
Making marijuana legal will reduce the great amount of money spent on enforcement each year. Drug dealers and users are one step ahead of the enforcement process. If a drug dealer is caught another will show up somewhere else. Do you think it is possible to win? Too much money is wasted on a cause that seems to have no end. All of this money could be spent on better things.
By lifting the ban on Marijuana use and treating it like other drugs such as tobacco & alcohol, Australia as well as the rest of the world would gain immediate long-term benefits. This change in the law would improve the quality of life for many people. Victims of alaucoma & those needing anti-nausea treatment, for example would find marijuana easily available. Many drugs are bad for certain people to take and they should be told why in a sensible way. It might be possible to discuss the dangers of marijuana use without getting caught in the debate. Meanwhile the black market would disappear almost over night. Some arrangements would be made to license the production of marijuana cigarettes.