Ever wondered what the future of marijuana is going to look like? Picture the United States in 20 years or so. Do you think that state and federal governments are going to become more lenient with cannabis growth and consumption, or do you foresee things turning out differently? Well, it is a good thing you are reading this article, because I have a lot to say on this issue. It’s no secret that the recent year was an awful one for everybody. It was so bad that many people began to deal with severe mental health illnesses and unexplained problems and conditions. Consequently, cannabis consumption has significantly increased in the United States during that time and continues to climb as we speak.
What does this mean for the future? Well, I think it means that we are looking at a society that is slowly but surely realizing the amazing health benefits that cannabis has to offer. It seems as though governments are also realizing the potential benefits of marijuana. Not only has it shown to be more beneficial for the human body than alcohol, but marijuana also is a very profitable industry and could produce a lot of money in tax revenue for the United States. At the moment, there are currently 35 states out of the 50 in America that have legalized cannabis, and that is really good progress from years ago. However, I would still say that there’s a long way to go before we reach full legalization on a federal level.
For those people out there who don’t think that marijuana should be legalized, I believe that they are simply not aware of all the economical, political, and physical benefits that the legalization of marijuana can bring to people all over the United States. First of all, legalizing cannabis on a federal level would actually decrease crime rates all throughout the United States. Think about all the people out there being charged with crimes for possessing marijuana - meanwhile, someone 50 miles west in a different state would be legally allowed to have that same drug.
It simply does not make sense. Not only will it make people’s lives easier that are just trying to treat their chronic conditions with cannabis, but it will also make law makers and police forces job’s easier as well since there will not be as much to get people in trouble for. Shouldn’t we be focused on the more serious offense anyways? Someone smoking cannabis isn’t going to be bothering anybody. It also is true that people who have been charged with cannabis-related crimes in the past could be expunged from jail time and other penalties that they now face. It is nice to know that both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris encourage the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana throughout the United States. I think we are taking steps in the right direction, but there is still a long way to go for sure.
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