Supporters and critics make numerous claims about state‐level marijuana legalizations. Advocates suggest that legalization reduces crime, raises tax revenue, lowers criminal justice expenditures, improves public health, increases traffic safety, and stimulates the economy. Critics argue that legalization spurs marijuana and other drug or alcohol use, increases crime, diminishes traffic safety, harms public health, and lowers teen educational achievement.
Both sides have overstated their cases in my opinion. I'm fine with small levels of usage, but not in the public square. Just like smoking in restaurants and bars, why should I have to get high because a person can't make it through the day without smoking a joint?
I'm all for the legalization of medical marijuana for pain management or for management of psychological disorders. I see no difference in it and the use of Xanax, Lexapro and valium that have caused more damage in our society today.
But let me be clear, I do not want people around children of any age smoking pot and operating any vehicle under the influence.
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