Is legalized marijuana good for the economy?? US Citizens might talk here..

[Gaff]

The legalization of marijuana has brought in millions (maybe billions?) in tax revenue to those states that have allowed it. Just imagine what each state and even the federal government could do with such extra money. Rather than wasting millions in tax money on a fight that can't be won ,right??

Or maybe you guys got another opinions??

are you a smoker?seems like youre smoking alot this days lol,though some medical breakthrough says marijuana is medicinal and cure to some sickness,it doesnt mean it will be needed to legalized,and even if how much government wasting to fight this drugs still its better to fight for peoples benefits than doing nothing at all

This issue have brought both positive and negative impact and government and other sectors should continue weighing their options. It's long been researched, studied and claimed that it has been found to treat cancer and has helped for those who are sick. In that circumstance I think it is a good discovery. In fact, the Drug Policy Alliance is currently working on marijuana legalization campaigns in New Jersey, New Mexico and New York. In the end, I mostly believe that we need stronger regulations and specifically we need to pay attention and be responsible in using any forms of drugs (medicine), and not abuse its usage and recommendation.

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[Geleve]

maybe yes. because if it is legalized it wont be underground any more. so government will be able to take taxes from marijuana trades. however it is not something ethic when government take advantage of those kind of addictive things.

[Hydrogen]

Legalization is a better policy imo.

Legal weed with higher health and production standards decreases the degree to which marijuana can be tampered with. In cases where a person smoked weed and developed a case of anxiety(or other issue), it is likely the weed they smoked was laced with a hard drug of some type. Drug dealers sometimes lace weed with other things to get people addicted to other drugs. Legalization has the potential to cut down on these types of illicit practices. Over the long term, legalization also has a good potential to increase the production of weed which should decrease prices while competition and free markets enhance quality and potency.

The taxation issue could be the most attractive aspect for lawmakers. With debts and deficits becoming larger concerns, it is likely many states will legalize for the boost in tax revenue. There have also been claims of legalization diminishing the income for drug cartels, gangs and organized criminal groups which could be a bonus on top of everything else.

[Pearls Before Swine]

Nope, I have no other opinions on this.  OP hit the nail on the head with his post.

The war on drugs that the US gov't has been waging for most of the 20th century to the present has not only been futile, it's had many negative effects.  It's put millions of people in jail, it's wasted money fighting it, it's stigmatized drug users, and it's facilitated the spread of lifestyle diseases like hepatitis C and HIV.  I still can't figure out what all this was in the name of.

And marijuana?  Please, that's almost funny.  So yeah, the legalization of it is a great first step toward reversing all of the damage that the gov't has done throughout the years.  Having it banned has had the same effects as Prohibition, and we all know how that worked out.  The tax revenues will certainly help the states and the federal gov't as well, if they ever wake up and start following suit.  It'll instantly cut down on crime, too, and that's probably most important.

It's good for the economy and a lot of other things, too.  Glad this all is happening.

[audaciousbeing]

I watched the anniversary of marijuana smokers that was celebrated some days back with the amount of people involved with so much joy and happiness in their faces I felt concern for this generation and the law makers have equally disappointed the coming generation for promulgating that law. They make law about smoking marijuana for recreational purpose without considering other factors.

Economically,  the marijuana business is a huge one that could turn millionaire in a short while, an already available market, its own unique supply chain but the cost  outweighs its benefit from my own standpoint which ranges from the cost of ensuring compliance with the law to not exceeding the amount of grams to be consumed, to ensure that they are restricted to certain places to smoke without endangering the members of the public, the cost treating those who will have mental issues as a result of abuse and a whole lot of other non quantitative disadvantages.

[Averim]

I am not a us citicen but i belive the comercialization of marijuana will be in a field where the customers wont be absent. It is strange to make a public legal market for such drugs but hey, who am i to judge?

[mostcrack]

this is somewhat at odds with the anti-narcotics propaganda that it would be possible that minors would use marijuana without the knowledge of others or their parents, not a way out to boost the country's economy for me, there would be better things that are more positive which can make the country's economy soar but in fact the profits from marijuana are enormous and abundant as the country that legalizes marijuana rapid economic development quickly and simultaneously reduces unemployment every year, I see many articles potentially marijuana many can be used as medicine, if only used medical reasons I think it's a bit plausible with limited inventory without free sellers.

[dothebeats]

Economy? Yes. If marijuana in several other countries were to be permitted to be used as a form of a leisure drug, then fuck yeah, millions of dollars would be pouring out in just that sector, no doubt. There's tons of potheads around every country and so far, I haven't seen any reports about someone under the influence of marijuana hurt, abused, or killed anyone they came into contact with. Marijuana is nice, and studies show that it has more benefits in the body compared to other herbs that are legally being produced and sold. The thing is, some governments are corrupt to the core that they don't allow marijuana to be sold because they silently permit other dangerous drugs such as meth and cocaine to flourish since it is a bigger industry compared to the former.

[vintages]

The legalization of marijuana has brought in millions (maybe billions?) in tax revenue to those states that have allowed it. Just imagine what each state and even the federal government could do with such extra money. Rather than wasting millions in tax money on a fight that can't be won ,right??

Or maybe you guys got another opinions??

Marijuana is a highly medicinal plant, but a lot of people have misused and abused it for another purpose. The USA is among the top countries which have several cases of under-age children  taking marijuana to 'get high' and you don't blame the government for putting a ban in it. Yes, there is a lot of money to be made from it but it's better to put a hold on it for the sake of some kids whom are still growing.

[grimesrhymes]

Legalizing marijuana and other drugs seems like a no brainer from so many angles. It allows proper taxation which can generate tax revenue that can be put to good use, it controls consumption and can allow for addicts to get better help, it reduces drug related crimes, I could go on, there are few negatives that I can think of, mostly unverifiable claims that it would increase consumption.

[Indrawan77]

I dont see any good from legalising marijuana, its a substance for making people high and can do thinga that they  dont realise when they high, and even if the marijuana bring a lot of money to the economic, but the country will need extra money to hire paramedic and police because people will do stupid things when they high, so I think legalising marijuana might not too good for the country reputation

[shaikhimoqc]

Legalizing marijuana not only can hit Mexican drug cartels, it can also stimulate domestic economic development, create opportunities and drive related industries around the country.

It is an effective palliative for the federal government, which is now constrained by congress.

[green_fish]

The legalization of marijuana in the United States is more beneficial than harmful.

Legalising marijuana could be an industry that would crack down on drug dealers to create jobs and fill the coffers.

[ceferov]

I think it's better to be legalized because lots of people already using it illegally. So why not to take tax from it and let it to be crime? 

[ganlianshifu1]

In theory, marijuana is less harmful to individuals and societies than sugar, alcohol and cigarettes. It seems reasonable to legalize the legalization of sugar and alcohol.

The legalization of marijuana is the progress of mankind, and the legitimacy should be the product of the development of civilized society.

[darkangel11]

I dont see any good from legalising marijuana, its a substance for making people high and can do thinga that they  dont realise when they high, and even if the marijuana bring a lot of money to the economic, but the country will need extra money to hire paramedic and police because people will do stupid things when they high, so I think legalising marijuana might not too good for the country reputation

Really? People don't realize that they are high? Are you for real?
AFAIK people aren't dumb monkeys. They know that drinking alcohol will eventually make them drunk and that smoking weed makes you high. They also know when they are high, believe me. Also, there were several tests conducted on the influence of marijuana on people and some of them, like the high driving tests, can be seen on youtube. It's interesting that high people were driving quite well up to a certain point. Much better than drunk people would.
Legalizing is the most logical option.

[pitiflin]

Why not? People will get high,and do all the stupid things that they wouldn't have done while they weren't high. Things will change for the better. Population might increase rapidly for a while but things will go back to control once they realize it.
Jokes aside,obviously marijuana is not good for any economy, I don't know why Canada did it.

[asy7]

The legalization of marijuana has brought in millions (maybe billions?) in tax revenue to those states that have allowed it. Just imagine what each state and even the federal government could do with such extra money. Rather than wasting millions in tax money on a fight that can't be won ,right??

Or maybe you guys got another opinions??

I think it has to do with politicians and there involvement in the community/state/county/area/company/industry they represent. If politicians earn't more from legalising "whatever" i am sure they wouldn't even hesitate!

[audaciousbeing]

I think it's better to be legalized because lots of people already using it illegally. So why not to take tax from it and let it to be crime? 

Maybe depending on the country that you reside though because here its going to create another round of social menace for the society. As at today, there is nothing illegal about smoking cigarettes but the social costs is second to none even to someone who is not smoking and with the inscription of them being able to die young. Marijuana is even worse, people don't get high by smoking cigarettes the medical effects are there but marijuana combines the two to the extent that when you see someone misbehaving, destroying things he could not afford in a lifetime, the source of such energy is nothing other than marijuana.

If government should then start because of revenue then open the flood gates for people to bury themselves in marijuana, then they should start putting up rehabilitation centres for those who will be admitted there, insurance policies for the properties they will destroy when they are high, medical facilities to take care of those who will be exposed to social hazard etc. Its the worst decision any government can take without putting necessary infrastructures in place.

[kenlyresuello08]

In some counties that there are good possibilities that happened when they legalized the marijuana but not all the countries in the whole world. Why? Because its community some of them they abuse using marijuana. They using it a drugs and some them are minors.