Can legalisation of Cannabis help US economy?

[int03h]

Legalizing cannabis could make America worse and worse. A part of teenagers will be exposed to more marijuana sooner.
Race degradation, a high-risk health threat. The consequences will be seen in 50 years if they intend to do it now.
We must estimate the economic efficiency and welfare costs of cannabis addicts.
The majority of countries ban marijuana and drugs, they understand its harmful effects. This would be a controversial proposition.

Once they legalized the use of it a lot of people not only teenagers will be exposed to it and it will have a bad effect in the long run, in the short run we may see growth in job offers, taxes and more that will help the economy but imagine how many people will abuse using it, people's future might be in trouble or should i say the country's future might be in trouble, legalization of it may bear problems in the future that will trouble the government. Its has its pros and cons but we shouldn't always think about the pros, the cons will be heavier to deal with in the upcoming years if it happens to be legalize

The consequences are clear, putting economics above the health of the entire society is not a good way to develop in the long term and sustainably. The pandemic showed the nature of capitalism and the capacity of government. The countries that look down on disease prevention are the ones with the highest cases.
For the legalization of cannabis too, the careful calculation is needed. An economy like the US only needs to miscalculate the legalization of cannabis, the consequences are huge as I have analyzed in the above article.

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[Vishnu.Reang]

Thats will be the main problem when that time comes. Criminal activities will increase as this drug can be used anytime, as guns are so normal to own in US, it will be a good pair in my opinion.

I don't agree. In countries such as Uruguay and Portugal, the crime rates went down sharply after the soft-drugs were legalized. On top of that, the deaths from overdose also went down. And you need to remember that the vast majority of the overdose deaths in the US results from prescription opioids and not from the illegal narcotics. And regarding guns, in a majority of the criminal cases the weapons used are not legally registered.

[FlightyPouch]

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...And regarding guns, in a majority of the criminal cases the weapons used are not legally registered.

What I am saying is that with the drug being legalized I think more crimes with a gun might increase considering the percentage of people that own a gun in the US. It is said that 30% of the people in the US own a gun, legally or illegally that would affect the user when using the drug, also we're talking about the crime rates here not the death rate.

[Renampun]

Of course! It will be good in the sense that this business from the shadow and criminal business became an ordinary business (sorry for the tautology), and also related to medicine.

Thats will be the main problem when that time comes. Criminal activities will increase as this drug can be used anytime, as guns are so normal to own in US, it will be a good pair in my opinion.

I thought it wouldn't be like this...
from what I read, cannabis is one of those drunken culprits if one uses it but does not make someone aggressive, different from opium or cocaine which makes its users aggressive. As far as I know the Netherlands is one of the countries that legalizes marijuana but does not have an increased crime rate because of it.

[Vishnu.Reang]

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...And regarding guns, in a majority of the criminal cases the weapons used are not legally registered.

What I am saying is that with the drug being legalized I think more crimes with a gun might increase considering the percentage of people that own a gun in the US. It is said that 30% of the people in the US own a gun, legally or illegally that would affect the user when using the drug, also we're talking about the crime rates here not the death rate.

In that case, I don't think that soft-drugs such as marijuana will have a greater impact when compared to alcohol. A great percentage of crimes, including gun crimes are committed under the influence of alcohol. So there is no real justification to ban marijuana, and at the same time make alcohol 100% legal. All that said, it is wrong to blame either drugs or alcohol for the crime. Blame the people who consume them beyond the limits. The vast majority of marijuana and alcohol users consume these substances in moderation, and they never cause any trouble for anyone.

[royalfestus]

Of course! It will be good in the sense that this business from the shadow and criminal business became an ordinary business (sorry for the tautology), and also related to medicine.

Thats will be the main problem when that time comes. Criminal activities will increase as this drug can be used anytime, as guns are so normal to own in US, it will be a good pair in my opinion.

The legalization of cannabis is as a result of inability to prohibit the use, so government proffer a regulated use: I expect such use to manage the quantity available in the form provided for the market. Cannabis is not the only drug that increases crime activities, alcohol does too but research showed that excess use of the drug result in most of these crime but how do we control excess use also. Excess quantities varies in individual

[wxxyrqa]

Of course! It will be good in the sense that this business from the shadow and criminal business became an ordinary business (sorry for the tautology), and also related to medicine.

Thats will be the main problem when that time comes. Criminal activities will increase as this drug can be used anytime, as guns are so normal to own in US, it will be a good pair in my opinion.

The legalization of cannabis is as a result of inability to prohibit the use, so government proffer a regulated use: I expect such use to manage the quantity available in the form provided for the market. Cannabis is not the only drug that increases crime activities, alcohol does too but research showed that excess use of the drug result in most of these crime but how do we control excess use also. Excess quantities varies in individual

The fact is that the implementation of cannabis can be considered with certain restrictions. In addition, one must take into account the benefits that cannabis provides for people who have not only psychological, but also physical problems. If we consider the strength of the narcotic substance contained in cannabis, then it is practically comparable to alcoholic beverages. if cannabis is banned, alcohol must be banned.

[Lorence.xD]

Thats will be the main problem when that time comes. Criminal activities will increase as this drug can be used anytime, as guns are so normal to own in US, it will be a good pair in my opinion.

I don't agree. In countries such as Uruguay and Portugal, the crime rates went down sharply after the soft-drugs were legalized. On top of that, the deaths from overdose also went down. And you need to remember that the vast majority of the overdose deaths in the US results from prescription opioids and not from the illegal narcotics. And regarding guns, in a majority of the criminal cases the weapons used are not legally registered.

I have heard about the narcotic solution in Portugal, they diverted their focus on eliminating the drugs instead they put their efforts in rehabilitating the people that uses it, it was effective as people was getting an effective rehabilitation. Regarding gun violence having a connection to drugs, if weapons manufacturing and regulated with iron hand restrictions, I think it will be effective. The perpetrator weapons are mostly illegally possessed or the requirements to get it is as easy as buying into the store, there is a difference.

I do not have a stance against cannabis yet because there are still few researches and studies that are solid about the benefits of recreational or medical use. I think there is no long term study on the effects but if there will be I hope that the US consider legalizing it because it is an oppurtunity that has been slipping between their fingers for a long time now. Legalizing also meant that prison population will considerably decrease as many are imprisoned because of possession of marijuana.

[bryant.coleman]

The fact is that the implementation of cannabis can be considered with certain restrictions. In addition, one must take into account the benefits that cannabis provides for people who have not only psychological, but also physical problems. If we consider the strength of the narcotic substance contained in cannabis, then it is practically comparable to alcoholic beverages. if cannabis is banned, alcohol must be banned.

You are forgetting the fact that alcohol was banned in a number of countries earlier. Prohibition in the United States was in place from 1920 to 1933, and was enacted due to pressure from the church. It was a disaster. The alcohol was available in every nook and corner, but the only difference was that the trade had gone underground and crime rates had increased by manifold. Fortunately, a secular government removed this stupid measure in 1933 despite objection from the church. Today's scenario is not much different. The church is in the forefront of the anti-cannabis movement.

[Janation]

Of course! It will be good in the sense that this business from the shadow and criminal business became an ordinary business (sorry for the tautology), and also related to medicine.

Thats will be the main problem when that time comes. Criminal activities will increase as this drug can be used anytime, as guns are so normal to own in US, it will be a good pair in my opinion.

Doesn't mean it will be legalized means all of the people could use it.

Obviously there will be a limitation to the people who are using it. They could just let them use these drugs in medication, just to treat those people who really needed it. They will not be legalizing this if they will not be thinking of the obviouse consequences that would happen in the future.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Doesn't mean it will be legalized means all of the people could use it.

Obviously there will be a limitation to the people who are using it. They could just let them use these drugs in medication, just to treat those people who really needed it. They will not be legalizing this if they will not be thinking of the obviouse consequences that would happen in the future.

A lot of people, especially those who are suffering from cancer and other serious ailments would like to use cannabis oil (Cannabidiol). There is a widespread belief that it is very effective and it has less side effects. Also a lot of people say that Cannabidiol is not as addictive as some of the synthetic Opioids. Actually, if Cannabidiol is legalized then it can prevent tens thousands of deaths. Last year, around 50,000 people died in the United States as a result of overdose from synthetic opioids.

[Janation]

Doesn't mean it will be legalized means all of the people could use it.

Obviously there will be a limitation to the people who are using it. They could just let them use these drugs in medication, just to treat those people who really needed it. They will not be legalizing this if they will not be thinking of the obviouse consequences that would happen in the future.

A lot of people, especially those who are suffering from cancer and other serious ailments would like to use cannabis oil (Cannabidiol). There is a widespread belief that it is very effective and it has less side effects. Also a lot of people say that Cannabidiol is not as addictive as some of the synthetic Opioids. Actually, if Cannabidiol is legalized then it can prevent tens thousands of deaths. Last year, around 50,000 people died in the United States as a result of overdose from synthetic opioids.

Does that mean that they can't actually use cannabis?

I mean they couldn't use cannabis even if it is for medical purposes? Isn't that bad since there are a lot of people that needed cannabis and without that they would be exposed to other things that could affect their health just like you said about the overdosing to synthetic opioids? I thought people could use cannabis despite the ban of it as long as it is for medical purposes.

[abhiseshakana]

Does that mean that they can't actually use cannabis?

I mean they couldn't use cannabis even if it is for medical purposes? Isn't that bad since there are a lot of people that needed cannabis and without that they would be exposed to other things that could affect their health just like you said about the overdosing to synthetic opioids? I thought people could use cannabis despite the ban of it as long as it is for medical purposes.

The issue of cannabis export is rife in my country and it has just been discovered that cannabis is one of the national fostered plants as stated in a regulation issued by the Ministry of Agriculture because it is categorized as a medicinal plant. But although it is believed to have positive benefits for the body, cannabis also causes damage to the body, especially the use of its leaves which are consumed directly which can cause delusions and hallucinations. The potential for mental disorders caused by the use of cannabis is a sufficient reason for banning its use without a doctor's instructions.

[iv4n]

Cannabis is a plant! Making some plant legal or illegal is crazy, but it's happening around the world for decades...


So the question is not "Can legalization of Cannabis help the US economy?" Economy is nothing compared with people and nature around, why we force economy at the expense of people and nature around?!


Question is:


DYOR before you create opinion about something! Don't let others (governments, rules, regulations, medias...) shape you how they want you to be!

[Vishnu.Reang]

Does that mean that they can't actually use cannabis?

I mean they couldn't use cannabis even if it is for medical purposes? Isn't that bad since there are a lot of people that needed cannabis and without that they would be exposed to other things that could affect their health just like you said about the overdosing to synthetic opioids? I thought people could use cannabis despite the ban of it as long as it is for medical purposes.

No. It is not legal.

Only in countries where it is legal to use medical marijuana, you can do that. In countries such as Malaysia, Cannabis is banned. And this ban covers both medical and recreational usage. If I am not wrong, Malaysia recently sentenced a few people to death for using cannabis oil as a painkiller. In such cases, you will be forced to use the alternative (synthetic opioids), although they are not 100% safe.

[pokeronlinestatus]

Economy is made to be like that, human race would never allow the whole world and all policies to be good, that is why economy has always been since the humanity started a way to make sure there are slaves and there are rulers and there are drug addicts. Maybe back in the day it was the places you conquer that you take slaves from, after a while it was not just nationality but also race as well, maybe it was governmentally supported, doesn't matter humanity always had it. Today? Well they can't call it slavery anymore and make you think you have a "choice" but in reality if you can't stay unemployed for 6 months without starving to death, that means you do not have a choice, you are a salary slave, you are still not free, you are definitely forced to be someones slave or die and that will continue unless the poor changes something.

[slapper]

The legalization cant change anything at all. The economy needs to be healed in all fields. A single industry can not make everything become better. The article mislead people the overall economy. Impact of the legalization can not compare with the next Presidential election. New policies is indispensable so as to stimulate the whole country. You need to understand that US economy depends on services and industries. Flowers and drug can not bring more jobs

Being stoned drives people lazy. But at least they might be happy with it. People are really exhausted with the pandemic. Feeling calm and pleased can boost people's optimistic so as they might be more productive for later work.

Hope the next president will have a clear method. After all, government still plays an important role of a country. Wiser the leader is, the better the country's strengh is.

[GeorgeJohn]

 From the views of everything concerning cannabis you will understand that cannabis is not something we can handle without some certain precautions or measures.

Cannabis in some extent is actually good for some individuals body chemistry due to the process of personal consumption, which another person can't take the same measures of consuming it.

Legalising use of cannabis will add more corruption in the country so any country that want to do such is going to be in damage because every young adults will misuse it.

In terms of election, it's base on the choice of any aspirant who happened to emerge as incumbent president, but if wrong people votes because of legalisation of cannabis is the entire country that will suffer.

[n0ne]

Cannabis are considered illegal under the federal law, but few States of US have legalized the usage of cannabis for the medicinal and recreational needs. Legalization isn't gonna make any changes to the US economy. As per the different data year to year the consumption of cannabis in USA have increased. This has added up tax revenue of more than 1.19 billion this year. So, when legalized the market will widen, but it helping the economy will happen in a very small percentage.



Source : New Frontier Data, created by americanmarijuana.org

[AnnRogers]

Of course, legalization will help the development of the US economy, because there will be new products from cannabis, and people will not buy grass and the like not legally through telegram, it will bring profit to the country. It will still be sold not everywhere but as in other countries where it is legalized in coffee shops. In addition to drugs there are many drugs that are also made from cannabis, the so-called highly active hypnotics and obespechivaushyi, my friends had surgery, and not to suffer from pain uses CBD oil with the addition of THX, and there is a SC oil which is a sedative, someone will be interested to read about this in more detail.