Pubdate: Thu, 29 Mar 2012
Source: Herald News, The (Fall River, MA)
Copyright: 2012 The Herald News
Contact:  http://www.heraldnews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3604
Author: Kayla Farias

LEGALIZE MARIJUANA IN MASSACHUSETTS

I have been wondering why marijuana is not legal in the state of 
Massachusetts. It doesn't make sense to why we make such a big deal 
about that particular drug. There are worse things to worry about 
other than marijuana. Our economy would benefit greatly if marijuana was legal.

If it was legal, it could be sold in pharmacies or stores specialized 
in marijuana. It would be able to be taxed which in turn, helps the 
government, and it would take crime off the streets. A lot of people 
start to use marijuana because it is like being rebellious.

It's against the law and people think it is cool to break the laws 
and get away with it. If it was legal, less people would probably use 
it other than the people who really need it like for medical uses.

If you think about it, marijuana has many good qualities. It would 
help our economy and help people with medical issues like glaucoma 
and certain kinds of cancers.

The fact that marijuana is illegal is ridiculous. It could do so many 
great things for the state of Massachusetts.

Kayla Farias

Fall River
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