"Smoke 'em if you got 'em"

Legalizing marijuana? Is it closer than we think? According to last weeks Commuter story "Smoke 'em if you got 'em" by Adam LaMascus, the California legislature are having meetings debating whether or not to legalize marijuana. In this story you will find that it helps point out different drug topics that are being discussed in other states.

While reading this story, there were a lot of easy to follow money facts. One of which was "Tax officials estimate legalizing and taxing cannabis could bring in an additional $1.4 billion in revenues to the financially cramping state. I say go for it, and I don't even smoke." It's in plain English that everyone can understand.

Also, the LaMascus states that while in college he has seen the effects of both cannabis and alcohol. He points out that alcohol causes accidents and alters judgments, which some legalization prohibitionists believe marijuana will do as well. However if alcohol, which we know has those effects, is legal then why isn't cannabis when we don't know the exact effects it will have on citizens?

LaMascus also brings up Harry J. Anslinger who opposes the legalization of marijuana. Anslinger says that cannabis will cause accidents and make people under the influence become angry. I really like the fact that the story tells little bits of each side. It gives the reader a chance to decide for themselves whether or not to go with the choices of legalization.

I really enjoyed reading this article because it helps to show you the facts on legalization and what both sides are thinking and fighting about rather than just showing to pros and it gives everyone the chance to make their own choice about which side to be on. LaMascus uses money facts and the topics that are still being debated to help give the reader information on legalization. Also all the facts about the presidents and marijuana use from the past lets you in on the fact that not everyone has been against it and not everyone will be against it.