7 Arguments For Legalizing Marijuana That No One Should Believe
There may be good reasons to legalize marijuana. But if there are, the following arguments shouldn’t be considered to be among them.
How The Weed Tax Shortfall Taught California Democrats The Logic Of The Laffer Curve
California’s broke state government was hoping legalizing marijuana would generate tax revenue to stabilize their government. But they set the tax rate far too high, generating too little revenue.
U.S. Surgeon General Says It’s High Time To Relax Marijuana Rules
He believes the marijuana’s current classification inhibits research for medical advancements that include cannabis and cannabinoids.
How Medical Marijuana Can Help Alleviate Our Pain-Driven Opioid Crisis
To date, research shows marijuana-based chemical compounds can be everything from anti-inflammatory to neuroprotective, with fewer side effects than pain drugs.
How Legalizing Marijuana Will Hurt Americans Long-Term
While marijuana’s surface-level effects appear more benign than its detractors suggest, its unintended consequences run deeper than its advocates like to admit.
Marijuana Legalization Shows Democrats How To Win At Policy Again
Democrats should learn from the example of marijuana legalization that only through federalism can they achieve lasting political change.
Why The 9 States With Pot On The Ballot Shouldn’t Legalize It
As a citizen of 20 years here, seeing the effects on my community and neighbors, I see a great deal of serious harm from legalizing marijuana in Colorado.