The recreational use of cannabis has been legalized in 19 U.S. states and Washington D.C. Another 12 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands have decriminalized its use. Commercial distribution of cannabis has been legalized in all jurisdictions where possession has been legalized, except for D.C. Personal cultivation for recreational use is allowed in all of these jurisdictions except for Washington State and New Jersey. Proponents argue that marijuana sales bring in tax revenue for states and cut down on non-violent drug incarcerations. Opponents argue that marijuana is a powerful recreational drug that can lead to addiction and psychosis.
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@9YBCJL28mos8MO
Decriminalize, but not legalize. All people convicted of offenses for personal use should be freed from jail.
@9JBF5FH1yr1Y
Yes, but with heavy limitations on public use. Many people have allergies and respiratory issues and should not be subject to other people’s recreational drug use without consent. That being said, any penalties for public use should be fines with no possibility of incarceration.
@94BTBCW3yrs3Y
No, not until there are better ways to test if someone is currently under the influence
@8XJ6ZD94yrs4Y
Yes, but only for recreational use and tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
@8Q8KWDJ4yrs4Y
Until you can do a sobriety test for marijuana no it should not be legal. If you need it for medical reasons you must carry and produce your card and have proper prescription
@8PY54BY5yrs5Y
Yes, completely legalize it for medical use but decriminalize recreational use.
@8DSM5L65yrs5Y
Yes, legalize all drugs. Addiction is a public health crisis, not a criminal one.
@99R6LL22yrs2Y
No, except for medically approved uses.
@5PZJZNN5yrs5Y
No. Decriminalize, but don’t legalize.
@8DBPF895yrs5Y
Yes, but tax and regulate it. There should be age restrictions as well as restrictions on where you can smoke. Marijuana use should be discouraged.
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