Response to David Acosta's Blog

               David Acosta writes a very well formulated blog over leglislation regarding the legalization of recreational marijuana consumption that can be found here: http://davetherep.blogspot.com/2015/11/legalize-use-of-recreational-marijuana.html

David touches on a multitude of points that are very logical such as the positive effect it could have on the American economy as a taxable product, the beneficial qualities of cannabis, and the many public representative that support this headstrong campaign for legalization of recreational cannabis consumption. He goes on to further his argument by provoking the question of how tobacco is not under prohibition despite its clearly advertised detrimental health effects.


          Another interesting point Acosta makes his direction towards the amount of Americans currently incarcerated for participating in the usage of a naturally occurring product. I too concur that this full frontal marijuana prohibition is without a doubt ridiculous almost to a comedic level, as legislators of the back end of the generational gap desperately hold onto their archaic values.

     My only contradiction to Acosta's argument is that the full legalization of a mind altering substance is infeasible. Although I do agree with him on the majority of his supporting arguments, there are dangers still associated to the drug, although not directly from consumption. I believe the proper course of action would be for a federal wide decriminalization act on marijuana, removing it from the schedule one drug category. However, much like alcohol and tobacco, the market needs to be regulated. To quote our always entertaining professor, Mr. Seago, "We can't have kindergartners smoking joints during recess." Which can easily be inferred to the fact that if marijuana is not regulated on the market full legalization could in fact be detrimental to the American public. By decriminalizing the product, crime rates would reduce, incarceration rates would reduce considerably, and I guarantee you the number of glossy eyes, foolish grins, and snack food intake would increase exponentially here in America.


Very well written post David.