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Essay:A Defense of Cannabis (view source)
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[[Marijuana]] seems to be one of those sticking points between libertarians and social conservatives. Yet I am a social conservative, defending cannabis.
First of all, cannabis should be legalized. In fact, it already has been here in Canada.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvwvFWmbyx0</ref> The state has no right to tell its citizens what they can or can't do with their bodies. It is a matter of bodily autonomy (''unlike abortion or illegal immigration''). It's not a matter of safety, especially considering marijuana is perfectly safe!
It is different from other "drugs." I oppose the legalization of magic mushrooms in, of course, California.<ref>https://video.foxnews.com/v/5665866289001/#sp=show-clips</ref><ref>https://www.foxnews.com/us/magic-mushrooms-might-be-decriminalized-in-denver</ref> But cannabis is not remotely comparable to magic mushrooms, cocaine, heroin, etc. It is physically impossible to overdose on marijuana, for instance. No-one has ever died from consuming too much of it.<ref>https://www.thealternativedaily.com/you-cant-overdose-on-weed/</ref><ref>https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/marijuana-deaths-2014_n_56816417e4b06fa68880a217?ri18n=true</ref>
It is also a matter of [[criminal justice reform]]. Do you know how many people have been arrested for marijuana violations? [[Kamala Harris]] alone sent thousands of people to prison for it, according to [[Tulsi Gabbard]].<ref>https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/07/31/gabbard_vs_harris_you_kept_prisoners_locked_up_for_labor_blocked_evidence_that_would_free_man_on_death_row.html</ref>
In addition, it has to do with taking on Big [[Pharma]]. We have no idea how many diseases cannabis could cure or help treat, because the corrupt pharmaceutical industry is covering it up!<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/oct/22/recreational-marijuana-legalization-big-business</ref><ref>https://www.visualcapitalist.com/the-big-pharma-takeover-of-medical-cannabis/</ref><ref>https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomangell/2018/02/23/senator-calls-out-big-pharma-for-opposing-legal-marijuana/#5d7d894e1bac</ref>]
People have actually died from consuming excessive quantities of [[tobacco]] and [[alcohol]]. Tobacco and alcohol have led to miserable lives and cause many problems. Sure, marijuana is marginally addictive, but only as much as coffee, sugar, social media, video games. No-one has ever become a "cannab-oholic."
Cannabis is worth defending. There are several significant health benefits.<ref>https://www.businessinsider.com/health-benefits-of-medical-marijuana-2014-4</ref> Criminalization of the substance would be a disaster.
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First of all, cannabis should be legalized. In fact, it already has been here in Canada.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvwvFWmbyx0</ref> The state has no right to tell its citizens what they can or can't do with their bodies. It is a matter of bodily autonomy (''unlike abortion or illegal immigration''). It's not a matter of safety, especially considering marijuana is perfectly safe!
It is different from other "drugs." I oppose the legalization of magic mushrooms in, of course, California.<ref>https://video.foxnews.com/v/5665866289001/#sp=show-clips</ref><ref>https://www.foxnews.com/us/magic-mushrooms-might-be-decriminalized-in-denver</ref> But cannabis is not remotely comparable to magic mushrooms, cocaine, heroin, etc. It is physically impossible to overdose on marijuana, for instance. No-one has ever died from consuming too much of it.<ref>https://www.thealternativedaily.com/you-cant-overdose-on-weed/</ref><ref>https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/marijuana-deaths-2014_n_56816417e4b06fa68880a217?ri18n=true</ref>
It is also a matter of [[criminal justice reform]]. Do you know how many people have been arrested for marijuana violations? [[Kamala Harris]] alone sent thousands of people to prison for it, according to [[Tulsi Gabbard]].<ref>https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/07/31/gabbard_vs_harris_you_kept_prisoners_locked_up_for_labor_blocked_evidence_that_would_free_man_on_death_row.html</ref>
In addition, it has to do with taking on Big [[Pharma]]. We have no idea how many diseases cannabis could cure or help treat, because the corrupt pharmaceutical industry is covering it up!<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/oct/22/recreational-marijuana-legalization-big-business</ref><ref>https://www.visualcapitalist.com/the-big-pharma-takeover-of-medical-cannabis/</ref><ref>https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomangell/2018/02/23/senator-calls-out-big-pharma-for-opposing-legal-marijuana/#5d7d894e1bac</ref>]
People have actually died from consuming excessive quantities of [[tobacco]] and [[alcohol]]. Tobacco and alcohol have led to miserable lives and cause many problems. Sure, marijuana is marginally addictive, but only as much as coffee, sugar, social media, video games. No-one has ever become a "cannab-oholic."
Cannabis is worth defending. There are several significant health benefits.<ref>https://www.businessinsider.com/health-benefits-of-medical-marijuana-2014-4</ref> Criminalization of the substance would be a disaster.
==References==
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