US News New York Times calls for marijuana legalization

[The Helper]

Washington (AFP) - The New York Times called for the legalization of marijuana, in a bold editorial comparing the federal ban on cannabis to Prohibition.

The prestigious publication said pot laws disproportionately impact young black men and that addiction and dependence are "relatively minor problems" -- especially when compared with alcohol and tobacco.

"It took 13 years for the United States to come to its senses and end Prohibition, 13 years in which people kept drinking, otherwise law-abiding citizens became criminals and crime syndicates arose and flourished," the newspaper said.

"It has been more than 40 years since Congress passed the current ban on marijuana, inflicting great harm on society just to prohibit a substance far less dangerous than alcohol. The federal government should repeal the ban on marijuana."

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[FireCat]

OMFG

 

[Hatebreeder]

OMFG

/agree. It's a step in the right direction. Remember, this is to primarily stop the criminals and crime syndicates. Recreational use comes in second.
Also, you always have the choice of not consuming it. No one will force you. If you're gonna come up with the 'kids will smoke alot of marijuana because it's more accessable', you're wrong. If kids really want something, they will get it, as most of 'em are not stupid. So, I ask you, if you were theoretically to have children, would you take the chance of them smoking dirty marijuana?

 

[FireCat]

/agree. It's a step in the right direction. Remember, this is to primarily stop the criminals and crime syndicates. Recreational use comes in second.

That's Just a dream... Legalizing marijuana "won't end cartels / criminals violence"
And they would still make huge profits selling other drugs.