Should Medical Marijuana be Federally Legalized?
Millions of Americans take prescription drugs to treat a plethora of illnesses and symptoms, but not all drugs are created equal. The question of whether or not to consider marijuana a viable medical treatment remains a hot button issue. In states like California, medical marijuana clubs have flourished despite their federal illegality. Should the federal government allow states to make their own decisions, or is marijuana nothing more than a dangerous narcotic?
Medical Excuse Marijuana is a Trojan Horse
Trojan Horse--or Red Herring
It seems obvious to me that the entire 'medical' marijuana framework is a Trojan Horse to usher in the accepted use of recreational marijuana. That almost seems like a moot point, although insofar as it seems to be slowly but surely serving its end, one must congratulate the medical marijuana lobbyists. The entire polarization of the medical marijuana debate seems to be steering clear of the real issues at hand: is marijuana dangerous or particularly harmful for recreational use, and to what extent should the law reflect the practice of the people generally. On this I have but two comments: marijuana seems to be no more or less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco, and regarding the practice of the people, the situation and present is quite reminiscent of the era of Prohibition...
- Professor Chris July 11, 2008 5:13PM
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