Legalization of Marijuana

In my opinion the legalization of marijuana would be a good thing. Marijuana becoming legal has been a controversial topic for years. Many people have the stereotype that marijuana is the gateway drug which means in time the person will anniciate the use of harsher drugs such as heroin or cocaine. However, this stereotype has never been proven true. In fact, marijuana has been proven to alleviate the side effects of debilitating diseases like cancer and Aids; unlike legal drugs such as cigarettes and alcohol which cause debilitating diseases, addiction, and in many cases death. …