Dakstang

WC's Resident Redneck

Very interesting that you brought this topic up as I have written several papers on this topic this semester.

As a Criminal Justice Major, I realize how much money is spent on Marijuana enforcement.

And that money is wasted. The government has a very bad track record in their justification for criminalizing marijuana. They have not allowed a gornment study on it since the Nixon Administration because that study brought forth some results they did not like.

Decriminalization may be an answer to this. Many states all ready have decriminalized marijuana in which they don't aggresively enforce marijuana laws but if they do come across some the penalties are about the equivalent of a speeding ticket. Of course this is for a small amount so it ensures you are only using it for personal use.

I believe that decriminalization is the way to go because it is a compromise. It keeps it illegal but it is only a minor crime...much like a traffic offense.