Last Tuesday the new 64th Amendment passed in Colorado, which legalizes marijuana for recreational use. Governor John Hickenlooper was against the proposal, but realized that it was best for the people. He stated, “ the voters have spoken and we have to respect their wishes.” Colorado being declared the first state to legalize marijuana, is a huge step in the progress of legalizing weed in the United States. The amount of marijuana in the underground market projects to about 3.5 billion dollars according to NBC news.
Even though Colorado is the first official state in the United States to legalize weed, the state patrol has developed and organized an non-tolerance rule against the exporting, distributing, and growing of the plant. The new law will have some benefits as well. The happy-go-lucky marijuana smokers from California and other western states will sure be traveling over to Colorado to smoke. The taxation on marijuana will also bring in addition revenue and possibly eliminate underground sales. I believe this law is great for many reason. For one, many people who are smokers will not have to hide in the closet. People will not have to face the cruel stereotype of being a marijuana smoker. Another reason why it is beneficial is because many states will lean towards legalizing marijuana in the future if the transition shows positive gain to the economy.
Even though Colorado is the first official state in the United States to legalize weed, the state patrol has developed and organized an non-tolerance rule against the exporting, distributing, and growing of the plant. The new law will have some benefits as well. The happy-go-lucky marijuana smokers from California and other western states will sure be traveling over to Colorado to smoke. The taxation on marijuana will also bring in addition revenue and possibly eliminate underground sales. I believe this law is great for many reason. For one, many people who are smokers will not have to hide in the closet. People will not have to face the cruel stereotype of being a marijuana smoker. Another reason why it is beneficial is because many states will lean towards legalizing marijuana in the future if the transition shows positive gain to the economy.
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