Legalising Cannabis possesses several American States

Nine US states have put cannabis on the ballot for November 8 when the country votes to elect a new president.  Five will vote on full legalisation  in California – the most populous state.  Massachusetts, Nevada, Maine and Airzona are also involved.  If the five vote “yes”, 25% of Americans would have access to legal “weed”. In 2003 Massachusetts became the first state to legalise gay marriage, though it is also a state that has a ban on happy hours.

One lady said “I’ve been the wife and mother of addicted people so I’m going to vote No”.  Addiction to these drugs and use of them can cause serious psychological problems and a general slowing down of bodily movements and extreme laziness as well as psychotic and paranoid symptoms.  The plus side is that cannabis initially enhances the user’s mood and may help in creative activities including writing, singing and playing instruments as well as enhanced enjoyment of food and drink.  It’s a double edged sword or a coin with two sides.  Gail Brezeau said “Even if just one person got addicted because of the legalisation of cannabis I would feel too guilty”.  She went through her own agonies over alcohol and cannabis use and has therefore walked the walk and talked the talk.

Cannabis has strong medicinal qualities for illnesses like arthritis and encephalitis.

In Colorado the marijuana market is worth an estimated $1billion per year and the black market is worth more – estimated at $50 billion. There are huge plans in place to start cannabis farms if the votes come out in favour of legalising the “drug”.  This will clearly provide work.

57% are in favour, against 37% opposed to the legalisation of Cannabis, according to The Sunday Times.

Colorado has had a rise in car accidents since legalisation in 2012.

“You need to step up your game as a parent” said one American who does not want the children getting stoned, having sex, having psychological illnesses and running around doing things that are strange when they are high on drugs.

Debate on cannabis continues to permeate society.