Dan Swank
Pd. E
2/6/12
Editorial
With the constant evolving of society in our country, we as citizens
should come to expect drastic changes. For example, we have seen the
first African American president take office, and a cell phone that
literally has no limits in the Iphone. Years ago, very few could even
rationalize the thought of either of things two things happening; but
obviously they were wrong. Another revolutionary change that is on
the brisk of happening is the legalization of marijuana. Marijuana
had been claimed totally illegal for years, but slowly steps are
being taken towards total legalization of the drug. 16 states in the
United States have legalized the drug for medicinal purposes, and
Washington is on the verge of becoming the first state in history to
fully legalize marijuana. In this upcoming November election, it
could become a reality. My opinion on marijuana is simple. I believe
people smoke pot to relieve stress going on in their personal lives,
which can be understandable to some people, but not me. There are
many, many ways one can work off stress in a positive, active way. My
favorite stress relievers are playing guitar, and shooting
basketball. I love these two things, and frankly I don't need to get
“high” to work out my problems or have a good time. Neither do
other people. Sitting on a couch, smoking marijuana is not an active
stress reliever. People need to get up, get out, and do something. I
have friends who are active pot smokers, and over a year I have
noticed drastic changes in their personalities. They aren't as funny,
out going, or motivated as I remember. If pot is legalized in the
U.S., we will see many people change. I don't want to see people who
inspire me, such as athletes and musicians, suddenly become mellow
and lackadaisical about things. The world needs motivation and in my
opinion marijuana is the ultimate motivation killer. America, stay
straight edge.
Cohen,
Adam. Legal Recreational Marijuana: Not so far out. Time.com
February 6, 2012. CNN. TIME. February 6, 2012. <
http://ideas.time.com/2012/02/06/legal-recreational-marijuana-not-so-far-out/
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This was a very good article and you have a great point. I also have noticed the same change in a few of my friends
ReplyDeleteThis is a great article, reducing stress there are a lot of ways, marijuana legalization body will make more people dependent on it, and finally lead to illness, etc.
ReplyDeleteThis great article really talk about your thinking about the marijuana. to find a right way to relax yourself is really important.
ReplyDeleteDan, this article was very well written and I would agree with you that weed makes people incredibly lazy but it is less dangerous then alcohol and that was made illegal for a small period and then it was eventually legalized again.
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