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America Wants to Get High
And cannabis could jumpstart the U.S. economy in more ways than one…
Living in a state that offers legal cannabis has opened my eyes to the inequality across our nation. We have people in some US states destined to spend the rest of their life in a jail cell for possessing a plant, while those in other states can openly consume without giving it a second thought. The war on drugs has failed and continues to spend wastefully billions of taxpayer money each year. Also, America is battling a recession and looking for a solution. Who’s to say cannabis shouldn’t be the answer? It could be our saving grace.
America wants to legalize cannabis
The majority of American people approve of legalizing cannabis. According to a recent poll, two-thirds of Americans support marijuana legalization. So, why haven’t we seen it legalized federally? Thirty-three states have legalized it for medical purposes, and 11 others allow it recreationally. Even the capital of the United States allows for the recreational use of cannabis. So, what’s the hold up on the federal level?
After going legal, we see states like Colorado with headlines flouting over $1 billion in state revenue since it legalized the plant. Those sales are repeatedly bringing in over $20 million in tax and fee…