Marijuana Legalization - Good for the Nation?

One question that has haunted America for a long time is: "Should the use of marijuana be legalized?" Some say "Yes", while others say "No". For several decades marijuana has been one of the major problems of society. There have been increasing costs spent on the war against marijuana and countless dollars spent on rehabilitation, but the problem still exists. Not only has the drug problem increased but also drug related problems are on the rise. Drug abuse is a killer in our country. Some are born addicts (crack babies), while others become users.
Many believe that legalizing marijuana would lessen crime. They think that the legalization would deter future criminal acts. …