Now, imagine that same drug being banned from the United States. ... Many claim the drug is less dangerous and addictive than other legal drugs such as nicotine and alcohol. ... Legalization of marijuana should occur not only because of its harmless recreational use, but also for its medical purposes, and because of the way it was wrongly banned in United States in 1937. ... However, the definition of a gateway drug is not only pointed at marijuana, but other drugs as well. ... Considering any drug a gateway drug can also be coincidental. ...

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It would appear that he believes issuing such a threat, will ward off any potential drug dealers looking to exploit America's youth. Holder's claim rests upon the questionable assumption that drug dealers will stop dealing because they are afraid of getting caught. ... Now, advocates for the legalization of marijuana have arrived at a solution: Make the drug legal and that will decrease the prison population. ... Drug possession offenders by percentage Most non-violent drug users never even see the inside of a prison, according to ("Speaking out against," 2010) "There is a popu...

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