Should Michigan make marijuana legal?

[paulaolt...@gmail.com]

Should Michigan make marijuana legal?

[maxwell....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

Well I am not sure that would be the best idea. The problem is that when you consume ANY edible material it affects your body. Not all consequences are apparent up front.

I have heard the several people say that it is not addictive, but I would disagree. Addictive habits don't start right off the bat. One of the problems is that your body learns that substance x = "high". Once your body learns that; you have an addiction. What most people don't understand about addictions is that it is a scale not a black and white fine line. Alcoholics that are homeless didn't start there. It started as a solution to a problem. Most addictions start out as a solution to a problem. The problem is that the individual can't cope with his/her environment. They fail to be able to respond in a healthy way to their surroundings. They turn to substances to counter act this problem. Eventually the substance is engrained into their mind as a way of getting that high.

The brain seeks a balance of dopamine. Dopamine is the pleasure chemical in our brains. Everything we do creates that. Somethings like brushing your teeth, showering, etc creates smaller amounts of dopamine. Where as painting, building, writing, discovering, solving, etc create larger amounts. All substances that create a feeling of a happy feeling is dopamine at work. A high is having an over excess of dopamine. Drugs instead of making a balance, it skyrockets the dopamine level And the crash creates the crave. The first time a person experiences this they may not notice. It is subtle. Everyone has a slightly​ different biological ability to resist this. No one is immune. Thinking​ that you are can be reckless and can increase the chances of addiction.

Stress and the passing of time lower dopamine levels that is sometimes why people are a little down every now and then. Depression is where the balance is not being reached and the craving is not being reached for long periods of time. An addict is a person who has learned that by doing a certain action increases the dopamine levels rapidly to a high rate. The brain is "programed" to look for the next high and the larger ones are the most attractive. Opening this to the market would not be a wise.

When people involve in this pattern it affects their work environment. Even after they are sober their body is still coming down from that high. This, however minut, will effect the workplace and the home environment. When people have cravings they don't always react or think clearly. This also Increases the enifficenies in the workplace. Which leads to other problems down stream.

[klages....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I do not believe Michigan should make marijuana legal. It is too easy, in my opinion, to get medical cards. People would get medical cards just to smoke, instead of actually having a medical reason to smoke marijuana. Making it legal makes it easier for people to obtain. Everyone says that it is not addictive, but even if the substance is not addictive, the feeling it gives you can definitely be addictive.

[badjie...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

yes I believe marijuana should be legal in Michigan. it has many benefits medically.. 

On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 11:40:10 AM UTC-4, paulaolt...@gmail.com wrote:

[Arielle Ginter]

I think Marijuana should be legal, to an extent. I feel as though people should not be able to drive around with it, but I do feel as though people should be able to smoke or eat it any way they want in their own homes. You cant over dose on it, its not harming anyone. It is essentially your choice if you want to partake then go ahead, if not no one is forcing you just bc its legal. it helps with stress, anxieties, helps cancer patients have an appetite, etc. All of the pros definitely out weigh the cons. 

On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 11:40:10 AM UTC-4, paulaolt...@gmail.com wrote:

[Brooke blomberg]

yes, because then you con put a tax on it and use the money for the better good and people who may need it for medical reasons will have a better access.

[Paula Olteanu]

Yeah I agree with everything you said. No one is forcing you to smoke just like with alcohol where no is is forcing you to drink. It would help a lot with medical issues, I saw this one video where a child was having seizures and marijuana oil really helped him with the seizures

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[Paula Olteanu]

Yeah I agree with everything you said. No one is forcing you to smoke just like with alcohol where no is is forcing you to drink. It would help a lot with medical issues, I saw this one video where a child was having seizures and marijuana oil really helped him with the seizures

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[Natalie don]

This year on March twentieth, over ten thousand people united to celebrate the 46th annual Hash Bash in Ann Arbor. People joined together in order to put an end to the prohibition of marijuana in Michigan. People believe that the ban on marijuana is similar to the ban on alcohol during the 1920s. Cannabis enthusiasts are collecting signatures and pushing for the legalization of marijuana in Michigan. Many have high hopes that the legalization of cannabis will be something MI residents can vote in favor of on the November 2018 ballot. I personally would not vote for the legalization of marijuana, I believe that cannabis needs to be regulated like any substance.

[hernand...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I believe that it would benefit Michigan financially if we were to make marijuana legal, on top of all of the medical benefits it provides. If it were to get legalized, I think we should take the same precautions as how we deal with handling alcohol (even though they are both very different from each other) - there should be a certain age needed to be met before purchase and people shouldn't be driving under any influence for the well-being of others.

[connolly...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I believe legalizing marijuana is a great idea, perhaps even a necessity in Michigan. In the past decade legalization supporters in Michigan have made several efforts to push for changes to the state’s laws, and while Medical Mariana is currently legal in Michigan, recreational use is still prohibited. Passing laws to legalize marijuana would fix many issues the state faces. Specifically, if marijuana was legalized it would be the potential fix to the failing economy of Detroit by creating jobs in the retail space, freeing the police to focus on serious crimes, stop putting lo-level drug offenders in prison (costing taxpayers millions each year), perhaps most important: generating millions in tax revenue. If the state were to treat and regulate weed like they do with alcohol, the state could licence retail sellers,  set tax percentages, and potentially even set restrictions on potency and amount sold to individuals.  

On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 11:40:10 AM UTC-4, paulaolt...@gmail.com wrote:

[Arjan Malushi]

I believe that Marijuana should be legal in our state, even though I strongly believe that it is a psychologically addictive. People that want to use it will find a way to one way or another, so I think that by legalizing it and taxing it would be profitable for the state rather then criminal individuals or organizations. Furthermore, we should let our citizens make their own decisions and stop filling our prisons with marijuana users.

On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 11:40:10 AM UTC-4, paulaolt...@gmail.com wrote:

[Shelby Thompson]

I feel that marijuana should be legalized here in Michigan however I feel that if it is legalized it should be regulated. There should be a specific age where it is legal and no driving while under the influence. By legalizing marijuana it would benefit so mayn't people with a large range of issues.

On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 11:40:10 AM UTC-4, paulaolt...@gmail.com wrote:

[trevor land]

I don't know because the criminal aspect of it makes the courts a lot of money, but on the other hand we shouldn't pride ourselves on locking people up, or giving them a criminal record.

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[rachel pikarski]

On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 11:40:10 AM UTC-4, paulaolt...@gmail.com wrote:

> Should Michigan make marijuana legal?

I think that Michigan should make marijuana legal. I believe that there is money to be made in this industry that could boost the state economy. Also, this would reduce the amount of people in jail for possession of marijuana and help with over crowding. Last is the fact that no one has ever dies from marijuana and that it is about as dangerous as smoking cigarettes. This is a choice people should be allowed to make just as people are allowed to choose to smoke.

[Max Fields]

Although where I can see the trouble of gaining access to marijuana being easier, it would still be a good idea for the common good to legalize marijuana

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[mcintyr...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

Sure. Fill prison with real offenders instead of marijuana users. Legalizing it could diminish the amount of sketchy street dealers and criminals since their business would collapse against professional businesses. Plus, state governments would still make a lot of money since they could just tax it. Marijuana has also been proven to have many medical benefits as well. Restrictions on accessing it would be wise though. 

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[jackson....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I believe they should make marijuana legal because not only does it help people with medical purposes but also because it generates money.

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[Micah Russell]

I believe medical marijuana should be legal. Aside from the medical benefits, the money made from taxes would help the revenue in the state. Also, creating new jobs and decreasing the unemployment rate.

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[David Petipren]

Yes, as long as it is not taxed outrageously

On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 11:40:10 AM UTC-4, paulaolt...@gmail.com wrote:

[altman...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

According to estimates by state financial experts, the total tax revenue from the legalization of marijuana in the next five years will be about $ 2 billion. The bill may still be blocked by US authorities as contrary to federal law, but the Ministry of Justice did not report such plans.

On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 11:40:10 AM UTC-4, paulaolt...@gmail.com wrote:

[Gabrielle Butcher]

I feel like Marijuana should be legalized but also people need to understand that just because it's not a cigarette that you are smoking, doesn't mean it's not killing your lungs. Smoking anything can lead to severely damaging your lungs and lung disease, cancer, etc. I feel like marijuana is over-hyped and people tend to look past the obvious negative sides of it.

On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 11:40:10 AM UTC-4, paulaolt...@gmail.com wrote:

[niedjels...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I believe Michigan should legalize marijuana. There have been many studies that have shown marijuana is less damaging than alcohol. Personally, I am not a user of marijuana but I feel that it can help generate tax money for the government. the only problem I see with legalization is detecting it when driving; alcohol can be detected through a breathalyzer but how can marijuana be detect on the spot?   

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[jpt...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I think people should smoke it whenever they want to. You can't die from it. You can die from tobacco and you can smoke tobacco whenever you want. you can't die from weed so you should be able to smoke it.

On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 11:40:10 AM UTC-4, paulaolt...@gmail.com wrote:

[ahsan....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I most definitely do believe that marijuana should be legal in Michigan, with reason of course. It is already medically legal but should also be recreational, especially with such a big marijuana industry in Detroit. There should be some regulation if it were legal. You should be able to drive with it just not while intoxicated. Also you should be allowed to smoke in public places except locations like schools, in front of stores, etc. Lastly lets not forget that the state would also make lots of money in tax revenue from doing this.

On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 11:40:10 AM UTC-4, paulaolt...@gmail.com wrote:

[inez....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

Yes. The economy would flourish and the government/state would make a lot more money. The GDP would count for weed sales as well which would help balance it out. Also many people need weed because of medical issues. Nobody has ever died from weed so why is alcohol legal when it causes thousands of deaths a year and weed is still illegal.

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[breeding...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

Yes I believe Michigan should legalize marijuana. Taxing cannabis would bring a lot of money to the state. Not to mention many people who actually benefit from using marijuana but can't afford their medical card would love to have this legalized.

[noonan....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I think it would be ok for Michigan to make weed legal for the medical use. i don't think making it legal will have a positive impact for recreational use. because people will just smoke weed all day which is bad for your heath. i don't see the positive impacts for recreational use, i think that it is good to have it for medical use if people truly do need it because it can help them cope with their problem and have have a positive effect on their problem i also think it would still help the state bring in money for medical use. overall legalize it for medical use not recreation use.

[rodolico...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I believe that the state of michigan should make marijuana legal. Making it legal would address a few certain areas. First off, it would cut down on the arrest rate pertaining to drugs. This would save the community a lot of money. Another reason it should be legalized is when it is compared to alcohol. The consequences of alcohol are vastly bigger than the consequences of smoking marijuana. The state would receive additional funding through taxing. This tax money would be utlized to build schools, roads, and fund other public works projects.

[Shannnon santos]

Yes, I agree they should legalize marijuana, and alcohol is legal and look at all of the side effects where as marijuana carry less symptoms of negative influence and has been researched but my main point is that when they do  if they do they should release people in jail. 

[ProdBy Robo]

I don't think Michigan should make marijuana legal, but i do think they should implement more medical dispensaries and also decriminalize state wide rather than it being a misdemeanor. I think legalizing it would give more people an incentive to smoke or smoke more than they normally would. I also think we might run into a problem with people driving under the influence more than we already see now.  

[gsco...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

It depends on the rules and regulations and how it will be controlled In Michigan, but it will create a lot of problems because theirs people in jail doing time for weed.

[Sam Smrtnik]

yes. it would stop michigan from spending money on the drug war. This money saved can go towards more important issues in the state

[bennet...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

No, so many people say it's for medical reasons. That's complete bull because more than half of the people who want it legal and saying it's for medical use are usually the people who don't have a medical issue and want an easier way to get their hands on it.

[Hannah Wilson]

I personally am not a fan of marijuana, but I think that legalizing marijuana would be an important step in ending mass incarceration of non-violent drug offenders (which is heavily skewed against the PoC population). I also think that this would be a great new source of tax revenue that could be used to fund criminal justice reform, programs to help recovering addicts, healthcare, and so much more.

[Justin Langlois]

I do not believe marijuana should be legalized in Michigan. It is a gateway drug that impairs both bodily and mental health. It is also addictive. Studies also show that legalizing marijuana would lead to an increase in violence. Marijuana is proven to be more addictive than tobacco and alcohol.

[cristhineb...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

No, because even with the cigarretes people don't respect the others and make them passive smokers. Imagine that with marijuana... it would be a mess, because some marijuana collacteral side efects make people even lose control of their body.

[Jessica Krejce]

I think marijuana should be legal, taxed and regulated, Just like alcohol is.  Other states have passed laws and are profiting, why not everyone.  Also I find it much more acceptable and healthy than cigarettes and they are still legal.

[jlbr...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

Yes, taxes and all! 

[gartle...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I would see no problem with it. If someone could point out something that is negative about legalizing it try to change my mind but so far I'm all for it.

[carlso...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

Personally people do it anyway so it's sort of pointless to not have it legal, but I don't prefer to be around it.

[ugo.j...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I think Michigan should make marijuana legal, though a few problems would crop up since it's would still be illegal on the federal level. I know that people in Michigan who have a medical marijuana license often can't get bank accounts because they're technically in violation of federal law. Overall I think marijuana should be legal, because then it can be regulated more and the state could tax it if they wanted.

[Lauren Carr]

Yes, I think marijuana should be legal in Michigan.  Alcohol and tobacco are legal and kill more people and cause drug-related illnesses than marijuana ever has.  Marijuana can also be used to treat people with chronic illnesses.  The debate over marijuana has more pros than cons and therefore, should be legalized.

[Aaron Rosen]

I absolutely believe Marijuana should be legalized in Michigan. While I do believe more medical testing is necessary to find out health risks (if any exist.) Marijuana is safer than alcohol and tobacco. Along with that the many people who have been imprisoned for long periods of time for having possession of Marijuana. I think legalization makes sense, especially since the tax revenue will also be a great stream if used correctly to help fund education.

[singh.h...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I believe that Michigan should make Marijuana legal because it could greatly improve our economic activity. Additionally, I strongly believe that Marijuana is not harmful to one's health, beside the minimal amount of carcinogens that one would inhale when smoking it. Many people will use marijuana regardless of it being legal or not, and it being illegal causes much more drug related violence than there would be otherwise.

[Brandon Mack]

I agree with you stating the fact that marijuana is a gateway drug, but is this your own personal opinion or are these facts that your stating? Marijuana has been Proven that it is not addictive and where did you read that it would cause an increase in violence? Marijuana is a very calming drug, in every medical case it is used as a pain reliever. 

[Carreri, Angela]

I completely believe marijuana should be legal in Michigan. The government profit from legal marijuana sales. Very many innocent non-criminal people would be released from jail and their charges would  be dropped. It helps treat a lot more than physical pain but it also helps mental pain as well. It does less damage than alcohol yearly. It needs to be legalized already 

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[kenned...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

yes too many people have been incarcerated for something that is less dangerous than cigarettes and alcohol

[simco...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I feel that medical marijuana should be legal. There have been studies among enrolled Medicaid patients saw a decrease in spending on medicaid. The studies also showed that there was a decrease in pharmaceuticals usage as well as dosage. There are a lot of things marijuana could do for people and this is just one of many studies.

[Pryor-Berry, Lavina]

Mr. Foster, an Air Force Veteran and friend for 30 years, used marijuana for 15 years to deal with the pain of prostate cancer.  He was in excruciating pain and he would cry all the time before he smoked marijuana.  It was sad to see him in pain for 24 hours per day.  In the beginning of Mr. Foster's cancer diagnosis, he used prescription drugs to deal with the pain and discomfort.  Consequently, he explained to me that his pain was controlled at first for a few months.  Then as time went on the medicine didn't work and the pain became more intense over time.  His doctor advised him not to use recreational drugs, but he chose to smoke marijuana until the day he took off the flesh and transitioned to heaven.  R.I.P. Mr. Foster, an American hero!

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[Lavina Pryor-Berry]

I believe that marijuana should be legal in all 50 states.  Marijuana can be used for medicinal purposes, such as arthritis, glaucoma, pain, etc.

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[brundrid...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

Looking at it from both sides of the fence, for recreational as well as medical, I believe it should be legalized. 

It has been proven to work more effectively and be a less addictive substance than the opioids that we use as painkillers every day. As well as having less of an impact on your body (when not smoked) in comparison to these same opioids. As for recreational use, the substance is less harmful and has fewer side effects long term when compared to things that are currently legal such as tobacco and alcohol. 

Monetarily it is a huge taxable item that some states have already began to take part in and the US as a country could benefit from allowing this to be another source of income.

[Jackson, Farah]

I am in total agreement only because it has been proven that marijuana calms a lot of us down; puts us in a more relaxed state and it has been proven to help medical wise. There are always cons to everything but when one weighs out the pros and cons its a no-brainer. I think there should be an age limit though because it can have negative effects on younger children so maybe 17 and up should be allowed. So as far as if I think it should be legal, YES!   

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[cmfu...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

Yes! It is about time we make weed legal. This is a taxable item that will bring in in so much more money to Michigan. this will be will great revenue, that can be used for education and other things. Many cities have already decriminalized weed, such as Detroit and Flint.  Also many there are so many people that are going locked up for something so small. This will definitely help with that. 

[Lisa Solomon]

Yes, I do think marijuana should be legal. Both for medicinal and recreational use. It most definitely should not be classified as a schedule 1 drug (as is heroin and LSD!) There is so much that it can help with medicinally, which is why I suspect the pharmaceutical companies have a lot to do with the interference of legalizing it. There is potential for abuse, of course. But I don't think it is any more of a risk of that than with alcohol.

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