The War On Drugs
Has drug flow into the US gone down?
When did the war on drugs start?
EQ: Has the drug flow into the US gone down since 1971?
People are trying to legalize medical cannabis.
-if used correctly can save many lives
-is a miracle drug
-helps many people medically
- would give many people jobs
cons
-if we legalize it now what will happen to the people in jail for selling it?
-is a gateway drug
-if smoked it can harm you lungs but not as bad as cigarettes
EQ: Has the war on drugs worked?
Bibliography
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