Legalization of Marijuana

Most people who oppose legalizing cannabis, commonly called marijuana, stereotype the substance's supporters as being liberal, uniformed, young people looking for a good time. While I may be young (20 years old), I am far from being liberal, and far from being uninformed. In fact I consider myself a strict conservative. I believe in the ideals of limited government and promoting citizens to be independent contributors to our nation's economy and our nation's general welfare. Individuals know how to run their lives better then the federal government. The government should only interfere if people's rights, as defined by our Constitution, are being restricted or violated. I feel legalizing marijuana for private recreational use does not violate anyone's rights.

It is not the government's job to enforce morality. Morality is subjective, so what gives the Federal Government the authority to decide what is morally right or morally wrong? If you do not share this viewpoint look at previous politicians. Former President Bill Clinton had several affairs while serving in the Oval Office, and lied under oath. Mark Foley had inappropriate relationships with young boys serving as pages for the Congressman. Many politicians are stereotyped as lying conmen who would do anything for a vote. Are these the type of people you want defining right and wrong? Another reason society should not give moral authority to the Federal Government is because it violates the First Amendment. Freedom of religion gives individuals the right to choose what religion best fits their beliefs, or moral values. Each religion has values that conflict other religion's values. By defining right and wrong, the Federal Government would be enforcing their own religious views on Americans, thus violating our first Amendment rights. Government has no place in religion and religion should not impact public policy.

What will soon become legal.

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