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Crystal Mitchell
Dr. Taylor
English 102
26 April 2005
The Constitution gives the right to the people to make their own decisions which should not be influenced or altered by the government. Smoking is a health risk whether it is tobacco or marijuana but the government has made a decision on which is illicit and licit. People are allowed to skydive, drive cars, and drink alcohol which all have many known health risk but is not shunned upon by government or society . Sure, smoking marijuana does put others at minimal risk through second hand smoke and the user's actions towards others, but similar outcomes could occur with the abuse for alcohol and tobacco. This is why the abuse of the drug such as driving while under the influence should remain illegal. The legalization of marijuana should be based on the health risks compared to tobacco and alcohol; and the benefits in the health field.
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