Marijuana Decriminalization

The legalization of marijuana has been a topic of debate in both state and federal legislature for quite some time now. This article from New York University comments on the bill proposed by two senators, one being Texas senator Ron Paul. The bill will effectively allow each state to individually decide whether or not to decriminalize the plant, essentially saving hundreds of billions of dollars spent towards the drug war. The bill also proposes a tax on the legal sale of marijuana which will generate an enormous sum of much needed money to cut down our budget deficit. The article is really quite interesting whether you oppose or favor decriminalization and should be read objectively, regardless of how you feel personally towards the drug.